Another TBer commissioned John Kallas to build this bass a little more than a year ago. He took delivery of it last March. It's the equivalent of a Fender Custom Shop 66 Jazz Bass but better IMO.
FYI John learned how to build basses from Leo Fender when he worked with him back in the '70's. His skill and knowledge of bass building is unmatched and this is a prefect example of what can be created when you actually "know" what you are doing and have the experience and talent to make it a reality!
Here is a link to John's web site: http://johnkvintageguitars.homestead.com/index.html
I purchased this bass from him two months ago, but unfortunately I have not been playing the bass as it deserves. I am now obliged to sell her, but I really wish I didn't have to.
It's in virtually mint condition with only some VERY MINOR signs of wear that are impossible to photograph. There are no dings of any kind on the instrument!!! Also in case you can't tell, the color is a perfect Fiesta Red.
It is by far the most resonant instrument I have ever owned. It's also the loudest passive bass I have ever played. It has special design Duncan pickups that totally nail the vintage tone we are all after but they deliver it with more punch and clarity.
I will ship it in a nice Fender vintage style brown hard shell case.
Selling price is $1,500.00 or best SERIOUS and REASONABLE offer! and that includes the case.
PayPal is gladly accepted!
FYI John learned how to build basses from Leo Fender when he worked with him back in the '70's. His skill and knowledge of bass building is unmatched and this is a prefect example of what can be created when you actually "know" what you are doing and have the experience and talent to make it a reality!
Here is a link to John's web site: http://johnkvintageguitars.homestead.com/index.html
I purchased this bass from him two months ago, but unfortunately I have not been playing the bass as it deserves. I am now obliged to sell her, but I really wish I didn't have to.
It's in virtually mint condition with only some VERY MINOR signs of wear that are impossible to photograph. There are no dings of any kind on the instrument!!! Also in case you can't tell, the color is a perfect Fiesta Red.
It is by far the most resonant instrument I have ever owned. It's also the loudest passive bass I have ever played. It has special design Duncan pickups that totally nail the vintage tone we are all after but they deliver it with more punch and clarity.
I will ship it in a nice Fender vintage style brown hard shell case.
Selling price is $1,500.00 or best SERIOUS and REASONABLE offer! and that includes the case.
PayPal is gladly accepted!
