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tim_doty
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Username: tim_doty

Post Number: 1
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 11:34 am:   Edit Post

This bass was purchased by my brother, Jesse, for his partner as a special gift. They were in a band together in LA. Jesse's partner died in October and Jesse has become disabled and no longer able to perform.
We are asking $4,000. it is in excellent condition.
bass front
angeled
bass body
bass flat
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 6792
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 1:24 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Tim; very nice bass!!

You'll want to let people know whether you have the original case and power supply as well.

There seems to be some kind of minor problem with the saddle for the D string, the string spacing is off and the saddle has been adjusted forward all the way to the rail; but it looks like something that could be easily addressed.
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 1899
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 1:32 pm:   Edit Post

Good eye Dave!
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 1916
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 1:37 pm:   Edit Post

Also the bridge pickup is cranked up all the way, and the neck pickup has a funny angle. In the last picture, I just hope it's the camera lense/jpeg compression distorting the perspective, or that would be a seriously twisted neck.
mkazaria
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Username: mkazaria

Post Number: 18
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 1:54 pm:   Edit Post

What is the scale length?
mike1762
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Username: mike1762

Post Number: 84
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 8:36 am:   Edit Post

It looks like the D string may just be out of the groove. That neck does look warped. I would be interested to see some more pics of the neck at various angles.
tim_doty
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Username: tim_doty

Post Number: 2
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 8:08 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks for your interest and comments. We have the original case; we're looking for the power supply. It's a long scale. The D string was out of its groove. I have put it back.
saddle
The pickup is angled.
pickup
There is a small 'crack' on the right side where the neck meets the body.
crack
another photo
bridge again
82daion
Intermediate Member
Username: 82daion

Post Number: 173
Registered: 5-2005
Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 8:12 pm:   Edit Post

The neck appears warped due to the weird slant of the neck pickup, I think. I don't think it's actually warped.

Beautiful bass-good luck with the sale.
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung

Post Number: 1061
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 12:26 pm:   Edit Post

I think that the D string being slightly "off" is making it look warped, too.
bassman2277
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Username: bassman2277

Post Number: 9
Registered: 6-2008
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2008 - 6:07 pm:   Edit Post

Has this bass sold yet?
811952
Senior Member
Username: 811952

Post Number: 1433
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Friday, July 25, 2008 - 11:30 am:   Edit Post

Lovely instrument. Sorry to hear about your brother's partner.

John
mike13
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Username: mike13

Post Number: 20
Registered: 11-2007
Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 3:30 pm:   Edit Post

Tim,if you ever get back to me I will buy this bass.I have sent you 3 P.M.'s
Mike

(Message edited by mike13 on July 26, 2008)
tim_doty
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Username: tim_doty

Post Number: 3
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 10:21 am:   Edit Post

Sorry folks, I've been out of town for a few weeks and pretty busy when I returned. We can not find the power supply so the cost of a new one would be included in our original asking price. Gary Davidson (a senior member)lives near to me and will inspect the bass first hand and then post his comments on it. We will then proceed with the sale.
Tim
ulisalm
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Username: ulisalm

Post Number: 37
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 3:20 am:   Edit Post

Hi Tim,
I am still very interested.
Bass regards from Hamburg
Uli
mike13
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Username: mike13

Post Number: 25
Registered: 11-2007
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 11:41 pm:   Edit Post

This S2 is now sold, and on it's way to me in OZ
unfortunatley Mica has no file on it
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 6921
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 11:31 am:   Edit Post

Congrats again Mike!!

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