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FS ONLY: Wood & Tronics Chronos 5

Discussion in 'For Sale: Bass Guitars' started by funkomatic, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. Aug 1, 2009 #1
    funkomatic

    funkomatic

    Sep 28, 2006
    This is an *awesome* bass and I hate to part with it, but I have a new bass coming in I have to pay for; getting into a more Jazz bass vibe these days. Priced to move. Includes a Wood & Tronics gig bag in excellent shape. There are a few light scratches in the back, not deep, probably can be buffed out, in fact.

    I believe the top is a quilted mahogany. It has a great flaming look to it that I didn't capture very well in the pics.

    Additional specs: Walnut body, Alder tone block, Ebony fingerboard with MOP dot inlays, 7 pc wenge/maple/ebony neck, neck-through, Nordstrand pickups, McKeen preamp, Hipshot Ultra-Light tuners, ETS Transmission bridge, 34" scale.

    The tone on this thing is absolutely huge and it does a spot-on (IMO) P-bass sound on the neck pickup, which has been handy in my R&B situations. Playability is excellent-- as good as any high-end bass I've ever played, and the workmanship is top-notch.

    Asking $2000 shipped from Durham, NC to lower 48.

    Some pics:
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  2. Aug 1, 2009 #2
    ivlucas

    ivlucas Supporting Member

    Dec 19, 2006
    Thomasville, GA
    Nice, you dont see these forsale often
     
  3. Aug 1, 2009 #3
    ubado

    ubado

    Mar 7, 2007
    FL
    Sweet bass! ... I've never heard of them before (the name kinda reminds me of a high-end home entertainment company ... like B&O ;))

    Good luck with the sale! It's always nice to see new types of basses. :)
     
  4. Aug 1, 2009 #4
    funkomatic

    funkomatic

    Sep 28, 2006
    Thanks for the comments. It is a funk machine, no doubt about it. Selling this one means I'm about due for GAS detox.

    Wood & Tronics website: http://www.wtbasses.net/
     
  5. Aug 2, 2009 #5
    EduardoK

    EduardoK

    Jun 28, 2004
    Really, how can you sell this???:eek::eek::eek:
    Great price too, this one shouldn't last long. If it was a 33" it would be already gone!:)
     
  6. Aug 3, 2009 #6
    funkomatic

    funkomatic

    Sep 28, 2006
    No idea, there... I have a little boutique bass shop near by and I go down there (against my better judgement) and end up playing something I really like with a different sound, you know?? :rollno:
     
  7. Aug 11, 2009 #7
    funkomatic

    funkomatic

    Sep 28, 2006
    This bass is now sitting at Conn-signment Music in Raleigh, NC off of Capital Blvd for anyone that is interested in checking it out.
     
  8. Sep 16, 2009 #8
    milo

    milo

    Jul 22, 2004
    slovenia
    The must beautifull bass Erick and Enriko have done in my opinion.
    I was at enriko house with my friends a few years ago when W&T basses were starting to sell. After very good italian pasta with parmesan we compare W&t basses(two of them)against two foderas(one Enricos and one Robertos).

    foderas were heavy as rock uffff and big bodied

    W&T basses were winners(sound ,playability,and look)and that was few years ago i cant imagine how good are they now.

    PS - Roberto sold his Fodera and he went on W&T basses

     
  9. Sep 16, 2009 #9
    funkomatic

    funkomatic

    Sep 28, 2006
    I agree 100% with your comments, Milo. Thanks for the props!
     
  10. Sep 16, 2009 #10
    J.Wolf

    J.Wolf Supporting Member

    Apr 29, 2003
    Asheville, NC
    Contributor- Bass Musician Magazine
    these basses are quickly climbing my GAS ladder. Beautiful piece, I would love to try one out some time.. Durham is only 4 hours away.... hmmm
     
  11. Sep 16, 2009 #11
    funkomatic

    funkomatic

    Sep 28, 2006
    Actually, it is in Raleigh at a boutique bass shop on consignment. The shop is called Conn-signment Music 919-341-0686.
    DEFINATELY call before you make the trip to make sure the guy is there. Or I can run down and pick it up or let him know you are coming. But look at it this way-- you can check out all the other great basses he's got if you go to his place! That's where my Elrick came from.

    I have some flexibility on the price.
     
  12. Sep 16, 2009 #12
    J.Wolf

    J.Wolf Supporting Member

    Apr 29, 2003
    Asheville, NC
    Contributor- Bass Musician Magazine
    cool man, thanks. If I know I'm headed that way, I'll call first. If only I had known, I was in Raleigh for a gig last weekend :(
     
  13. May 12, 2010 #13
    funkomatic

    funkomatic

    Sep 28, 2006
    Price drop to $1600 and I will consider trades for 5 string basses of equivalent or lesser value + cash.
     
  14. May 12, 2010 #14
    Jotha

    Jotha Supporting Member

    Jul 18, 2009
    North New Jersey
    Mmmm... string space at bridge?? Looks like 19mm for me, but body is smaller than other singlecuts, so I can be wrong...
    Do you have some sound sample around?? I love to heard those Nordy's!!!
     
  15. May 12, 2010 #15
    funkomatic

    funkomatic

    Sep 28, 2006
    Sorry, Jothabass, she's sold!

    PS: I believe it is 19mm.
     
  16. May 12, 2010 #16
    Jotha

    Jotha Supporting Member

    Jul 18, 2009
    North New Jersey
    Well, I'm sure the new owner will be very happy!!! Thanks!!

    Pd: I always lost the ones I love... that's really bad!!! :(
     
  17. Sep 28, 2015 #17
    Virgil

    Virgil She's My Inspiration

    Nov 30, 2005
    Dresher, Pa.
    Is the bass still around? I will down there in a few weeks.
     
  18. Sep 28, 2015 #18
    SodaCity bass

    SodaCity bass Proudly endorsing Dingwall Supporting Member

    Aug 4, 2011
    Blythewood, SC
    Last post says she sold over 5 years ago.