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Topic: SOLD: Upright Bass - George Herrmann -$850 |
Riley Hart
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South Carolina, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2015 7:29 am |
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For sale is my upright bass. Am reposting with a price drop. Part of the stuff I can’t take along since I have to move. Health issues prevent me from taking any more gigs with it; just playing electric these days.
The bass is a German import. I have owned it for the last approx. 12 years, having purchased it from the estate of a deceased bassist here in Charleston.. Decal states made in 1990. Laminate construction. I paid $1600 for it when I bought it used.
The bass has an adjustable bridge with a set of Fishman pickups installed and a new set of Innovation 140H synthetic core strings. Also, a stand(shown in pics).
The top is a bit sunken in by the f-holes. I am told the bass bar may be a little weak, but since nothing has changed for years, should not get any worse. The repair is costly and am told it might not improve the tone at all, which is fine now, and no need to fix what is not broken.
The bass sounds just fine as it is, almost like a hardwood top bass and has plenty of projection acoustically or thru the pickups. I have used this bass on lots of gigs and it has never let me down. The new strings really brought the tone to life as I never heard it all the years i was gigging with it.
My asking price is $850. I cannot ship this bass, so will need to meet in person. I can drive a reasonable distance from here in Charleston, S.C.
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Norman Non-pedal 12 string, Thinline Partscaster. Evans JE200, Fender MIM Precision bass, Herrmann 3/4 Upright.
Last edited by Riley Hart on 22 Dec 2015 5:29 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Rick Barnhart
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Arizona, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2015 7:54 am
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I wish I was closer. I glanced at your avatar and thought I saw Southern California... lol. I'm still willing to meet you on the California side of the Colorado River.  Seriously though, you have a nice bass...good luck on your sale.
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Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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Riley Hart
From:
South Carolina, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2015 8:39 am
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Thanks Rick. It's time to find it a new home and hope it happens...
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Norman Non-pedal 12 string, Thinline Partscaster. Evans JE200, Fender MIM Precision bass, Herrmann 3/4 Upright. |
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Stephen Gambrell
From:
Over there
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Posted 24 Nov 2015 11:55 pm
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| Hey, Riley. I've been trying to get in touch with you--I couldn't find your listing, and I can't send a PM. I'll be in touch. Could you email me with your email? |
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Riley Hart
From:
South Carolina, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2015 3:57 am
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Stephen - I don't have a direct email for you, I don't think. Please email me at rilogenes@bellsouth.net and maybe that will work. Then I will have ur address. Was wondering about you...Later, Riley.
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Norman Non-pedal 12 string, Thinline Partscaster. Evans JE200, Fender MIM Precision bass, Herrmann 3/4 Upright. |
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Ron Pruter
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 11 Dec 2015 3:43 pm
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Great deal, Adjustable bridge, pick up WOW!!
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Emmons SKH Le Grande, '73 Fender P/J bass, Tick tack bass, Regal high strung, USA Nashville 112. |
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Lee Cecil
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 13 Dec 2015 8:10 pm
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Riley,
I sent you a PM about this instrument.
Thanks,
Lee |
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