- Fretless
- Y
Updated thread info ...
Based on many responses/PM's/messages, I realize that this bass is a little "scary" to more than a few of y'all, along with being, as one message told me, "completely unnecessary" LOL! I'm willing to chat about a trade for a VERY good quality 34" scale fretless acoustic bass. Definitely not interested in standard electric basses, or anything fretted.
FBB Custom Bass fretless 7 string, custom built unlined fretless
'Price reduction to off-set these crazy shipping costs ... now $1800 + actual shipping
Body: pommelle sapele over black limba
Neck: 3 piece maple/jabota
Fingerboard: 34" zircote
Headstock: pommelle sapele
Pickups: Bartolini G67
Electronics: passive V/V/T
Hardware: Hipshot A bridge, Hipshot Ultralites
Finish: tung oil
This FBB 7 is a superior instrument in every possible way. From the detail in the construction to the incredible playability it can compete with any quality instrument. The neck is wonderful, with very low action and spot-on site dots for intonation. The bass absolutely sings when played.
I simply have too many basses for this stage of my life. I'll be 70 in a few months and I desperately need to start downsizing. I retired from music in 2017 and haven't really pursued a real gig in well over two years so I just don't need all of this stuff. And, in 2019 I contracted a viral attack that hit my heart, an implanted cardiac defibrillator now makes sure I keep ticking every day. One of the very negative effects of this heart failure is how severely it has limited my ability. With all of these considerations, I have several basses and other gear that will be for sale over the next few weeks.
PayPal is fine, shipping will be billed at the actual cost for the item. Heavy stuff (amps) or big bulk (upright basses) will be for pickup up only. I'll work with the buyer for heavy/bulky items and travel a bit for delivery, if reasonably close to North Georgia.
Shipping costs are just crazy these days ... I'd expect shipping to be at least $100, possibly more. Makes you really think about whether it's worth getting anything shipped any more.
The following are currently available:
FBB fretless 7
Brice fretless 5
SX Ursa fretted 6 (SOLD)
PJ loaded body + loaded fretted neck (SOLD)
MarkBass Combo CMD121P (SOLD)
MarkBass Traveler 151P cab (SOLD)
Meisel West German Laminated DB with accessories
JonPaul Matrix CF bow (SOLD)
Based on many responses/PM's/messages, I realize that this bass is a little "scary" to more than a few of y'all, along with being, as one message told me, "completely unnecessary" LOL! I'm willing to chat about a trade for a VERY good quality 34" scale fretless acoustic bass. Definitely not interested in standard electric basses, or anything fretted.
'Price reduction to off-set these crazy shipping costs ... now $1800 + actual shipping
Body: pommelle sapele over black limba
Neck: 3 piece maple/jabota
Fingerboard: 34" zircote
Headstock: pommelle sapele
Pickups: Bartolini G67
Electronics: passive V/V/T
Hardware: Hipshot A bridge, Hipshot Ultralites
Finish: tung oil
This FBB 7 is a superior instrument in every possible way. From the detail in the construction to the incredible playability it can compete with any quality instrument. The neck is wonderful, with very low action and spot-on site dots for intonation. The bass absolutely sings when played.
I simply have too many basses for this stage of my life. I'll be 70 in a few months and I desperately need to start downsizing. I retired from music in 2017 and haven't really pursued a real gig in well over two years so I just don't need all of this stuff. And, in 2019 I contracted a viral attack that hit my heart, an implanted cardiac defibrillator now makes sure I keep ticking every day. One of the very negative effects of this heart failure is how severely it has limited my ability. With all of these considerations, I have several basses and other gear that will be for sale over the next few weeks.
PayPal is fine, shipping will be billed at the actual cost for the item. Heavy stuff (amps) or big bulk (upright basses) will be for pickup up only. I'll work with the buyer for heavy/bulky items and travel a bit for delivery, if reasonably close to North Georgia.
Shipping costs are just crazy these days ... I'd expect shipping to be at least $100, possibly more. Makes you really think about whether it's worth getting anything shipped any more.
The following are currently available:
FBB fretless 7
Brice fretless 5
SX Ursa fretted 6 (SOLD)
PJ loaded body + loaded fretted neck (SOLD)
MarkBass Combo CMD121P (SOLD)
MarkBass Traveler 151P cab (SOLD)
Meisel West German Laminated DB with accessories
JonPaul Matrix CF bow (SOLD)
