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For sale HUMAN BASE Jonas Fretless 6-String - Mint but fingerboard needs work

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$2,000.00
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St. Louis Missouri, United States
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6
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This made in Germany Human Base Jonas fretless 6 (serial #238) is Used and is cosmetically in Excellent / Near Mint Condition. However; the is a subtle hump in the ebony fingerboard that needs to be planed / leveled out (I've gotten quotes of $200-$300 for planing + setup). It plays OK in most positions, but it does choke out in some spots. Truss rod turns smoothly but won't take out the hump.

There are no nicks, dings, dents or scuffs on the body. Back of the neck is perfect with no wear, the fingerboard shows light string wear from use. I've setup the bass as best I can given the hump and it is playable in most positions.

My original plan was to take this to get a PLEK leveling and have frets installed, I thought I'd see if anyone wanted it as-is before I do that. Features an exhibition grade walnut burl top and insanely flamed maple on the neck; these basses cost over $3500 new.
  • Model: Human Base Jonas 6 FL
  • Finish: Natural Satin
  • Body: Soft maple body wings, Exhibition Grade Walnut Burl Top
  • Neck: 5-piece Laminated AAA Flame Maple Neck-Through w/Stringers
  • Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
  • Nut Width: 1.99" (50.5 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fret Positions: 24
  • Bridge: Human Base Mono Rails, adjustable string spacing (currently 17 mm)
  • Pickup: Delano Passive Soapbar, neck and bridge
  • Controls: Volume (push/pull active/passive), Blend, Treble, Mid, Bass
  • Preamp: Human Base 3-Band EQ (active/passive)
  • Tuners: Human Base Black
  • Origin: Germany
  • Weight: 10 lbs, 1 oz
  • Case: Original Human Base gig bag
SELLING FOR $2000 OBO + SHIPPING (PM me for a shipping quote, International OK)

Comments

jtlee

Supporting Member
Commercial User
Mar 2, 2005
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St. Louis, MO
Anyone considering buying this bass and wondering who could correct the fingerboard issue should contact Brady Muckleroy. He worked on the fingerboards of two of my fretless basses and they play fantastic now.

Does Brady still do repair work? I know he's no longer taking custom orders, didn't realize he was still in business.
 

Chuck M

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May 2, 2000
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San Antonio, Texas
Brady does a limited amount of work. He is not currently building basses but did agree to work on my basses. Brady is a great guy and a fantastic luthier. He can be contacted through Facebook messenger.

A plus is that I live about a one hour drive from where Brady works so I was able to take the basses to him rather than ship.
 

daddymactx

Texas Bassist Club #245 G. Gould Club #26
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Jan 2, 2006
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Endorsing Artist: Curt Mangan Strings, & Formerly Wyn Guitars. RIP Randy!!
Does Brady still do repair work? I know he's no longer taking custom orders, didn't realize he was still in business.
Yes Sir, currently He's doing excellent repair work and he's also been taking in some of his instruments for rejuvenation and re-selling . He sold alot of his bass building equipment, but still can handle a myriad of repairs. He's worked on a few of my instruments. Fortunately like Chuck, I'm also close enough to him to drop em off. Call him..
 

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