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SOLD FS: Rob Allen Fretted Five String MB-2

Discussion in 'For Sale: Bass Guitars' started by cubanz, Jul 9, 2013.

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  1. Jul 9, 2013 #1
    cubanz

    cubanz

    Nov 2, 2006
    Wisconsin
    Time has come to move on from this fine bass. I've enjoyed it but it needs to be in better hands and get more love.
    It's a fretted five string with a rare 34" scale.
    The bass has an one piece Ash body, Padauk top, Colobolo fingerboard and crazy flamed/birdseye Maple neck.

    It's in excellent condition. Will ship safe and secure in a Fender hard case. Currently strung with LaBella Deep Talkin' Black Nylon Tape Wounds BEADG. Also have a C in the same type of string that came with the bass originally that I will include if you want to string EADGC. I did nothing to the nut when I strung it lower so it will go right back no problem.

    The price on this bass is $1,750 shipped CONUS.

    I will trade straight up for a Fender Roscoe Beck V only, preferably teal or shoreline gold. :)
     

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  2. Jul 9, 2013 #2
    KJung

    KJung

    Apr 9, 2005
    Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
    Whew! If I didn't have my fretted Mouse, I'd jump all over this.

    Beautiful, and a good price. For those who want a woody, organic, bloomy, fat 'DBish' tone, and don't play fretless, THIS is the bass. Great for the 'unplugged' sort of gigs!

    Bump!
     
  3. Jul 9, 2013 #3
    Quackhead

    Quackhead

    Jan 17, 2012
    Elk Grove, CA
    Wow that's a great price on that bass. Someone is going to love this baby.
     
  4. Jul 9, 2013 #4
    swpyne

    swpyne Basses R Loaded! Gold Supporting Member

    Jul 26, 2005
    Centennial, Colorado
    Wish I had a Roscoe Beck to trade.....
     
  5. Jul 9, 2013 #5
    LeonD

    LeonD Supporting Member

    Mar 26, 2001
    Uxbridge, Massachusetts
    When I read the title, I thought "I had one of those. You don't see them too often." Then I saw the pic and it was "I had that one!"

    Very unique sound and easy to play. Whoever buys this will not be disappointed.

    Good luck with the sale.
     
  6. Jul 9, 2013 #6
    Dee-man

    Dee-man Supporting Member

    Apr 6, 2004
    SF Bay Area
    That's a beauty, though I'll bet the top is walnut rather than paduak, not that it really matters much. GLWTS, DM
     
  7. Jul 9, 2013 #7
    cubanz

    cubanz

    Nov 2, 2006
    Wisconsin
    You'd bet but you'd be wrong. :)
    Rob made this special for a friend of his but didn't realize his friend wanted a fretless so it went on the market - per an email exchange I had with him. It's padauk.
     
  8. Jul 9, 2013 #8
    Low Main

    Low Main Supporting Member

    Nov 27, 2004
    Massachusetts
    Yep, looks like padauk, which will go a bit brown over time, depending on what finish is applied to it, and how much direct sunlight it sees, etc.

    Actually in the photo, the top wood could almost be mistaken for African Mahogany as well.

    Insane maple on the neck. It out-roasts the Ernie Ball fire roasters.
     
  9. Jul 9, 2013 #9
    Dee-man

    Dee-man Supporting Member

    Apr 6, 2004
    SF Bay Area
    I stand corrected. Never seen paduak with such bold striping. I have a Mouse with a paduak top that has much more subtle grain and is more "orange-y" in color. Regardless, again, a beauty. I used to have a 34" fretted 5 and they are the schizz - those mandolin frets with the labellas are almost like playing a fretless in terms of tone and mwah.
     
  10. Jul 9, 2013 #10
    Greg_S

    Greg_S Supporting Member

    Dec 26, 2012
    Colorado
    Please check your inbox - PM sent
     
  11. Jul 10, 2013 #11
    dougness

    dougness Supporting Member

    Jan 27, 2005
    Southern California
    PM sent.
     
  12. Jul 10, 2013 #12
    gmarcus

    gmarcus Supporting Member

    Apr 4, 2003
    What is the weight on that? Is it piezo?
     
  13. Jul 10, 2013 #13
    gmarcus

    gmarcus Supporting Member

    Apr 4, 2003
    Any interest in a 2008 fender am std jazz V? White & tort with TI Jazz flats and a pro fret level and set up by Jm Mouradian?
     
  14. Jul 10, 2013 #14
    cubanz

    cubanz

    Nov 2, 2006
    Wisconsin
    The bass is piezo. I will try to get exact weight but 6 or 7 lbs at the most I would have to believe. Body's chambered, it's light.
    Only trade interest is the Roscoe Beck V, sorry.
     
  15. Jul 11, 2013 #15
    gmarcus

    gmarcus Supporting Member

    Apr 4, 2003
    How is the balance? Any neck dive?
     
  16. Jul 11, 2013 #16
    cubanz

    cubanz

    Nov 2, 2006
    Wisconsin
    Catching up on PMs. Neck dive is not an issue.
     
  17. Jul 11, 2013 #17
    Chef

    Chef In Memoriam

    May 23, 2004
    Columbia MO
    Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine
    Man. If it were fretless I'd be all over this.
     
  18. Jul 11, 2013 #18
    cubanz

    cubanz

    Nov 2, 2006
    Wisconsin
    Sale pending...
     
  19. Jul 11, 2013 #19
    Greg_S

    Greg_S Supporting Member

    Dec 26, 2012
    Colorado
    She's coming home to Southern California where she was born! Been waiting a long time for one of these to show up here. Thanks Tod!
     
  20. Jul 11, 2013 #20
    cubanz

    cubanz

    Nov 2, 2006
    Wisconsin
    Sold! Thanks Greg.
     
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