Hey everyone. This listing is for my Matthieu Combe Alys six string. It features an exhibition grade Saint Martin red top over a highly figured black limba body, highly figured flame maple neck, and a rare and exquisite zebrano fingerboard. Pretty sure the headstock laminates are cocobolo. The pickups are Delano and are matched to a custom Combe preamp. 34 inch scale, 18mm spacing.
It is in as-new condition and works perfectly, no issues. Comes with the original gig bag, or I can include a new Vectra hard case instead.
Combe's work is phenomenal. This bass has maybe the most organic and woody tone of any bass I have owned. The playability is great, and it is very comfortable overall. Construction is flawless. The choice of woods on this thing is remarkable. I don't know if I have ever seen a top like this before, and while I have seen a couple of zebrano boards, this one is definitely a standout. I swear the limba even has some like orange-pink streaks or something. You can get lost in the grains on this thing.
I am in a position that I am sure you will all offer sympathy for. Through all of my horse trading, I have ended up with seven absolutely stellar six string basses, this Combe being one of them. I have to cut that number back to maybe just one or two. There is no reason to sell this particular bass other than that, and I barely want to do it.
$3300 shipped.
I always consider trade offers if you want to make one. I can go plus or minus cash as required. Please PM me if you have something in mind. Thanks!
It is in as-new condition and works perfectly, no issues. Comes with the original gig bag, or I can include a new Vectra hard case instead.
Combe's work is phenomenal. This bass has maybe the most organic and woody tone of any bass I have owned. The playability is great, and it is very comfortable overall. Construction is flawless. The choice of woods on this thing is remarkable. I don't know if I have ever seen a top like this before, and while I have seen a couple of zebrano boards, this one is definitely a standout. I swear the limba even has some like orange-pink streaks or something. You can get lost in the grains on this thing.
I am in a position that I am sure you will all offer sympathy for. Through all of my horse trading, I have ended up with seven absolutely stellar six string basses, this Combe being one of them. I have to cut that number back to maybe just one or two. There is no reason to sell this particular bass other than that, and I barely want to do it.
$3300 shipped.
I always consider trade offers if you want to make one. I can go plus or minus cash as required. Please PM me if you have something in mind. Thanks!
