This guitar is a commission sale - if you have a high end guitar you are interested in selling, please contact us via our easy to find website - search: Sell Us Your Guitar. Here for sale we have an incredibly unique high-end 5 string electric bass guitar from Polish manufacturer Mayones. Founded in Gdansk in 1982, Mayones specialise in handcrafting custom made instruments, whilst also offering a line of high end production models. This particular example was custom ordered as a Patriot 5 Classic VF, and features a custom colour combination which the customer named 'Hulk', as indicated by the custom truss rod cover engraving. The top and headstock are finished with 'Trans Dirty Purple Matt', whilst the rear and sides of the body are finished in Trans Emerald Green. Manufactured in 2014, this bass features a neck-thru construction comprising an Alder body with 3A Flame Maple top, 5-ply Wenge​/​Padouk neck and 24 fret Rosewood fingerboard. Black hardware is fitted including an ABM 3710 5x single-saddle bridge and Schaller M4 sealed tuning machines, as well as an Ebony nut. A pair of Bartolini xxP46C Soapbar pickups are installed, and are wired to an Aguilar OBP-3 on-board preamp, with controls for master volume, pickup balance, middle, bass, treble and passive tone, with a mini toggles for coil splitting and active​/​passive modes. The 5-ply Wenge​/​Padouk neck plays superbly, with a fairly slim profile which might be described as a 'D' shape. The shallow shoulders work to moderate the nut width, which is fairly substantial as a 5-string. The open-pore texture of the Wenge to the rear of the neck is pleasant under the thumb, creating a tactile sensation when traversing the neck which adds unique character to the playing experience. The neck-thru construction and generous cutaways ensures that access to the top frets is a breeze, opening up the full range of the instrument The multi-scale configuration of this bass ensures an even string tension in standard or altered tunings. Ranging from 33"-35", the scale length retains a fairly traditional feel due to its proximity to the standard 34", whilst also reducing how extreme the 'fan' of the frets is. The pair of Bartolini Soapbar pickups installed in this bass work in conjunction with the on-board Aguilar OBP-3 preamp to deliver an incredibly versatile range of sounds. There is great fundamental bass tone with the controls at their midpoints, producing a warm and powerful low end, clear mids and sparkling top end that captures the attack of your playing. The ability to switch between active and passive modes at the flick of a switch is invaluable, whilst the rest of the extensive controls provide ample tone-sculpting opportunities, allowing you to craft the perfect sound for almost any musical setting, as well as tweaking whilst playing. This is an incredibly well-made bass, with the playability and sounds to back up its striking aesthetics. Perfect for the contemporary working musician who demands quality and versatility. Brand- Mayones Model- Custom Shop: Patriot 5 Classic VF Finish- 'Hulk' Year- 2014 Made In- Poland Body- Alder Top- 3A Flame Maple Neck- Wenge​/​ Padouk 5-Ply Fingerboard- Rosewood Fingerboard Radius- 20" Frets- 24 Ferdinand Wagner Nickel Silver (2.62x1.20) Scale Length- 33" - 35" Multi-Scale Nut Width- 1.8635" Pickups- 2x Bartolini Soapbars: xxP46C-B (Neck), xxP46C-T (Bridge) Controls- Aguilar OBP-3 On-Board Preamp: Master Volume, Pickup Balance, Middle, Treble​/​Bass (Stacked), Passive Tone, Coil Split Mini Toggle, Active​/​Passive Mode Mini Toggle This guitar is a commission sale - if you have a high end guitar you are interested in selling, please contact us via our easy to find website - search: Sell Us Your Guitar.

Verification report

Luthier Report Our ID: 120032587370 Weight: 9.45lbs Serial: PAN1404045 Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall excellent condition. The top rear edge demonstrates light scuffing and indentation which is difficult to discern against the open grain wenge. Neck: Overall very good condition. Light indentation to the centre rear of the neck can be felt in the playing position behind the 7th fret. This does not affect the overall playability of the instrument. The fingerboard has a moderate indentation at the 19th fret beneath the D string which cannot be felt under the string when playing. Further light scratching is present in the lower register, treble side. Body: Overall very good condition. The rear of the body demonstrates indentation and small chips to the finish consistent with buckle rash. Further indentation is apparent to the treble side edge, with six string indentations apparent to the rear of the treble side horn and similar markings surrounding the jack socket. The bass side horn demonstrates several moderate indentations piercing the finish slightly to the rear. The front face demonstrates a moderate indentation to the bass side of the lower bout beside the bridge, which does not pierce the finish. Condition of Frets: The frets demonstrate very light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any future fret work the new owner may wish to perform. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) included. Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of wear. The stacked concentric pot has had the top knob replaced with a silver one. The forward battery cover has a small part of the catch broken off, but remains fully functional. Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Height of the string from the 12th Fret-2mm - Bass 2.5mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Strings on Guitar - 45-100 Electrics: Fully functional. 2x 9v batteries not included. Case & Accessories: Hiscox hard case The case demonstrates light signs of use, remaining fully functional. COA, owners manual, strap locks, truss and bridge adjustment tools included in the case.