| Author | Message | ||
| mcdonger
Member Username: mcdonger Post Number: 74 Registered: 4-2007 |
I'm selling my Mark King V in Purpleheart. #96MJ10101. I also play acoustic guitar and the only reason I'm selling this it to buy an Olson. I thought I would offer it to fellow club members before I offer it up to the masses on ebay. 4K plus actual shipping. Local pickup and inspection is fine. Thanks for looking. Don     (Message edited by davehouck on May 09, 2009) | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8014 Registered: 5-2002 |
That Purpleheart is very nice! | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 2336 Registered: 3-2004 |
We always see the purpleheart in thin little neck strips. You would never know it could have nice figure like that. Don, you might post a little more detail. A purpleheart-topped MK is clearly someone's custom order and could have other variations. Most important among them are the scale length and other woods (core). The shiny pictures make the bass appear to be in almost new condition. Are there any dings or scratches that don't show in the pics? I'm not personally interested, but someone who is will undoubtedly ask you these questions. -bob | ||
| 57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 912 Registered: 4-2005 |
Wow, I love that Purpleheart! I'll bet the sustain in incredible. (Message edited by 57basstra on May 09, 2009) | ||
| mcdonger
Member Username: mcdonger Post Number: 75 Registered: 4-2007 |
The bass has appeared in several other posts which is why I did not list a ton of details. The bass is long scale and it is as clean as the pictures show. Maybe a light surface swirl but that's about it. I play worship music with it and it has gotten very light play time. As I stated in an earlier post, I wanted to give club members a shot at it first. If it goes on ebay, I will take some outdoor picures (if it ever stops raining in Michigan) and list more details. The bass sounds great and gives my Series II a run for it's money. | ||
| mike1762
Advanced Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 311 Registered: 1-2008 |
When/If I ever get myself out of my current real estate quandary, I want a Purpleheart topped bass. That is beautiful. | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 2337 Registered: 3-2004 |
That SC V listed in your profile sounds interesting, but I am too hooked on shorter scales to go for a 34 incher. Good luck with the sale! | ||
| toddharris
Junior Username: toddharris Post Number: 34 Registered: 7-2008 |
Absolutely stunning!!! Can you tell me the weight of the bass? Thanks, Todd | ||
| mcdonger
Member Username: mcdonger Post Number: 76 Registered: 4-2007 |
I'm out of town until Tuesday evening. I'll weigh it on my digital scale and post it. It's not a feather but it sure is lighter than my Series II V. | ||
| mcdonger
Member Username: mcdonger Post Number: 77 Registered: 4-2007 |
Bass weighs 11 lbs. 6.2 ounces on my digital scale. | ||
| bbe1020
Member Username: bbe1020 Post Number: 92 Registered: 5-2002 |
I owned that bass and sold it at a local music store in my area, so I could purchase my Series II. It's interesting that you used the photos that I posted when I owned it...Can WE see updated photos? Where did you purchase? | ||
| mcdonger
Member Username: mcdonger Post Number: 78 Registered: 4-2007 |
I purchased the bass on ebay around a year ago. Yes, those are not my pictures and if they're yours, thanks. It has rained or been overcast the times I could take pictures. I would not have used them on ebay, but did here as they were already elsewhere on this site. I planned on taking new picutes today as the sun is actually out. It will be up on ebay later today. I also bought a Series II V. The guy I bought the MK Purpleheart from lived somewhere down south. He bought it from a guy in the Denver area (I think). Is that you? Here's your chance to buy it back. Thank you. | ||
| mcdonger
Member Username: mcdonger Post Number: 79 Registered: 4-2007 |
Two more things: Did you buy it new? Is it a Standard or a Deluxe? I thought with the purpleheart back it is a deluxe. Thanks again. | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2389 Registered: 2-2006 |
The "MJ" in the serial would indicate a Standard not Deluxe as would the no PH lams in the neck. BUT the standard doesn't usually have a laminate on the rear of the bass. I would assume it is a standard with a rear laminate upgrade. OO | ||
| longhorncat
Advanced Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 324 Registered: 8-2005 |
Here is a new pic from McDonger's eBay auction:  (Message edited by longhorncat on May 17, 2009) | ||
| mcdonger
Member Username: mcdonger Post Number: 80 Registered: 4-2007 |
Thanks for posting it for me. Looks great. | ||
| mcdonger
Member Username: mcdonger Post Number: 81 Registered: 4-2007 |
Sold! |
