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For sale Azola Bug Bass with Flight Case

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For sale is my Azola Bug Bass which comes with both a gig bag and an Azola flight case. This is a perfect traveling bass for an upright bassist! $1995

This is a really wonderful instrument. It is 41.5" scale, very comfortable to play, and has a great sound with both punch and sustain. Not too "fretlessy", but not thuddy either. Arco is surprisingly good. I used it on a tour in Russia with Donna Ulisse this past summer and it performed very well. Soundmen were very pleased with the direct sound.

I am the 2nd owner, so I don't have all the details about the bass. I purchased it from Nashville Used Music around a year ago. It has a beautiful flamed maple top, an onboard preamp with 2 band EQ (on the back side of the bass), the pickup is built into the bridge. I think it is a second generation Azola Bug, I've seen earlier ones with a boxier body shape. The bass is in very good condition, there is some wear and a few minor dings in spots, but overall very good. It is currently strung with a nearly new set of Spirocore Solo Gauge strings (tuned at regular pitch). These have been my favorites, I've also used Velvet Garbos w/Oliv D which was also nice.

The bass in the case weighs right around 50 lbs. The case (at the widest point) is 60" X 15" X 13".

I will meet a buyer within 75 miles of Nashville for pickup. I am happy to ship, but buyer must pay shipping costs. Tell me where and how you want it shipped and I'll get you a quote. By UPS Ground, I'd estimate $75-$100 in the CONUS, but dont quote me on that :)

Unfortunately, my wife will be having minor surgery in January and will need to take time off from work. January is not a busy time for me, so I need to sell some gear to get ready. I hate to see this go, it's a great bass. :( Also, as you may know, Azola has suspended production on these and they are becoming collectable. Many folks think these are the best EUBs made, and I'll agree!

$1995 Buyer pays shipping. I accept Paypal

Here are some pics of me playing it in Russia and also the cases.
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The Azola is much easier than playing one of these!

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Travels easier too!
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MR PC

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Nice,and a very good deal! What kind of pickup is that?
 
Jan 11, 2006
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Maynard MA
Should I assume you are not interested in trades? I have coveted an Azola for a long time, but, I understand if "cash is king",
 

MR PC

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I'm tempted. Azola quoted me $950 for the flight case alone while they were still offering them.
 
Yes! The flightcase hasn't been made for some time I believe. The pickup is whatever was used on that vintage, I don't really know. The element is built into the wooden bridge. It sounds very good, very even.

Sorry,I can't do any trades. I would keep this if I could, but we've been met with some unexpected expenses, and I'm only selling it for needed funds.
 
Mar 24, 2010
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Very nice looking! Does it come with a bow, by chance (french)? Do you have some sound clips you could post or email? Thanks...Mike Lang
 

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