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1993 Conklin Boomerang 5-String Bass - $2,750 (Irving)
483 Mechanic St.
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This is a true unicorn in the bass world.
Custom-built by master luthier Bill Conklin in Springfield, Missouri in 1993, this Boomerang was the very first of only three ever produced — created specifically as a showpiece for the NAMM Show that year. Today, only two are known to still exist.
Featuring the unmistakable asymmetrical “Boomerang” body shape, this bass turns heads everywhere it goes. After decades of service, it received a complete professional restoration that transformed it into a stunning, modern-playing instrument while preserving its historic character.
Specs & Restoration Details:
• Construction: Neck-through with Flame Maple / Purple Heart laminate
• Fingerboard: Flame Maple
• Neck: New double-action truss rod installed; professionally reshaped to comfortable Jazz Bass dimensions
• Finish: Gorgeous classic two-tone sunburst with nitrocellulose clear coat
• Pickups: Lace Alumitone humbuckers (lightweight, articulate, and low-noise)
• Electronics: Updated with CTS pots, kept original Neutrik locking jack
• Hardware: Hipshot Ultra-Light open-gear tuners, Hipshot Transtone bridge, O-ring knobs
• Strings: 5-string configuration
• Comes with the original custom built Unitec flight case
The restoration strikes the perfect balance — it plays and sounds like a modern high-end bass while retaining every bit of its wild custom-shop DNA and provenance.
This is not just another exotic bass. It’s a documented piece of luthiery history with direct NAMM Show lineage, expertly revived for the player who wants something truly unique.
Serious collectors and players of rare instruments will appreciate the combination of originality, documented rarity, and thoughtful modern upgrades.
Price: $2750
Shipping: Price depends on where it's going – Carefully packed and fully insured
Location: Irving, NY
Serious inquiries only. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a legitimate piece of custom bass history.
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