I'm looking to somewhere down the line purchase a 6 string fretless bass. Id like it to be custom, but im not sure if i can afford it. im looking in the 1000-2300 dollar range. Any recommendations, factory or custom?
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Custom Basses
- Thread starter oldirtybassist1
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mark beem
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Chris Stambaugh at Stambaugh Designs..oldirtybassist1 said:
Dont know if Carey Nordstrand can do anything in that range but you could check...
Matt Schmill with Fbb Basses
All I can think of at the moment.
Matt Pulcinella ( http://www.mpguitars.com ) also builds 6's in that price range, and does some great work.
Mike
Mike
Darrin Huff - www.dhuffguitars.com
One hell of a talented builder and one hell of a good friend to boot!
One hell of a talented builder and one hell of a good friend to boot!
mark beem
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I think those would be a little out of his price range.. Huff's basic 6 starts at $3495FiXeR said:Darrin Huff - www.dhuffguitars.com
One hell of a talented builder and one hell of a good friend to boot!
Dingwall AB's are an option, not so much custom though. And you might be able to get something for that range with Pete Skjold, who makes a DAMN fine bass btw. www.skjolddesign.com
How much do Dingwall sixes go for? I'd LOVE a fretted one, but I don't know where/how other than a place in Toronto...but...I can't go there to ask.Juneau said:
Hanewinckelguitars.com. Right in your price range, seems like a great guy and very flexible. I'm thinking bout one myself.
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They have some 6's at the bottom, shoot em an email to find out real price as opposed to MSRP. Or since you are in Canada, PM Sheldon on the boards here and ask him personally
Sheldon D. is his user name.
Thanks dude! I'll definitely check 'em out.Juneau said:[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
They have some 6's at the bottom, shoot em an email to find out real price as opposed to MSRP. Or since you are in Canada, PM Sheldon on the boards here and ask him personally
Brad: Your post just intrigued me more than anything I've ever seen. I'd LOVE to see some more budget-concious Brubakers floating around (he does some of the strangest, most awesome finishing I've ever seen!)
I'm thinking about selling this one:oldirtybassist1 said:
It's a Hanewinckel Fusion Artist 6-string Fretless Neck-through with a really beautiful figured Walnut top, Ash body, Pau Ferro fretboard (I think), Maple neck with Wenge laminates. A new version of this lists for $3000. I might let this go for $1500. It's in excellent condition. I've hardly even played it, to tell you the truth. I have a 7-string fretless that I usually play.
If you think you might be interested, let me know. I'm not 100% sure I want to sell. I'm also thinking about selling this one:
because I pretty much only play my 7-strings now. The fretted Hanewinckel would go for about $1700 if I decide to sell.
More pics of all of my Hanewinckels at:
http://www.unpronounceable.com/images/hanewinckel/studio/
and
http://www.unpronounceable.com/images/hanewinckel/
Check out Pete Hanewinckel's web site at http://www.hguitars.com/ . He makes wicked fretless basses.
- Dave
All of the above suggestions are absolutely worth checking out. I'll add Jon Shuker, in Sheffield, England. You'll pay for shipping from the UK, but even with the current lousy exchange rate, he makes some good stuff that could fall into your price range if you don't go crazy with options.
www.shukerguitars.co.uk
www.shukerguitars.co.uk
hey man, i'm starting a custom bass company and i would gladly work with you and come up with a nice bass for you. I would be on the lower end of your price range most likely (depending on what you want done). However, i'm in the process of establishing my guarantee/warantee and i will not sell you an inferior bass. If you are not satisfied with what is built, i will work untill you are satisfied. I guess you might think you would be taking a risk by using an unknown builder, but it will cost you less, and you don't pay if you don't like what i make. So you've got nothing to lose. If you are interested, please send me an email at:
[email protected]
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Hi!
Check out M basses, also. Met him a show in NY. Makes great stuff. Was considering a 5 of his for quite a while. Link Removed
Rob
Check out M basses, also. Met him a show in NY. Makes great stuff. Was considering a 5 of his for quite a while. Link Removed
Rob
Nice! It's amazing how many great bass luthiers there are now. I also find it interesting that many or most don't even make G*itars.bikeplate said:
- Dave
