Hoyt 5-string fretless zebrawood

[xyllion]

I love Karl Hoyt's work. Including this 5-string, I own three of his creations and have a new acoustic electric Hoyt on the way. Unfortunately, money is tight around here and I need to sell the 5-string to pay for the new bass on its way. Since, I also have a 6-string fretless, the 5-string fretless seemed to be the logic choice to sell.

This 5-string fretless is absolutely beautiful. The body is solid zebra wood and the look is complete with a matching headstock, truss rod cover and cavity cover.

The pickups are Nordstrand jazz pickups with passive electronics. The cavity is large enough to a add a preamp if you like, but honestly, this instrument doesn't need it. The sound is clear and strong.

Other specs:

- 34" scale length
- 1.75" neck width at the nut.
- Schaller straplock buttons
- weight of the bass is 8.5 lbs.

Take a look at the pictures, I can email higher resolution versions of these pictures since the TalkBass system restricts image size. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

This is a handmade custom instrument from a very reputable luthier. I'm asking $1100 shipped within the US. The bass will be shipped in a gig bag.

[xyllion]

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[xyllion]

There is some wiggle room in the price. So, please feel free to make an offer.

[M2roger]

Man, this looks beautiful, and just what I was looking for. Could you please describe the tone? Is it more Jaco or more upright, or both? What is the fingerboard made of?

Thanks for the additional info.

[xyllion]

It is fairly flexible depending on your playing style. It is not difficult to get a good amount of "mwah" out of the bass. If you give me some examples of what you'd like to hear, I can try to get a recording of the bass. I'll apologize right now my lack of chops though.

[M2roger]

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[xyllion]

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