Cliff Bordwell Big McNeely

Up for sale is my 2011 Cliff Bordwell bass. Cliff is a luthier out of Florida. His work and craftsmanship are impeccable and this bass is a wonderful example of his work and use of a variety of beautiful woods. It plays very well, is comfortable up and down the neck, and has no dead spots. It is the only bass I've seen with a figured Koa fingerboard and, in addition to being unusual, the Koa is beautiful. This is the second one I've owned. I'm only selling it to cover some unforeseen expenses.

It has some minor playing wear, but nothing noticeable without very close inspection. Nothing that will photograph. It has been treated gently and maintained regularly. It has spent nearly all of its time with me in my year round, climate controlled music room.

Here are the specs:

Body Thickness: 1.525”
Core: Mahogany Top Walnut Burl Accent Layer: Maple Center
Block: Mahogany / Flamed Maple
Back: Walnut wings
Rear Cavity Cover: Padauk Neck Set Neck Scale: 32”
Frets: 24….stainless steel
Shape: Oval (C shape)
Width at nut: 1.5”
Woods: Maple/Wenge/Bubinga 5 piece Fingerboard: Figured,
Stabilized Koa
Fingerboard radius: 16”
Nut: Stabilized Ebony Walnut Burl headstock facing Padauk and Ebony accents at heel
Hardware
Tuners: Hipshot USA
Ultralite
Bridge: Hipshot adjustable A style ….set at 19 MM spacing
Truss Rod: 2 way
adjustable….access at body front
Output Jack: Recessed side mount output
Strap Locks: Dunlop buttons Electronics Pickups: Nordstrand Dual Coil….wired in parallel
Pickup Covers: Mahogany/Maple/Walnut Burl
Pre-amp: Audere 3 band (9V)
Controls: Volume, Blend, Treble, Mids, Bass Switches: front switch is a three way mids frequency control....rear switch is active/passive
Control Knobs: Macassar Ebony with Cocobolo tops
Other Weight: 7 pounds, 9 ounces