Favorite "boutique" bass

[Old Blastard]

My two custom Andrew Drakes built to my dream specs. They are amazing and do exactly what I hoped.

 

[Nedmundo]

I've never owned a boutique, but Dingwall and Mike Lull top my list. The best bass I've ever played was a Dingwall Super J with P/J pickups, and every Mike Lull bass I've tried has been fantastic. I also think Roscoe basses are beautifully built, and seem like a bargain compared to some other boutiques.

 

[scuzzy]

Never owned any of those, but just from the eye candy, I would take a Ritter over any on the list. Always been partial to his stuff, and I bet they is super comfy.

 

[rockosocko]

Stambaugh

 

[SaucyJackBass]

My go to bass for gigs is an Adamovic passive Jazz that is unbelievable. For recording, I am moving to almost exclusive Birdsong (have 3, want 2 more)

 

[madbass6]

Which is your favorite "boutique" bass?
Sadowsky
MTD
Fodera
Warrior
Roscoe
Any other that you really love? Why?

that's a tough one!
Every weekend on gig nights I drive myself crazy deciding wish bass to grab! Ironaclly Most times I end up grabbing my beloved all original 71 fender P Bass!

 

[Fat Freddy]

This Marleaux "Diva" tribute by @mapleglo ....

Should be obvious why....

 

[bassdude51]

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[guitarflinger]

Pedulla MVP

Like Buttah!

 

[zon6c-f]

Zon Sonus6 lined fretless

So wanted Alembic but it felt awful and required special pre amp box

Tried several others and chose Zon

Has everything I wanted. Sounds/ feels great and at lowest price point in comparison

2d choice would have been Curbow, Tobias , Pedulla ....

 

[MasterMonkeyMan]

Wilkins.

 

[TonyP-]

Mike Lull 35" scale basses allow me to do my job the easiest way possible.

 

[Bassmann79]

US Spector
Sadowsky

I'd like to try out some Alembics but you just don't find them around, the one that is around is one I am not interested in (Stanley Clark), I'd like to try a Elan and a Spoiler personally.

 

[BurningSkies]

 

[BassTank84]

Nordy, MTD, Benavente, three of my favorites I've had the pleasure of owning, if only for a small time, still got the Nordy, my perfect bass. Haven't had a chance to try any Sadowsky or Fodera. Had a couple Roscoe's that I just couldn't get used to for some reason.

 

[ThuzzleFump]

I'd tell you, but it wouldn't be anything you've ever heard of.

 

[mikewalker]

Which is your favorite "boutique" bass?
Sadowsky
MTD
Fodera
Warrior
Roscoe
Any other that you really love? Why?

I'm not fond of any of the above-mentioned. Well, I do like the look of the single-cut Sadowsky, but Roger flat-out declined to make me a 32 inch scale version.

If I'm going to spend upwards of $2,000 on a bass, I will go to a true custom shop (who will build EXACTLY what I want according to my blueprints and material specs) rather than one of the boutique builders who just spin me out a slight variant of one of their designs...

 

[bikeplate]

My own

 

[Ric5]

Favorite "boutique" bass

I'm not really a boutique bass person

 

[Bthebassplayer]

Sandberg and Maruszczyk!