SOLD Pre-Gibson Tobias Signature 5 String

For sale ONLY. I will not respond to trade offers, very sorry.

$3700 PayPal shipped CONUS ONLY. NO INTERNATIONAL SALES. SORRY. Only exception might be Canada; but I will only contribute $100 to the shipping and paperwork etc.

I've owned and gigged this bass for 11 years. It has become somewhat of an old friend; but, I've commissioned a new build with Mike. So, it's time for this to find a new home.

Originally purchased from Brian at the Low-end; here is a link with more pictures and description from that listing.
Tobias Signature Pre-Gibson 5 | The Lowend Bass Shop

Tone: A lot of wood in the sound, as you might expect from Mike.
Construction: Walnut body core, Goncolo Alves top and back, 9 piece walnut/purple heart/wenge neck.
Weight: 9 lbs. 8 oz.
Scale: 34"
Bridge Spacing: 17 mm
Condition: Very clean, some surface scratches - none through the finish
Modifications: I struggled for a long time with the original TCT circuit; and ultimately replaced it with a Pope 4 band preamp. The original TCT was carefully and reversibly removed, will be shipped with the bass, and can be re-installed if needed. The Pope sounds much better with better voicing. The new build in progress at MTD will also have the Pope. I also purchased a new TCT module, when they became available prior to acquiring the Pope. That was never installed but will ship with the bass. So, buyer will have choices; but, I think should be pleased / blown away by what the Pope does.

Sound clips:
DoctorT Bass

Not sure what I've missed; but, please feel free to ask questions by PM.

 

New price.

I put together some sound clips, rudimentary playing, just to show the bass’ voice.

DoctorT Bass

 

In the case with the original TCT. What you see are the standard Pope knobs.

 

Payment pending.