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Club Bordwell Part 2.

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spade2you said:
There's a really light and resonant African mahogany (not sure if it's a true mahogany). My Stambaugh is made of it and pretty light overall.

Even though ash is lighter, it's a killer tone wood. I'm planning on using it on the upcoming fretless 7, which Cliff is gonna send me a price quote as soon as he gets back from vacation.
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Yeah, I might have to go with ash, cause I love the sound it gives me. It also will help with this bass sounding much different that my last two.

Cedar is very nice, but I do agree with the fretless coment! Sounds killer on my fretless, but I wouldn't recommend it on a fretted.

-ScottM
 
#704
I haven't read the club threads yet, and not sure I'm gonna' go through the whole history at this point, but I will say I went to see/hear "here come the mummies" last night at a monster ball not too far away. Awesome horn funk band. The bassist was using a passive Ball 4 with a couple of J pickups in it, and it sounded great.

CB just made my GAS list... :help:

I'd like to know folks' opinions of his body thicknesses (I'd think the thinnest would be the most comfy), and also his neck profiles.
 
#705
Vic said:
I'd like to know folks' opinions of his body thicknesses (I'd think the thinnest would be the most comfy), and also his neck profiles.
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He can do a few different thicknesses, kinda depends on what you want and the requirements for the electronics.

His necks are comfy, but I believe he can probably do custom shapes if necessary. They're not the thinnest necks I've ever played, but I ordered mine to be thin-ish. With my technique, my left hand isn't very picky/sensitive to different neck profiles, so perhaps I'm not a good resource for neck profiles.
 
#706
spade2you said:
He can do a few different thicknesses, kinda depends on what you want and the requirements for the electronics.
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Yeah, I already know he offers three standard thicknesses... (roughly) 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6, tho at least 1.5 is required if you want battery/preamp options. My question was more along the lines of what seemed most popular. I would guess 1.5.
 
#707
Vic said:
Yeah, I already know he offers three standard thicknesses... (roughly) 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6, tho at least 1.5 is required if you want battery/preamp options. My question was more along the lines of what seemed most popular. I would guess 1.5.
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Actually, I think I have always gotten the thicker necks because I prefer something that use to match my old Warwicks. This next bass is going to have something a lot more thinner though to keep weight down.

-ScottM
 
#709
scottm said:
Actually, I think I have always gotten the thicker necks because I prefer something that use to match my old Warwicks. This next bass is going to have something a lot more thinner though to keep weight down.

-ScottM
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I'm actually talking about the bodies, tho he does also offer two neck thicknesses as well, so your points taken.
 
#710
spade2you said:
That's probably the more popular option/thickness His parallel chamber can be thicker, but the chambering keeps it near normal weight.
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Makes sense, except it's not just weight in my case... I was also thinking it might feel nicer with a slightly thinner body?
 
#712
Vic,

Cliff's body depths are 1.4", 1.525" for a battery, and 1.625" for push/pull pots.

The original 4 string I ordered was 1.625" and the 5 string I had was 1.525". I think I actually preferred the 1.625" depth, but it wasn't very noticeable, even switching immediately back and forth between the two.

Cliff's standard nut widths on 4's are, I believe, 1.5" with .75" string spacing on 34" scale or 1.625" with .787 (20mm) string spacing on 35" scale.

On 5's I believe the standard on all scales is 1.875" at the nut with .75" string spacing.

You can order whatever nut and/or bridge string spacing/width you want, and he will make it, with a small upcharge.

I've never had a bass from Cliff with more strings than that, so I can't give you info beyond that.

I think the standard, thicker neck thickness is ~.85" at the nut and the thin neck is .81" at the nut. Cliff's necks are very comfy, shallow C shapes that fit the hand very well.

As far as woods and electronics go, Cliff can work with you to get the sound and weight you want, and fancy bell's and whistles can be added from there.

The 4 string that I owned was the most comfortable bass I've ever owned, and the 5 was the best sounding in a mix.

I intend to order another bass from Cliff in the not too distant future, but first I need to take care of some other things.

Cliff is great to work with. He responds to calls, if he doesn't answer them, quickly. Emailing usually takes a day or less. He is very knowledgeable, and will make suggestions as to what he thinks will help for your goals, but he will ultimately make the bass you order.

Hope you can get into the club soon. It would be a joy to have you in our company.

Best,
Justin
 
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can I join the club? what number?
 

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