tobereeno Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 well, since I'm running a one-in one-out policy, I need to move my sole remaining bass to make room for an incoming one. I've had this one since 2004 (?), sold to me by JeffR, and it has been every bit as good as he said it was. I can't remember what I paid him for it, but I'm guessing it was about $700? So I'm putting up for sale here for that much, before moving it to eBay. Very little wear and tear is from me; any blemishes are all Jeff's fault This is a killer bass that's best for rock, but with the active onboard EQ, I've gotten usable tones for just about everything else. Just strung it with DR Black Beauties. pics:
Jimbilly Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 If I had the power, I'd ban 'one in one out'. I've got that one's twin, -super cool 5ers! That is a helluva bass for $700.
tobereeno Posted December 4, 2011 Author Posted December 4, 2011 yep, not one I really want to let go, but I'm a student now, suddenly with zero income for two years after being healthily employed for quite some time. If I don't meter my savings, I could be eating ramen right when I'm trying to graduate
Steve Haynie Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 If you ever want to trade that ugly iridescent finish for a solid black version let me know!
Jeff R Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 GREAT bass. I'll say it again: The only reason I moved it was because I'm more comfortable with four strings on a bass. Killer piece. I hope it stays in the family.
tobereeno Posted December 4, 2011 Author Posted December 4, 2011 what's coming in is exactly the same thing - body, neck carve and joint, rosewood fingerboard, same EMG pickups and EQ pots, 34" scale, everything. Just with, uh, 7 more strings
Rodan Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Wish I could trade this bad ol' Frankenstein for it...
tobereeno Posted December 5, 2011 Author Posted December 5, 2011 I had a Hamer bass with a Kahler! had amazing mojo, but I did have to let that one go.
tobereeno Posted December 6, 2011 Author Posted December 6, 2011 no takers? guess it's time to eBay it...
Rodan Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 I was really tempted here, but don't have the liquid funds for it. Hope you get a good price!
tobereeno Posted December 6, 2011 Author Posted December 6, 2011 I'm not too liquid either...my Chap 12-string bass on its way and my Jimmie Vaughan TLE: cruel abuse of my credit card!!
tomteriffic Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 I've got its 4-string fraternal twin. Hmmmmm......
tobereeno Posted December 11, 2011 Author Posted December 11, 2011 SOLD - and staying within the HFC family!
tobereeno Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 final pic...the Chap 5 heading out to Tom, and the Chap 12ver that has taken her place. Would have loved to keep the pair of Chap basses, but only one can stay That Chap 5 is a powerful instrument, and one that you can really do anything on.
tomteriffic Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Thanks to Toby for a smooth deal. It's at Murkats getting prettied up right now and I'll see it later this week. I used it's 4-string fraternal twin on a set of old-school blues, bluegrass and classic rock this weekend and it was great. Covered all the bases (pardon the pun) very well.. But I missed that extra-fat string.Oh, and I threw a bid at a Chap 12 on FleaBay this weekend but got beat out. That might be a good thing....
tobereeno Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 yep, the Chap 12 has been completely addicting. No stringed instrument I've ever played has had such absolute thunderous power; if you've ever used a guitar pick on the string of a grand piano, you get the idea.There's more intricate stuff that can be done on the B12S; it's almost guitar-like. The B12L is what a god of thunder would play....
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