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My New Clement

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by buddyro57, Jul 31, 2009.

  1. Jul 31, 2009 #1
    buddyro57

    buddyro57 me and PJ (living with the angels now)

    Apr 14, 2006
    Cedar Falls Iowa
    Hi Fellas, well after a long period of research I settled on the idea of commissioning Tom Clement to build me a bass. Here are the specs:
    6 string fretted
    34 scale with 19mm spacing
    "Anne" chambered design
    2 Barts, passive, no preamp (is that redundant?)
    black hardware
    swamp ash body
    maple top
    bloodwood fingerboard

    Just heard from Tom regarding last night's initial test flight- she received good grades on sound and playability. I include 2 pictures. I think you'll agree......She's purty
     

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  2. Jul 31, 2009 #2
    billbern

    billbern

    Sep 11, 2004
    Daytona Beach, Fl
    Endorsing: Inearz In-ear Monitors
    Very cool
    I know it'll be great.
    I've got a solid body Anne, fretless six that rocks

    Bill
     
  3. Jul 31, 2009 #3
    IvanBassist

    IvanBassist

    Jun 8, 2008
    Hamburg, Germany
    Dingwall & Aguilar Artist
    Beautiful!
     
  4. Jul 31, 2009 #4
    cnltb

    cnltb

    May 28, 2005
    I think the shape looks weirdly unbalanced... could be nice tho if that was sorted. :)
     
  5. Jul 31, 2009 #5
    YCBass

    YCBass

    Aug 29, 2007
    SoCal
    Wow, that looks smashing! I didn't even know about that body style, don't remember seeing it when I checked out his site last time though that was a while ago.

    Wow, wow, wow... That puts crazy thoughts in my head.
    Mr. Clement may be getting a call from me as well!

    How big or small is the body compared to say a J bass? I hope it's on the bigger side - with my size, it may look like a guitar on me.
     
  6. Jul 31, 2009 #6
    Skywalker83

    Skywalker83

    Oct 19, 2008
    Tampere, Finland
    MMMM tasty bass there. It's quite similar in spec (kind of) to my next custom bass, which will be ready by the end of the year. These pics really have me wanting it NOW!!
     
  7. Jul 31, 2009 #7
    Mr. Ray

    Mr. Ray

    Feb 20, 2009
    Canada
    That's different..those sound holes remind me of "bubbles" :)
     
  8. Jul 31, 2009 #8
    Laklandlover

    Laklandlover

    Mar 22, 2008
    Los Angeles, CA BABY
    Sweet bass Man
     
  9. Jul 31, 2009 #9
    UncleBalsamic

    UncleBalsamic

    Jul 8, 2007
    UK
    Fantastic shape and excellent wood choices.

    I love it!
     
  10. Jul 31, 2009 #10
    buddyro57

    buddyro57 me and PJ (living with the angels now)

    Apr 14, 2006
    Cedar Falls Iowa
    to CNLTB;
    I know what you mean about the shape- Tom says of the Anne design:

    "The Anne is heavily chambered, and the body is made asymmetric for better balance when played sitting down."

    I almost always sit, and this is a pretty big body, I am thinking it will be a good fit.
    I am totally in love with the look of the bass. I should be getting it mid August- I will post a critique and some clips when I can.
    Thanks
    JS
     
  11. Jul 31, 2009 #11
    Sterling_Bass

    Sterling_Bass

    Jul 7, 2005
    Central New Jersey
    I really like it. Congrats.
     
  12. Aug 1, 2009 #12
    cnltb

    cnltb

    May 28, 2005
    Excellent!
    If it suits you, all's good.
    I look forward to that critique ans clips!!
     
  13. Aug 1, 2009 #13
    Dan Knowlton

    Dan Knowlton Sometimes you're the dog, sometimes the tree Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 3, 2000
    Palm Coast, FL
    NICE bass! I like the shape and the "bubbles" look cool.

    Dan K.
     
  14. Aug 1, 2009 #14
    N.F.A.

    N.F.A.

    Jun 25, 2009
    In a blue funk
    Tom totally rocks!
     
  15. Aug 1, 2009 #15
    billbern

    billbern

    Sep 11, 2004
    Daytona Beach, Fl
    Endorsing: Inearz In-ear Monitors
    Here's a pic of me with the Anne.
    For reference I'm 6'3" 255 lbs
    The bass is very comfy both sitting and on a strap

    HayfireSeafood.jpg

    Bill
     
  16. Aug 1, 2009 #16
    buddyro57

    buddyro57 me and PJ (living with the angels now)

    Apr 14, 2006
    Cedar Falls Iowa
    Man- that thing is beautiful! I love that body shape and wood choices! This design is Fodera-esque in some ways, but still with plenty of its own identity. It looks like it suits you just fine. Makes me all the more impatient to get my hands on mine.
    All best
    Jon
     
  17. Aug 2, 2009 #17
    YCBass

    YCBass

    Aug 29, 2007
    SoCal
    Thanks for the pic/size reference... This is by far the best looking Clement I have seen, the body shape is just beautiful - very Fodera-esque as buddyro57 puts it - which is probably why I like. I am a lot closer to owning one of these than a Fodera.
     
  18. Aug 2, 2009 #18
    billbern

    billbern

    Sep 11, 2004
    Daytona Beach, Fl
    Endorsing: Inearz In-ear Monitors
    As beautiful as this (and all) of Tom's basses are to look at, I wish you could hear it. Mine has Nordy Big Splits and a Nordy 3 band. She "sings" when needed and can be solid and thumping in a supporting role.
    Bill
     
  19. Aug 5, 2009 #19
    buddyro57

    buddyro57 me and PJ (living with the angels now)

    Apr 14, 2006
    Cedar Falls Iowa
    Tom sent me this picture today. She's going to be shipped out in about 10 days -
    Daddy like!
     

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