Considering how awesome my Kingbass is, I'd have to say that Status-Graphite basses don't get half as much respect as they should...outside of Europe, as mentioned earlier.
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Most Underrated Boutique Maker?
- Thread starter Dr. Cheese
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Isn't that what all these threads turn into? And let it never be said that I don't sheepishly follow a crowd. ACG basses are awesome. At least that's what I hope I'll be saying when mine shows up. . .
True of nearly all boutique makers. Before I joined TB I had heard of (among others), Pedulla, Zon, MTD, Fodera and even Sadowsky. But the majority I likely would have never heard of before reading about them here - including Stambaugh.
I'm not even sure what to make of this post.
Have to give my vote to Ken Lawrence. His basses art works of art IMO, and they have the most comfortable necks I have ever played.
Well, if we're just throwing around the names of boutique builders, I'll add Ristola and Sukop to the mix. The fact that nobody's mentioned these builders yet, puts them in the under-rated category, I suppose.
It all depends on what your definition is of "boutique", and under-rated. I would say Modulus is underrated. I have a Modulus Genesis Jazz which IMHO is one of the best "hot-rodded" jazz basses made today. I don't hear much about the Genesis line (wood/graphite necks) which was co-designed by Michael Tobias. One of the best values in basses today.
The US should get to know Siggi Jaeger of Human Base and what an incredible builder he is.
http://www.humanbase.de/
http://www.humanbase.de/
I'd agree with this. Valenti is way underrated but that might be what keeps his prices lower than his competitors.
pablomigraine
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Visually, some of the stuff Brubaker is making on the hig end is absolutely stunning. Nobody is finishing basses the way he is IMO.[/QUOTE]
+1
Also double props to Kinal.
Brian Barrett
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I agree, Linc Luthier's instruments don't get the respect that should. Matt Friendman from Acacia instruments don't either regardless that he no longer builds. I'll second the STR's as well. With out question one of the nicest. Daniel Fernandez is another one that most out there can't touch!
LEJ's and Benavente's, I agree, but I'm bias as well. Its all good. We stay plenty busy and its nice to just get mentioned here and there. I'm just glad we have so many players out gigging and that they are staying busy, Thats the important thing. The love our artist have for their instruments is rewarding enough and the relationship we have is an added bonus.
There are tons of great builders out there world wide.
I had Scott Hembry build a bass for one of my students four years ago, and not only has it been an attention-getter, it is quality-built, and it has been 100% reliable. MY
No, actually. I didn't realize that my user name was so similar to someone else's till after I chose it. I'm not who you think I am, I'm afraid.
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Great builder to work with, great basses.. Here is what he built for me:
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