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Carl Thompson bass tribute - building process

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Beautiful craftsmanship and execution. I just can't make myself like that Carl Thompson body shape. Even though Carl is my favorite builder, because he shares every bit of information he has freely.
 
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shwashwa said:
its beautiful and i would love to have it but i need to ask 2 questions. didnt the originals typically have 26 frets? does it matter that the g string doesnt line up with the pole pieces on the pickup?
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Hello,

Yes the original ones is 26 frets, but 24 is working very well.
These old Schaller NOS PUS are so powerfull that the poles position doesn't matter so much. But I'm not sure about the PUS ! Maybe I'll test some others in a future !

The bass is very light, very well balanced and plays like butter ! The Nordstrand preamp and these PUS are rocking !
 
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Konquest said:
Not a fan of CT body shape, either, but pulling off a legit CT tribute is like a graduate-level thesis for a bass luthier. The craftsmanship is off the charts and the wood selection...gorgeous! How does she play?
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The bass is very light, very well balanced and plays like butter ! The Nordstrand preamp and these PUS are rocking !
 

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