*SOLD* F.S-King Moretone #1716 Late 1930's - Newly Setup

MatthewMadden · #1 09-26-2007, 08:36 PM

Hello,
For Sale- King Moretone upright bass for sale. It is King #1716, dates it to the late 1930's. All orginal and overall condition is great.
I just recently had this bss set up by a great Luithier in Nashville, Dustin Williams,new sound post, carbon fiber end pin, shaped nut and bridge work. Check him out at, www.Williamsfineviolins.com. Included is a nice Superior bass bag in great shape. Asking $1800.00. I will deliver 3-4 hours in any direction from Bowling Green, KY for Gasoline money. Feel free to ask any questions. My email is redcap82@hotmail.com

lucidmule · #2 09-27-2007, 07:54 AM

Are you able to post some pictures please?

MatthewMadden · #3 09-27-2007, 01:57 PM

I have pictures posted at this link, Thanks.
http://www.bluegrassbassplace.com/ph...3a350605f8cbf7

Kirkowitz · #4 01-07-2008, 11:47 AM

PM'd and emailed. Dave

**Francois Blais** · #5 01-20-2008, 11:10 AM

Doing some forum cleanup.
Still for sale?

Best regards,
François
TB mod

M Ramsey · #6 01-28-2008, 12:30 PM

Francois,

I know you'd probably rather have this confirmed directly from the seller, but I talked with him last night and it IS still for sale.

Also for anyone interested, Matthew said he would have this bass with him at SPBGMA next weekend in Nashville, TN.

Steve Swan · #7 01-29-2008, 09:04 AM

Wow! I can't beleieve that this bass is still unsold at this price. All of the old Kings that I've ever played could mop up the floor with all the overpriced Kays out there.

mpoppitt · #8 01-29-2008, 07:38 PM

I'd be all over it if I could get it to Texas!

BusterHemphill · #9 01-30-2008, 07:16 PM

Hey, sounds interesting.

I emailed you at your Hotmail account yesterday, but didn't hear back.

Let's talk about making this happen...

MatthewMadden · #10 01-31-2008, 03:23 AM

Buster,
Sorry your email must have went to my junk mail, I never check it, but I sent you a PM back. Thanks.
Matthew

steve spenny · #11 02-01-2008, 09:22 PM

I just emailed you on the King, Im only a few hrs away from you and I am very interested if it's still available.

Roger Harper · #12 02-03-2008, 04:19 PM

Got to play this bass yesterday and meet Matthew. Nice bass, nice guy. Good bargain, however, it wasn't what I needed. Someone should jump on this one though.

Roger

MatthewMadden · #13 02-03-2008, 07:48 PM

Roger,
Good to me you also and thanks for the kind words. Take Care.
Matthew

BusterHemphill · #14 02-05-2008, 10:53 AM

Hi Matthew -

Thanks for your PM the other day. By an amazing coincidence, a '40's King came up locally over the weekend for the same $ so i pounced. I'll probably remain curious about how yours sounds, and i thank you for your willingness to drive.

Good luck and good drummers!

Buster

MatthewMadden · #15 02-05-2008, 03:19 PM

Buster,
Thanks for the post and good luck.
Matthew

M Ramsey · #16 02-06-2008, 06:41 AM

Somebody needs to jump on this one. I played it in Nashville last weekend and if I didn't already have 3 upright basses (plus a coffee table) I'd probably take it home.

There were no issues that I could see and strung with Supernils, it was right there with my bass strung with guts.

MatthewMadden · #17 02-09-2008, 12:56 AM

Mike,
Thanks for the kind words also, and good to see you again. Had a good time. Take care.
Matthew

MatthewMadden · #18 02-13-2008, 01:28 AM

Hello,
The bass has been sold. Thanks.
Matthew