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B8ssMan89

Aug 16, 2004
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I found this custom luthier today, and I was so amazed to see the prices!!!! Does anybody have any expireance with these? I'm really looking into getting one. :hyper:

I just did calculations on how much my bass would be if I get it from DP. It will be a tad bit below 1 grand!!!! :eek:
 
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James Hart said:
no, but I've read MANY threads on them... try searching (I know DP and Custom makes it hard. Try "Pushic" maybe)
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This is very good advice, particularly in this instance. There really seems to be a wide range of opinions on these basses, based on the TB comments.

I have played two of them a little bit, one 4 & one 5, and they were both very cool basses .... well built and excellent range of tone (both had barts). I have very seriously considered getting a fretless 7 built, but then I keep on seeing this split decision here on TB. I'd hate to wait 6-8 months only to be disappointed. I'd like to see a few more opinions with a bit more substantial comments. :hiding:
 
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The review I posted related to a 6 string DP custom I've bought used locally. After setting it up to my likings (the bass obviously had hardly been played by his prior owner) I was pleasantly surprised about the sound I've got out of it live.
At that time I wasn't aware of the mixed reactions and posts here on TB, and was therefore non-biased. Taking under consideration the amount I've paid for this bass and the sound I was able to get out of it I ordered a 6 string fretless. Dave is a very helpful guy and we worked something out. Yes, there are a few nicks on the fretted bass, i.e. the fret ends were pretty sharp (which I fixed within 30 minutes) and the surface had a couple of flaws.
The fretless took Dave ~ 15 months to finish; it is a pretty nice instrument, especially taken under consideration that it doesn't cost too much. Equivalence between money and crafsmanship?? I would say that Dave's work has improved a lot and at least the two basses I have from him are worth the money I've spent. Again, I can only comment about the 2 DPs I own and cannot vouch for any other DP model; but that's just my 2 cents to this issue.
 

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