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For sale FS: Cliff Bordwell (CB) fretless 4 string & Veillette 5 string fretless

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I have been slowly thinning the herd. These two are great basses, but family comes first.

The first one is a Cliff Bordwell lined fretless 4. I bought this on TB a few months ago. It is a fantastic bass. Here are the specs from Cliff's site:

Dimensions :
Scale length: 32 inches
Neck shape: Rounded C
Width at nut: 1.5
Width at 24th position: 2.625
String spacing at Bridge: .750
Overall length: 41 inches
Widest: 13.5 inches
Weight: 8.2 lbs.

Construction :
Neck: "Modern" Maple/Wenge
Fingerboard: Ebony
Headstock plate: Bloodwood
Nut: Ebony
Body: Bloodwood top / Mahogany core / Walnut back
Finish: Tung oil / Resin

Hardware :
Bridge: Hipshot "A"
Tuners: Hipshot Ultralites(black)
Truss rod: Two-way adjustable
Positions : 24
Strap locks: Dunlop (black)
Output: 1/4" (w/ElectroSocket)

Electronics :
Pickups: Nordstrand SE's
Controls: Volume, blend and passive tone.

Here's a pic:
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More pics can be found in the featured basses section at
www.cbbasses.com

I am asking $2000 shipped for this one.

Comments

Feb 17, 2007
56
6
Philadelphia
wow man... i'm always impressed with your collection of amazing instruments! hope you and the family are doing well... bump for great guy and some great basses too!.... i'm holding out for that ristola....:hiding:
 

NickyBass

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Nov 28, 2005
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Hey. How's everything going? Thanks for the compliments. I have come across some nice basses throughout the years. I am going to be offing alot of them though. I'd like to put away some savings for my son, and for my future children. There's no time like the present. I may start a college fund or something.

Well, if you're serious about the Ristola, we can talk. ;) I'd like to keep that one, but like I said, family first. My priorities have all changed once I saw this face:

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May 1, 2007
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Baltimore, MD
Bump... for a great guy and fantastic TBer.

The Veillette was mine (before I went for that Wal), and it's a fantastic bass. Beautiful sound, great setup, and mint condition. Really unique, and definitely worth the bucks. Check out this clip for an example of a Veillette Mark IV bass (not my clip) in action:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=wygR_S808R8
 

NickyBass

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Nov 28, 2005
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Southern New Jersey
Thanks for the kind words. You know, if either of these basses were unlined, I'd have to seriously consider keeping them. They are both wonderful instruments.

I really like the added Cintron pickup in the Veillette. That adds another dimension to the tone.
 
Feb 17, 2007
56
6
Philadelphia
aww you have all the right reasons! i'm glad you're enjoying being a dad! as i am starting a new job in a month, i'm planning on buying myself a new present around may...as soon as i can scrape together enough... so when the time comes i'll be very interested... but no rush yet... got a new album in the works and i'm getting a house outside the city.... so you know where all the extra $$$ is going!:(
we'll have to catch up one of these days!

bump!
 

NickyBass

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Nov 28, 2005
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Southern New Jersey
Free bump for a fellow CB owner and all around nice guy :smug:

Thank you sir. Do you have the Darkstared one?


aww you have all the right reasons! i'm glad you're enjoying being a dad! as i am starting a new job in a month, i'm planning on buying myself a new present around may...as soon as i can scrape together enough... so when the time comes i'll be very interested... but no rush yet... got a new album in the works and i'm getting a house outside the city.... so you know where all the extra $$$ is going!:(
we'll have to catch up one of these days!

bump!

Congrats on the house. Getting out of the city, eh?

I'd love to check out the album when it's done.
 
Jun 28, 2004
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I've always liked that CB bass.
Nicky, wish I could...
Best of luck and congratulations !
 

NickyBass

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Nov 28, 2005
6,523
4,123
Southern New Jersey
Thanks everyone. My son, Benny is starting to realize that he has hands. It's funny to watch him think so hard about how to get them in his mouth. Everyday is a new joy.

I should point out that I am not really looking for too much in the way of trades.
 

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