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11-01-2006, 12:30 PM
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I have decided 5 strings is one too many for me. In addition, I bought a Rob Allen 4-string on ebay last night, so my beloved Deep 5 lined fretless is on the block.
The bass is Koa and 34-inch scale, made by Rob that way so tension is a little lower for E-C stringing (which is how it always has been). I am sure it could be strung B-G too.
It is in dead mint condition except for one truly tiny flaw in the clearcoat at the bass of the headstock which you need to search for with a magnifying glass and which, I'm sure could be touched up easily.
Strung with black tape wounds (and has always been). Comes with original high quality gig bag.
I haven't been able to find any pricing references. The bass sells new for $4000 plus--and there is a waiting list. I would be comfortable with $2700 (SEE BELOW) in the lower 48. Make me a reasonable offer if you think that is too high. No trades, thanks.
Bass goes to ebay first of next week if not sold.
Admittedly sh*tty photos. Please email me and I will send larger shots if you need them.
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11-01-2006, 01:10 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Decatur, GA | | You cause me physical pain.  |
11-01-2006, 01:16 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tennessee | |  HOLY............... |
11-01-2006, 02:28 PM
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Acoustic Image | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chapel Hill, NC | | | Gruuv
blank verse? |
11-01-2006, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bassinstincts blank verse? | Wha?   |
11-01-2006, 09:42 PM
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Acoustic Image | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chapel Hill, NC | | | Gruuv
Small joke. There was no text on your previous post. |
11-01-2006, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bassinstincts I have decided 5 strings is one too many for me. In addition, I bought a Rob Allen 4-string on ebay last night, so my beloved Deep 5 lined fretless is on the block. | That is a very nice-looking MB2 you picked up on ebay. I was on it too (dm4string), but you and the other guy bidding on it left me in the dust. Beautiful walnut top. I have a Mouse 30fm that I am again considering selling - I really miss having a fretless Rob Allen. I wish I had the scratch for your Deep 5. |
11-01-2006, 11:28 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC/Lynchburg, VA | | So...where do you live, and what times are you at work...? 
There is a short list of basses that I just have to have someday, and a Deep 5 is one of them. |
11-02-2006, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by bassinstincts Small joke. There was no text on your previous post. | No, I know, I was kidding too... actually it's there - it's just hidden!  |
11-02-2006, 08:10 AM
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Gruuv:
I probably overpaid on the MB-2, but I fell in love with the look. And since I stupidly sold my MB-2 a few years ago, I was ripe to buy. I am looking forward to getting the instrument.
I have never actually played or heard the Mouse, but I gather it is a very sweet sounding bass. |
11-02-2006, 08:12 AM
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I am in Chapel Hill, NC. I work at home and I am around sporadically. I will PM phone numbers. |
11-03-2006, 08:03 AM
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Acoustic Image | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chapel Hill, NC | | | Once and final bump
On its way to ebay (or consignment). And offers now, please. |
11-03-2006, 02:17 PM
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Acoustic Image | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chapel Hill, NC | | | Realism check. Price drop
Spoke today with a dealer who will consign the instrument. His opinion was the the bass would sell quickly for $3000. But I would have to pay a commission. The $2700
makes me a few shekels and saves a prospective buyer some. I know its still a 'spensive bass and this may not make a difference. But it will be here until Monday if the inspiration strikes anyone. |
11-03-2006, 07:33 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario | | | Is this bass fretted, or are all Rob Allen's fretless? All the ones I've seen have been without teeth.
Glenn
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serial #: N10003669(?), Hipshot bass Extender key
Traded it 14yrs ago.
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11-03-2006, 08:35 PM
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He makes fretted and unfretted. The majority are fretless. |
11-03-2006, 11:09 PM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska | | | I sent an email asking for photos. Thanks.
Dave |
11-04-2006, 08:29 AM
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PMs responded to |
11-04-2006, 09:08 AM
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