1983 Distillate

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Author Message bassthang Junior Username: bassthang Post Number: 25 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Friday, September 23, 2011 - 4:20 am:    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:    [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:    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:    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:    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:    gorgeous wishbass Member Username: wishbass Post Number: 67 Registered: 5-2011 Posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 - 6:36 pm:    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:    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:    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:    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:    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:    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:    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:    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!