BBE1020'S SERIES II

[Rami Sourour (rami)]

That's one seriously gorgeous bass.  As you may know, I'm a BIG fan of dark woods.  My series II is in Burl Walnut.  I love the natural red and green highlights in the wood.  WOW!  I think I'm jealous!

[mark k palmer (jordislappa42)]

Hi, lovely set up you have there am I right in thinking she,s a balance point??
BTW I notce you have a BBE 462,do they make alot of difference??
I am concidering adding one of these,or an Aphex model 204 Exiter.Any comments?
Regards,Mark Palmer.

[Paul Lindemans (palembic)]

Brian,
 
this is a very nice instrument. In fact: I think we are related (haha - in instrument). You'll see as soon my pictures are ready and posted up here!
Keep on the low-end!
 
Paul

[Brian Ceasar (bbe1020)]

Paul, I sorta have an idea of what your refering to, based on the picture in your profile. I can't wait to see a color photo of your series II, but from what I'm able to see thus far, your bass is gorgeous to say the least.

[Peter Jonas (peter_jonas)]

Hi Brian,
 
Very nice bass indeed. If I am not mistaken it was made for the 2001 NAMM, and a few weeks later it was offered for sale by Bass North West in Seattle. I was interested in buying it myself and saved the photos of the bass from their website. Unfortunately, it disappeared very quicly, before I could even think about it twice. The unique woodgrain but especially the lighter cross streaks on the front just under the hum cancelling block make this one fairly unmistakeble.
 
I am glad to see it has found a good home.
 
Cheers,
 
Peter Jonas
 

For sale at BNW in June 2001

[Brian Ceasar (bbe1020)]

Jonas, it certainly looks the same. The only exception is that the filter, pickup volume knobs, and master volume knob are different. Hmmm... I prefer the knobs that are shown in your photograph which are identical to the knobs on my (2) previous signature model basses. Oh well, I can always replace them, right? Thanks for the photo and info

[wishbass]

Of all the standard bodies,I like this the best.Not many got made either.Very nice....=)

[funkyjazzjunky]

Is that a proto Balance K body?

[wishbass]

Yes,it was the in between step.I believe the guy,for whom the Balance K is named after,had one,and then wanted another more slimmed down version for reduced weight.That bass was a COTM back around '02 or so which was the 1st Balance K.That being said,I've always liked the feel of larger bodied basses compared to the more compact versions.

[funkyjazzjunky]

Stunning

[wishbass]

Agreed.If you want to see another, check out the supreme walnut example on the home page,under wood samples.Also there is a lefty w/a pistol grip called Raging Bass,and one called Hot Lava in the COTM archives.The later has been slightly shaved down to be slimmer on the back end.All 3 are gorgeous!