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corny
Junior
Username: corny

Post Number: 16
Registered: 9-2004
Posted on Saturday, October 07, 2006 - 2:15 am:   Edit Post

Hi,

Despite its great sound, playability and great features, I'm selling this bass for the simple reason that I can't get a dirty Fender JB sound out of it. Unluckily I can't afford to have multiple instruments, so this one has to go.

- 2002 4 string long scale Mark King signature standard bass
- Coco bolo top
- omega cutout
- maple accent
- mahogany body
- maple neck with walnut pinstripes
- ebony fretboard
- perloid oval inlays
- side leds in red
- bronze logo
- satin neck
- completed 11/20/02

This bass will be shipped in the original case.

More pics and info available at request.

To European buyers: This bass is located in The Netherlands.
Price: about 3500 euros.

Thanks,
Cor
Mark King 2002 w. omega cutout
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 604
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 1:17 am:   Edit Post

With all respect, I had similar thoughts about my alembic guitar. I got frustrated for a while trying to get my Orion guitar to give me the dirty warm sound that I could get from my strat.

But then I thought why should I expect to get a dirty Fender sound from an instrument that has designed from day one to be clean sounding?

Now I've just accepted the signal won't dirty up in my effects chain like a strat will. But I've managed to get a sound I can work with, and I use my fender for really dirty stuff.

All the best with the sale anyway, I hope it goes to a good home. I doub't you will have problems selling it as we are kind of starved for instruments like this over this side of the pond.

Jazzyvee
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 605
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 1:25 am:   Edit Post

With all respect, I had similar thoughts about my alembic guitar. I got frustrated for a while trying to get my Orion guitar to give me the dirty warm sound that I could get from my strat.

But then I thought why should I expect to get a dirty Fender sound from an instrument that has designed from day one to be clean sounding?

Now I've just accepted the signal won't dirty up in my effects chain like a strat will. But I've managed to get a sound I can work with, and I use my fender for really dirty stuff.

All the best with the sale anyway, I hope it goes to a good home. I doub't you will have problems selling it as we are kind of starved for instruments like this over this side of the pond.

Jazzyvee
corny
Junior
Username: corny

Post Number: 17
Registered: 9-2004
Posted on Monday, October 09, 2006 - 1:36 pm:   Edit Post

Jazzyvee,

Thanks for encouragement. Unfortunately I was stupid enough to sell a fine 70's JazzBass 2 years ago, raaahhh!
Anyway, this certainly is a great instrument and I'm sure it will find its way to a new owner.

Cor
fc_spoiler
Advanced Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 379
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Monday, October 09, 2006 - 1:51 pm:   Edit Post

Have you ever tried a Catalyst?

Nice bass!

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on October 09, 2006)
muller1007
Member
Username: muller1007

Post Number: 95
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, October 09, 2006 - 2:22 pm:   Edit Post

Do you have a soundclip of the Catalyst, FC?

Duncan
fc_spoiler
Advanced Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 380
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Monday, October 09, 2006 - 3:20 pm:   Edit Post

Not yet, but I played it live a few times and I like it a lot better than my ex 5 string Fender Jazz. If you'd like to try it your always welcome at my Place. I'm selling my Catalyst and Gibson because I need more amp power. The Alembics are always my first choice, so I'm looking for the best way to project these pieces of art to the audience. I did offer my Catalyst and Gibson to Corny, but he is looking for something else....
Good luck Cor!

Cheers,
Flip

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