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#4,501
jwr said:
Ahhhh that's probably where I went wrong. hahaha. It's all good. I'd rather have a killer bass than inlays on a fretless anyway.

Any other thoughts on what I'm choosing? I've never gone custom before, so I'm not even sure if it's wise?
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Of course it's wise! :D

Something to consider, there is a resource for getting as close to exactly what you want in a custom order....it's only 10 digits away on your telephone or a few keystrokes on your e-mail or PMs here at TB. :cool: :bassist:
 
#4,504
Gard said:
Do it sooner than later if you want diamondwood - we are already completely out of Bird's Eye Maple diamondwood, and the supply of black diamondwood we have is it. The factory that produced it burned to the ground about a year ago, and they announced not too long afterward that they will not be re-opening. We have a decent supply of the black, and some odd-bird boards (weird colors like blue or red) left in stock, and I am searching for alternatives, but at this time, have not found anything suitable.
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This is really sad news, as it's such a great material for that application. Basses with the BEM diamondwood boards may bring a bit more on the used market now. I have always loved how they look, especially with certain top woods (bubinga, koa)
 
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#4,506
mwbonsall said:
Stick with the Roscoe Barts and preamp. I will never part with my Roscoe's, and may get another!! In my worthless opinion they are a killer bargain when you compare to other boutique brands (one of which buys parts pre made)

Agreed. Love the Barts. Roscoe basses are the best bargain in the boutique/custom world - especially the standard line. I actually prefer the standard over the custom and signature. All are amazing basses. The attention to detail and customer satisfaction (even for a nobody like me) is amazing.

When my fretless was almost done, they noticed this tiny hairline thing happening in the body. Gard gave me the option of A) trying to cover it somehow B) leaving it as is (he said it'll never be an issue and he knows I like my basses with "character" marks anyway and you can barely see this) and C) offered to make me a new body from scratch and bump it to the front of the line. It was a no brainer for me and I took the bass as is and couldn't be happier. The fact that they gave a nobody like me all those options is, to me, the definition of customer service and treating people like more than a customer order number.

Spend your money where you will get the best bass made, by people who care and won't forget you after the sale.


Mark
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Gard said:
The factory that produced it burned to the ground about a year ago, and they announced not too long afterward that they will not be re-opening. We have a decent supply of the black, and some odd-bird boards (weird colors like blue or red) left in stock, and I am searching for alternatives, but at this time, have not found anything suitable.
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Wow. Glad I have the best fretless bass you guys have made in my possession. :-)
 
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Gard said:
Agreed. I now almost wish I'd kept my first bass, which had a bubinga top and a BEM diamondwood fingerboard. ;)
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You wouldn't mean this ole thing would ya ?

We can talk wood type, tone, electronics, mojo, et. but this one just never fails to put a silly grin on my face.

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