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11-18-2011, 03:46 PM
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Owner, Rocket Music | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA | | | New Arrival - USED Devon Diamond J 5-String
Here's a lovely Devon Diamond J 5-String that I recently took in on trade. The bass is in generally excellent condition, and I go into more detail in the listing on my site (click the link below to go there). The bass is well constructed, and the materials used are all very nice: it's got a gorgeous figured Birch top, Bartolini electronics, Hipshot hardware. USED Devon Diamond J 5-String   
In the listing, I mention a couple of dings on the lower edge of the body near the jack plate. Here's a shot of the two holes. My thought is that these are the result of something he's doing during construction, because the same two holes are visible even on new Devon basses. 
Here's an example of another Devon that is/was being sold as new, and it also sports a pair of dings near the jack plate: 
I have no idea why the same set of dings would appear on multiple basses in basically "new" condition, so I'm calling that a "feature" of the basses rather than damage.  OK, not really, but you get what I mean.
I'm not looking to make a mint on this one, I'm just passing it along after a trade. If you're the type who likes to sample the wares of the small, boutique builders out there, here's a pretty painless one to get into. Heck, even if you just want a nice made-in-USA J-Bass for under $2K... here she is!
Make me an offer! $1799 OBO! $1499 OBO! $1399!
Last edited by RocketMusic : 02-06-2012 at 06:12 PM.
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11-18-2011, 05:14 PM
|  | Well, Ahoy Paloi | | Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cape Cod, MA | | | ..Hmm, looks like a bass that just arrived from the left coast, say Bay Area, CA? In that case, I am sure it was (extremely well) cared for!!!
Should be very easy to move this bass Greg, best of luck. |
11-18-2011, 05:17 PM
| | Well, Ahoy Paloi | | Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cape Cod, MA | | | Note- I believe the "Dings" are due to the alien probing...., nothing to see here....
In all seriousness, this is a wonderful bass and for the price - A STEAL! |
11-18-2011, 06:09 PM
|  | Cogito Ergo Idiot | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA | | Too funny, Pete! Yep, FWIW, this was my bass. Very cool instrument, and Greg could not have described it more accurately. I did not part with it for any negative reason...I simply gig my Mike Lull basses, and this one was collecting dust....well....and, I was all kinda' Jonesing for an instrument Greg had in stock. 
Here's a little media for anyone considering this one... Devon Diamond J 5 - YouTube
Live clips - Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0 & Bergantino HT112ER All Blues Stolen Moments One Note Samba Don't Get Around Much |
11-18-2011, 06:10 PM
| | Cogito Ergo Idiot | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA | | Ok, that's weird...I swore I edited my post above, but a duplicate was created. I'm sure the problem was between my chair and keyboard.
In any case, what I wanted to add...
The bass is wearing fresh DR Sunbeams, with appropriately aligned ball ends. 
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11-18-2011, 06:30 PM
| | Giver of GAS
Owner, Rocket Music | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA | | | Killer video, Jerry! You make that bass sound gooooood! |
11-19-2011, 08:21 AM
|  | Drunk on power... and beer | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Co. Kerry, Ireland. | | | Damn, damn nice bass.
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11-30-2011, 09:00 AM
| | Giver of GAS
Owner, Rocket Music | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA | | Price Drop! Was $1799, now $1599! I'm also going to sweeten the deal by offering $200 off any major piece (or pieces) of Genz-Benz gear (head or cab). The only exception is the Shuttle 9.0 which I've already bottomed out on the price because it's going out of production, I can't knock any more off that head...
I'm making a concerted effort to clear out my used collection of stuff, thus the price drop and incentive...
Please contact me directly if you'd like to put together a deal! 877-449-GEAR, greg@rocketmusic.net, or PM. |
11-30-2011, 09:22 AM
| | Giver of GAS
Owner, Rocket Music | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA | | | For international folks - in lieu of the Genz-Benz offer, I'll substitute free shipping anywhere in the world via USPS Priority service (which represents a $100-$150 value)... |
11-30-2011, 11:08 AM
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Owner: LilRay's Leatherworks | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between my Roscoe and Leather | | Quote:
Originally Posted by RocketMusic  Price Drop! Was $1799, now $1599! I'm also going to sweeten the deal by offering $200 off any major piece (or pieces) of Genz-Benz gear (head or cab). The only exception is the Shuttle 9.0 which I've already bottomed out on the price because it's going out of production, I can't knock any more off that head...
I'm making a concerted effort to clear out my used collection of stuff, thus the price drop and incentive...
Please contact me directly if you'd like to put together a deal! 877-449-GEAR, greg@rocketmusic.net, or PM. | That's it!  You need to change your title from "Giver of GAS" to Professional Bassist Torture Specialist.  
Do you own a cat? If not, get one. That'd be the final piece you need to become a Supervillan. Pure MEAN!
God Bless, Ray
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11-30-2011, 11:18 AM
| | Giver of GAS
Owner, Rocket Music | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA | | | ^^Mwah ha ha ha ha!!!! |
11-30-2011, 12:16 PM
| | Cogito Ergo Idiot | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA | | A bald cat. I'd be happy to shave one of mine and send it your way....just don't tell Kim.
Wow. Folks, I know I'm biased...I played this bass for a number of months. At this price, you should have a cop chasing you every time you play...because it's like stealing. Buy. This. You won't regret it...it really is a terrific modern J. |
11-30-2011, 12:49 PM
| | Drunk on power... and beer | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Co. Kerry, Ireland. | | | To be quite honest, if it wasn't for my Cent. Std. Plus covering my J needs, this would have been sold very damn quickly. Truly gorgeous looking bass, and sounding too.
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12-01-2011, 10:59 AM
| | Giver of GAS
Owner, Rocket Music | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA | | | Cool update for ya'll! I just heard from Devon Mullen. He says he is more than happy to support the next buyer and warranty any issues that may arise down the road, same as if the buyer had purchased it new. That's a VERY nice offer, and it's very much appreciated by me. Thanks, Devon!
Devon also let me know that two dings by the jack plate were caused by the cases that he used to use. Some screws were hidden in the padding and actually dinged the body if the case took a good knock on that side. He has since switched case makers (Mono or Reunion Blues are his current offerings), so it won't be an issue on future basses.
This bass came to me in a double gig bag (not the original case), so it also will not be a recurring problem with this one.
Last edited by RocketMusic : 12-01-2011 at 03:07 PM.
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12-01-2011, 03:06 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Christiansburg, VA | | | Any idea what the FB radius is on this??
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12-01-2011, 03:12 PM
| | Giver of GAS
Owner, Rocket Music | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by dDaddybass Any idea what the FB radius is on this?? | I'm not sure of the exact number, but it's pretty darn flat. If I had to guess, I'd say 16"...
We've got a fretboard radius guage somewhere, but I think it's still over at the other store... harumph. |
12-16-2011, 08:59 PM
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Roscoe Guitars-Benavente & LowEnd Basses-SIT Strings-Schroeder Cabs | | Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Roanoke, VA | | | Told you it was a case.....like 4 weeks ago lol. Great playing and sounding bass. I played it a bit when I was visiting.
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12-27-2011, 03:16 PM
| | Giver of GAS
Owner, Rocket Music | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA | | | One more price drop! Let's try $1499 shipped! |
12-27-2011, 03:24 PM
| | Registered User
Owner: LilRay's Leatherworks | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between my Roscoe and Leather | | Quote:
Originally Posted by RocketMusic One more price drop! Let's try $14.99 shipped! | Slight Edit....
God Bless, Ray
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12-27-2011, 11:14 PM
| | Cogito Ergo Idiot | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA | | Dayum. Buy this, folks. It's a steal. Seriously.
I'm now working on a plot where I buy this back, but instead of shipping it, I do a little Jedi mind trick action on Greg,...and trade it back in on that maple Lull V4.
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