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For sale Dan Dunham Custom ‘51 P-Bass made for Matt Grundy (Donavon Frankenreiter) – 7lbs 6oz – Fralin/Puleo - For Sale

$1,250.00 $900.00
Location
Nashville Tennessee, United States
Strings
4
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Matt Grundy playing this bass.


I have a 5 Star Rating on Reverb.com

Up for sale is a truly one-of-a-kind boutique instrument with incredible professional provenance. Custom-built by the renowned Dan Dunham in the USA, this bass was originally crafted for Matt Grundy, longtime bassist and multi-instrumentalist for the Donavon Frankenreiter band.

This isn't just a "tribute" bass; it is a road-tested, studio-grade machine that has been maintained by some of the best luthiers in the business.

Key Specifications:​

  • Builder: Dan Dunham (USA Custom)
  • Weight: An incredible 7lbs 6oz (Save your back without sacrificing an ounce of tone)
  • Scale: 34" Standard
  • Neck/Board: Stable Maple neck with a dark, resonant Rosewood fingerboard.
  • Nut: 1.65"
  • Electronics: Lindy Fralin Split '51 P-Bass Pickup. This is the hum-canceling version, giving you that iconic '51 growl and thump with none of the 60-cycle noise.

Recent Upgrades & Professional Maintenance:​

This bass has been meticulously cared for and upgraded for maximum playability:

  • Fret Work: Full fret dressing performed just two months ago by the legendary David Puleo (Puleo Guitars). The playability is effortless with low, clean action.
  • Hardware: Ultra-reliable Gotoh Tuners for rock-solid tuning stability.
  • Custom Touches: Beautifully integrated Rosewood thumb rest.
  • Strings: Currently strung with Ernie Ball Pino Palladino Flats for that perfect "smooth-as-glass" feel and vintage thumpy character.
  • Fender Pickup Covers included (see pic).

Condition:​

The bass shows the honest character of a custom instrument that has been played by a professional. It is structurally perfect, weighs next to nothing, and sounds massive. The connection to Matt Grundy and the Donavon Frankenreiter camp makes this a rare opportunity to own a piece of Southern California surf-rock history.

Shipping: Buyer Pays $100 for shipping. Includes a Fender gig bag. Will be packed with professional care and fully insured.
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Comments

mackb12

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Aug 4, 2009
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I know sometimes when I am looking at stuff I get skittish about seeing no feedback or transactions, so I'm dropping in to say this - My friend Guthrie Trapp texted me a couple days ago with a pic of this bass, talking about what a good instrument it is. Good luck with the sale!
 

rcmbass

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Aug 11, 2024
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I know sometimes when I am looking at stuff I get skittish about seeing no feedback or transactions, so I'm dropping in to say this - My friend Guthrie Trapp texted me a couple days ago with a pic of this bass, talking about what a good instrument it is. Good luck with the sale!
I have had multiple transactions on TB. I have asked for feedback and no one responded.

I have bought and sold many items on Reverb.com and maintain a 5 star rating.

I raised the lack of feedback on TB yesterday and learned that many buyers and sellers get zero feedback.
 

Ejtibbetts

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Apr 28, 2024
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I know sometimes when I am looking at stuff I get skittish about seeing no feedback or transactions, so I'm dropping in to say this - My friend Guthrie Trapp texted me a couple days ago with a pic of this bass, talking about what a good instrument it is. Good luck with the sale!
I know Rick personally and he's one of most genuine, honest, and big heart loving dudes I've ever known. I'd trust him not only with my basses, but with the safety and wellbeing of my own family.
 

rcmbass

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Aug 11, 2024
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I know Rick personally and he's one of most genuine, honest, and big heart loving dudes I've ever known. I'd trust him not only with my basses, but with the safety and wellbeing of my own family.
Thanks Eric for your kind words friend. I feel the same way about you.
 

rcmbass

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Aug 11, 2024
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I actually don't know. Dan typically uses Western Red Cedar or Redwood to keep the weight low.
 
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sunbeast

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Man this thing sounds great and I love the body shape and pickguard- I feel like its pretty rare for people to tweak off the Fender standard shapes that far and get something that works well, but he nailed it IMO!
 

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