SOLD Wishbass Fretless Resonator Cone Bass Guitar (2017)

Selling this one-of-a-kind Wishbass acoustic-electric resonator bass guitar. It was custom-made by Steve (the head of Wishbass). The combination of the resonator cone with the fretless fingerboard gives it a unique sound that I have not heard reproduced by any other bass. It can be played both acoustically and electrically. The resonator cone gives it substantial acoustic amplification and the magnetic pickup works well.

I had it worked on by a very trusted luthier in order to improve the playability and to fix the shipping damage it sustained when I originally bought it. When I received the bass there was noticeable damage, including neck misalignment, some chipped wood where the body meets the neck (see photo) and some grain-line cracks in the fingerboard. The luthier made a new biscuit saddle out of bone to replace the original maple one; he fitted the neck to eliminate the buzz in the strings and take the action down,; he lowered the nut and deepened the grooves for the strings; and he filled the cracks with ebony dust.

The bass is now well-aligned, it plays smoothly and is true to its character. There are some cosmetic remnants of the shipping damage, including the chipped wood on the body and a few small dents in the body. None of these issues affect its playability in any way. The magnetic pickup system works well and produces a clear bass tone. I currently have it rigged up with roundwound, but suggest trying flatwounds with the fretless fingerboard for optimal sound.

I can send it with a light case that is slightly short for the bass, if desired.

Please post with questions or requests for more details. Paypal and Venmo are preferred. Thanks!