Custom bass club #1

slybass3000 · #1 11-05-2009, 10:52 PM

After a search here,there is no custom bass club and I want to start one because I feel that it is missing.

A custom bass would preferably be built by unknown builder or very small companies. I guess it could be a very special bass like my first "Fender" that was heavily customised and still one of my main bass for recording:

But my real proud is this custom bass that was built in 1989 and is my main axe since ten. 5 strings,24 frets, 35" scale,graphite in the neck and Ken Smith hardware. Oil finish and shaped to my taste:body and neck.
For me this is the best bass I ever played and will probably. I do own about 20 lefty basses now but these two are on top of the list.

I have other custom basses from the same builder but these two are special to me. They keep working professionally for 30 and 20 years already. This bass which is an early 5 strings with 35" and graphite neck and shaved to my taste is my daily bass and most reliable bass in my arsenal. I couldn't live without it. It is my sound,my personal tool for every kind of gig I do either recording sessions,TV or live.

So how about a Custom Bass club and bring the spotlight on those who have the passion,talent and dedication to their craft and make bassists sound and look better?

I'll be #1

1.Sylvain Bolduc plays Pierre Laporte creations for 30 years.

Buzz Fluhart · #2 11-06-2009, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by slybass3000

After a search here,there is no custom bass club and I want to start one because I feel that it is missing.

So how about a Custom Bass club and bring the spotlight on those who have the passion,talent and dedication to their craft and make bassists sound and look better?

I'll be #1

1.Sylvain Bolduc plays Pierre Laporte creations for 30 years.

Sounds like a Great idea, Slybass. I'll be #2 (in line, that is

). Please allow me to introduce my two Custom creations: A USA-shaped 4-string I named "Continental" because it is obviously shaped like the Continental United States (sorry. but you can't see the "Continental" decal I installed on the headstock). Also, is a photo of my Custom 2-string Wishbass, I call the "Twomerang", since it looks like a 2-string boomerang. Let's keep the membership rollin' !!

gweimer · #3 11-06-2009, 06:22 AM

I suppose this would qualify. It's essentially my design, from different parts, and my luthier did a great job of putting it all together. This is the Bettie Page fanfret bass. It's got a mahogany body and I used a Lollar pickup.

slybass3000 · #4 11-06-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzz Fluhart

Sounds like a Great idea, Slybass. I'll be #2 (in line, that is

). Please allow me to introduce my two Custom creations: A USA-shaped 4-string I named "Continental" because it is obviously shaped like the Continental United States (sorry. but you can't see the "Continental" decal I installed on the headstock). Also, is a photo of my Custom 2-string Wishbass, I call the "Twomerang", since it looks like a 2-string boomerang. Let's keep the membership rollin' !!

These are funky looking basses,welcome #2,

Sly

slybass3000 · #5 11-06-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gweimer

I suppose this would qualify. It's essentially my design, from different parts, and my luthier did a great job of putting it all together. This is the Bettie Page fanfret bass. It's got a mahogany body and I used a Lollar pickup.

Lots of nice little details here. Welcome #3

Sly

slybass3000 · #6 11-06-2009, 03:56 PM

#1 Slybass 3000
#2 Buzz Fluhart
#3 Gweimer

bassman74 · #7 11-06-2009, 04:32 PM

I'd like to apply for #4.

My bass is on order, i will have it in a few months.

Here's a preview:

BTW Sly, Mr. Laporte i s a great luthier.... + he is a great guy i like your bass

slybass3000 · #8 11-06-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bassman74

I'd like to apply for #4.

My bass is on order, i will have it in a few months.

Here's a preview:

BTW Sly, Mr. Laporte i s a great luthier.... + he is a great guy i like your bass

Go for #4.
What kind of bass is that?
Thanks for the good words for the man,he deserves it.

Sly

slybass3000 · #9 11-06-2009, 05:53 PM

#1 Slybass 3000
#2 Buzz Fluhart
#3 Gweimer
#4 Bassman74

Not bad,not bad. Keep coming in !

bassman74 · #10 11-06-2009, 06:21 PM

The bass is a Cliff Bordwell (www.cbbasses.com)

He's a hell of a great builder...

slybass3000 · #11 11-06-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bassman74

The bass is a Cliff Bordwell (www.cbbasses.com)

He's a hell of a great builder...

Yeap nice basses on the site and not too expensive either.

Rumblefisher · #12 11-06-2009, 08:07 PM

I would like in as well! Already been waiting for this bass 8 months, another 6 or so to go. ><

Custom bass build is underway

Barnabas · #13 11-06-2009, 10:55 PM

So custom it hurts

still not quite done

Yvon · #14 11-06-2009, 11:18 PM

Salut Sylvain,
I've got one on order from Saki Stevenson, montreal luthier that should be ready soon.
But for now, this is my Lecompte. Great bass built to my specs by Bud Lecompte.

PasdaBeer · #15 11-07-2009, 12:04 AM

Dunno if Michal Dolan would count, Hes semi known. But the people who do know his work never look back : )

bassman74 · #16 11-07-2009, 04:08 AM

Un beau bonjour à Yvon et Sylvain... Sylvain j'ai déjà entendu ton nom assez souvent! je me rappelle pas où.. Est-ce que tu enseignes quelque part?

how do you like your lecompre bass yvon???

Welcome to the new club member!!!

Can't wait to see your Koa bass done CFclef

Dines · #17 11-07-2009, 04:18 AM

Does a custome build Danish Mørch bass count. He's an old guy that has been building guitars and basses since the 70'es.

It's a beuatiful piece of work, brilliant clear sound with a nice middle and full tone. No serial number so insurance have pics. It's my baby so almost sleep with it at night

bassman74 · #18 11-07-2009, 04:34 AM

Hello dines, can you post a picture of your bass?

i'd like to see it..

sixway · #19 11-07-2009, 05:33 AM

This bass was built by Ron Blake back in 2001. The "RB" on the headstock stands for Roman-Blake. I had a friend buying guitars through Ed Roman's World Class Guitars website back then, and had no idea who Ed was at the time, but Ron was working for him then (and may still be; I'm not sure...)

Apparently Ron Blake worked for Carl Thompson (CT Basses) for a number of years. This bass is truly one of a kind... Quilted Bubinga front, Black Limba (Korina) wood body, neck made of Maple and Wenge, with Ebony fretboard, and Ebony headstock. 36" scale, 24 frets, Aero Instruments dual humbuckers with passive controls - 4-way switch, V-V-T., with mono bridges. Inlays are my design... didn't want anything too fancy, and thought this was simple and elegant at the same time. Swooshes are pearl shell, and the dots are green abalone.

On the back of the headstock you can see the battery box for the FretFX lights I installed, which are visible in the full-back picture. It's a great bass, and was quite expensive at the time when built. Because of the "R" in the "RB" logo, the bass will never have a high resale value, but I truly enjoy the feel of it, and will never part with it. Although I have other basses I play, this one is my main player, and always feels smooth and easy to play. Didn't mean to get so wordy, but there you have it!

Yvon · #20 11-07-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bassman74

Un beau bonjour à Yvon et Sylvain... Sylvain j'ai déjà entendu ton nom assez souvent! je me rappelle pas où.. Est-ce que tu enseignes quelque part?

You don't know Sylvain Bolduc?
He played with Céline Dion, Jean Leloup (remember the great bassline from Alger?), Paul Piché etc...

Many TV show also like beau et chaud I caught him on a tv show just last saturday, I don't remember the name of the show though... I don,t know if it's playing every saturday.