Traben Chaos Core 5 (model with stock Aguilar pre)

[bassphreak]

Putting up my recently acquired Traben Chaos Core 5 string bass. I picked this up from a shop and had it shipped based on the specs. Plays and sounds great but I found that the 35 inch scale and wider spacing is a little more difficult for me. I have also picked up 34 inch scale Fender 5 that is easier for me to play. So the Traben must go.

Traben is in very good condition with some minor cosmetic issues (noted). Huge sounding bass with 2 MM style pickups and Aguilar pre. 5 way selector/coil tap switch. Lightweight, versatile bass that sounds great. Great B string on this model. Nice maple fretboard, it's fairly shallow and wide.

Cosmetic issues: It has a chip in the upper horn, a minor indentation on the neck (not really sure how to describe it but including for full disclosure) and the strap buttons appear to be glued in (not sure why). Neck, frets and electronics are in great shape.

Again, sounds huge, very warm and full. Coil tapping allows for a pretty good diversity of sound.

Asking $400 shipped USPS snail mail (a little more to west coast). No case, sorry.

Possibly trade for other gear.....not really in the market for anything.

EDIT: Now up for sale or trade. Looking for 4/5 string basses (34 scale), head, cab, power amp, tablet, etc.

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Specs from Traben.

BRIDGE chaos internal bridge
SCALE 35" five string
CONSTRUCTION bolt on
PICKUPS two rockfield® humbuckers
ELECTRONICS Aguilar OBP-3 pre-amp
CONTROLS three-band eq with volume and five-way switch
BODY paulonia
TOP burled maple or quilt maple
FRETBOARD rosewood or maple on black vapor only
NUT synthetic

[qgarcia]

does it come with the straplocks?

[bassphreak]

It comes with the buttons on the bass, but not the locks for the strap. I'm trying to find out what is compatible and will try to pick them up. I have a set of schallers I was going to put on and can include.

[qgarcia]

PM'ed

[ModulusQ5-122]

Any trades?

[bassphreak]

trades possible but not really looking for anything specific.....

some ideas that I MAY consider:

- Fender Jazz 24 V in Satin Black
- Schecter California Custom 5
- Fender MIM V - 2010+
- Warwick Corvette 5 (but no $$$$ to add)
- lightweight combo or head
- wireless system
- various parts - bridge for jazz deluxe v
- hipshot supertone bridge for a epi/gibson 3 pt (black)
- 5 string black beauties

Again Likely not going to jump at a trade.

[bassphreak]

a few more pics. I have some higher res pics available via email including the original pics from the shop.

[bassphreak]

pic with the toggle positions and pup selection

[ModulusQ5-122]

waiting on my Lakland to sell. If it does soon i 'll take it.

[bassphreak]

Wish I had some cash to offer with the traben.

[bassphreak]

All pms responded. Prefer a sale but......you never know.

[bassphreak]

bump.....

[bassphreak]

Bump. Still looking mostly to sell. Also I have a strong preference for local trade if it involves a cab. Thanks.

[stix_clgi]

Love the bass!!

Pm sent

[bassphreak]

local deal fell through .... back up

[bassphreak]

also interested in an iPad or similar tablet. :-)

[bassphreak]

On hold for local sale this weekend.

[bassphreak]

looks like local deal fell through.....back up

[bassphreak]

Now in the market for a head/cab/power amp/etc.

[bassphreak]

I'll be in Philly and Wilmington next week if that helps anyone.....