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Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by lburton2, Jun 21, 2008.

  1. Jun 21, 2008 #1
    lburton2

    lburton2 Les Is More

    May 15, 2008
    Detroit, MI
    I know a guy who has been building custom guitars for quite a while and I'm going to be building a custom bass fairly soon, and i just have a few simple questions. (Yes, I've done searches.. I just want some honest opinions)

    Here are the specs i'm looking to get into:

    1) Fretless Ebony Board
    2) Striped Walnut Body
    3) Piezo Pick-ups

    I have a lot more ideas, but this is the basics of what i'm looking for..

    I'm set on the Ebony fretless fingerboard.. I was wondering however if Carvin is a good way to go as far as buying a premade neck.. and.. I'd rather go with a Neck-Thru construction.. and I notice that they have those available on Carvin.. So.. Just looking for possible places to get a neck-thru neck w/ the ebony fretless board.

    Secondly.. Would the Piezo pick-ups do well on their own with the fretless? I know of players that have custom basses with only the Piezo pickup.. but they're all fretted.. I'm wondering if I should put a regular pup in the neck position along with the piezo, or if the piezo will pick it up just fine.. Thanks and please have mercy on my inexperience :)
     
  2. Jun 21, 2008 #2
    Verticos

    Verticos Don't just do something; sit there. Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 29, 2007
    for the first question, i have no idea. :p
    however, from what i hear, piezo only with fretless is a very good piclkup choice. when i build my fretless, it might be a piezo only or piezo + mag.

    ask someone with a rob allen bass, one of their most popular configurations is fretless piezo. (and as an added bonus, man those basses are sexy!)
     
  3. Jun 22, 2008 #3
    l337r3nn

    l337r3nn

    Jun 6, 2008
    as to the first question, i suggest checking out these guys first: http://www.soulmateguitars.com/
    theyre build quality is good, and for what they make, you get a very tailor-made peice for a very low price. as to the second, if your action is low enough and your peizos have enough juice, you ought to be able to get a clear sound out fo it. good luck on your first build!