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For sale FS: Rob Allen MB-2 5 String Fretless-Priced to Sell

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SOLD! Rob Allen MB-2 5 string unlined fretless

I've had this bass for several years, purchased used from Bass Northwest. The bass is in excellent condition with a wonderful organic upright-like tone. It's an Ash body, Walnut top, Bird's Eye Maple neck, and Ebony fingerboard. Weighs in at just under 8 lbs. with a 35 inch scale and 19mm string spacing. Very hard to let go of this beauty, but I've got one too many fretless basses!

Priced for quick sale: asking $1695 shipped/insured CONUS. Will ship in a Protec Consego case. Paypal preferred, but will consider other forms of payment. NO TRADES-I've got too many basses! Please send PM with any questions. Thanks for looking!
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ted burik

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bass12

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These basses are wonderful and this is a great deal. Good luck with the sale!
 
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I had to let go of a deep 5 a few months back. Liked it . A lot> How does the tone compare between this model and the deep? Anyone out there has a comparison perspective ? Beautiful bass!!
 

SteveC

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Man, would this be perfect for the piano/bass duo gigs I've been doing lately. I brought out the upright for one (no amp) but I had to play too hard and messed up my hands. If I have to drag an amp along I'd rather use a bass like this. To me, once you have to amplify an upright, some of the charm is lost.

These are amazing basses. I've had an MB-2 4,5 and a Mouse. Probably the only bass is own other than a Roscoe. This is really tempting.
 

rbeck47

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Tempting for me too. Should never have sold my MB-2 fretless 4. Just not sure about the extra string since I don't play much 5. Hmmmm.....what to do?
 

ted burik

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I had to let go of a deep 5 a few months back. Liked it . A lot> How does the tone compare between this model and the deep? Anyone out there has a comparison perspective ? Beautiful bass!!

I own both the MB-2 and Deep 5. Both are fantastic instruments. I would say the MB-2 is a bit more focused in its presentation with a slight low mid bump. Rob Allen as described the Deep 5 as having a bit more "air" around the notes due to the larger chambered body and neck configuration. You can't go wrong with either instrument.
 

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