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Author:  markcv [ August 5th, 2013, 9:45 am ]
Post subject:  M Bass M3
Hi Guys,

Didn't think I was going to part with this one but GAS has dictated otherwise and, since I'm planning on picking up two basses in the next few weeks I can't currently justify having any more than 3 in total. Yes, I'm keeping my Warwick Streamer Stage 1. :-)

So, here it is: 2008 M Bass M3, built by Jon Maghini of Connecticut ( http://www.mbasses.com ). Alder body with cherry sunburst nitro finish, looks like multiple laminate maple neck with a Macassar Ebony fingerboard, ramp, and tone block between the heel of the neck and the body, Wenge veneer on headstock. Electronics are Lindy Fralin single coil jazz pickups, with an Aguilar OBP-3 preamp wired with volume, blend, bass, mid, treble, mid frequency select switch and preamp defeat switch. It would be fairly easy to wire in a passive tone to this setup as well. Hipshot B style bridge and Hipshot tuners. They may be Ultralights but I'm not sure. Brass nut. The bass balances perfectly and, to my hands, has a great neck.

The bass comes with an excellent Reunion Blues Continental gig bag.

The bass is in excellent condition aside from some VERY slight cloudiness in the finish that is only perceptible in the right (or wrong) light. Apparently, this was due to a previous owner using Pledge to clean the body. I've never been bothered by it and now, when I look for it I have a hard time finding it. A few extremely minor blemishes that I would not be able to photograph with my iPhone and a couple of small spots on the bridge where the black has come off a saddle or two.

The bass is very light at 8.4 lbs and has a very resonant body.

I'm thinking $1750 plus shipping from Canada. These basses were in the neighbourhood of $3600 new and he no longer makes the M3 model in favour of more tradition Jazz and P bass styling. I prefer this body shape to the Jazz and P bass styles but that's just me.

Feedback and comments welcome and appreciated.

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Author:  markcv [ August 5th, 2013, 9:46 am ]
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A few more.

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Author:  markcv [ August 5th, 2013, 9:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
Gig bag.

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Author:  crabby [ August 7th, 2013, 12:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
That is one gorgeous bass Mark! Is the ramp easily removable ?
Author:  fivebass52 [ August 7th, 2013, 4:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
Geez, that's a beautifully made bass! The ramp is cool, etc., but I really dig the built-in wedge at the heel where it bolts to the body... nice touch! This is just another example of the quality basses that have been up for sale in the past six months or so... and another reminder that I should have invested more wisely in my youth... sometimes it's fine to be middle class, and sometimes it sucks! :lol:
Author:  gravesbass [ August 7th, 2013, 7:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
I played this bass at the Philly Guitar Show a while back. It had a really nice neck and SUPER low action. Ramp is most likely easily removable. Most luthiers use double sided tape. Those are HipShot Ultralite tuners.

Good bass and good seller. Good luck Mark!!
Author:  markcv [ August 7th, 2013, 7:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
I'd have to ask Jon about the ramp but honestly, I find the ramp incredibly useful. It feels good... I mean... to play on the ramp that is. ;)
Author:  markcv [ August 12th, 2013, 12:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
Editing here: this is a great bass, but so is the Warwick...
Author:  markcv [ October 5th, 2013, 10:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
The ramp is removable gents… double-sided tape.

If somebody wants it without the ramp I may keep it and stick it on my Pedulla.
Author:  markcv [ October 31st, 2013, 1:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
Awesome-bass-can't-believe-nobody-has-made-me-an-offer-yet bump.

Sorry guys, GAS'sing for something else.
Author:  crabby [ October 31st, 2013, 7:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
I feel your pain bro! No one wants my Carvin. :)
Author:  markcv [ November 5th, 2013, 11:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
You're killing me guys... $1600 OBO for this great player. 8.4 lbs!
Author:  lsimy [ November 6th, 2013, 1:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
crabby wrote:
I feel your pain bro! No one wants my Carvin. :)


Nor my MM Sterling !!

I feel all of your pains.
Author:  gravesbass [ November 6th, 2013, 7:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
Unfortunately, not a sellers market right now unless you have vintage instruments. The worse ever I have seen in years of Wheeling' & Dealin'.
Author:  crabby [ November 6th, 2013, 10:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
That's why trades seem to work out well here on this forum. hint hint :)
Author:  markcv [ November 11th, 2013, 4:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
Just re-read my first post for this listing, obviously I changed my mind about selling my Warwick. :|
Author:  markcv [ November 20th, 2013, 6:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
At this time, I would like to pull this listing gents. Too good of a bass to sell for low dough.
Author:  markcv [ December 6th, 2013, 1:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
Apologies gents, sorry for the vacillation, back on the market.
Author:  fivebass52 [ December 6th, 2013, 8:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
Once again, just have to say, this is a Gorgeous bass! If I had the cash, it would be on its way to Hawaii!!! :shock: Hope someone decides to put this under the Christmas tree for ya.....
Author:  markcv [ December 21st, 2013, 10:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: M Bass M3
Quite-surprised-that-nobody-has-expressed-any-interest-in-a-killer-super-jazz-type,-high-quality, light-weight-5-string such-as-this.... uh... bump 8-) :?
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