Author Topic: 1983 Distillate (Read 397 times)

bassthang · « **on:** September 23, 2011, 04:20:26 AM »

I hate to have to do this, but circumstances force it. And I haven't had this a year yet, and it's the finest bass I've owned, so I'm saddened to sell my 83 Distillate
serial: 83D2855
Zebrawood top.
Selector switch.
32 scale. standard features.
I'll try to get more detailed photos posted over the weekend, but there is one in the Showcase forum.
There is a repaired crack next to the output jack, but it is solid as a rock. No other issues. I replaced the bridge p/up because it was DOA, so the coloration doesn't quite match; Mica said it would take a little time for the new p/up to look like the older one.
Original case.
I live in DC metro area, and strongly prefer local sales, and I would drive a little to meet someone halfway.
$2250, plus shipping (CONUS only). I don't use paypal.

[I reserve the right to pull the ad if finances change]
Thanks,,,,!
Tommy

bassthang · « **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2011, 04:00:39 AM »

[moderator's edit: align photos vertically] (Message edited by artswork99 on September 29, 2011)

bassthang · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2011, 04:03:24 AM »

yikes, don't know what happened there with the layout of the photos!

Enzo · « **Reply #3 on:** September 29, 2011, 08:14:45 PM »

Beautiful top. I love Distillate!

pauldo · « **Reply #4 on:** September 30, 2011, 10:41:32 AM »

Wow Tommy -
That is a real nice bass.
I'm sure someone will pick it up.
Wish I had the bank - it would be great fun to start a Distillate collection.

oscar · « **Reply #5 on:** September 30, 2011, 04:48:34 PM »

gorgeous

wishbass · « **Reply #6 on:** September 30, 2011, 06:36:52 PM »

Very nice, it'll go fast

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2011, 06:51:39 AM »

Yet another victim of step-on-the-plug syndrome, eh? How bad is the damage under the washer?

Peter

bassthang · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2011, 07:04:38 AM »

Thanks guys.

Peter: I don't know. I've never taken it off to see. It happened before I bought it. I can tell you that crack was repaired by a pro, and is very solid.

dropd · « **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2011, 03:08:17 PM »

Why is this still here tempting me?

charles_holmes · « **Reply #10 on:** October 18, 2011, 06:06:11 PM »

It tempts you because it's a sweet bass indeed!

sonicus · « **Reply #11 on:** October 18, 2011, 07:35:14 PM »

Yes, Distillates are like that, they can be real sleepers as well ; ___ in various ways . I like the idea of a Series I in Distillate shape even better! like The one that Charles has ! nice __ maybe just right for many reasons. I can see why the 83 in this thread would be tempting for sure and it will make a nice daily player for someone.

bassthang · « **Reply #12 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:46:48 AM »

I'm tempted to keep her.
But I'm not, so she's tempting you.

charles_holmes · « **Reply #13 on:** October 19, 2011, 04:26:23 PM »

Yes indeed, I really dig my series distillate!
A great Christmas present from my loving wife! Now if she'll get me a 5 string series distillate! Hee hee!