Rob Allen MB-2 *LEFTY* $2,400 shipped

VroomVroom · #1 08-27-2011, 06:02 PM

Hi Folks,

PRICE DROP - $2,195 shipped CONUS.

I am listing this for a very good friend, and FWIW I completely endorse everything said about this instrument. Here are the specifics...

Rob Allen MB-2 4 string lefty, serial number 891. Swamp ash body with walnut top. Rare walnut neck with unlined macassar ebony fingerboard. This is the last walnut necked MB-2 Rob built & the only lefty I have ever seen. It is in new condition; not a scratch anywhere, never gigged or even rehearsed. I'm the original owner. It's been in one room of my smoke free home since I got it. It's very sweet & smooth sounding but will get aggressive if you dig in. A similar bass (with maple neck instead of the discontinued walnut upgrade) would cost $2950 from Rob & take 4-6 months to get. I will let this one go for $2400. Deluxe gigbag & truss rod wrench are included.

The bass comes in a near-new Body Glove bag, which IMO is a better fit than the OEM one Rob uses. However, if you prefer an OEM bag, I will make this happen.

Sales price is $2,400, which includes insured UPS Ground shipping within CONUS. Shipping options for international sales can be discussed. PayPal preferred. No trades, but thanks for asking.

Oven-fresh pictures are below. Thanks very much for your time, and happy shopping!

**nostatic** · #2 08-27-2011, 07:47 PM

Wow - nice piece of walnut for the neck. Fwiw I prefer walnut necked RAs over maple. Both my current ones are walnut neck as is the Deep 4 I ordered. Bump for a rare lefty and a sweet RA.

bdgotoh · #3 08-27-2011, 11:11 PM

+1, walnut necked Rob Allens are the best.

**nostatic** · #4 08-28-2011, 12:47 PM

bump for another look. Seriously - look at the grain on the back of the neck. That thing will be rock stable and have tone for days.

vintager · #5 08-28-2011, 02:54 PM

too bad i'm right-handed. love that neck. at least i'm in process of building a walnut one - partially because of this man as an inspiration.

VroomVroom · #6 08-28-2011, 10:51 PM

I'm grateful for the bumpage, folks. Catching up, with another thanks for the PM's. Summarizing that communication...

- Thanks, but no trades. Outright sale only, please.

- The bass truly is in new condition. In looks and sound, it's awesome.

- I'm happy to meet locally. Cash sale price will reflect a discount for saving on shipping & Paypal fees.

Thanks again, everybody. Happy shopping!

Addison · #7 08-29-2011, 09:43 AM

WOW.

If I didn't have a brand new daughter at home, I'd be in out turning tricks right now to get this thing.

Simply georgeous.

VroomVroom · #8 09-01-2011, 08:21 AM

Hi Folks,

PM's responded - thank you! Here are some fresh pics...

Body Glove bag...perfect fit.

Now, for the pr0n:

Thanks for your time and happy shopping!

**nostatic** · #9 09-01-2011, 01:22 PM

bump for quartersawn walnut. Seriously. imho that is *the* neck to have on a RA. I'm tempted to buy it, restring it, and play it Jimi style...

gravesbass · #10 09-04-2011, 01:03 AM

I played this bass today. Yes, I am lefty. It is a serious piece of work. I have a lot of thinking to do... Rob allen does great work and Jerry is a great guy. Thank you my friend for letting me try this out.

VroomVroom · #11 09-04-2011, 11:28 AM

The pleasure was mine! Great conversation...thank you. And not to sound like a salesman, but the bass sounded terrific in your hands.

**nostatic** · #12 09-05-2011, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gravesbass

I have a lot of thinking to do... Rob allen does great work and Jerry is a great guy.

All the thinking necessary is in the above quote

If I was a lefty this bass would have been gone is 60 seconds. Very rare to find a RA lefty, and if you dig the RA vibe (I can't live without it - they are my main basses) then it is a no-thinking-required.

Not that I'm hard selling or anything.

Actually, I just love Rob's work. Bump for another great example.

VroomVroom · #13 09-06-2011, 07:56 AM

Post Labor Day bumpage. Thanks for the interest and comments...please let me know if I can answer any questions.

gravesbass · #14 09-06-2011, 03:51 PM

nostatic and vroomvroom Jerry. It's a fantastic bass and sure it will go to a good home. I decided to focus on my other things right now but respect your time Jerry showing me it. No tire kicking here..... It is a great bass and I have posted positive feedback to my lefty folks. This neck was killer. Cheers!!

VroomVroom · #15 09-09-2011, 08:47 AM

Weekend bumpage for the lefties in attendance...

VroomVroom · #16 09-13-2011, 10:58 AM

Hi Folks,

Thread bumpage & thanks for the PM's. The bass is still available. Local pickup special...this bass in exchange for 22 Benjamins.

$2,200 cash, and I'm happy to meet within the general SF bay area.

lefty007 · #17 09-15-2011, 07:36 PM

Man, this is one of those basses that if I get to play I'd probably buy, but because I haven't played it, I have the impulse under control.

Man, if the seller was open to trades, I have a brand-new lefty Mike Lull V4 in aztec gold, 7.6 lb, sweet as a pear. But I read the listing.

VroomVroom · #18 09-18-2011, 05:58 PM

NFL Sunday bumpage...still available.

Groove Doctor · #19 09-22-2011, 04:41 AM

Still for sale? Too bad I'm not a southpaw. (free bump)

Can someone please explain the tonal difference with a walnut neck over a Birds eye maple neck on the RA basses? Also, why were walnut necks discontinued?

I played a friends MB-2 with walnut neck/ebony board and walnut top/ash body yesterday. How will a maple neck differ for this bass?

VroomVroom · #20 09-22-2011, 09:52 AM

I'll take a stab, but please keep in mind that wood is psychotic, so - as always - things can vary wildly from instrument to instrument. In my experience, the walnut adds a nice bit of focus to the tone, which is certainly beneficial on a semi-hollow instrument. One "complaint" about these basses is that they can be a little boomy...they really do speak in the lows and low mids. Walnut, and certainly the ash body, can organically EQ out this effect. FWIW, by way of comparison, my own MB-2, with a mahogany body and maple top, does sound a bit too happy down low in very live rooms. Nothing that can't be EQ'd out, but no denying it's in there. I hope that helps.