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Yes, #178 is Bastogne Walnut. I was really smitten with how beautiful Warthumb's bass is and Tom was able to get another slab of the same walnut. 178 will be an Alto body 4 string with a 32" walnut and wenge fretted neck with an ebony board. I am going with a Nordstrand P-J setup for the pickups.
That Bastogne walnut is just about killing me!
I so want a walnut bodied bass, it isnt funny, but I know the budget just wont work for awhile yet. :scowl:
But congrats and enjoy to the lucky SOB's who are getting those 3 basses.
I'm sure it doesn't hep to know that Tom has more....!
I think I am going to get a qoute for a 6 string singlecut. I have always loved Tom's basses just struggling to save the money. I think I will be able to do something next year though.
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I'll be jammin' for Christmas.......
Update from Tom: #174 final assembly this week, shipped on Friday.
I'll be one
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I'll be jammin' for Christmas.......
Update from Tom: #174 final assembly this week, shipped on Friday.
I'll be one
!MUST.......
NOT.........
BE........
JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nope, too late!! I'm Jealous!
Congrats Nofretz!
NOT.........
BE........
JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nope, too late!! I'm Jealous!
Congrats Nofretz!
Use gig money ( unless it's going directly towards bills) That's the only way mine got built!
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I know that feeling. Frets just feel bulky and awkward now and sound "tinny". Also, since my 174 will have a wider string spacing, I've been playing the jazz exclusively. Now if I go back to the SR506, my fingers are really cramped for space.
*Could I interest anyone in a couple Ibanezes or Washburns?*
Beautiful WD!
That's exactly my issue aswell! The Gecko is 17mm and feels cramped now. I think the neck on the Clement is slimmer too, very easy to play.
I know that feeling. Frets just feel bulky and awkward now and sound "tinny". Also, since my 174 will have a wider string spacing, I've been playing the jazz exclusively. Now if I go back to the SR506, my fingers are really cramped for space.
*Could I interest anyone in a couple Ibanezes or Washburns?*
That's exactly my issue aswell! The Gecko is 17mm and feels cramped now. I think the neck on the Clement is slimmer too, very easy to play.
Thanks WT!!
Same goes for yours! I still dribble over your Walnut with every pic you post!!
(Thats not supposed to sound as wrong as it does!)
Maybe next time!!!
Same goes for yours! I still dribble over your Walnut with every pic you post!!
(Thats not supposed to sound as wrong as it does!)
Maybe next time!!!
I'm not a clement owner, but with you all the way on fretless
That walnut with the ebony neck is a nice combo
Andy
Ya think??
Ab-so-lut-ely KILLING me! I originally wanted a killer Bastogne walnut top for #94 but Tom found the incredible burled redwood that we agreed on instead.
No regrets because the top on mine is amazing, but next time..........
Great looking bass wavey! Here is the latest pic on #178. Tom isn't wasting any time! I can't wait till she gets done!
Straight back at ya BP! Tom's putting in the hours for sure! Its great being able to see them coming together (and so quickly too!)
Are my eyes playing up, or is that 28 frets? On a 32" neck? I'd need to cut a quarter inch off the thickness of my fingers to play anything above the 24th!!!
Are my eyes playing up, or is that 28 frets? On a 32" neck? I'd need to cut a quarter inch off the thickness of my fingers to play anything above the 24th!!!
Yep, that's 28 frets! I am not sure if I will need those extra 4 frets, but their there if I ever do!
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