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FT: Petrek 4-string handmade neckthru

Planet Boulder

Hey, this is a private residence...man
Nov 10, 2001
4,014
65
6,482 feet above sea level
Disclosures
I once had impure thoughts. Oh, and I pluck my ear hair.
Looking for some interesting trtade possibilities (basses only, please).

The bass I have is a handmade German 4-string built by German luthier Nikola Petrek that is a beautiful bass! It's a neck-thru with Basstec active pre and Basstec jazz pickups and a high end, quick-release bridge that is typically installed on Marleauxs. The neck is very thin, top-to-bottom and front-to-back.

The wood is absolutely beautiful and the construction is flawless and the neck plays very smoothly and fast.

Here are the specs, specifically:

- Petrek Custom 4 Dark Amber Flame.
- Basstec jazz pick ups & 18v Electronics
- Gotoh Tuners
- Maple/Wenge 7 piece Laminate neckthru
- Ebony board W/Zero fret
- Walnut body core With Flame Maple Top and Back.
- ETS "Tuningfork" Quick release bridge
- 18v, Active 3 band Electronics W/dipswitches to further tweek the sound.
- Straplocks
- Has a pretty incredible slap tone, I must say.

To this point, the only bass I've been interested in trading this one for is a Musicman Stingray or Sterling, but I might be able to be talked into something else (4, 5 or 6 string) if the situation's right.

Comes with an old Zon gig bag that's frankly a bit worn out on the inside, but still functional.

Feel free to PM me if interested.