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Old 06-09-2011, 06:01 PM
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Tobias Classic 5 String AAAAA Flame Maple Top *MINT*

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Up for sale is a MINT Tobias Classic 5 String Bass made in 1998. This bass is a TONE MACHINE, Huge bottom end, Punchy mids and a very musical Clean/Clear high end. The bass is all original, original tuners, Bart Pups, Bart Pre and Bridge. The bass is in MINT condition, no scratches or nicks. The playability is off the hook with low, low action and a great sounding B string. The Pre amp is very musical and will alow you to go from R&B/Gospel to Smooth jazz to Rock and it excels at all of them! Stunning to look at with the AAAAA Flame maple top. Has Original Hardshel case and Case Candy!

Classic Wood Combo:
Walnut Body
Thick Wenge Tone Plate
AAAAA Flame Maple Top
Flame maple neck with Bubinga Stringers
Wenge Fingerboard

Electronics:
Bart Pups
Bart Pre 18 volt
Volume with Push/Pull Slap Switch
Blend
Treble
Mid
Bass
3 Position Mid Switch 250/500/800

Just to be clear this is a 1998 NASHVILLE Tobias Classic 5, but let me tell ya..Gibson got this one "Right". Mike Tobias would be proud of this one.

$2625 shipped to the US 48

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Old 06-09-2011, 06:12 PM
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WOW! Beautiful bass!
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Old 06-09-2011, 06:16 PM
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Meh...

Just kidding! Sweet!

I had a Tobias Gibson era Classic Six that was done right too. And it was awesome for sure. Wish I still had it.
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Old 06-09-2011, 11:06 PM
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And Deal in the works..pending payment
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really nice
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Old 06-10-2011, 08:52 AM
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And sold! Thanks everyone
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