Rufus Philpot- UPDATE!!! Selling Ibanez Custom and Roadgears..

rufusbass · #1 03-12-2007, 04:23 PM

Hi-
I am selling the following-
Rufus Philpot Custom Soundgear 5 String..offers..oohh, say-$1,695 O.B.O....34" scale-v. good B string response...24 frets
This has Nordstrand Pickups
Hipshot bridge-18 mm spacing -bout same a s a ken smith , little wider than regular soundgear-(they r round 16-17mm....)
Aguilar 3 band pre amp-bass and mid boost , and passive tone
Chestnut and alder body
vintage style small frets
bolt on neck
pau ferrau board
I used this on the tracks on the new forthcoming PLANET X cd
This is a Custom one off Bass-there is no other Ibanez like this .It was built by hand for me in their Los Angeles workshop...

ALSO-
4 string Roadgear RD900-as featured in the Bass Player and Bass Guitar Magazine ads( see these on my pic gallery at myspace or on m y website-maple top, 24 fret top of the range RD 900 model , w/ flame maple top, bound fingerboard.........BUT!!!!-It has HANDMADE AERO pickups(extremely pricey!!!)..... fitted-custom made for this bass! In perfect condition....
Price- $495.00- O.B.O. wow..thats a bargain!

5 string 500 series Roadgear-the one in the pic of me on the TALKBASS interview-red/blackberry gloss on quilted maple top...Used this w/Planet X on tour-
has seymour duncans Basslines p/ ups/-European spec model-active eq, 24 frets, medium fretwire.. Used on Planet X Tour in 04/05
and with Virgil Donati Band at Australian Modern Drummer Fest (05)
Say $395.00-wow - O.B.O !!!
VGC!

If anyone wants, I can provide certificate.sign the bass etc...or not of course!!!
AND....if someone buys all three...
I will take $2,200 for all of em!

FOR PICS -go to my myspace page- www.myspace.com/rufusbass
OR- there are higher res ones at www.rufusbass.com
Ideally, I would prefer to sell these locally-California, but can figure out shipping if neccessary...
You can contact me here or englishmustard2002@yahoo.com

Thanks

steve21 · #2 03-12-2007, 07:19 PM

You don't even know how badly I'm GAS'ing for the RP Soundgear.

Is that the normal spacing at the bridge, or bigger?

KeithPas · #3 03-12-2007, 10:21 PM

I would love to buy the bass but alas I have no money. I do appreciate being introduced to another bass hero. I had heard of Rufus but never actually heard him. I'm blown away. Consider this a hijack bump.

ptidwell · #4 03-13-2007, 12:18 PM

Rufus,
Can't believe your letting this one go.
Bump for a awesome player with a bass that has great tone,
I have heard and seen this one, very nice, Rufus uses it sometimes in our lesson session.

rufusbass · #5 03-14-2007, 06:44 PM

update

emjazz · #6 03-14-2007, 09:44 PM

Nice bass!

emjazz · #7 03-14-2007, 09:48 PM

Rufus, are you still endorsing Ibanez?

chronicfreeze · #8 03-14-2007, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emjazz

Rufus, are you still endorsing Ibanez?

without sounding like a smartarse, evidently not...

seriously, rufus is awesome, saw him with Planet X and can't wait for the new CD

that SR looks amazing.....

....bump!

rufusbass · #9 03-15-2007, 12:52 PM

Basses -update!

ibz · #10 03-15-2007, 02:15 PM

What Nordy are they? Fat Stacks or Big Singles?

chinjazz · #11 03-15-2007, 02:24 PM

Hey Rufus,

I'm Interested in the 5 string 500 series Roadgear. Does it have the stock electronics?

Thanks, Adam

youngheo · #12 03-15-2007, 05:04 PM

Does your custom bass have ramp between pickups?

I really could not tell from the pics.

Also, i am also interested in what nordstrands pickup you used in your custom bass.

thanks!!

Interceptor · #13 03-15-2007, 10:16 PM

E Mail Sent.

rufusbass · #14 03-16-2007, 04:47 AM

Hey everyone
P-ups are Nordstrand BIG SINGLES...tried the fat stacks, but preferred these...
There IS a clear perspex ramp (removable-double sided tape) between the p-ups.....
Controls are- Bass Boost, mid boost with push/pull for selctable mid, and PASSIVE MASTER TONE!
I had this wired in INSTEAD of a treble boost..I am not a huge zingy bass toen fan!
This has a nice growly fender-ish vibe-although if you open the tone control up, it gives you a good slap sound too-quite bright enough!
Cheeeeers
RUFUS

youngheo · #15 03-16-2007, 05:40 AM

email sent!!!

rufusbass · #16 03-17-2007, 09:05 PM

forgot to mention the RP custom has the Willis style tuners as well..

Justyn · #17 08-29-2007, 10:11 AM

Anyone know if all these sold? I'm, all over the RD 900 if it's still around.

west*coast*bass · #18 08-29-2007, 12:30 PM

I have played the RP Custom and had seriously thought about buying it...it is a badass bass.

Here's a bump for a great bass, and a GREAT teacher!!!

LightGroove · #19 09-05-2007, 06:46 PM

yep ... its been sold and i bel. has been thru 3 different owners since then. it was just on ebay a month or so ago and actually sold for more than rufus sold it.. wonder why its moving so much????

rufusbass · #20 09-29-2007, 03:10 AM

Ok to clarify!!!
The RP CUSTOM has NOT been sold yet-- though i do have a possible buyer- but watch this space because---
I actually have two Custom 5 string fretted-Another is SOLID swamp ash, one Seymour Duncan pick up-Think Gary Willis Bass but handmade here in California-Macassar Ebony board, ramp, etc....
Same price too...
Price is firm. i dont need anything else-unless someone has an old Moon J J 5 with Bartolini's..Otherwise CASH!
The bass is in great condition-as is the original Custom....
So-over to You Guys.