Anyone know if Mike Browne still makes basses ?

[Bass42]

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

 

[Jean Baudin]

5th one down is a Darrin Huff bass.

I'm pretty sure he retired from bass making years ago.

PM me your email and I'll forward to him.

 

[SirMjac28]

I knew he had a day job because he sucks as a coach.

 

[MEKer]

Always loved Browne basses, His custom stuff is SOOOOOOOOOO sweet. Wish he was still doing it.

 

[Bass42]

5th one down is a Darrin Huff bass.

I'm pretty sure he retired from bass making years ago.

PM me your email and I'll forward to him.

Sent

 

[Bass42]

5th one down is a Darrin Huff bass.

I'm pretty sure he retired from bass making years ago.

PM me your email and I'll forward to him.

You are right ! Bass removed !

 

[hifibass]

Brian Barrett at The Low End has a brand new one on his site, he could give you a straight answer.

 

[hifibass]

Correction......... Brian has 3 Browne' in stock, 2 new and 1 used.

 

[Bass42]

Correction......... Brian has 3 Browne' in stock, 2 new and 1 used.

Thanks !

 

[lesclaypoolsob]

I don't keep in contact with him but I did have a bass commissioned to be made by him in 2009. Unfortunately, he refunded my deposit and said he simply couldn't make it profitable at the rate he was going.

I ended up buying the used pink ivory and maple Gnome Browne but I agree with the sentiment that he made some of the most amazing basses! I really wish he would return to building.

 

[EduardoK]

Reviving the thread, Browne basses are great... I've got 2...

 

[Bass42]

Reviving the thread, Browne basses are great... I've got 2...

I have one !

 

[EduardoK]

I have one !

Which one is yours? Mike didn't make many...
It would be cool if everyone who has a Browne posted pics in this thread, or maybe start a "Browne appreciation Club".
I'd love to know who ownes Mike's 32" fretless gnome (cocobolo top).
I was a fool for not buying it when I had the chance.
I also had a chance to buy his 32" AG bass from the original owner (TB'er Charles Farley). Quite a few years have passed by since then and I still have wet dreams about those two basses...

 

[Bass42]

Which one is yours? Mike didn't make many...
It would be cool if everyone who has a Browne posted pics in this thread, or maybe start a "Browne appreciation Club".
I'd love to know who ownes Mike's 32" fretless gnome (cocobolo top).
I was a fool for not buying it when I had the chance.
I also had a chance to buy his 32" AG bass from the original owner (TB'er Charles Farley). Quite a few years have passed by since then and I still have wet dreams about those two basses...

This one in Katalox :

 

[EduardoK]

Interesting and unusual top. Nice!

 

[Basso Profoundo]

I picked up this one up on a trade from Brian a couple months ago and it is the ****, fantastic craftmanship all around, plays and sounds incredible. I don't anticipate this going anywhere for a long time. But I have said that before.

 

[Bass42]

I picked up this one up on a trade from Brian a couple months ago and it is the ****, fantastic craftmanship all around, plays and sounds incredible. I don't anticipate this going anywhere for a long time. But I have said that before.

I was thinking to buy it some weeks ago ! Now she just gone ! Congrats !

 

[Charles Farley]

I also had a chance to buy his 32" AG bass from the original owner (TB'er Charles Farley). Quite a few years have passed by since then and I still have wet dreams about those two basses...

The AG bass.

I also thought his gnome body shape was lovely.
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[EduardoK]

Ah Charles, that AG....
Played my Gnome last night... Heavenly tone!

 

[Basso Profoundo]

The AG bass.

I also thought his gnome body shape was lovely.
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Wow, those are gorgeous!!!