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- Jun 6, 2004
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- Owner and builder Clementbass
This is killing me! I think Tom has one more piece of that Bastogne walnut slab and I want it!
But my other bills are telling me no!
bills? we don't need no stinkin bills.
That is why god created CREDIT CARDS....it would be considered Righteous Debt!
This is killing me! I think Tom has one more piece of that Bastogne walnut slab and I want it!
But my other bills are telling me no!
- Apr 3, 2003
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- Editor-in-Chief, Bass Gear Magazine
Here's a sneak peak at #186 (which will be a 4-string fretless):
Ooohhhhh yeah!!!
Here's a sneak peak at #186 (which will be a 4-string fretless):
That is a VERY nice fingerboard/body combination!
Ok....so how do I "join" this club?? I am the happy owner of #130 and am always looking for anyone selling one of Tom's fretted beauties...Thanks
Photoshoped image of 174's chambering. Thought I'd see what kind of dynamics this would have; tone, sustain etc.
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Katalox is a fabulous fingerboard wood. It is similar to ebony without the "ping" on top, so it's perceived as being a bit warmer.
I love cherry as a body wood, but it doesn't get any attention really. One is that it just isn't used by many builders. I can understand this as there are tried and true woods that are proven to give a great variety of tones to be used. It can also be a bit on the heavy side and people seem to be looking for lighter and lighter instruments these days. My custom six string is cherry and I love it. It's punchy in the low mids and very articulate/very responsive. The notes really pop when you want them to. My bass has an ebony board and it's a little bright. I heard a bass like mine but with a kingwood board and that was the perfect balance. Anyhow, I'm a big fan of cherry bodies.
Beautiful basses in here everyone!
Thanks for the info on the Katalox. I'm very intrigued with this wood.
Hmmm...Cherry body with a Sugar Maple top, 3 piece Sugar Maple neck, and a Katalox fretboard...that might be interesting?
That would be a great combo for sure, just make sure not to choose pickups that are too bright. Actually, in this case the Nordstrand duals may be a good choice. They're a bit darker sounding. I have Bartolini Classic Bass pickups (dual coils) and I really like them in my bass.....and a Nordstrand pre for the record. Great preamp.
- Apr 3, 2003
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My thoughts, exactly! I am very pleased at how well that zirocote board goes with the black limba body.
O.K.
New clip here Invalid Link Removed under ANNE 174
Comments of any kind are welcome, (I think those widgets work).
New clip here Invalid Link Removed under ANNE 174
Comments of any kind are welcome, (I think those widgets work).
the start of #188! thanks Mr. Clement
Did you post the specs of 188 on here? I'm sure we're all interested to find out what you'll have Tom creating!
- Jun 6, 2004
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- Owner and builder Clementbass
O.K.
New clip here Invalid Link Removed under ANNE 174
Comments of any kind are welcome, (I think those widgets work).
Very nice. Thanks
Tom,
Do you have the specs of ALL the basses you've created starting with #1? If so it could make a great archive page on your site.
They track Strads don't they?
Joe
Do you have the specs of ALL the basses you've created starting with #1? If so it could make a great archive page on your site.
They track Strads don't they?
Joe
Tom,
Do you have the specs of ALL the basses you've created starting with #1? If so it could make a great archive page on your site.
They track Strads don't they?
Joe
This would be very interesting!
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