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For sale Kriegel w/ Removable neck + C extension

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$26,500.00
Strings
4
Status
This item has been sold and is no longer available!

Details

Bass by Jed Kriegel, finished in 2019. This is an exceptional instrument with all the additions you could ever want.

Removable/Adjustable neck, no need for bridge adjusters and easy to travel with!

Carbon fiber fully tunable C extension
Held on only by tension so it is easily removed if for some reason you ever dont want a C extension, I also have the regular "E" nut.
*Willing to keep the extension and reduce the price of you want the bass but don't want/need an extension.*

Tuning gears designed and machined by Jed

Carbon endpin

Pernambuco position dots

Bridge with a slot that either has a “spacer” to make it a solid bridge or room for a Realist lifeline.

41in string length
Ribs are about 9 inches deep from tailpiece to the midd upper bout where they taper to about 7.5 at the heel
Upper bout: 19 3/8th in
Lower bout: 25.5in

This instrument is a joy to play, takes very little effort to get a giant sound out of this bass. Jed does some of the best work I know of and his neck system and C-extensions are some of the most well thought out and expertly executed that exist.

Comes with a custom dark grey Messina bag and a realist lifeline pickup.


Here’s a thread with Ed Fuqua’s bass, Basically the same bass.... mine doesn't have a lion's head but it does have a C extension!

The bass and I currently live in Nashville but I would be willing to travel a reasonable distance to those with serious interest.


Would prefer to sell it as is but I would be willing to negotiate slightly if you don't want the pickup or for some reason don't want the extension.
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Comments

Dec 13, 1999
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Columbia SC
www.reverbnation.com
Disclosures
Chuck Sher publishes my book, WALKING BASSICS:The Fundamentals of Jazz Bass Playing.
And if anybody is close to Augusta GA or Columbia SC and wants to check out my bass as a preview, just shoot me a message and we'll hook it up! Jed does a great job, my bass gets the biggest sound with the least amount of effort than any bass I've ever played.
 
Jan 19, 2013
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Brooklyn, NY
I’ve got some Jed basses and can also say how wonderful they are to play day in and out. My basses have never sounded and played better than after Jed set them up and did work on them. If you are looking for an instrument that will make you a better musician this is definitely worth looking at.
 

Mgaisbacher

Supporting Member
Added a couple more pictures to show off the back and neck wood. Once there’s a nice day outside I’ll try to get some pictures in better lighting.

also thanks for that picture Ed! I actually fly with mine inside the Messina case in the David Gage removable neck case. I could also include an old lightweight mooradian with this bass (it sheds foam in full disclosure)
 

Mgaisbacher

Supporting Member
This is truly an excellent instrument, just unfortunately not the right fit for me. Big full even sound, would be perfect for jazz or orchestral playing and it's easy to travel with! Ed Barker of the BSO took this bass on a tour with him before I bought it if that's helpful information to anyone.

I think I have found my forever bass and this needs to sell for me to fund that! If I could keep this bass and buy the other I would but that is just not feasible for me.
 
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Jan 3, 2001
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This is truly an excellent instrument, just unfortunately not the right fit for me. Big full even sound, would be perfect for jazz or orchestral playing and it's easy to travel with! Ed Barker of the BSO took this bass on a tour with him before I bought it if that's helpful information to anyone.

I think I have found my forever bass and this needs to sell for me to fund that! If I could keep this bass and buy the other I would but that is just not feasible for me.

Everything about this bass say 'BUY ME!'. It is beautiful, healthy, versatile. I'm currently fine with my basses however I have to admit to being curious what you are thinking of for your next move, your 'forever bass'?

Circling back around I find this to be such an incredible instrument.
 
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Mgaisbacher

Supporting Member
Since there has been little interest and the market is so slow at the moment I think for the time being I have decided to hold onto this bass. If anyone has any serious interest still free to reach out.
 

Mgaisbacher

Supporting Member
Edited the original post to include this but I will add a post as well.

I am very open to reducing the price and keeping the C extension for anyone interested. I know there are some jazz bassists who like these basses and have no desire for an extension.

I talked with Jed Kriegel and he said he could fit the extension to another bass so I am open to selling the bass without it and keeping it for my next bass. I have the E nut so it would take only a couple minutes and a standard length E string to make this an extension-less bass!

This bass was also recently tried by the principal of the Nashville symphony who had great things to say about it. It is a really solid instrument in all regards. Just not the voice I am after myself.
 
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