Giffin Guitars Standard N.T.L.S 5st Bass

For your consideration, an extremely rare Standard N.T.L.S 5 string Bass from British master craftsman Roger Giffin.

During his tenure as a master builder at the Gibson Custom Shop, Giffin was involved in the production of guitars for legends such as Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page amongst others. He became independent in 1997 and launched his own brand, Giffin Guitars. The "luthier to the stars" has subsequently made instruments for the likes of Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, the list goes on.  At the beginning of launching his own brand, this instrument, the Standard NTLS 5st Bass, wasn't  available to the general public. He was making instruments strictly on a made to order basis and at the time was focusing on guitars so basses were not on offer.  In this production year, only one 4 string and one 5 string model basses were produced for exhibition at trade shows. This particular bass is the one 5 string model produced that year and as such is literally one of a kind!

This guitar was part of a collection and rarely played. It has the appearance of a new instrument with only some very, very slight aging to the hardware noticeable upon close inspection.
 
* Original TKL hardcase, COA and a special wrench for adjusting the rod are included.

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Specification:

Remaining frets: Approximately 90%
Neck condition: Straight
Truss rod: There is room in both tightening and loosening directions
Nut width: Approximately 48mm / 1.88"

Body Wood: Walnut / Maple
Neck: Maple / Walnut
Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
Number of Frets: 24
Nut width: Approximately 48mm
Scale: Long
Weight: 4.84kg / 10.67 lbs

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* When examining a truss rod on a straight neck, we check that it can turn up to about 45 degrees in both directions. When we say the truss rod can be adjusted, we mean it can be adjusted up to 45 degrees. Anything beyond that risks damaging the instrument.

* Please note that the product description was made at the time of listing and there may be a slight variance when you receive your instrument due to environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.

*Regarding accessories, only those shown in the photo or listed as "Accessories" in the description are available.

*This item is also on offer locally and might sell elsewhere.

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