For sale Tobias Classic 5 Bubinga/Wenge/Alder

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FT feeler here. This is a late 90's era Tobias Classic in excellent condition. Beautiful striped Bubinga top with Wenge core over Alder body (I believe). Pau Ferro fingerboard. Asymmetrical neck is comfy and fast. Truss rod performs as expected producing very low action if desired. Black hardware.

Bartolini 3 band 18 volt preamp with pickup pan and 3-way mid frequency switch. Tons of headroom.

Looks fantastic. Sounds great. Excellent condition. A little bit of tarnish on the bridge. Comes with original Tobias hardshell case. A few little blemishes but no tears or structural damage.

Just looking to try something new. Let me know what you've got. Interested in trade for a 5 string. Will trade down with cash coming my way.

Pics coming soon.

Edit: May 1
Several have asked for a selling price. $2300 shipped CONUS.

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basspro557

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Jul 20, 2005
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I have a Ken Smith BT 5 in Koa very clean 1997 but would need cash on top.
 
Feb 23, 2009
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Don't sell it!! Have you considered swapping out the preamp for a different sound?

I have an older Classic 5 in Walnut/Purpleheart and nothing plays as nicely as my Tobias bass. Setting the EQ flat (mids on full, slight cut bass and treble) helped me gig it more.

Two mates also have modified Tobias basses - one swapped the awful replacement preamp with a Glock, the other swapped the (corroded/damaged) pickups to Nordys.
 

maxximusic

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Man... This is a teaser !!!!
I forget about it and then it comes back bagging me to buy it!!
Are you still having second and third thoughts?
;-)
 

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