Alanbass Posted April 15, 2012 Posted April 15, 2012 Does anyone know if Chris Celinder is still making basses? His website seems to have gone. I also put 'Celinder' into Google search and one of the documents that the search found was what appeared to be a legal ruling in Denmark - Celinder had failed to produce for a customer and it looks as if there was a small claims action taken against him. I am interested in checking out Celinder but other than looking out for second hand basses it doesn't look as if they are still in production. Anyone got any information about what has happened and if they are still going as a business? Quote
Truckstop Posted April 15, 2012 Posted April 15, 2012 As far as I'm aware, he had/has some personal issues and he was working his way through his backlog before calling it a day. If you to the build diaries area, there's a thread on celinder. Take a look, most interesting! Truckstop Quote
Alanbass Posted April 16, 2012 Author Posted April 16, 2012 Hi Truckstop, thanks for the heads up about the other thread. Interesting reading indeed. The last post was more than a year ago and there was no answer to the question about whether the business was still going or not. Quote
Kiwi Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 He's got a load of bass bodies put aside, I've seen them. But he's also had a number of personal issues to deal with which have been like quicksand to escape. He doesn't have regular access to the internet and had the Celinder.com domain name poached and squatted by a US lawyer last year after he didn't renew it in time. To be honest, there are plenty of second hand basses popping up, and any under 1800 quid represent great value so if it was me, I'd be going for one of those. Quote
Alanbass Posted April 16, 2012 Author Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks Kiwi. I'll have first dibs on you Update then! Quote
Alanbass Posted April 16, 2012 Author Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks Kiwi. I'll have first dibs on you Update then! Quote
Toasted Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 Never one to miss a chance to show my beautiful J Update 4 off: [IMG]http://www.josephpurcell.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/celinder.jpg[/IMG] I wish I could afford the J-Classic TimmyC has for sale. Quote
Alanbass Posted April 16, 2012 Author Posted April 16, 2012 Beautiful looking bass there. You could sell it to me and use the money to put towards the J Classic! Quote
johnbiffa Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 I have TimmyC's Classic and it is indeed a remarkable instrument. These are definitely at the top end of the boutique genre and worth looking out for. Quote
molan Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 [quote name='johnbiffa' timestamp='1359716914' post='1959154'] These are definitely at the top end of the boutique genre and worth looking out for. [/quote] I agree - I'm hoping the 'postman' may be visiting me on Monday to confirm this Quote
Kiwi Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 His new website has been up for a few months now. http://celinderbass.com/ The original website domain name is now being squatted on by some lawyer in New Jersey apparently. Quote
Jebri Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 Hi, I am living in Copenhagen and in London and can tell Christian Celinder is still making basses. There is a contact email address on his new website http://celinderbass.com/. My understanding is that he won't be able to take in new orders until later this year (Q3, Q4?). But one never know. J Quote
Jebri Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 And BTW on my profile picture A Celinder Larry Graham tribute I had the pleasure to play ... really really amazing and I have played many many high end basses. J Quote
Lacertus Posted December 3, 2014 Posted December 3, 2014 Sorry about reviving this old topic, but it seems Christian has dissapeared again. At least, he doesn't reply my mails... And his phone seems to be disconnected... I'm beginning to get worried, as he still has my Update J4 for repairs since September. Does anybody know how I might get in touch with him? I don't mind waiting a bit, as long as I know I'll get my bass back at some time... Any help is highly appreciated! Quote
Lacertus Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 Just got a message from the master! He's alive and well! Quote
Mikkel-S Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Just wanna show off my Celinder duo. A fretless Classic 4 with active 2-band preamp and a Vintage 4 in true "66'" styling and all passive. Best basses I have played. Quote
Cairobill Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Indeed - lovely basses Mikkel btw I'm on the lookout for a Celinder jazz so if you have one that's sitting under the bed unloved, drop me line! Has to be four strings and less than 9.5lbs in weight preferably. Quote
Truckstop Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 [quote name='Mikkel-S' timestamp='1422199170' post='2669761'] Just wanna show off my Celinder duo. A fretless Classic 4 with active 2-band preamp and a Vintage 4 in true "66'" styling and all passive. Best basses I have played. [/quote] That sunburst is beautiful! Quote
Mikkel-S Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 I think so too Just check out this gorgeous Brazilian rosewood board. 1 Quote
Lacertus Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 [quote name='Lacertus' timestamp='1418494962' post='2630712'] Just got a message from the master! He's alive and well! [/quote] Haven't heard from him since my last message, which is over half a year ago. I've spammed him with email on a regular basis, his phone seems to be disconnected, so I'm seriously starting to wonder if I'm *ever* going to see my bass again... Does anybody have any information of his whereabouts?? Anything could help! Thanks in advance! Quote
three Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 This is a real shame - one of the most gifted luthiers on the planet but his business practices are indefensible. I do not think that Celinder is deliberately trying to rip-off anybody, he simply seems unable to handle the customer care element of the trade - crucial where high-end and expensive luthiery is concerned. I'll pm with further details Quote
Graham Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 [quote name='three' timestamp='1437211729' post='2824425'] This is a real shame - one of the most gifted luthiers on the planet but his business practices are indefensible. I do not think that Celinder is deliberately trying to rip-off anybody, he simply seems unable to handle the customer care element of the trade - crucial where high-end and expensive luthiery is concerned. I'll pm with further details [/quote] That seems to be a common trait amongst luthiers - highly skilled, practical, craftsmen, but without a clue when it comes to customer service - Letts basses are another that jumps to mind. It did make me wonder if there was a market for handling the order intake and customer service aspects for a number of small luthiers Quote
pierreganseman Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Hi , I have been in contact with Chris Celinder , he was actually mega responsive with me (i had dumb ass questions about a bass he made 25 years ago LOL). The man told me he had trouble in the last 6 or 7 years , moving his workshop around Copenhagen 3 times. His last move was in 2012 and his workshop is finally ready. Chris will not be taking any orders for the time being as lead times would be looking into 3 to 4 years to get a bass. I just assumed he was honoring past orders before he had problems. I did read a lot of horror stories about him but to me at the moment I have nothing to complain about , sounds like a super sweet guy. Quote
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