Probett Rapide 5.9 LP type

blueskunk

Well this had caused a stir. 

Looks cool, not sure about headstock though but wtf do I know

blueskunk

Well cool guitars. Just checked the web. Wow. 

Aflf

Did Damian comment on the colour transition?

hendrix2430

Hi, sorry about the late reply! I haven't asked Damian about the colour transition. I knew nitro would age, the question is always how...well there it is! I personally love it but of course it's a matter of opinion! 

Also for some reason my profile won't update but to whoever is interested, I live in London.

hendrix2430

guitar added!

Moe_Zambeek

How much are you after for the Rapide? @hendrix2430 ;

hendrix2430

hendrix2430 said:

Hello, I'm selling my probett ES2, very similar to a Telecaster but with a set neck, which adds a nice thickness to the sound. It was made by the wonderful Damian Probett of Probett guitars, who is not only a great luthier ( i have another one of his guitars) but a great person too.

http://www.probettguitars.com

It is handmade with bare knuckle flat 52s. Awesome sound, and nitro finish. The baby blue has aged nicely, and now has a beautiful tint. The guitar plays incredibly with 6100 frets and and a flatter radius than a vintage tele.

- Model ES2, sonic blue nitro finish
- 3 a side Sperzel tuners, 25.5 scale
- Set neck, 1/4 sawn maple
- .9" - 1" , large V shape
- Indian rosewood, 12" radius, with abalone dots
- 6100 frets
- 43mm, bone nut
- Alder body
- 3 saddle Wilkinson Ashtray bridge 
- Lollar special pickup in bridge position, 52' in the neck

It has a few nicks here and there, but the neck is straight as an arrow and in fantastic condition. The guitar comes with a Hiscox hard case.

Price £1000 + shipping















Next is a prototype of the Probett rapide 5.9 (59 Les Paul type). Amazing guitar... let me know if it's of interest

Black Afara / Limba body and neck - flame maple top with sunburst finish
Tonepros bridge
Sperzel tuners
Bare Knuckle The Mule pickups - pickups set up for splitting via tone knob push pull
6105 frets, plekked

Wow strange coming back on this thread after a couple years! Anyway ES2 is long gone. 

Rapide is still here but is back for sale. Any interest let me know! 

breadfan

Could you give me more details on the Rapide - neck size, weight & price. & could you upload a few pics?

hendrix2430

Didn’t realise the photos weren’t working anymore! I will upload some, and add some details. Thank you

hendrix2430

Images up. I'd say the the neck is a medium C/D, not too fat but not standard thin... in between the two. I'm not sure about the weight but it's about like a std les paul. Price will be £1300