Major EYE candy

[Brian Barrett]

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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[Zillium]

OMG!!!

Thats beautiful.

 

[bassmonkeee]

That thing is out of control.


I dig it.

 

[Geoff St. Germaine]

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

 

[Jon Burnet]

booya

 

[hippiesandwich]

Gotta love those bound Benaventes!
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[Brian Barrett]

Originally posted by Geoff St. Germaine
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

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.

 

[yoshi]

..I'm not actually too keen on it, infact I rather dislike it (appearance wise).

Just my (unwanted) input)

 

[Figjam]

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)

 

[Brian Barrett]

Originally posted by Figjam
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)

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.

 

[Figjam]

Originally posted by Brian Barrett


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.

THats what i assumed, but shouldnt more of them use a , brand X custom? Like Geddy Lee?

 

[Brian Barrett]

Originally posted by Figjam

THats what i assumed, but shouldnt more of them use a , brand X custom? Like Geddy Lee?

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????

 

[Jon Burnet]

Originally posted by Brian Barrett


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????

easy a wish!

 

[Nino Valenti]

WOW!!!!!!!

 

[Hman]

Originally posted by Figjam
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)

You mean I'm not famous!! I thought there is a Benavente "H" bass named after me.

 

[Munjibunga]

Put legs on it and it's a perfectly fine coffee table.

 

[Nino Valenti]

Originally posted by Figjam

THats what i assumed, but shouldnt more of them use a , brand X custom? Like Geddy Lee?

Wal, Steinburger.

He didn't always use Fenders & Rics.

 

[Brian Barrett]

Originally posted by Munjibunga
Put legs on it and it's a perfectly fine coffee table.

 

[Nino Valenti]

Originally posted by yoshi
..I'm not actually too keen on it, infact I rather dislike it (appearance wise).

Just my (unwanted) input)

I wouln't say it's unwanted. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

 

[Nino Valenti]

Originally posted by Figjam
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)

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)