callowhill

  1. dangomez66

    New Bass Day!! #Callowhill MDM5!

    Stoked to finally find a Callowhill MDM5 after a 6 year search. I played this bass shortly after it was built then never saw it again. Luckily, it belonged to a colleague of a colleague and i was able to snatch it up!
  2. roller

    Wanted Callowhill OBS or Junk 5-string

    I would absolutely love to add a Callowhill OBS or Junk 5-string to my collection! I'm open to woods, pickups, preamps and finishes. Please drop me a note if you're looking to part with one! I'm ready to roll with cash or used high-end instruments. Many thanks, roller
  3. Looking for a Callowhill OBS6

    For sale Looking for a Callowhill OBS6

    A Callowhill OBS6 has been my dream bass for a loooooong time. I'm finally at a place where I feel I could afford one. Anyone out there looking to sell or know of anyone who would be looking to sell?
    Free
  4. Callowhill J(unk) 6
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    For sale Callowhill J(unk) 6

    Selling this bass to fund some other things The only Callowhill 6 string J(unk) ever made. Unfortunately the only one there will ever be. RIP Tim Cloonan Specs: Ash Body with Natural Finish Pau Ferro Fingerboard Hipshot ultralight Tuners and Bridge (the only ever 6 string vintage style bridge...
    $3,800.00
  5. brogandutcher

    SOLD Callowhill J(unk) 6

    Selling this bass to fund some other things The only Callowhill 6 string J(unk) ever made. Unfortunately the only one there will ever be. RIP Tim Cloonan Specs: Ash Body with Natural Finish Pau Ferro Fingerboard Hipshot ultralight Tuners and Bridge (the only ever 6 string vintage style bridge...
  6. Callowhill (J)unk
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    For sale Callowhill (J)unk

    3000 shipped obo. Trades for 32" scale things. This bass is stupid. Stupid nice, stupid light, and stupid rare. It's in fantastic shape too. This one was started by Tim in early 2016. Tim unfortunately passed away later that year, and this was finished by Ryan Hyde at R.Hyde guitars in 2018...
    $3,000.00
  7. naetog

    SOLD Callowhill (J)unk

    3000 shipped obo. Trades for 32" scale things. This bass is stupid. Stupid nice, stupid light, and stupid rare. It's in fantastic shape too. This one was started by Tim in early 2016. Tim unfortunately passed away later that year, and this was finished by Ryan Hyde at R.Hyde guitars in 2018...
  8. bass08053

    Micah Jones from Philly

    Micah is a friend and former professor of mine at University of the Arts in Philly. He’s now the dean of the school of music. One of the greatest bass players I’ve ever witnessed. Enjoy this video.
  9. Diddywah

    Wanted Callowhill MPB 5

    Yeah; thats what I want. You must be willing to ship to Norway. If that sounds scary; I might have an option to ship to a friend in Florida...PM please
  10. Diddywah

    Wanted CALLOWHILL MPB 5

    Callowhill MPB 5 wanted badly. Would also consider an OBS or MDM. A "player" is fine, I am not looking for mint condition. Bass wanted for playing, not collection. PM please.
  11. Bassman415

    Wanted Callowhill Junk 5

    Hi all Total long shot but I am looking to purchase a Callowhill Junk 5. Ash/Maple preferred. Cash ready. Unfortunately I missed the latest for sale posting as i was out of country with minimal internet access. Thanks in advance !!
  12. CallowHill J(unk) 5
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    For sale CallowHill J(unk) 5

    Never thought I'd be doing this, but here we are. Selling my custom CallowHill J(unk)5 #92 finished by Tim in 2010. Specs: Vintage Tint Ash Body, Custom Pickguard, Bird's Eye Maple board, Black Blocks and Binding, Big Singles in 2-7 position, Nordy 3B-5b preamp; 34" scale, weighs 8 lbs. Neck...
    $2,300.00
  13. jmain

    SOLD CallowHill J(unk) 5

    Never thought I'd be doing this, but here we are. Selling my custom CallowHill J(unk)5 #92 finished by Tim in 2010. Specs: Vintage Tint Ash Body, Custom Pickguard, Bird's Eye Maple board, Black Blocks and Binding, Big Singles in 2-7 position, Nordy 3B-5b preamp; 34" scale, weighs 8 lbs. Neck...
  14. Callowhill J(unk) 4 string
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    For sale Callowhill J(unk) 4 string

    I am regretfully selling my Callowhill Junk 4 string. This bass was started in January of 2016 and unfortunately we lost TC in October of that year :( The project was finished by Ryan Hyde of RHyde Guitars in Philly this year. The bass was kept to the same build standards and specs as the rest...
    $2,500.00
  15. brogandutcher

    SOLD Callowhill J(unk) 4 string

    I am regretfully selling my Callowhill Junk 4 string. This bass was started in January of 2016 and unfortunately we lost TC in October of that year :( The project was finished by Ryan Hyde of RHyde Guitars in Philly this year. The bass was kept to the same build standards and specs as the rest...
  16. CallowHill 5 string OBS
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    For sale CallowHill 5 string OBS

    This is a one of a kind bass guitar that will never be available again. 30” scale 28 fret (yes 28 fret) 5 string that has the same range as a 6 string, minus one fret. Loaded with Nordy DC’s and a JohnEast preamp. It’s got two series/ parallel switches so the pickups can be ran as single coil...
    $2,500.00
  17. wes stephenson

    SOLD CallowHill 5 string OBS

    This is a one of a kind bass guitar that will never be available again. 30” scale 28 fret (yes 28 fret) 5 string that has the same range as a 6 string, minus one fret. Loaded with Nordy DC’s and a JohnEast preamp. It’s got two series/ parallel switches so the pickups can be ran as single coil...
  18. kumimajava

    Callowhill OBS-5 or 6 -a-like?

    Having played 34 and 35 inch basses so far, I tried a few short-scale 30's and found that I quite like them - but most only come in 4-string variants. After thorough search here on TB, I found the Callowhill OBS-5, and 6, and they look very interesting, and sound fantastic in all the Youtube...
  19. fu22ba55

    Contacting Callowhill Bass (R.I.P.) Somehow?

    Tim Cloonan (Callowhill Bass) sadly passed away a couple years back. Based on his work, and my conversations with him, he was an amazing person. R.I.P. I'd already paid him in full for a build which he never completed. After waiting about six months for his family to deal with the immediate...
  20. Callowhill 7.5 lbs 5 String
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    For sale Callowhill 7.5 lbs 5 String

    Weighing in at a stealth 7.5 lbs is a rare Callowhill J(unk) 5 String with an exquisite and very scarce quilted white ash top. Additional specifics are: 19mm bridge spacing 1 13/16 Bone Nut Macassar Ebony Fretboard on Flame Maple Neck Ash body 34” scale Active Norstrand Big Splits with 3 band...
    $4,100.00
  21. vanderbe

    SOLD Callowhill 7.5 lbs 5 String

    Weighing in at a stealth 7.5 lbs is a rare Callowhill J(unk) 5 String with an exquisite and very scarce quilted white ash top. Additional specifics are: 19mm bridge spacing 1 13/16 Bone Nut Macassar Ebony Fretboard on Flame Maple Neck Ash body 34” scale Active Norstrand Big Splits with 3 band...
  22. Callowhill MPB5
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    For sale Callowhill MPB5

    Feeling conflicted and really a feeler as I have been wanting to put this up for sale but keep getting cold feet. It's a special instrument, but to make a long story short, 30" scale is not for me. This is an MPB5 that I ordered from Tim in 2014. It has travelled extensively w/ me and was on...
    $3,500.00
  23. cubanbass

    SOLD Callowhill MPB5

    Feeling conflicted and really a feeler as I have been wanting to put this up for sale but keep getting cold feet. It's a special instrument, but to make a long story short, 30" scale is not for me. This is an MPB5 that I ordered from Tim in 2014. It has travelled extensively w/ me and was on...
  24. CallowHill Infini Bass #004 Super Clean GREAT Bass ** Make Offer**
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    For sale CallowHill Infini Bass #004 Super Clean GREAT Bass ** Make Offer**

    I purchased this recently here on TB and it is a marvelous bass! CallowHill basses have great reviews and the late Tim Cloonan was an absolute master in the art of bass building. This particular bass was originally made for bass great Thaddeaus Tribbett and was a see through red finish. A...
    $2,000.00
  25. 123321

    SOLD CallowHill Infini Bass #004 Super Clean GREAT Bass ** Make Offer**

    I purchased this recently here on TB and it is a marvelous bass! CallowHill basses have great reviews and the late Tim Cloonan was an absolute master in the art of bass building. This particular bass was originally made for bass great Thaddeaus Tribbett and was a see through red finish. A...
  26. CallowHill Infini 5
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    For sale CallowHill Infini 5

    This bass was sold here very recently, but the buyer has returned it to me. Here is the original thread: SOLD - CallowHill Infini 5 PJ He discovered 2 things I did not notice. One of the neck screws is stripped out and will need a fill and re drill. The second is the G string was not able to...
    $1,775.00
  27. E

    SOLD CallowHill Infini 5

    This bass was sold here very recently, but the buyer has returned it to me. Here is the original thread: SOLD - CallowHill Infini 5 PJ He discovered 2 things I did not notice. One of the neck screws is stripped out and will need a fill and re drill. The second is the G string was not able to...
  28. CallowHill Infini 5 PJ
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    For sale CallowHill Infini 5 PJ

    34" scale 17.5 string spacing Nordstrand P5 and Big Split pickups Nordstrand 3 band pre w/ full time passive tone and push-pull switchable mids All Hipshot hardware 2 pc. Swamp Ash figured body Wilkins refin and fret level+polish just done Rosewood and Maple neck w/ ebony veneer inlaid headstock...
    $2,300.00
  29. E

    SOLD CallowHill Infini 5 PJ

    34" scale 17.5 string spacing Nordstrand P5 and Big Split pickups Nordstrand 3 band pre w/ full time passive tone and push-pull switchable mids All Hipshot hardware 2 pc. Swamp Ash figured body Wilkins refin and fret level+polish just done Rosewood and Maple neck w/ ebony veneer inlaid headstock...
  30. Callowhill infini 4 (lion bass)
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    For sale Callowhill infini 4 (lion bass)

    Up for sale, again, is the Callowhill Infini lion bass (infini #004). I bought this bass hoping it would fill the void until I got mine, which definitely isn't happening any time soon, but im not playing it as much as my other 4 and I can't in good conscious let it sit in the case. So... my...
    $2,000.00
  31. A

    SOLD Callowhill infini 4 (lion bass)

    Up for sale, again, is the Callowhill Infini lion bass (infini #004). I bought this bass hoping it would fill the void until I got mine, which definitely isn't happening any time soon, but im not playing it as much as my other 4 and I can't in good conscious let it sit in the case. So... my...
  32. My unfinished Callowhill MPB

    My unfinished Callowhill MPB

  33. My unfinished Callowhill MPB

    My unfinished Callowhill MPB

  34. mlemke

    Wanted CallowHill OBS 6 string

    PM me
  35. CallowHill J(unk) 5.........Extremely High End Quilted White Ash.
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    For sale CallowHill J(unk) 5.........Extremely High End Quilted White Ash.

    *CallowHill Guitars has been in the business of applying commonsense to excellence for over a decade, making instruments that are meticulously crafted, beautifully engineered, lightweight, and incredible sounding. Our guitars are the product of a perpetual R&D project with some of the world's...
    $4,250.00
  36. Mr. Majestic

    SOLD CallowHill J(unk) 5.........Extremely High End Quilted White Ash.

    *CallowHill Guitars has been in the business of applying commonsense to excellence for over a decade, making instruments that are meticulously crafted, beautifully engineered, lightweight, and incredible sounding. Our guitars are the product of a perpetual R&D project with some of the world's...
  37. Callowhill Infini 5
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    For sale Callowhill Infini 5

    Hey all Up for grabs is a Callowhill Infini 5. Serial #0095. Philly era shop before he moved to Scranton. Awesome bass with tons of tonal versatility. $2400 obo shipped conus .... NO TRADES Disclaimer - some along the side and missing one knob from the concentric bass/treble pot SPECS...
    $2,400.00
  38. Bassman415

    SOLD Callowhill Infini 5

    Hey all Up for grabs is a Callowhill Infini 5. Serial #0095. Philly era shop before he moved to Scranton. Awesome bass with tons of tonal versatility. $2400 obo shipped conus .... NO TRADES Disclaimer - some along the side and missing one knob from the concentric bass/treble pot SPECS...
  39. remcult

    RIP - Tom Cloonan, the man behind Callowhill Basses

    Just found out Tim Cloonan died. I only ever had a short exchange with Tim, but he was exceedingly gracious, and I've always admired his craftsmanship. A genuine loss
  40. Means2nEnd

    Tim Cloonan of CallowHill Basses Passed

    Not sure who may know of Tim Cloonan but me a native Philadelphia he was a gifted luthier and tech and I just saw some vague info floating around on Facebook reporting his recent passing by Nino and Cary. I am sorry to hear this I do believe he was not that old. He was sort of an elusive guy...