Official Devon Bass Club...

[TolerancEJ]

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'.

I only learned of Devon from the NAMM posts this past January. They look incredible! Has he made a 6-string yet?

 

[SadowskySteve]

I only learned of Devon from the NAMM posts this past January. They look incredible! Has he made a 6-string yet?

Same here regarding finding out about devon basses

 

[Bassworship1]

Devons are the best value money can buy IMO. You won’t find another builder out there that builds consistently quality at his prices. I love Roscoes as good but their prices is a lot higher. I’ve never had a subpar Devon.

 

[RussT]

You can’t go wrong with black Shane. The black and gold looks great but I can’t imagine ever second guessing black.

 

[Clecoguy]

I only learned of Devon from the NAMM posts this past January. They look incredible! Has he made a 6-string yet?

Not yet

 

[sanwin17]

I was also impressed with the pictures and comments. I'm taking a shot with Devon too. He has been a pleasure to work with.

 

[Bassworship1]

I was also impressed with the pictures and comments. I'm taking a shot with Devon too. He has been a pleasure to work with.View attachment 3485483 View attachment 3485483 View attachment 3485484

I told you lol. You seriously won't touch the value you get with his basses anywhere. The only high end basses I've had that compares are Roscoe's and they are almost double the pricing with less options and wood tops that aren't as nice. You won't find a better guy to work with either. That's a gorgeous top by the way.

 

[Fit4pain]

I told you lol. You seriously won't touch the value you get with his basses anywhere. The only high end basses I've had that compares are Roscoe's and they are almost double the pricing with less options and wood tops that aren't as nice. You won't find a better guy to work with either. That's a gorgeous top by the way.

I couldn't agree with you more. I have owned Sadowsky, Custom Shop Fenders and Custom Shop Warwick's and there not even in the same league. While i did not go with the exotic woods it is just not my style Devon can do mild or wild like no other.

 

[Bassworship1]

Should have final pics today and shipped my way Monday. Devon sent me these teasers today. Look at that control cavity. No one does it better.

 

[Bassworship1]

And then he sent me this with the following caption lol...
This is:
-smooth
- articulate
- open
- and the B string is crazy powerful!

 

[idoker]

And then he sent me this with the following caption lol...
This is:
-smooth
- articulate
- open
- and the B string is crazy powerful!

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Work of art!

 

[scubaduba]

Hey Devon players. I’m reluctantly selling my Devon Gen5. It’s in the classifieds.

 

[Bassworship1]

 

[Bassworship1]

• Body:
• Chambered Ash

• Top:
• Bookmatch Exhibition Grade Buckeye Burl

• Neck:
• 3-piece maple

• Fretboard:
• 24-fret Ebony with Buckey Burl inlays

• Scale:
• 34 inch

• Pickups:
• Nordstrand DC5s

• preamp:
• Nordstrand 3b, 18-volt, 3-band with master volume (with push/pull for active/passive), tone, blend, treble and mid (with push/pull for mid-shift switch) and bass

• bridge:
• Hipshot A, 19mm

• tuners:
• Hipshot Lollipop

• Finish:
• Poly Gloss, satin on back of neck

• Cover:
• Magnetically-fastened electronics cover

• Weight:
• 8lbs, 4oz

 

[Bassworship1]

I might have done a bad thing lol... Can we say loaded Devon with Blue Exhibition Quilted maple, Ebony Fretboard with Blue Abolone square inlays, Nordstrand DC in matching wood covers and coil taps, Matching Wood knobs.

 

[RussT]

I might have done a bad thing lol... Can we say loaded Devon with Blue Exhibition Quilted maple, Ebony Fretboard with Blue Abolone square inlays, Nordstrand DC in matching wood covers and coil taps, Matching Wood knobs.

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Sounds like a good thing to me. I am very tempted to order a red quilted one with very similar specs. It will be spectacular if it looks anything like mine.

 

[Bassworship1]

Sounds like a good thing to me. I am very tempted to order a red quilted one with very similar specs. It will be spectacular if it looks anything like mine.

I like my Roscoe as it’s amazing bass but The Devons are just better IMO. I love the options Devon has in his basses.

 

[RussT]

I agree.

 

[Bassworship1]

I got this beauty in today and it is perfect. Very lightweight and every note is articulate and clear. You can buy more expensive basses but you would be hard pressed to find one that will be better. Beat basses I’ve owned. The Buckeye inlays are gorgeous on this bass.

 

[RussT]

I think you made the right choice with the black and gold bridge too man. Looks perfect!