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Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Brian Barrett, Sep 26, 2003.


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  1. Sep 26, 2003 #1
    Brian Barrett

    Brian Barrett

    Nov 25, 2001
    Murfreesboro, TN (Nashville)
    Dealer LowEndBassShop.com, Builder LowEndBasses.com
    Just got these pics from Chris. This bass is being built for a show in Japan, Gakki Fair (Tokyo Musical Instruments Fair) that is like NAMM here in the US.

    Thought you all might like to see this baby.
    Mesquite burl top and pickup covers. Ebony board with mesquite burl blocks and BINDING EVERYWHERE!

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  5. Sep 26, 2003 #2
    Zillium

    Zillium

    May 27, 2003
    Michigan
    OMG!!!:D :bassist: :D

    Thats beautiful.
     
  10. Sep 26, 2003 #3
    bassmonkeee

    bassmonkeee Supporting Member

    Sep 13, 2000
    Decatur, GA
    That thing is out of control.


    I dig it.
     
  14. Sep 26, 2003 #4
    Geoff St. Germaine

    Geoff St. Germaine Commercial User

    Aug 31, 2001
    Victoria, British Columbia
    That is the most stunning Benavente I have seen to date, heck, it is one of the most stunning basses I have ever seen!

    Six strings too....

    Geoff
     
  18. Sep 26, 2003 #5
    Jon Burnet

    Jon Burnet

    Jan 21, 2001
    Memphis, TN
    booya
     
  22. Sep 26, 2003 #6
    hippiesandwich

    hippiesandwich

    Aug 29, 2003
    San Jose
    Affiliated with Looperlative Audio Products
    Gotta love those bound Benaventes! :cool:
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  26. Sep 26, 2003 #7
    Brian Barrett

    Brian Barrett

    Nov 25, 2001
    Murfreesboro, TN (Nashville)
    Dealer LowEndBassShop.com, Builder LowEndBasses.com

    Yes, its a 6 string!

    The finger board is bound with Koa which worked perfect with the Mesquite Burl top, pickup covers and block inlays.

    The Maple just makes the binding stand out so well on everything.
     
  31. Sep 26, 2003 #8
    yoshi

    yoshi

    Jul 12, 2002
    England, London
    ..I'm not actually too keen on it, infact I rather dislike it (appearance wise).

    Just my (unwanted) input) ;)
     
  35. Sep 26, 2003 #9
    Figjam

    Figjam

    Aug 5, 2003
    Boston, MA
    JUst a question, if these basses are so purtyy and kickasss, whyy do all the famous people use non customs (wel, not al, but most)
     
  39. Sep 26, 2003 #10
    Brian Barrett

    Brian Barrett

    Nov 25, 2001
    Murfreesboro, TN (Nashville)
    Dealer LowEndBassShop.com, Builder LowEndBasses.com
    For the most part its because what you call famous people play whats free to them. How many times have I heard guys say that when they deside to quite endorsing brand X product their buying X bass or cab for themselves.
     
  43. Sep 26, 2003 #11
    Figjam

    Figjam

    Aug 5, 2003
    Boston, MA
    THats what i assumed, but shouldnt more of them use a , brand X custom? Like Geddy Lee?
     
  47. Sep 26, 2003 #12
    Brian Barrett

    Brian Barrett

    Nov 25, 2001
    Murfreesboro, TN (Nashville)
    Dealer LowEndBassShop.com, Builder LowEndBasses.com
    Many would probably love to get a signature model but don't get offered one. A lot of endorsement deal involve money being paid to them as well as free gear. So what would you play????
     
  51. Sep 26, 2003 #13
    Jon Burnet

    Jon Burnet

    Jan 21, 2001
    Memphis, TN


    easy a wish!
     
  55. Sep 26, 2003 #14
    Nino Valenti

    Nino Valenti Supporting Member Commercial User

    Feb 2, 2001
    Staten Island NYC
    Builder: Valenti Basses
    WOW!!!!!!!
     
  59. Sep 26, 2003 #15
    Hman

    Hman

    Jan 8, 2002
    San Francisco, CA
    You mean I'm not famous!!:meh: I thought there is a Benavente "H" bass named after me.:eek: :cool: :D
     
  64. Sep 26, 2003 #16
    Munjibunga

    Munjibunga Total Hyper-Elite Member Gold Supporting Member

    May 6, 2000
    San Diego (when not at Groom Lake)
    Independent Contractor to Bass San Diego
    Put legs on it and it's a perfectly fine coffee table.
     
  68. Sep 26, 2003 #17
    Nino Valenti

    Nino Valenti Supporting Member Commercial User

    Feb 2, 2001
    Staten Island NYC
    Builder: Valenti Basses
    Wal, Steinburger.

    He didn't always use Fenders & Rics.
     
  72. Sep 26, 2003 #18
    Brian Barrett

    Brian Barrett

    Nov 25, 2001
    Murfreesboro, TN (Nashville)
    Dealer LowEndBassShop.com, Builder LowEndBasses.com

    :rolleyes:
     
  76. Sep 26, 2003 #19
    Nino Valenti

    Nino Valenti Supporting Member Commercial User

    Feb 2, 2001
    Staten Island NYC
    Builder: Valenti Basses
    I wouln't say it's unwanted. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. :)
     
  80. Sep 26, 2003 #20
    Nino Valenti

    Nino Valenti Supporting Member Commercial User

    Feb 2, 2001
    Staten Island NYC
    Builder: Valenti Basses
    Well there are the players that play what they want (well, not all) & there are those that play what are given to them. (but most)
     
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