SOLD PRICE DROP: STR LS Chambered 4 fretless bass w/ Spalted Maple top

Discussion in 'For Sale: Bass Guitars' started by jibreel, Dec 21, 2014.

  1. jibreel

    jibreel

    Apr 12, 2005
    Seattle
    Price:
    $1,275.00
    Strings:
    4
    Fretless:
    • Y
    Location:
    Washington
    Up for sale is my amazing STR LS chambered 4 string fretless bass with spalted maple top, # 160.

    This is a custom hand made Japanese bass with incredibly high quality fit and finish and playability.

    34” 3 pc maple neck, ebony lined fretless fingerboard, alder chambered body, spalted maple top. High mass brass bridge.
    8.5 lbs
    3/4" string spacing at the bridge

    Volume
    Blend
    Bass
    Mid w/3-position mini-switch
    Treble
    Active/Passive mini-switch
    .

    This bass originally came with one custom shop pickup and Aguilar electronics. I thought it sounded a bit thin so I installed two Bartolini pickups and Bartolini electronics. The pickups are placed perfectly, Jaco sound with the bridge pup and fuller sound with the neck pickup. New pups are slightly smaller than the original routing.

    Bass is in very good condition. Few small dents. The hardware was originally gold which I changed to black. I did paint the brass bridge black as a new black bridge would have cost over $200.00. Will ship in a good quality standard gig bag.

    These basses sell new well north of 3K. I have at least $ 1,800.00 into this one.
    $1,275.00 shipped lower 48 Paypal

    NO trades thanks !!

    More info:

    http://www.str-guitars.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/strguitars

    http://www.talkbass.com/threads/the-str-lounge.805113/

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    Last edited: Feb 13, 2015
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  2. jtl1380

    jtl1380

    Oct 12, 2010
    Asheville, NC
    Nice bass, great price! GLWTS
     
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  3. TimBosby

    TimBosby Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 19, 2004
    Omaha, NE, USA
    Awesome.
     
  4. MrLenny1

    MrLenny1

    Jan 17, 2009
    New England
    Wow, the spalt is amazing!
    GLWTS
     
  5. jibreel

    jibreel

    Apr 12, 2005
    Seattle
    Thanks
    Amazingly versatile fretless !!
     
  6. jibreel

    jibreel

    Apr 12, 2005
    Seattle
    Now Volume and Blend instead of Volume Volume
     
  7. jim777

    jim777 Tarantula Lobbyist

    Aug 7, 2006
    South Jersey
    This is A LOT less than half of what it would cost new, no question. GLWTS!
     
  8. jibreel

    jibreel

    Apr 12, 2005
    Seattle
    Thanks Jim. Yeah, because it is not so well known......... Fodera "like" qualities without actually being a Fodera.
     
    Last edited: Feb 13, 2015
  9. jibreel

    jibreel

    Apr 12, 2005
    Seattle
    Bump
     
  10. Elionjamz

    Elionjamz Supporting Member

    Nov 14, 2003
    Atlanta, GA
    Trades?
     
  11. jibreel

    jibreel

    Apr 12, 2005
    Seattle
    No trades. I am set regarding basses.
     
  12. Oh boy. Maybe next time it rolls around (just spent a fortune on piano for child), and the $Oz is in the toilet at the moment. Whoever gets this will love it.
     
  13. MusserMusic

    MusserMusic

    Mar 28, 2010
    San Diego, CA
    I was looking the other direction towards the Lakland 44-02 or the Tony Franklin but damn if I keep coming back to this beauty jibreel! I'm unfamiliar with open chambered bodies though. I've heard to feedback stories but again I'm not experienced with this breed..
     
  14. This is a vastly better bass than either of those 2 (in my stupid opinion and all). OK, it's had some mods, but construction is easily comparable to USA Lakland.
     
  15. MusserMusic

    MusserMusic

    Mar 28, 2010
    San Diego, CA
    I would expect the construction is quality..I wasn't a big fan of the Quad Bart I had in my fretted Growler. It didn't serve the rock vein too well and unfortunately when I had it defretted I didn't have it long enough to get to really know her. I love Aggie gear but I have no first hand knowledge on the thinness of their electronics and the Bart mod. I'm very interested but like I said I wasn't looking to go exotic until I saw this and started rethinking things
     
  16. MusserMusic

    MusserMusic

    Mar 28, 2010
    San Diego, CA
    PM'd