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For sale 2014 Custom Carl Thompson Scroll 4 String

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$7,000.00
Strings
4
Status
This item has been sold and is no longer available!

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Up for sale is my 2014 Custom Carl Thompson 3D scroll 4 string, Bass is in new condition, Played out 1 time and studio time only.Plays and Sounds amazing, cuts the mix like no other Bass I have owned, Narrow fast neck with low action.
Craftsmanship is totally Awsome as all who knows Carl's work, Over all weight of the Bass is around 6-7 lbs!!, Very lite.Carl signed the bass for me on the back of the head stock, My only reason for selling the bass that I waited nearly 3 1/2 years for is I no longer play 4 string any longer, wished I would have ordered a 5 ,I was only playing 4 strings at the time:(.
Carl no longer takes orders on custom Basses as September 2014 I am mainly looking for straight cash sale on the Bass, But I would consider cash and a nice 5 string, MTD5, Smith5,Wyn5,Carl Thompson 5 and cash on your end.Cash as posted $7000 ,trade value $7200.Please serious inquiries only!!,Features of the Bass are as follows:

2014 Custom 3D Scroll a Carl Thompson 4 string.
Top and Back Wings Master Grade Cocobolo
Walnut Center Core
Mahogany Core
Ebony Body Streamers
Walnut Heel Block
Mahogany Neck
Morado Finger Board
36" Scale
Front and Back Walnut Head Cap
Ebony and Walnut string Nut
Kent Armstrong Passive PU's
Normal Pu selector Bass boost w/ Standby Switch.
Ebony Truss Cover
Cocobolo Pick up Covers
Cocobolo Control Knobs
Paduk Control cover
Hip Shot Hardware
Gator HSC
My price is Firm, cheaper than what you would pay for a New build by Carl!,I have more pictures upon request!, Pictures don't do this Bass justice!

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Jun 16, 2014
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Madison, WI
i am having a bass-gasm right now, looking at those close-ups!

oh my god. i cant even pick my jaw off the ground. such art.

im obsessing. its unhealthy.
 

smith plyr

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i am having a bass-gasm right now, looking at those close-ups!

oh my god. i cant even pick my jaw off the ground. such art.

im obsessing. its unhealthy.
Ballin'bass, Carl is the master, no other instrument IMO has the playability and craftsmanship that Carl puts in to his builds.Nothing leaves his shop until it is perfect and up to his standards and they are tough ones I must say.A lot of people don't like his style, but they have never put there hands on a CT bass, then you see that they are Awsome instruments.Playing the bass as we speake and it is making me think do I really want to do this?...,
 
Jun 16, 2014
2,398
1,950
Madison, WI
I'm very aware of the legend of Carl thompson basses, that's why I'm so overflowing with gas right now. I just don't know that I can do anything about it. :bawl: I'd have to wait and sell a bunch of my nice basses

Life is unfair :crying:.

(btw I literally have a tattoo of a Carl thompson on my forearm, no joke)
 

smith plyr

Blues Rules
Jan 10, 2005
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Northern Va
I'm very aware of the legend of Carl thompson basses, that's why I'm so overflowing with gas right now. I just don't know that I can do anything about it. :bawl: I'd have to wait and sell a bunch of my nice basses

Life is unfair :crying:.

(btw I literally have a tattoo of a Carl thompson on my forearm, no joke)
With a CT Bass Tattoo on your arm, I can officially say your a major Carl Thompson Fan!, That my Brother is Awsome!!!
 
Aug 7, 2013
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I'm very aware of the legend of Carl thompson basses, that's why I'm so overflowing with gas right now. I just don't know that I can do anything about it. :bawl: I'd have to wait and sell a bunch of my nice basses

Life is unfair :crying:.

(btw I literally have a tattoo of a Carl thompson on my forearm, no joke)
So you have a CT bass tattoo and obviously want one really bad but instead of just getting one you bought a bunch of other nice basses??

I'm confused.


Nice CT looks very similar to one I saw on Low End bass.
 
Jun 16, 2014
2,398
1,950
Madison, WI
So you have a CT bass tattoo and obviously want one really bad but instead of just getting one you bought a bunch of other nice basses??

I'm confused.


Nice CT looks very similar to one I saw on Low End bass.
I've never been able to bring myself to plug that much money into one bass. Not yet anyway. Also if I had one it wouldn't leave the house very often, most likely, which isn't practical. When it comes to practicality, it's more worth it to have multiple types of bass for different situations, than one unique bass to try and use for all situations.

One of the reasons for the tattoo is that l Les Claypool is the reason I started playing bass, so it's partly a tribute to him. But I also think Carl Thompson basses with 3D scrolls and layered woods are the most beautiful basses in existence. Doesn't mean it's in the cards for me to buy one at this point in my life. Though I really hope to one day.
 
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Maybe a deal?
Fodera imperial 5
Richard bona style?

Nice carl's piece, actually!
 
Aug 7, 2013
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I've never been able to bring myself to plug that much money into one bass. Not yet anyway. Also if I had one it wouldn't leave the house very often, most likely, which isn't practical. When it comes to practicality, it's more worth it to have multiple types of bass for different situations, than one unique bass to try and use for all situations.

One of the reasons for the tattoo is that l Les Claypool is the reason I started playing bass, so it's partly a tribute to him. But I also think Carl Thompson basses with 3D scrolls and layered woods are the most beautiful basses in existence. Doesn't mean it's in the cards for me to buy one at this point in my life. Though I really hope to one day.
I hear ya! I have had the same issue. Huge CT fan, however, my thing is i have to earn it. I am not good enough yet. One day.

This one is beautiful. Even his "no frills" versions are fantastic.

Oh by the way, always watch Low End bass shop i checked on a "No Frills" one time and they only wanted $3000.00
 

smith plyr

Blues Rules
Jan 10, 2005
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Northern Va
Anyone with any interest in this beautiful CT Bass you might want to speake up, I'm starting to rethink on this one, it is a wonderful playing and sounding Instrument!
 

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