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Custom Bass Builders
- Thread starter DFW_Bass
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Check the luthiers corner and PM them. I found a few builders on there in sub $2k range that I am having/have had build me a bass.
Peace,
Chris
Peace,
Chris
If you want a bolt-on you could always build it yourself; that's what I Plan on doing for my next J-bass, whenever that is.
yeah you can build it yourself(if you have the tools) or you can go to the luthier corner.
(making myself a 4,a 5 or a 6 string this summer and it'll cost me 500-650$ so it's no big deal)
(making myself a 4,a 5 or a 6 string this summer and it'll cost me 500-650$ so it's no big deal)
Tom Clement, clementbass.com, makes great custom basses in your price range. I have a fretless he made and I love it. The quality and workmanship are all top-notch.
He's also a great guy to work with and is very good at communication which is always important. I can't recommend him highly enough!
He's also a great guy to work with and is very good at communication which is always important. I can't recommend him highly enough!
Hi DFW Bass. I just wanted to second the recommendation on a Tom Clement built bass. Tom has built me 4 of his basses and each one is special in it's own right. He is a fantastic guy to work with, will take the time to listen to your needs and is probably the best communicator of any builder I have experienced. With a budget of 2K or less you should be able to get a killer bass and have some of that budget left over (maybe to put towards a second Clement bass). Go to his website and check him out. Good luck with the quest.Peace. JoeP
Chris Stambaugh might do one for juuust under a grand- but it would be worth far more, IMO. I have two custom sixes by him that barely exceeded 2G each & LOVE LOVE LOVE them. A lot. 
bongomania
Commercial User
It is possible to get a custom Valenti or FBB for well under $2K if you don't go nuts with expensive upgrade features.
I'm planing on having this guy built me a custom bass.
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So far I think he's one of the best below 2k+. Althought I can't say from experience yet, I would recomend him from what I've seen and read.
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So far I think he's one of the best below 2k+. Althought I can't say from experience yet, I would recomend him from what I've seen and read.
please check this out. check if the quality of the build will pass for you. the contact of the builder is also on that thread. only thing is, the builder is here in Thailand.
good luck!!!
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=488990
good luck!!!
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=488990
if you pay for the shipping i could find the best bass builder in Shanghai,hah.check this out www.kuanchi7.com
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basskuanchi7.spaces.msn.com
