J.D.v. PARIS BASS - Piccolo 4 Short Scale

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J.D. V. PARIS BASS - Piccolo 4 Short Scale
Stunning short scale bass is a masterpiece from German luthier Johannes-Dieter von Paris (based in Göttingen) - when with 'Schack' - for the Frankfurt MusikMesse (2002). It demonstrates JD's masterful combination of top quality tone woods and the sound/playability is exceptional. The electronics feature 2 toggle switches that allow a choice between single coil and humbucking mode (zero noise issues - both modes). The 3-band electronics can be modified by flicking the internal controls (see pic.) to pre select the frequency of each of the 3 tone controls. The bass knob may be preselected within 100-300Hz. The mid tone knob can be preset between 400 and 1500 Hz, and the high frequencies range from 2 to 8 KHz. This extends the tone controls to a semi-parametric 3-way on board preamplifier. Deep growling mids, extreme punch, crystal clear top and crisp slap sound are just a few of the capabilities. There is a veneer of rosewood between the beautiful flamed maple neck + GonzaloAlves fingerboard and it's thru-body construction. The wooden truss-rod cover plate is engraved with the JDvP logo. The ETS tuning fork Bridge is a 3-dimensional string-through (option) version. The playability of this bass is incredible. It is joy and effortless to play - fast neck, shorter scale and amazing fretboard
Specs:
• High gloss nitro' lacquer finish
• Thru-neck, flamed maple w/ inner rosewood veneer, 30.75" scale.
• GoncaloAlves fingerboard, 24 frets, with rosewood veneer
• Body wings 2-piece sandwich maple with flamed ash
• Center block 3 piece ash/rosewood
• 2 x Bass Tech Soapbar Humbuckers
• 18V Andy Schack Electronics with Bass, Mid, High Tone controls (pre-selectable centre frequencies)
• 2 PU single coil/humbucking mode toggle switches
• Black Gotoh tuners, ETS 3D Tuning Fork Bridge
• Weight: 6.4 lbs / 2.78 kg (!)
Comes with a short-scale gig-bag (with good protection/cushioning)
The condition is near mint. Only minor flaws are on the back on the electronics cover and near thru-body string holes, plus a slightly stiff pan-knob.
Original price was €3400 (with similar/later basses going for €4000) – realise this is something of a special(ist) instrument so asking $2999.

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couple more photos: one to show size, the other -full frontal - is far too yellow; other photos are more accurate for actual colour

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.. some photos of the back requested ... :-

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Had a very good Question re. strings/tuning: it's currently strung as a standard short scale bass (EADG) - something like an Alembic SC model, I guess; with lightweight/SS strings (30-90). Also has a set of LW flats. With lighter guage strings can be tuned as a tenor or piccolo bass. That's one of the great things about the instrument; it's very versatile.

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