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Building a Dave Pushic possibly
- Thread starter VTheHTyphoon
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I'm having a bass built by Bud LeCompte. I haven't heard anything negative about his work, and a couple of his basses got great reviews in Bass Gear Magazine. I've never been within 100 miles of a LeCompte but, based entirely on his reputation, I spec'd out a VB5, and the pictures look fantastic. He has a huge array of available body styles. Here's a link to his site: LeCompte Electric Bass.
If you can wait a few weeks, I can let you know about the finished product. His pricing is surprisingly reasonable for what you get. Here's a couple of the last pics he sent me.
If you can wait a few weeks, I can let you know about the finished product. His pricing is surprisingly reasonable for what you get. Here's a couple of the last pics he sent me.
I'm having a bass built by Bud LeCompte. I haven't heard anything negative about his work, and a couple of his basses got great reviews in Bass Gear Magazine. I've never been within 100 miles of a LeCompte but, based entirely on his reputation, I spec'd out a VB5, and the pictures look fantastic. He has a huge array of available body styles. Here's a link to his site: LeCompte Electric Bass.
If you can wait a few weeks, I can let you know about the finished product. His pricing is surprisingly reasonable for what you get. Here's a couple of the last pics he sent me.
fretboard is spectacular... what is it
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Quadzilla
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As suggested above, I'd put that money into a LeCompte instead of a DP. And yes, I've owned both. The LeCompte was FAR superior! Worlds apart, really! No contest in build quality ad craftsmanship!
Quadzilla
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"Worlds apart"?? Is that so? Exactly what model DP bass did you own?????
Yes, it is so! I owned this DP bass (7 string):
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I later bought a new LeCompte (ST-5) which was one of the first LeComptes built:
And correct, there was NO comparison on build quality. The LeCompte was exacting. Everything was perfect on it. It was amazing. The DP was quite the opposite.
The pickup routes were rough and uneven, the wood laminates on the neck-thru body were starting to separate, where the headstock was glued to the top of the neck was slightly off center and sloppy.
You asked for it, so there you have it! The DP was a P.O.S.!
I agree with WSO; my experience was similar, although 'reasonable' in my case was a $700 loss since I had a luthier try to fix many issues before the sale happened. Live and learn.
I had a DP Custom as well (Singlecut). I was very dissapointed in it. The finish was just horrible and came off after one gig (hand rubbed poly finish). The neck felt like a baseball bat even thought we talked about having a thin neck.
There are alot of really great builders here on TB. Head over to the Luthier's Corner to view a few.
There are alot of really great builders here on TB. Head over to the Luthier's Corner to view a few.
Dave Pushic is just down the street from me. Is it odd that NO ONE plays his instruments locally? I've heard too many horror stories and too few successes to recommend his instruments.
Munjibunga said:
I played a LeCompte at Atlanta Bass Gallery. It was weird, but really nice from what I recall.
Bud came to one of the Atlanta TB GTGs and brought a couple of his basses with him. All of them were outstanding examples of quality, and that was years ago. If I was ever in the market for a custom again, he'd be on my short list.
