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bassthang
Junior
Username: bassthang

Post Number: 25
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Friday, September 23, 2011 - 4:20 am:   Edit Post

I hate to have to do this, but circumstances force it. And I haven't had this a year yet, and it's the finest bass I've owned, so I'm saddened to sell my 83 Distillate
serial: 83D2855
Zebrawood top.
Selector switch.
32" scale. standard features.
I'll try to get more detailed photos posted over the weekend, but there is one in the Showcase forum.
There is a repaired crack next to the output jack, but it is solid as a rock. No other issues. I replaced the bridge p/up because it was DOA, so the coloration doesn't quite match; Mica said it would take a little time for the new p/up to look like the older one.
Original case.
I live in DC metro area, and strongly prefer local sales, and I would drive a little to meet someone halfway.
$2250, plus shipping (CONUS only). I don't use paypal.

[I reserve the right to pull the ad if finances change]
Thanks,,,,!
Tommy
bassthang
Junior
Username: bassthang

Post Number: 26
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 4:00 am:   Edit Post





[moderator's edit: align photos vertically]

(Message edited by artswork99 on September 29, 2011)
bassthang
Junior
Username: bassthang

Post Number: 27
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 4:03 am:   Edit Post

yikes, don't know what happened there with the layout of the photos!
enzo
Advanced Member
Username: enzo

Post Number: 308
Registered: 4-2009
Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 8:14 pm:   Edit Post

Beautiful top. I love Distillate!
pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo

Post Number: 677
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 - 10:41 am:   Edit Post

Wow Tommy -
That is a real nice bass.
I'm sure someone will pick it up.
Wish I had the bank - it would be great fun to start a Distillate collection.
oscar
New
Username: oscar

Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2011
Posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 - 4:48 pm:   Edit Post

gorgeous
wishbass
Member
Username: wishbass

Post Number: 67
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 - 6:36 pm:   Edit Post

Very nice, it'll go fast
cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member
Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 1082
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2011 - 6:51 am:   Edit Post

Yet another victim of step-on-the-plug syndrome, eh? How bad is the damage under the washer?

Peter
bassthang
Junior
Username: bassthang

Post Number: 28
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2011 - 7:04 am:   Edit Post

Thanks guys.

Peter: I don't know. I've never taken it off to see. It happened before I bought it. I can tell you that crack was repaired by a pro, and is very solid.
dropd
New
Username: dropd

Post Number: 9
Registered: 8-2011
Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 3:08 pm:   Edit Post

Why is this still here tempting me?
charles_holmes
Intermediate Member
Username: charles_holmes

Post Number: 161
Registered: 3-2009
Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 6:06 pm:   Edit Post

It tempts you because it's a sweet bass indeed!
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2097
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 7:35 pm:   Edit Post

Yes, Distillates are like that, they can be real sleepers as well ; ___ in various ways . I like the idea of a Series I in Distillate shape even better! like The one that Charles has ! nice __ maybe just right for many reasons. I can see why the 83 in this thread would be tempting for sure and it will make a nice daily player for someone.
bassthang
Junior
Username: bassthang

Post Number: 30
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 9:46 am:   Edit Post

I'm tempted to keep her.
But I'm not, so she's tempting you. :-)
charles_holmes
Intermediate Member
Username: charles_holmes

Post Number: 162
Registered: 3-2009
Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 4:26 pm:   Edit Post

Yes indeed, I really dig my series distillate!
A great Christmas present from my loving wife! Now if she'll get me a 5 string series distillate! Hee hee!

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