Custom basses

[Pickebass]

Thinking about getting a custom/boutique bass next year... Looking at something non J bass like. With regards to the builder, more interested in who was easy to work with, provided you with helpful feedback to get the sound you wanted in your head not the sound that the builder is known for.

Undecided as to how much I will spend

 

[LajoieT]

Low End would be a fantastic option, but I think he said non-J-Style. They might do something non-J if you asked REAlly nice, or you could call Benevente. My suggestion would be Chris Stambaugh, I LOVE his stuff!!!!

 

[mark beem]

Need to decide on how much you're planning on spending though as that will determine your possible avenues..

Here's a pretty good list of builders

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[Pickebass]

Need to decide on how much you're planning on spending though as that will determine your possible avenues..

Here's a pretty good list of builders

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Not sure... I think it will probably be somewhere between 2k-5k (depends on the builder options etc.)

 

[JSCHRO7376]

Chris Benavente
Pete Skjold or
Matt Schmill (FBB basses).

 

[hippiesandwich]

I'll second Chris Benavente, he is wonderful to work with. My custom 219B has far exceeded every expectation I had for it (and they were high I assure you ). Worth every penny.

 

[bassfroggy]

Rob Green the owner of Status Graphite in England does not do usually J-style and is a excellent to deal with.
You may have to pay customs though.
Check www.status-graphite.com and do not hesitate to send emails.
I agree that graphite is not for everyone.
But once you get used to it, ard to go back to wood!!!

 

[James Hart]

Third for Chris!

My fretless 6 P bass is a better bass then I could have ever dreamed, yet is exactly as I wanted

(my fretted 5 ain't so bad either!)

 

[Rod B.]

I found Fred at BEE Basses to be very helpful and he was able to take my sound wants and bring them to life.

 

[r379]

You might consider talking to TB member Carey Nordstrand at Link Removed.

 

[Nino Valenti]

You might consider talking to TB member Carey Nordstrand at Link Removed.

Non J bass like....

I second Carey Nordstrand.

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Best of luck finding the builder who will make your wants a reality. Their are alot of talented builders out their i am sure you will find one.

 

[Offbase]

Michael Dolan's work is second to none (I've owned 2), and he really goes out of his way to work with you to get what YOU want. He's the only luth I'd recommend without hesitation.

 

[PasdaBeer]

+1 for dolan.

i live 10 min from his shop, he does some completly awsome work, check him out and ask to see his 6 string multi laminate body bass, its friggin crazy.

 

[bikeplate]

Hi!

Keith Roscoe built me a bass a few years ago. Good guy with lots of good ideas

Rob

 

[73jbass]

You should also give Matt Pulcinella a call and talk to him. He built me a custom 5 string set up like a Stingray 5 that I can't live with out. He will put whatever electronics and pickups you want on it.A custom bass will run about 1800.00+,but he also builds a few extra for sale on his website that typically go for around 1600.00. Typical build time is about 4 months,and well worth the wait. Give him a call.But hurry, I'm calling him on Monday to start on my 3rd level 5.Good luck.

 

[Peik]

Also give Martin Peterson at the Gallery in London a go. He makes really good basses and is always helpful. some very nice designs. www.seibass.com

Or Jens Ritter who makes anything, but J-basses. There are some really cool designs, so if you intend on spending ALOT of money, go Ritter. ritter-basses.com

those are my sugestions

Peik

 

[Matt Morgan]

My recommendation would be Keith Roscoe.
Fantastic person to deal with, super responsive to calls and emails and as far as the final product...
in about 10 hours I'll show you a couple of examples.

 

[Mikkel-S]

Yeah, check out Benavente or Nordstrand... Fantastic looking instruments! Or like Peik says; a Sei Bass...

 

[mike sancho]

Keith Roscoe and for a non J bass check out Devon Smullen. Devon is a great guy to work with and will build you what you ask for, Check out his site.