Official Devon Bass Club...

[Bassmantd]

I need to sell mine first!

 

[scubaduba]

Well I put a set of Pure Blues on my Devon last night. Definitely have less clank but lost some punch too. Hmm. Not sure the Pure Blues are gonna do it. Time will tell. Maybe I am really just a stainless guy. Fat Beams next I think.

 

[RussT]

^^^
I used nickel until about 4 years ago and I can’t go back now. SS all the way for me.

 

[Bassworship1]

I’ve never tried Stainless with the exception of Elixer. I’m just afraid of premature fret wear...who am I kidding, I don’t keep a bass long enough for that lol.

 

[RussT]

I’ve never tried Stainless with the exception of Elixer. I’m just afraid of premature fret wear...who am I kidding, I don’t keep a bass long enough for that lol.

LOL. That's precisely why I didn't use them and why I now do. I get a couple months at best out of an instrument. They always leave in the exact same shape they came to me.

 

[TolerancEJ]

I received a custom bass and soon after I replaced the strings with stainless. Much later, I noticed the neck beginning to bow. When I brought it to a respected local luthier, he identified a few issues. One of the contributing factors was the strings I replaced. He suggested to go with lighter gauge of nickel strings. (I still need to return to have the other issues addressed, but that's another topic.)

 

[Bassworship1]

Bass cleaned and conditioned the fretboard. New set of DR Pure Blues installed and intonation perfectly setup. This beauty is ready for worship services tomorrow.

 

[scubaduba]

Unless it sells first right?

Looks beautiful!

 

[Bassworship1]

Unless it sells first right?

Looks beautiful!

You talked me out of a huge mistake. This bass kills in every way and would definitely be a regret if I let it go.

 

[5StringPocket]

Bass cleaned and conditioned the fretboard. New set of DR Pure Blues installed and intonation perfectly setup. This beauty is ready for worship services tomorrow.

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I don’t see how you could sell a gem like that. Interested in how this one compares to the new one with Big Rigs.

 

[Bassworship1]

I don’t see how you could sell a gem like that. Interested in how this one compares to the new one with Big Rigs.

I love the Big Rigs playing in a low volume situation or practicing but they don’t have the clarity or punch I like with the Nordstrand DC pickups. They are nice pickups but not near my favorites. I sold that Big Rig bass to a friend and he’s loving it though.

 

[scubaduba]

You talked me out of a huge mistake. This bass kills in every way and would definitely be a regret if I let it go.

Really? It still looks for sale to me.

 

[slamsinger]

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Wow !

 

[Bass Viking]

I received a custom bass and soon after I replaced the strings with stainless. Much later, I noticed the neck beginning to bow. When I brought it to a respected local luthier, he identified a few issues. One of the contributing factors was the strings I replaced. He suggested to go with lighter gauge of nickel strings. (I still need to return to have the other issues addressed, but that's another topic.)

Why nickel? I find that stainless steel strings feel less “tight”.

 

[Staffordness]

Here is my newest Devon. I think they are the best value in the United States. I’ve owned basses 2-3 times the amount and nothing beats them for total value.

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Gorgt

 

[NeilGB]

I am wondering about fitting a Pope pre to a Devon J5 Modern. The Pope pre needs around 1.25 inches control cavity depth. Does any one know if it would fit?

Thanks

 

[scubaduba]

Maybe send a message to Devon Smullen himself.

 

[Bassworship1]

Finally finishing my Buckeye Devon Build. He is assembling this coming week. I can’t decide in Black with Gold accent or black hardware.

 

[GRoberts]

Finally finishing my Buckeye Devon Build. He is assembling this coming week. I can’t decide in Black with Gold accent or black hardware.
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This is STUNNING!! No wrong choice with hardware. I personally never care for Gold hardware. Black with a little gold might be nice, but that wood and the inlays have so much figure going on artistically, I would go with black merely based on my own personal preference. But I'm sure it would look GREAT if there was black w/gold accent hardware.

 

[GRoberts]

Sidebar: I am kind of surprised to see so little 'buzz' about Devon basses on Talkbass. They look to be exceptional and nothing short of the finest builders who may have more 'mind share'.