Kenneth Lawrence Chamberbrase I 35" 6-string Fretless
Incredible and ultra-rare 2004 Kenneth Lawrence Chamberbrase 6-string fretless
Collector grade instrument - Mint, as-new condition
Body: Ribboned African Mahogany, with open chamber
Tone block (center of body): Rare piece of beautiful Quilted Ash
Top and Headstock cap: Figured Myrtle
Neck: 3-piece Eastern Hardrock Maple with some light flame
Fingerboard, Bridge, and Pickup Cover: Marble-figured Macassar Ebony, no longer obtainable
Tuners: Gotoh Gold-plated with Detuner on B string to drop to low A (27.5 Hz!)
35" scale length
Magnetic pickup: Custom Seymour Duncan low impedance hum-cancelling dual “J” style w/coil switching via 3-way toggle switch
Piezo pickup: Highlander Cable transducer under bridge
Preamp: Demeter 3-band with midrange center frequency selection via toggle switch
Nut width: 2.08"
String spacing at bridge: 19mm
Neck is very thin and exceptionally comfortable
Weight: 9 lbs. 10 oz. (9.625 lbs.) - very light and perfectly balanced
Includes Gator ProGo Ultimate high quality gig bag with rain cover
This bass sings!! Whether unplugged or plugged in, with magnetic or piezo or both, this work of art is incredibly addictive and a total joy to play.
Ken's craftsmanship is unparalleled.
The cost to build this bass today would be $11,500, with a 4 year wait, and the marbled Macassar Ebony fretboard cannot be duplicated as it is no longer available.
Short video demonstrating Piezo pickup: https://youtu.be/umVsb9Zvckc
More comprehensive tone demo: https://youtu.be/IBuSCqGJXcc