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For sale Drake Custom 5 Black Limba

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$1,495.00
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5
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This item has been sold and is no longer available!

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Offering up a beautiful Drake Custom bass! I’m sure most of you know that Drake builds an incredible instrument.
Plays great, sounds great, sweet Low Action, but I’ve been on a buying spree and needs to move for some other recent purchases
Includes used gator hard case.

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SOLD - Custom Drake Model 7

Top wood and back woods are beautiful Black Limba. Purpleheart core. Hard to find Wenge neck with Wenge fret board. Active Preamp with Volume, Blend, Bass & Trable, EMG pickups.

It’s been played, but well kept and is in very good condition.

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arszon

arszon

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Hello
I could ship for only $60

Thanks
 
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Jerry J

Jerry J

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That is one insane bass. Every one of those woods is near impossible to find. Let alone build a bass from them. That wenge in the fingerboard/neck is mesmerizing!
 
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Pacifus

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The timing on this is killing me. GLWTS. Hoping I can put in an offer soon. Just not in the cards now. Beautiful bass. Someone is getting a steal
 
GeneralTsoSexy

GeneralTsoSexy

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Any idea the radius on the fretboard or fret size? How would you describe the feel of the neck? I've noticed this bass has traveled through TB a few times now. Is there anything wrong with it? I've heard great things about Drake basses, it surprises me this has not found a permanent home yet.
 
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arszon

arszon

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GeneralTsoSexy said:
Any idea the radius on the fretboard or fret size? How would you describe the feel of the neck? I've noticed this bass has traveled through TB a few times now. Is there anything wrong with it? I've heard great things about Drake basses, it surprises me this has not found a permanent home yet.
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Hello
The neck is a shallow D, similar to a fender, jazz bass neck profile. Very fast & comfortable. Not sure on the radius, but there is a radius to it. I’m not sure of the fret size either but medium, not jumbo or banjo.

As far as the movement on it, I think it’s because of gas, that would be my excuse. I tend to try a lot of basses & have a quite a few.

Andrews builds are excellent and I have nothing negative to say about it, just need to move it to pay for other recent purchases.
 
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GeneralTsoSexy

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Thanks for the response! Is it equipped with strap locks? Any idea what the pickups are, as in humbucker or single coils?
 
arszon

arszon

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GeneralTsoSexy said:
Thanks for the response! Is it equipped with strap locks? Any idea what the pickups are, as in humbucker or single coils?
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You’re welcome! pickups are
EMG 40P and 40J.
straps can be used normal o can be used locking
Thanks
 
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Koog

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This Drake was originally built for me. I last saw and played it about a year and a half if so ago when owned by a friend in Des Moines, Iowa. It had just been through Andrew's shop for a thorough check, set up and buff up. There was nothing wrong with it at that time and was in as new condition when it left Andrew.

It's a sweet bass. I only sold it because I was relatively new to five string, didn't have a gig that required a five, and had decided to focus on fours.

Regarding straplocks, the bass is equipped with the Dunlop locking system.

Hope this helps answer a few questions.

Koog
 
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GeneralTsoSexy

GeneralTsoSexy

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I appreciate your input! I've owned an Eshenbaugh in the past that, to me, was the pinnacle of craftsmanship. Granted, its also the nicest bass I have ever played. Arszon has owned one in the past as well and said Drakes are at a minimum of the same quality.
 
GeneralTsoSexy

GeneralTsoSexy

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Koog said:
This Drake was originally built for me. I last saw and played it about a year and a half if so ago when owned by a friend in Des Moines, Iowa. It had just been through Andrew's shop for a thorough check, set up and buff up. There was nothing wrong with it at that time and was in as new condition when it left Andrew.

It's a sweet bass. I only sold it because I was relatively new to five string, didn't have a gig that required a five, and had decided to focus on fours.

Regarding straplocks, the bass is equipped with the Dunlop locking system.

Hope this helps answer a few questions.

Koog
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I'm thrilled to hear from you as the original owner! How would you describe the tone of the bass? I've not had a bass with a PJ configuration. Well I wish it had worked out for you, I'm thrilled that it is finding its way to me!
 

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