SOLD F-bass / Fbass VF5 Custom

Discussion in 'For Sale: Bass Guitars' started by bassballs27, Aug 13, 2021.

  1. bassballs27

    bassballs27 Supporting Member

    Aug 12, 2002
    Ontario, Canada
    Price:
    $3000
    Strings:
    5
    Location:
    Ontario
    Country:
    Canada
    Up for sale or trade is my custom Fbass VF5 with some special specs:

    34" Scale
    -Late 2015 Build
    -Northern Ash Body
    -East Indian Rosewood Fretboard
    -21 frets
    -Nitro Lacquer Sunburst Finish
    -Weight - 10.13lbs on my new Rapala Fish Scale
    -Alleva Coppolo JB5 Single Coil Pick-ups
    -70's Bridge Pick-up position
    -Bent plate bridge
    -F-Bass VF Series Preamp
    NOTE: Vol / Vol / Tone + 3 Band Boost Only EQ with switched Active / Passive mode and Tone works in both passive and active modes
    -18mm String Spacing at the bridge
    -1 and 3/4" Nut Width
    NOTE: If you watch my video below, yes the nut width is 1 and 3/4", I was thinking it was 1 and 7/8" while making the video! Doh! :)
    -Vintage Tint neck and headstock
    -Custom cut pick guard
    -Condition is 8 / 10 - Some minor dings on the butt of the bass, a cymbal ding on the back of the neck which is right around the 6th fret, and some marks near the control cavity and swirling on the pick guard
    -Ships with F-Bass Gig bag

    TRADE Interests Updated August 26, 2021:
    -Large / High Powered 4 ohm Bass Cabinets (Think Bergantino NV412, AccuGroove El Whappo, Audiokinesis Thunderchild, Hathor)
    -Bass or mic preamps - i.e. Monique, Noble, Ampeg SVP, Aguilar DB680, UA 6176, etc
    -Condenser Microphones for recording (Neumann, AKG, etc)
    -Alleva Coppolo Basses (KBP or RA preferred in 4 or 5 strings)
    -Vintage Fender Basses (Pre CBS or CBS Era is fine, may look at Custom shops too)
    -Olinto Basses (P or J)
    -Possibly other 4 or 5 string basses

    Price tag is $3000USD with shipping included to the Lower 48 United States or within Canada. Overseas shipping is available at a premium, contact me via private message with your location.



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    Last edited: Aug 26, 2021
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  2. Chace90

    Chace90 Supporting Member

    Feb 1, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Beautiful! 70s spacing?
     
  3. bassballs27

    bassballs27 Supporting Member

    Aug 12, 2002
    Ontario, Canada
    You bet! :)
     
  4. bassballs27

    bassballs27 Supporting Member

    Aug 12, 2002
    Ontario, Canada
    Here's a video upload as well...


    The strings a little dead....but I like dead strings! LOL!
     
    Last edited: Aug 14, 2021
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  5. satchelbaglio

    satchelbaglio Supporting Member

    Nov 29, 2012
    Richmond, B.C.
    Great price on a awesome custom Fbass and one of talk bass’s finest member's.
    GLWS Chris
    :cool:
     
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  6. landrybass

    landrybass Guest

    Oct 23, 2011
    Dang that’s a great price. One day I’ll get me a 5er and this would be a great start.
     
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  7. bassballs27

    bassballs27 Supporting Member

    Aug 12, 2002
    Ontario, Canada
    I played this bad boy through my SVT in passive mode this evening and was reminded how much slam it has!
     
  8. bassballs27

    bassballs27 Supporting Member

    Aug 12, 2002
    Ontario, Canada
    TRADE Interests Updated August 26, 2021:
    -Large / High Powered 4 ohm Bass Cabinets (Think Bergantino NV412, AccuGroove El Whappo, Audiokinesis Thunderchild, Hathor)
    -Bass or mic preamps - i.e. Monique, Noble, Ampeg SVP, Aguilar DB680, UA 6176, etc
    -Condenser Microphones for recording (Neumann, AKG, etc)
    -Alleva Coppolo Basses (KBP or RA preferred in 4 or 5 strings)
    -Vintage Fender Basses (Pre CBS or CBS Era is fine, may look at Custom shops too)
    -Olinto Basses (P or J)
    -Possibly other 4 or 5 string basses

    Price tag is $3000USD with shipping included to the Lower 48 United States or within Canada. Overseas shipping is available at a premium, contact me via private message with your location.
     
  9. DCFanatic

    DCFanatic

    Feb 19, 2012
    Ontario, Canada
    By chance any trade interest in Suhr Classic S Antique guitar? I’m also located in ON (Ottawa)
     
  10. bassballs27

    bassballs27 Supporting Member

    Aug 12, 2002
    Ontario, Canada
    No interest. Thanks for your post.
     
  11. CANET

    CANET

    Aug 23, 2021
    Would you be interested to trade it for a 1989 (made in West Germany) 4-string Warwick Thumb NT?
     
  12. bassballs27

    bassballs27 Supporting Member

    Aug 12, 2002
    Ontario, Canada
    No interest thanks.

    Please everyone…send in trade requests via PM.
     
  13. bassballs27

    bassballs27 Supporting Member

    Aug 12, 2002
    Ontario, Canada
    SOLD Locally! Thanks everyone!
     
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  14. Hey, Wish I’d seen you on this sight first. It was such a pleasure meeting you and doing business with you. Thank you.
     
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  15. bassballs27

    bassballs27 Supporting Member

    Aug 12, 2002
    Ontario, Canada
    It was a pleasure meeting you! I've left you feedback on this site! :)
     
  16. Wondering if you might be interested to discuss a trade + a little cash for a mint condition Lake Placid Blue Roscoe Classic J5 with a tort guard?
     
  17. bassballs27

    bassballs27 Supporting Member

    Aug 12, 2002
    Ontario, Canada
    Sorry my friend, this bass sold last year
     
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  18. Good for you. Thx for the reply. Nice bass.
     
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