SOLD Rob Allen Mouse 30f Fretted 5-string short scale bass (5lbs 9oz)

For sale:

Like-new Rob Allen Mouse
30" short scale, Fretted, 5-string (E to high C)
Pristine (original owner, purchased directly from Rob in January of this year)
Custom hard case (never used, stored in shipping box) and accessories included

$2650 or make a REASONABLE OFFER (will include free priority, insured shipping)

I can send more pics of the actual instrument, weigh and/or take measurements upon request. Will ship within the U.S.; local discounted Oahu pickup available.

 

More pics available upon request...

 

Yes, "coffee and cream" walnut top...don't make me take the ad down and keep it!!! ;-)

Buyer will not be disappointed.

 

Dang this is light: 5lbs 9.3oz, for a fretted 5-string! ...might keep this one...

 

Strung EADGC...truly incredible instrument.

 

If anyone is seriously interested in the bass, I'd be happy to make a phone recording (low tech) of the actual bass (my skills are average at best, however) and PM or message the video to you via phone.

 

Thanks, Dr. Groove.

 

Just sent you a link via PM and will record a demo soon! Thanks, Mark Plays Bass.

 

The string height is pretty much set at "perfect," or slightly higher than what you would be used to on a high-end, low-action, solid body; however, after playing it for about five minutes, you realize it's the perfect height for the instrument (no buzz, tons of thump).

What SHOCKED me was the *almost* (apparently, only fanned frets get perfect intonation) perfect intonation ALL the way up the neck. It's a premium price for a reason ;-) I tried learning chording and the 3rds, 6ths, 13ths etc...all ring out beautifully with no wobble. If I had to guess, I would say a lot of it has to do with Rob's decades of work on this one specific model (including hand-made bridge and super-tiny frets), but I don't want to give away any of his secrets.

You're making me want to keep it...