For Sale Only: Guitar Factory 6 string bass.

[ubone]

FS Only: PRICE DROP!! Guitar Factory 6 string bass.

I’m thinning the herd for a good cause so this little beauty is the first to go.
Here’s a used but well maintained 34” scale fretted 6 string made by those fine folks at the Guitar Factory. It has some wear and dings but they are mostly confined to the headstock, not sure why.
This bass has a fretless twin somewhere, and I’m sure the original owner of this fine instrument will chime in with all the particulars.

I have gigged this bass several times and was impressed with its range of tone and easy play.

Here are the specs:

Koa top
Soft maple body (hollowed out on both sides)
Natural finish
EMG DC pickups
EMG BTQ 3-band preamp w/sweep able mids
Maple/Wenge neck thru body
Pau Ferro fingerboard
Kahler Bridge
Sperzel locking tuners
34" scale length
Soft shell case

The original price of this bass was $2,500.00 new, but I’m going to let this one go for the measly price of $800.00 plus shipping. Please, no pay pal.

[ubone]

A couple of back shots.

[Gard]

Originally Posted by ubone

I’m sure the original owner of this fine instrument will chime in with all the particulars.

Guilty as charged.



The guys that built this bass, The Guitar Factory in Orlando, were Mike Tobias' original crew when he first started building instruments in the 70's, and you can definitely see the influences.

Great instrument, just didn't fit where I was/am, so I let it go to find a new home.

This beast was my primary go-to fretted bass from 1996 until 2002, saw action all over the place, including an 18 month stint in a house band on Bourbon St. in New Orleans back in the late 90's.

Once it's set up, it STAYS set up, I had it practically playing itself when I let it go; tonally it's very full and clear, lots of punch, and some snap and growl when you dig into it; it also looks pretty nice too!

If anyone has any questions that ubone can't answer, feel free to PM me and I'll help out as best I can.

[ubone]

What Gard Said.

[ubone]

I'll post more pics later today.

[MoonDoggy]

I had a GF 5 string identical to this but with Bartolini guts and a Kahler trem. It was a VERY well built bass and sounded phenomenal. I can't imagine anybody would regret spending $1000 on this. It's worth it. Guitar Factory basses are one of those basses that are boutique all the way, but were never mainstream. That's a shame.

[ubone]

Originally Posted by MoonDoggy

I had a GF 5 string identical to this but with Bartolini guts and a Kahler trem. It was a VERY well built bass and sounded phenomenal. I can't imagine anybody would regret spending $1000 on this. It's worth it. Guitar Factory basses are one of those basses that are boutique all the way, but were never mainstream. That's a shame.

I'm sure Gard would agree as well as I. This bass is pretty sweet.

[ubone]

Sorry for the delay of more pictures of this bass. I will post some new shots shortly.

[capnsandwich]

What's the string spacing at the bridge?

[ubone]

According to Gard and the way it feels to me I'd say 18mm. I'll see if I can't get an accurate measurement today, but it feels very much like my Roscoe's. Very comfortable..

[ubone]

Another update of sorts. I looks like the weight of this bass is about 8 1/2 pounds according to my bathroom scale.

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Just making sure every one gets a chance to see this killer deal..

[ubone]

I've been thinking about the selling of this bass and the good cause the money it sells for will go to. I've decided that since this is for sale for a good cause, that I would like to make it a very sweet deal for the buyer as well.
So I've decided to knock the Price Down to $800.00 plus shipping!! Thats the absolute lowest I will go on this bass. So there you have it.. $800.00 + shipping.

Talk to me. You'll be glad you did...

[Buffalo Cats]

Do you or anybody else with this bass know the fret board radius?

Also, what's the neck like? Thin or Fat?

[ubone]

I will talk to Gard in the morning and get the fret board radius info.
The neck is thin and very stable

[ubone]

I Talked with Gard about the fretboard radius and he couldn't recall exactly but because the board is pretty flat he guessed it to be a 16" I hope that helps..

[ubone]

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