SOLD Callowhill 7.5 lbs 5 String

Weighing in at a stealth 7.5 lbs is a rare Callowhill J(unk) 5 String with an exquisite and very scarce quilted white ash top. Additional specifics are:

• 19mm bridge spacing
• 1 13/16 Bone Nut
• Macassar Ebony Fretboard on Flame Maple Neck
• Ash body
• 34” scale
• Active
• Norstrand Big Splits with 3 band EQ

Callowhill basses were made by Tim Cloonan in Philadelphia who tragically passed away in October 2016.

I purchased this bass last year from another TBr who was the original owner and commissioned the bass with Tim.

A recent epiphany of mine concluded that I have too much gear that’s not being used and need to downsize (or add an extension to my house). Therefore, I’m not interested in any trades.

The bass is $4100 including shipping within ConUS and comes with a Mono gig bag.

If you are unfamiliar with Callowhill and Tim Cloonan, here are some insights:
In Memoriam: Tim Cloonan

The Innovators: CallowHIll's Tim Cloonan

RIP Tim

 

On my right hand, I play finger style only and I play with my thumb resting on the B String and wrist extended/flexed forward which tends to force my thumb more perpendicular to the string. On some basses, this thumb pressure will occasionally force the string against the pickup pole causing a click or pop. It comes down to poor right hand technique, but I’m an old dog, self taught and have been playing this way for 50 years. I solve the problem with these small rubber self adhesive pads and high tension La Bella Deep Talking Flats. The pads are easily removable, but don’t effect the pickup performance. Weird I know, but there you go. Most players will never have this problem.

 

Absolutely it’s still for sale!

 

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