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No longer available Early Gibson Tobias Classic 5, near mint, OHC

Discussion in 'For Sale: Bass Guitars' started by OldSchool50, Jun 10, 2020.

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  1. Jun 10, 2020 #1
    OldSchool50

    OldSchool50 OldSchool50 Supporting Member

    Mar 15, 2013
    Connecticut
    Price:
    $2500
    Strings:
    5
    Location:
    Connecticut
    Country:
    United States
    I'm keeping this up for sale for trade through this weekend, Oct 6. After that, I will hold on to it for sale in better times. Might even take another shot at playing this great fiver. Reopened for trades.

    This is a near-mint Tobias Classic 5 with an stunning combination of woods. Bubinga top with wenge body over an alder body. Neck is flame maple with purple heart. Fretboard is wenge. Serial places it from 1997. Black hardware, asymmetrical neck, 24 frets. Includes original Tobias case, in very good condition.

    Weight is 9.6 on my bathroom scale. Nut is 1.75", string spacing is 17.5-18mm (best estimate)

    I purchased it locally 8 months ago from the original owner, determined to give a fiver another try, but have decided to stick with fours.

    Has one tiny ding along the top rear edge, that doesn't show up in pic, and a few light scratches on the back. Otherwise this is excellent all around. Frets have virtually no wear (see pic). Specs say it has Bartolini curve-top neck and bridge pickups and a bartolini preamp. Controls are master volume with push/pull slap tone, pan pot, bass, midrange, treble and mid-cut boost switch.
    Currently wearing DR tapered strings.

    $2500, plus actual shipping, Trade value $2700 CONUS only. Paypal OK.
    PM me with any questions. I respond promptly .

    Open to trade offers but 4 string only, and preferably passive precision or Jazz style. WIll consider vintage Fenders, or Lull, Lakland, MBasses, or similar.

    Tobias close.jpg Tobias full.jpg Tobias back close.jpg Tobias controls close.jpg Tobias frets.jpg Tobias HS.jpg Tobias HS back.jpg Tobias from above.jpg TObias 3 layers.jpg Tobias back from above.jpg Tobias Back side close.jpg Tobias in case.jpg Tobias case .jpg
     
    Last edited: Oct 6, 2020
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  2. Jun 10, 2020 #2
    kesslari

    kesslari Groovin' with the Fusion Cats Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 21, 2007
    Santa Cruz Mtns, California
    Lark in the Morning Instructional Videos; Audix Microphones
    Gorgeous bass. Love the statues too!
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2020 #3
    CryingBass

    CryingBass Sowing the Seeds of Uncertainty Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 8, 2016
    YOWZA. Very nice killer bass. GLWTS
     
  4. Jun 11, 2020 #4
    OldSchool50

    OldSchool50 OldSchool50 Supporting Member

    Mar 15, 2013
    Connecticut
    Updated stats: Weight 9.6 on my bathroom scale. String spacing is 17.5 mm.
     
  5. Jun 12, 2020 #5
    MrLenny1

    MrLenny1

    Jan 17, 2009
    New England
    That's a beauty. I have one just like it, 1998.
    Everything about this axe is just great.
    GLWTS
     
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  6. Jun 14, 2020 #6
    pedullamvp5

    pedullamvp5

    Oct 1, 2002
    Nashville TN.
    Any specs on neck width..??
     
  7. Jun 16, 2020 #7
    OldSchool50

    OldSchool50 OldSchool50 Supporting Member

    Mar 15, 2013
    Connecticut
    Updated neck width:
    Nut: 1.75"
    6th fret: 2 1/8"
    12th fret: 2 1/2"
     
  8. Jun 17, 2020 #8
    OldSchool50

    OldSchool50 OldSchool50 Supporting Member

    Mar 15, 2013
    Connecticut
    Still available
     
  9. Jun 21, 2020 #9
    vlad335

    vlad335 Supporting Member

    Apr 14, 2003
    Latrobe, PA
    I am pretty sure the fretboard is wenge. Beautiful bass. Wish I had the cash.
     
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  10. Jun 23, 2020 #10
    OldSchool50

    OldSchool50 OldSchool50 Supporting Member

    Mar 15, 2013
    Connecticut
    After looking closely and comparing, I think vlad335 may be right about wenge fretboard. i've adjusted the description.
     
  11. Jun 25, 2020 #11
    pedullamvp5

    pedullamvp5

    Oct 1, 2002
    Nashville TN.
    Great looking...
     
  12. Jul 8, 2020 #12
    Phantasm

    Phantasm I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For.

    Sep 16, 2002
    New Orleans, LA
    I've got one of these, I think I got it when I was 19. The owner before me put EMG's with an EMG preamp that has a boost switch and that bass slays the dragon. I'll never sell it. Someone should unlock the spirit in this bass and go forth and destroy!
     
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  13. Jul 17, 2020 #13
    mustBmtd

    mustBmtd Supporting Member

    Sep 28, 2012
    Tennessee
    Well I'm out! I've only got 5er's.:thumbsup: :bassist:
     
  14. Jul 21, 2020 #14
    Asafginzberg

    Asafginzberg

    Jul 21, 2020
    Hay if you can give me your full number and email send it to my email [email protected] I’m interested, send pictures and full info
     
  15. Aug 11, 2020 #15
    geophreigh

    geophreigh the artist formerly known as tb-player™️ Supporting Member

    Mar 6, 2019
    Maryland
    I bought one to these brand new in the early 90s. Mine looked just like this. It was Walnut/Wenge/Alder. It's a classic look/sound. GLWTS!
     
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  16. Aug 26, 2020 #16
    Kitsapbass

    Kitsapbass What key is this?

    May 26, 2005
    Bremerton, WA
    Going to ask if still available and how much “room” is available on the truss rod/rods?

    Got burned on a used sale once so I always ask. Sorry lol.
     
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  17. Aug 27, 2020 #17
    OldSchool50

    OldSchool50 OldSchool50 Supporting Member

    Mar 15, 2013
    Connecticut
    Yes, still available. Truss rods (2) work perfectly. Turn smoothly with ample room in both directions.
    Adjustment nuts in very good condition.
     
  18. Aug 31, 2020 #18
    OldSchool50

    OldSchool50 OldSchool50 Supporting Member

    Mar 15, 2013
    Connecticut
    Getting some very interesting and unique trade offers but still available. Will discount for a local deal.
     
  19. Sep 24, 2020 #19
    OldSchool50

    OldSchool50 OldSchool50 Supporting Member

    Mar 15, 2013
    Connecticut
    Final days, make me an offer
     
  20. Sep 27, 2020 #20
    imanbrewer

    imanbrewer Inactive

    Mar 9, 2010
    stl area
    35” Scale
     
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