For your consideration a 2017 Paul Lairat Stega bass. This bass was built for 2017 Winter NAMM and is absolutely beautiful. I have owned many basses throughout the years and this one has been one of my favorites. The Madagascar Rosewood fretboard is sublime. It is truely a joy to play. Some of the users in Talkbass describe it as one of their 'Holy Grail' basses. The specs are the following: Scale: 34" Neck wood: wenge, mahogany, maple, walnot Headstock: top in olive Fretboard: Madagascar Rosewood Body Top: Olive Body Back: mahogany Splints: mahogany, maple, and walnut Bridges: ABM Space strings: 18mm Electronic: John East 3 Band Pickups: Delano XTender Ramp: Madagascar Rosewood This bass is absolutely amazing! One of my favorite basses that I have owned thus far (and I have owned a lot!) I just had this bass set up by Chicago Fret Works. They do a great job setting up instruments and they put on a new set of strings. Plays and sounds fantastic! This Stega is ready to go! New this bass would cost close to 6K for a six string. On top of that - you would need to wait around 6 months for a build from Paul. Since some TB might not know about the quality of instrument - Bass Club of Chicago is selling a 5 string (Paul Lairat Stega Deluxe 5 Buckeye) . Build quality and sound quality is right up there with other top builders (Fodera, Sadowsky). Additional information about these basses can be found here: Paul Lairat | Stega 6 strings Deluxe {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} The bass is in good condition with minor scratches on the headstock and some on body (typical for a bass that has been played) Sound sample of the Stega Gabriel plays a Stega 6 but has an extended fretboard: 4000 shipped CONUS
Gabriel is a beast and I hate him. Just kidding, he is such an AMAZING player. He sent me a press kit of his with some goodies and a letter when he was about 12 or 13 ? He's one of the best.
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