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Reverend Brad Houser 5

#21
I bought this one used. The original owner had it autographed by Brad Houser, which is a cool bonus... But I never play it because I have little-kid-size hands. I've just never been able to bond with any of the 35"-scale basses I've owned. Other than the scale not working well for me, it's a really cool instrument.
 

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Erkindanger! said:
I bought this one used. The original owner had it autographed by Brad Houser, which is a cool bonus... But I never play it because I have little-kid-size hands. I've just never been able to bond with any of the 35"-scale basses I've owned. Other than the scale not working well for me, it's a really cool instrument.
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That is a great color. I'm sure you could flip that in a heartbeat if you're not playing it. These basses are super rare and pretty highly coveted.
 
#27
You know, you'd think they'd "flip in a heartbeat," but that wasn't my exp[erience in selling either of the ones I flipped.
The market for these, to me, looks to have been static for years, and it seems to me to be a matter of finding someone who really actually wants one, when you have one to sell.
Been a while since I've seen one flip.
 
#29
Chef said:
You know, you'd think they'd "flip in a heartbeat," but that wasn't my exp[erience in selling either of the ones I flipped.
The market for these, to me, looks to have been static for years, and it seems to me to be a matter of finding someone who really actually wants one, when you have one to sell.
Been a while since I've seen one flip.
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I think I recall seeing one or two sell on ebay upwards of $1400, but that was a while ago. When they have popped up here on TB they seem to languish, but so do most things for sale here.

The BH5 is a rare bird with an unusual asthetic. It takes a specialised buyer with ecclectic tastes. Not an "expensive" bass, but anything in the $1000+ range is out of reach for a lot of players. Especially these days, disposable income is tighter than ever.
 
#30
I try to keep a "if it's been over a year since you've played it, sell it" policy (which the BH5 qualifies for). But, as mentioned, now it not an ideal time to sell to US buyers:

1. Nobody has any money

2. The US dollar is worth less than the $CAN at the moment, which means my US-dollar sell price now has to be 25% higher than my original buy price, just to avoid losing money on the transaction due to exchange-rate difference.

3. US customs is on a witch-hunt for Brazilian rosewood & they've delayed import of every bass I've sold recently by 2-3 weeks - even when I provide documentation proving that the instrument contains no Braz rosewood (or ANY kind of rosewood, for that matter).

So if any of you guys that are yearning for a Brad Houser 5 happen to live in Canada (or the Pacific Northwest & feel like driving up to Vancouver sometime soon), you're more than welcome to get in touch... :)
 
#34
I still play mine sometimes, wish we'd made it in 34" scale!!!! I string it with lakland flats. does the Brazilian rosewood witch hunt apply to flying into the US with an instrument? is US customs hassling people/ confiscating instruments?
 
#37
brad houser said:
I still play mine sometimes, wish we'd made it in 34" scale!!!! I string it with lakland flats. does the Brazilian rosewood witch hunt apply to flying into the US with an instrument? is US customs hassling people/ confiscating instruments?
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Believe me, so do I - the 35" scale is the ONLY reason I'm not playing mine. As far as bringing a bass with you into the US goes, I haven't had a customs official ask me about building materials as of yet. But I've heard several "I know a guy who knows a guy" stories, so I've only been traveling into the US with non-rosewood instruments, just to be safe.

Brendan
 
#38
Brad;
Have Joe write you a letter of provinence, and keep it in the case with you. I can't swear to this, but I doubt that the Reverends were Brazilian unless you had yours specifically spec'd that way.
 
#39
brad houser said:
I still play mine sometimes, wish we'd made it in 34" scale!!!! I string it with lakland flats. does the Brazilian rosewood witch hunt apply to flying into the US with an instrument? is US customs hassling people/ confiscating instruments?
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Thanks Brad. I know what you mean, I've moved to almost all 34" scale basses to these days. Scale length aside though, the BH5 is an amazing instrument. I'm really glad I have one!

BTW - what bass did you use on the first NB's record? I love your bass tone (and playing) on that album.
 
#40
Hey guys,
I am looking to purchase a 5 string USA Reverend. Would prefer a BH model but will consider any others.
Also, would like to know the answer to Joel's question above. I too loved Brad's sound on that 1st NB album.
I have a wanted thread posted as well.
 

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