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  1. Bass42

    Reed James PUS payed and not received !

    Just to post a warning thread about a custom order that I made with James Reed (Reed James Custom pickups about 2 years ago and I did not receive it. I ordered 3 custom bass PUS sets, full payed through Paypal and after 24 months never finished. I sent him a thousand emails and he always...
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    77,78 and 79 34 Scale Carl Thompson basses.

    My CT bass collection, I hope you like them.
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    SGD PUs, payed and never received them !

    Just to register that I custom ordered 7 months ago a set of SGD bass pus. I made a 50% deposit and they agreed to delivery it in one month ! I sent thousand of emails to them and they just answered : It's a custom set, so I need more time . My God ! It was part of the agreement to...
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    Carl Thompson Bass Club .

    Is there some on TB ? If not, could I open a thread for it ? Thanks
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    All original 1978 Carl Thompson Scroll bass

    I hope you like it : [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
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    Custom painting my 2008 Modulus Flea

    Custom painting my 2008 Flea bass . I was tired of the Sunburst Classic look and ask a Pro Custom painter (not painter, this guy is a true artist) to custom paint my bass. The guy's name is Neimar V8 and he's a talented artist from Brazil. He used automotive paints and PU clear to finish the...
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    Custom painting my 2008 Modulus Flea

    Custom painting my 2008 Flea bass . I was tired of the Sunburst Classic look and ask a Pro Custom painter (not painter, this guy is a true artist) to custom paint my bass. The guy's name is Neimar V8 and he's a talented artist from Brazil. He used automotive paints and PU clear to finish the...
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    1977 Carl Thompson bass - NOS Original PUs

    Hello ! I found a NOS pair of 70's Schaller 10 / 104 PUs. This way I could replace the non original PUs for these new ones. The old original ones were dead and too damaged, a lot of rust on the poles aslo. It was very hard to find this NOS Schaller pair, over an year and a half I was trying...
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    Xylem basses USA, Carl Thompson influenced design. Do you know them ?

    Nice new bass maker in US ! Is anybody know him ? They look fantastic ! www.xylembassguitar.com/
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    Carl Thompson bass tribute - building process

    Hello ! Just to show you a 77 CT bass tribute I'm order from a luthier friend of mine . The Brazilian Rosewood top is killer ! Which center Block do you prefer ? The Lacewood one or the "Pau Ferro' ? The Luthier is Kian Guitars www.kian.com.br . [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
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    Carl Thompson bass tribute - building process

    Hello ! Just to show you a 77 CT bass tribute I'm order from a luthier friend of mine . The Brazilian Rosewood top is killer ! Which center Block do you prefer ? The Lacewood one or the "Pau Ferro' ? The Luthier is MR Sanzio from Kian Guitars. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
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    Kian Headless bass - Brazilian Kian Guitar Company

    Hello, This is a bass designed by me and Luthier Sanzio Kian from Brazilian Kian Guitars. The top is a original Brazilian Rosewood (from old furniture. Nowadays Is not allowed to extract B. Rosewood , it's illegal ). Comments wellcome.
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    80's Status bass S2 #403 restored.

    Hello ! I just finished the restoration of the # 402 bass . 1) Re sand the full bass 2) Clean and wash the rosewood top, note how is the wood grain is much more figured after all job. 3) Re paint the Bridge Status Logo 4) New high gloss clear quote 5) Re leveling fret job 6) Polish...
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    How to make you Gloss Finish bass shine like a Hot Rod Show Car !

    Hello , This is a good trick to make you Gloss bass finish bass looks Hyper Glossy/Smooth surface like a HOT ROD Show Car Mirror Gloss finish ! Maybe you are tired of your old "ex glossy" bass look and want to give it more life and stage presence ! It's a very easy and fun process, all that...
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    Early 80's Status S2 bass # 103

    Hello ! After : 1) Clean the bass and polish the hardware 2) Re polish the body and neck 3) Neck job to make the neck straight like an arrow and extreme low action with no buzz. The weapon now is brand new ! Comments welcome ...
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    The most Beautiful bass for Sale ! Ritter Classic 4

    I 'm sure that one day I'll regret a lot ! But I decide to sell my custom RITTER CLASSIC bass : 1) Macassar Ebony Top . Flamed maple Core 2) Birdseye maple neck 3) Ebony Fingerboard 4) Blue Laser LEDS 5) Thin Custom body 6) Very light weight 7) Mint condition 8) Custom Abalone stripes inlayed...
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    Geddy Lee Trans Red WAL MK II and others

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    30TH Anniversary Status Graphite Re Issue basses

    Sick ! http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/index_home.html
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    WAL basses : Pete era x Paul Herman era

    Hello ! Anyone notice any difference between Wal basses made in these different eras ? After and Before Pete Stevens death ! Thanks
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    In tribute to P. Kubicki, show your Factors and other Phil's work here .

    Hello ! Just to remember this Genius and nice person that changed the bass world forever ! 2009 Custom Flamed Honduras Mahogany and 2007 Custom Spalted Maple
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    The Turbo Slaper, fast slap tune !

    Hello, Just record this tune using fast slap technique ! I hope you like it !
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    MIKE POPE Flexcore problems

    Hello ! I'm using a MIKE POPE Flexcore 2.2sk and this crazy noise just appeared ! This is too crazy for me ! LOL ! When I'm plugging the bass, if I just put the half plug inside the jack starts a crazy noise like a diesel motor ! LOL ! But when I plug it 100% this noise just stop ...
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    1977 Carl Thompson + Reed James custom Humbuckers video.

    Just a Jam in A with my CT bass 1977 !
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    Pete Hilton 34 "

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    77 Carl Thompson bass

    Hello, This is my 77 Carl Thompson bass. I just bought it las month and added Custom Reed James Humbuckers and a EMG BTC Circuit, plus David King Custom Wood PU mounting frames. I hope you enjoy it. This is a 34' Scale bass, very rare !
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    Anyone know if Mike Browne still makes basses ?

    Hello ! Mike Browne is an ex Carl Thompson workshop employee , is it right ? After leaving Carl's workshop he began to make basses for his own Brand called Mike Browne Designs . There is a web site but seems that it's abandoned. So : 1) Does he still make basses ? 2) If not, where is he ? Thanks
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    Nice Funk Bass Lines from J Quest

    Hello ! Jota Quest is a very famous Brazilian FUNK ROCK band. They are from SONY MUSIC and they sold over 5.000.000 copies in Brazil and South America. Some cool clips with cool bass licks ! Happy 2013 for all !
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    Carl Thompson Snake Bass live in Studio.

    Hello Carl Thompson bass maniacs, this is me recording with my Snake bass. The song is a Samba / Funk , lyrics in Portuguese. I hope you enjoy it ! Merry Christmas for all !
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    Carl Thompson bass Mania Part I

    Hello, I don't know why, but I can't live without them ! LOL ! The CT bass 2012 Snake bass and my 2005 BloodWood top one !
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    Ritter basses at MOMA NYC

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City acquired a Ritter bass to start their collection of electric bass guitars! Ritter bass owners , keep your basses ! They'll increase the price LOL !
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    Can anyone help me ? I have a doubt about Carl Thompson basses.

    Anyone know what kind of PU is theses ones ? Carl Thompson used them for his basses during late 70's !
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    13 years old Brazilian bass player. Unbelievable !

    If possible, watch these videos until the end ! I'm sure that you'll learn a lot of things with this little boy LOL !
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    Strings for 36 Scale basses / Carl Thompson

    Hello ! Maybe this thread already exists ! I just want to know what kind /brand of strings will fit this 36'' scale basses ! Does anyone can help me ? Thanks
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    Basses and live shows !

    Hello ! Just ask to you to post pics of your main bass on stage ! Here some : 2012 Pete Hilton Reverse Scroll bass 2009 Cart Thompson Custom Scroll bass [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] 2012 MM Sting Ray Classic
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    Carl Thompson - Snakebass - Finished

    So, Here it's, ready to Gig ! I hope you enjoy ! [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] This is a link and notes from the Low End Bass Shop : Invalid Link Removed
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    Carl Thompson - Snakebass - The Most Expensive CT bass ever !

    Hello ! This is my new Carl Thompson . This is one of Carls most expensive and over the top basses he has built,it's referred to as the 'SNAKEBASS", it's made of almost all Snakewood, one of the most expensive and rare woods to purchase (harder than Ebony) and is also far above his well...
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    Custom Status S2

    Hello ! This is my 5th Status bass ! This is a S2 bass 2005. S2 Factory Finger Ramp Front and side White Leds Neutrik Lock Jack Stealth Status bass circuits I hope you like it !
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    My Solar Powered Ampeg SVT4 2 x 8x10

    This is my Solar Powered bass system ! I have ac power for a 4 hours shows ! Any questions, feel free to ask me !
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    My Custom Alembics, Status, Vintage Fenders and 80's Yamahas.

    This is my Alembics ! Brown Bass, Custom SII (RIO II, you can see it at Alembic's custom archive pages), Custom SII (Rogue Body, RIO II) and SC Deluxe [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Bellow my Custom Status basses ! Custom MK Deluxe, Custom SII, SII (2000) and Stealth, all of them with...