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Nov 27, 2002
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#1
Alrighty then!!!!! I know that Cliff Bordwell posts here but has anyone played any of his basses? I have been admiring a few on his site for quite a while now and only wish I had some serious dinero to plunk down for either that "Ball" bass or one of the other dbl cutaways. I was noticing how incredible the woods look and how the body shapes are SOOOOOO smooth. My hat is off to you Cliff!!!! I have not had a custom bass for a long time (not since my Warrior or my Wals) and I am truly impressed with the way that the basses look and just the overall look of true craftsmanship.....Can anyone help me out here with playability? I am sure they are just as smooth as they look....

Thoughts boys and girls???? :)
 
#2
I really dig Cliff's basses. He did a very wrong thing by building that figured walnut fretless 6 on his homepage. That bass is exactly what I gas for. A figured walnut fretless 6.... :hyper: If I had the dough I would have him build me one just like it!

Very nice stuff on his site.
 
#4
Bernie Connors said:
I really dig Cliff's basses. He did a very wrong thing by building that figured walnut fretless 6 on his homepage. That bass is exactly what I gas for. A figured walnut fretless 6.... :hyper: If I had the dough I would have him build me one just like it!

Very nice stuff on his site.
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Yea, the one on the homepage I saw the other day was really nice looking. The detail on the New one forsale is nice, but I really like the design look of the SC on the homepage.

He's really got some nice looking basses/wood working going on now.
 
#5
Hearing people say good things about my basses is so rewarding!!!!

I'm not that great with words, so I'll just say

Thank You!

Oh, while we are at, I think this would be a great place
to ask everyone if you think there is anything missing, or could
be improved upon in the bass world??????
Just throw out some ides and thoughts on the subject!
 
#6
Cliff Bordwell said:
Hearing people say good things about my basses is so rewarding!!!!

I'm not that great with words, so I'll just say

Thank You!

Oh, while we are at, I think this would be a great place
to ask everyone if you think there is anything missing, or could
be improved upon in the bass world??????
Just throw out some ides and thoughts on the subject!
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Free Basses for me? :hiding:
Seriously though, first trip to your site... and I almost fainted... Id kill for the one of those S Fivers... Really ... there has to be someone you want snuffed:ninja:
 
#8
Oh, while we are at, I think this would be a great place
to ask everyone if you think there is anything missing, or could
be improved upon in the bass world??????
Just throw out some ides and thoughts on the subject![/QUOTE]

Could you be more specific?
Are you talking improvements "instrument-wise" or "bass culture-wise"?
Either way, I'm sure opinions would widely varied!

Jon
 
#9
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That's sexy!!!

:eek:
 
#10
teacherguy said:
Could you be more specific?
Are you talking improvements "instrument-wise" or "bass culture-wise"?
Either way, I'm sure opinions would widely varied!

Jon
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I was meaning "instrument-wise".
Do you think there can be improvements in areas
or are there things missing when it comes to
the basses that are available today.
 
#11
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I too must attest to the drool-worthiness of this S-bass 5 (bubinga body, wenge neck, dual truss rods, I like the pickup placement- good anchor point for fingerstyle and plenty of room for slap and pickstyle). Though I'll bet that puppy's heavy.

'course being a broke grad student, it will be a while before I can afford an 'elite' bass such as this, but I can always drool.
 
#13
Just some props for Cliff. A few months ago, I emailed Cliff regarding a custom bass. I still have five emails from Cliff in my inbox. I've contacted other luthiers and only had cursory responses, but Cliff took the time to respond to all of my questions before I bought anything. Great customer service! (Oh and Cliff, I'm still saving my money!)
 
#14
Cliff Bordwell said:
Oh, while we are at, I think this would be a great place
to ask everyone if you think there is anything missing, or could
be improved upon in the bass world??????
Just throw out some ides and thoughts on the subject!
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I've always wanted a bass where I could pan the pickups with a pedal instead of a knob on the bass. Any suggestions Cliff?
 
#17
emjazz said:
I've always wanted a bass where I could pan the pickups with a pedal instead of a knob on the bass. Any suggestions Cliff?
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You could run 2 outputs, one for each pickup and then go into a pedal that would blend the two.

Bassmanbob said:
Hey! Where in Orlando are you? I'd like to visit if I may. I go to Orlando two or three times a year, and would like to stop by and try one or two of your basses. I've noticed no CBs at BC. Yuck, yuck, yuck.

Always looking for a great bass.

Bob
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Email me or give me a call and we can set something up!
In about a month I will have a couple finished.
At the latest they will be done by March 12th,when
Medeski, Martin & Wood play at House of Blues
here in Orlando.
 

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