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Most affordable brands with front LEDs

Rdore2000

Rdore2000

Jul 21, 2008
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I know it's possible to install new LEDs on an existing bass. But my question is regarding basses that come with LEDs in front. Also I know used options always pop up, but I wanted to know about getting a brand new custom bass.

I've always wanted one, but an Alembic or Sadowsky/Warwick Masterbuilt is far out of my price range. My question is if Talkbass users know a custom builder who works with LEDs at a fraction of the cost as compared to these boutique brands.
 
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Rdore2000 said:
I know it's possible to install new LEDs on an existing bass. But my question is regarding basses that come with LEDs in front. Also I know used options always pop up, but I wanted to know about getting a brand new custom bass.

I've always wanted one, but an Alembic or Sadowsky/Warwick Masterbuilt is far out of my price range. My question is if Talkbass users know a custom builder who works with LEDs at a fraction of the cost as compared to these boutique brands.
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I stumbled upon this awhile back;

www.sims.guitars

Sims LEDs — Sims Guitar Works UK | Super-Quad Pickups, Enfield Bass Guitars, Spray Shop, Custom LEDs, Pickguards, Servicing, Repair

Pioneering retrofit light-up LED fretboard technology since 1994. Martin Sims is world renowned as that LED guy, having amassed the technique to retro-fitting LEDs into customers own existing guitars and basses without removing the fingerboard or any frets. Clients range from Steve Vai, Billy Sheeha
www.sims.guitars www.sims.guitars

:)
 
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eddybuzzard said:
I stumbled upon this awhile back;

www.sims.guitars

Sims LEDs — Sims Guitar Works UK | Super-Quad Pickups, Enfield Bass Guitars, Spray Shop, Custom LEDs, Pickguards, Servicing, Repair

Pioneering retrofit light-up LED fretboard technology since 1994. Martin Sims is world renowned as that LED guy, having amassed the technique to retro-fitting LEDs into customers own existing guitars and basses without removing the fingerboard or any frets. Clients range from Steve Vai, Billy Sheeha
www.sims.guitars www.sims.guitars

:)
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Thanks. I am aware of this but was thinking of basses that come readymade with LEDs.
 
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Lignum from Croatia makes custom basses with optional LEDs at what I consider to be good prices in comparison other more established builders. I just got a lefty fretless mini bass for around US$2000 + SHD. The build quality is very precise and astoundingly rock solid. The LEDs in the photo below are the type that 'go around the corner' so they are on the front and sides of the fingerboard. Check out their website.

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pingvuiini said:
Lignum from Croatia makes custom basses with optional LEDs at what I consider to be good prices in comparison other more established builders. I just got a lefty fretless mini bass for around US$2000 + SHD. The build quality is very precise and astoundingly rock solid. The LEDs in the photo below are the type that 'go around the corner' so they are on the front and sides of the fingerboard. Check out their website.

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Amazing. Do the basses play well?
 
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Rdore2000 said:
Amazing. Do the basses play well?
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Very smooth playability with tapewound strings. I am really liking the passive electronics, and the headless Riviera hardware was one of the main reasons I wanted to try this bass out. I much prefer the top mounted tuning knobs as opposed to the tuning knobs that stick out beyond the butt of the body like on most headless basses.

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