LeCompte CT-8 Celtic Thunder 8-string

Jonsbasses · #1 08-25-2011, 07:26 PM

Up for sale is my LeCompte 8-string bass. This is one of the few extended range basses to come out of Bud's shop and as a luthier, I have to say Bud's work is not only top notch but I deem him as quite the perfectionist. If I am not mistaken this bass was commisioned for a bass shop, the original owner purchased this fine specimen and shortly after decided to give up bass. Luckily I was able to purchase it from him through extended range bassist after he took it off Ebay.

I have only gigged out with this bass once, so it is in immaculate condition. The custom Nordstrand pickups have a nice growl to them. The neck is really thin for being such a large instrument, roughly 3/4" around the first fret in thickness. String spacing is a bit wide at the bridge (18mm) for my liking, but I adjusted quickly. Brady Muckelroy set the action / trossrods in December.

Onto the details!

Two piece ash body
Satin finish
Green dye job
Seven piece quartersawn maple/wenge neck
Twin dual action truss rod
Bolivian rosewood fingerboard
Medium/jumbo frets
Matching ash headstock
Corian nut
Black neck mounting hardware
Black Hipshot Ultralight tuners
Black Hipshot "A" bridge
Black Dunlop Straplocks
Plastic control knobs
Custom wound Nordstrand Big Split pickups
Bolivian rosewood pickup covers
Aguilar OBP-1, 2-band preamp
Passive tone control
Active/passive switching
18V power
SIT strings
34" scale
LeCompte gigbag

Extras: I will throw in a schaller locking system as well as a comfort strapp. Custom hole made in the strap to allow higher positioning (see pic in second post). Both original holes are still in place on the strap if you prefer lower positioning. Custom LeCompte padded gigbag with loads of storage as well!

Asking $2400, includes shipping to CONUS. Willing to negotiate price. Considering Ibanez Prestige 6 string basses, Warwick 6 string non-bubinga bodies, Conklin GT-7. Cash + Instrument to be determined.

Jonsbasses · #2 08-25-2011, 07:33 PM

Obligatory action shot.

Colonel129 · #3 08-25-2011, 07:43 PM

Wow, this thing is just WOW!!!

Brado · #4 08-25-2011, 11:24 PM

Thanks for the plug John!

Brado · #5 08-25-2011, 11:26 PM

to anyone reading this thread/ this is a fine bass that is inspiring to play. It was a joy to work on & made me wish I'd herd about Bud's work sooner

For anyone interested in a GREAT ERB, this one ranks high.

bongomania · #6 08-25-2011, 11:28 PM

Bud's work just slays me, and this is no exception. Wow.

Jonsbasses · #7 08-25-2011, 11:42 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone! I updated the original post to show the schaller straplocks and comfort strapp will be thrown in at no extra charge, as well as a custom LeCompte gig bag with loads of storage. The strap is very comfortable on this bass!

I have owned this bass for 4 years now.

Jonsbasses · #8 08-28-2011, 02:15 PM

Bump. Still up for sale!

JAUQO III-X · #9 08-29-2011, 05:44 PM

That is a nice looking bass. And not a bad price at all.

How much does it weigh?

Jonsbasses · #10 08-29-2011, 08:20 PM

Hey, JAUQO III-X! In the 12.5 - 13 pound range, fairly balanced so the weight isn't bad. The comfort strapp helps a great deal as well. My 12 pound Ibanez 6-string (all maple) feels much more heavy due to poor balance.

JAUQO III-X · #11 08-30-2011, 01:16 AM

Thank you J.

That is really a nice looking bass.

Jonsbasses · #12 09-01-2011, 02:25 PM

Bass is still up for sale, price includes shipping.

Jonsbasses · #13 09-02-2011, 11:49 PM

Considering a few basses. If you have any of the ones listed above, I am interested but will wait until I find the right one. I am very interested in Warwick 6ers, specifically ones with Wenge necks and Ovangkol or non-Bubinga bodies.

MarkA · #14 09-03-2011, 10:55 PM

Too many strings for me, but if I were looking for an 8 string extended range bass, this would be hard to pass up.

Just a thought: can you add "ERB" to the title? I think a lot of people see "8 strings" and think of four courses of two strings.

Jonsbasses · #15 09-04-2011, 09:32 PM

I think you're right, MarkA. I was debating on whether or not to put that in the title in the first place.

Jonsbasses · #16 09-05-2011, 02:41 PM

Bump, still available!

Jonsbasses · #17 09-06-2011, 09:41 AM

Bump. Price reduced!

Jonsbasses · #18 09-07-2011, 02:43 PM

Still available bump!

JamesGoodall · #19 09-08-2011, 12:58 PM

how is it tuned? Is the low string a B, F#, C#, lower?
I'm really tempted to buy this because you're in my area and I'm starting to get into the ERB, but I really would prefer one with a fanned scale.

JamesGoodall · #20 09-08-2011, 01:05 PM

Wow that is a nice bass. I cant tell in the pictures, but can you see the wood grain in the body? I'd really like to see it, as you're in my area and I'm starting to get into the ERB, I have a Warwick Corvette $$ 6er right now. You said price drop, is that from $2400?