Winters Jazz Resale Thread--with Soundclips

[AlmightyPancake]

I made it through my money hardship, and so I'm going to put this back on the block. If it doesn't sell here, I'm in no rush. I'll stick it on the 'bay in a bit.

Alright guys, this is a sweet sweet bass, but I learned too late after buying it that I'm not a fan of the fender shape. Made by local luthier John Winters, this bass is pretty damn sweet.

The body is Alder, the neck is Maple which has a bit of a flame to it, and the fretboard is Rosewood. The pickups are DiMizario Ultra Js, and there's an EMG BTC preamp in it (with the variable mid control). The neck profile's a bit bigger than a Jazz, but I wouldn't say it's necessarily at P bass girth. All the hardware is classic Fender style.

As for the sound, I'd describe it as very, very warm. I was tempted to string some flats on this sucker, but decided recently not to invest in em. Currently strung with brand new Ernie Ball Slinkys, it's got a good tight sound. The slap sound is punchy as bejeesus. Fingerstyle, this thing really cuts through the mix while filling out the sound. It's got a really hot output, and has a great sound. The tapping sound on this sucker is INCREDIBLE.

Building quality is superb. Frets are level, even, and dressed properly. The neck is super solid--I've had it at low action, played a few shows, and had no issues. I play with a medium touch.

It's in incredibly good condition--I've babied it. There are two imperfections: a nick in the back of the bass and a little roughness on the "swoop" of the headstock.

New Pictures:

Bass as a whole:

http://photos-218.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v63/103/5/7605909/n7605909_31172218_3060.jpg

Body (see the super reflective finish?):

http://photos-219.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v63/103/5/7605909/n7605909_31172219_3383.jpg

12th Fret Action:

http://photos-220.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v63/103/5/7605909/n7605909_31172220_3674.jpg

Headstock:

http://photos-221.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v63/103/5/7605909/n7605909_31172221_3945.jpg

I also recorded a big long soundclip, which can be accessed here: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=206492

It was done through my preamp into my FastTrack, with NO EQing done at all. This really brings out the bass' tone.

Now also for trade.

:bassist:

[AlmightyPancake]

Back of Bass:

http://photos-222.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v63/103/5/7605909/n7605909_31172222_4245.jpg

Showing the slight neck flame:

http://photos-223.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v63/103/5/7605909/n7605909_31172223_4545.jpg

Picture of my slipper:

http://photos-224.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v63/103/5/7605909/n7605909_31172224_4817.jpg

[Ting]

OH MY GOD I WANT IT. And its at a low price too, but have no money...Sounds sweet

[BenJammin]

How much for the slipper?

Do you ship to Canada?

[PainKiller8191]

it really does sound nice

[katana_manatee]

Arghhh! If only I wasn't in overdraft and already paying off my Martin DR... I would have payed a little extra too for shipping overseas.

[BenJammin]

Arghhh! If only I wasn't in overdraft and already paying off my Martin DR... I would have payed a little extra too for shipping overseas.

Pics. Now.

[Tryxx]

I want it. I don't need it, I can't afford it, but I still want it. I'm thinking of trying to sell the Modulus again, but you'll have movied it by then. :(

[HELLonWHEELS]

Does Winters have a website?

[AlmightyPancake]

Slipper is size 12, and is 700 shipped, FIRM.

And yeah, I'll ship to Canada. The price goes up, though.

[Trevo]

Damn, it only has four strings.

[NavyBass]

Nice soundclips.:thumb:

[incubass]

lets go grab a beer or something!

sounds sick if i only had money

[AlmightyPancake]

lets go grab a beer or something!
They own. So hard.

I love emailing back and forth with Dave. Micha's in Vietnam right now, otherwise they'd be playing here this month.

[incubass]

They own. So hard.

I love emailing back and forth with Dave. Micha's in Vietnam right now, otherwise they'd be playing here this month.

they reallay are amazing, but theyd never come to little old rhode island so ill never get to see em. where do u live?

[da_s_man13]

That sound clip sounds secks. Too bad shipping to Aus would cost an arm and a leg.

[katana_manatee]

Pics. Now.

Don't have any yet, no camera in my house and my webcam does not do it justice.

I'm doing some modelling soon though for a makeup artist student who wants to use me for her portfolio so I might get an arty one with the Martin in there somehow. :p

It is the sweetest acoustic I have ever played, got in just before new year.

[BenJammin]

Don't have any yet, no camera in my house and my webcam does not do it justice.

I'm doing some modelling soon though for a makeup artist student who wants to use me for her portfolio so I might get an arty one with the Martin in there somehow. :p

It is the sweetest acoustic I have ever played, got in just before new year.

I can only imagine.

How much did that set you back?

/drools

[AlmightyPancake]

SE VA. Want me to tell you when they're coming through again?

[White_Summer]

oh if i wasnt a poor college student! i'll trade you a 60s reissue jazz bass for it. hahaha j/k

[incubass]

SE VA. Want me to tell you when they're coming through again?

theres no way i can get there anyway but thanks, i still check the website every now and then.

[herrly]

THAT'S A MOCASSIN (the thing you call a slipper...) ahha, beautiful bass btw!

[Jimbobntnr]

i'm going with "house shoe" on the footwear.
The forum's all about syntax today

[katana_manatee]

I can only imagine.

How much did that set you back?

/drools

£850 or $1,930 Canadian.

Got it on credit though lol It was the last one they had in the shop and they have to import them from the states and it could have been up to six months before they got another so I nabbed it.

It has such a rich warm sound but it is very balanced, the highs are nicely pronounced with a nice midrange and luscious bass.

The action is really low and perfect for tapping on and so on. It made learning Andy Mckee's drifting so much easier.

I'm gonna install a Fishman Blend pickup into it at some point then start doing solo acoustic gigs. I'll do bass for bands but for my own music I'll probably focus on acoustic.

How's the ovation these days?

[AlmightyPancake]

Price drop to 550, then it's headed to the bay.

[BenJammin]

£850 or $1,930 Canadian.

Got it on credit though lol It was the last one they had in the shop and they have to import them from the states and it could have been up to six months before they got another so I nabbed it.

It has such a rich warm sound but it is very balanced, the highs are nicely pronounced with a nice midrange and luscious bass.

The action is really low and perfect for tapping on and so on. It made learning Andy Mckee's drifting so much easier.

I'm gonna install a Fishman Blend pickup into it at some point then start doing solo acoustic gigs. I'll do bass for bands but for my own music I'll probably focus on acoustic.

How's the ovation these days?

Damn, Steve. That sounds amazing. I've been enjoying some Andy Mckee lately, myself.

The Ovation is... up on the block. I've discovered that I'm a really bad guitarist, so I'm trying to sell it (have been for months) to put toward something else. I am getting into other higher-tuned string instruments, though. I've got a baritone uke, and I'm looking at picking up something with 3-5 strings that I can write solo tunes for.

[mastrrbasser]

Slipper is size 12, and is 700 shipped, FIRM.

And yeah, I'll ship to Canada. The price goes up, though.

wow, size twelve as well. I think I have the same exact slippers too. minnetonkas?


weiiirrrrd.

[AlmightyPancake]

Now on th' bay.

Nevermind. They didn't like the words "fender hardware".

[BenJammin]

Not to sound like a nitpick, but you don't mention anywhere in there who it's made by.

[AlmightyPancake]

Oooo.... thanks. I missed my first sentence when I copied/pasted.

[incubass]

do u by any chance have the bull moose afterparty? i was wondering if u could send me a few songs.

/sry for the off topic post

[AlmightyPancake]

^I do. However, you'd be better off going here:

http://www.archive.org/details/SpeechwritersWilliamAndMary

and downloading my recording of their live concert here. Lots of awesome songs on there, and the best stage banter I've ever heard in my life.

As for the bass, I am now interested in trades. Mainly 5ers and 6ers, but also any other interesting basses/amps/gear. Acoustic guitars also welcome.

[incubass]

awesome thanks!

[BenJammin]

^I do. However, you'd be better off going here:

http://www.archive.org/details/SpeechwritersWilliamAndMary

and downloading my recording of their live concert here. Lots of awesome songs on there, and the best stage banter I've ever heard in my life.

As for the bass, I am now interested in trades. Mainly 5ers and 6ers, but also any other interesting basses/amps/gear. Acoustic guitars also welcome.

Hmm.

Interested in my Ovation?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/sius/Hawt/IMG_2130.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/sius/Hawt/IMG_2139.jpg

[AlmightyPancake]

Model? Come with a case? How's the action? I'm looking for a good, low-action guitar.

[BenJammin]

Model? Come with a case? How's the action? I'm looking for a good, low-action guitar.

It is the CC057, comes with padded softcase. The action is good. The place I bought it from, last March, set all of the guitars up in shop and I haven't had to have it adjusted. It's in dead mint condition. I just suck at guitar. :lol:

[AlmightyPancake]

On Hold.

[H flat]

If it comes out of hold do you want to trade for Roland's Kensington I got? I'm just not digging the growly Stingray tone, I'm definitely a jazz guy.