Schack Unique IV, natural finish, made in Germany 1999. Andy Schack kicked off a business a one man boutique builder of instruments in 1981, based out of Hammersbach, near Frankfurt. Within a few years bass had become the focus: beautiful, hyper-playable basses with amazing hardware and electronics, all made from top notch woods to an extremely high standard. The workshop is run by Nico Schack now, son of the founder, but this example was made by the original master Andy. There's a lot of woodwork on show: the seven ply neck-thru construction is really quite something. The ebony board and bubinga-topped wings are gorgeous too, it's a thing of beauty. The proprietary bridge and house-made pickups are excellent too. The tone is extremely clear: even more abrupt and snappy than a Warwick, with a gorgeous fast fatness and plenty of natural sustain. This one moved here from Germany with the original owner and is looking for a new adventure, so needless to say there's not many around this part of the world. Not to be confused with basketball legend Shaq.
 
Model: Schack Unique IV
Made: Germany, 1999
Serial: 407
Finish: natural, satin nitro
Body: bubinga/maple/bubinga wings
Neck: maple/bubinga 7-ply, neck-thru build, ebony fretboard, 34" scale, 12" radius
Weight: 3.950kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Basstek soapbar single coil x2, active pre-amp (vol/bal/bass/mid/treb)
Accessories: Hiscox style hard case

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, rub wear on the  back only. The back has some dimples on the bottom horn and around the control cavity, as well as some rub wear on  the horns, belly carve and middle of the body. The sides have dimples and rub wear in the elbow area, near the jack and on the bottom horn. The front has some scuffs around the knobs, rub wear in the elbow area and play wear on the horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only