CokeyW Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 I bought a fretless made by Paul Everson on the FS board a couple of years ago and it was simply the best bass I'd ever picked up. So I finally bit the bullet and ordered a custom build from Paul. Here it is. The body is walnut and the EMG pickups are humbuckers with coil tap switches, there's also a 3 band EMG preamp with a parametric mid. The tonal possibilities seem endless and it sounds very good with my Markbass F1 and two 4x8" cabs. I'm pleased to say it's everything I'd hoped it would be with a fast and slim, but not too slim, neck and the most comfortable action I could imagine. It also weighs nothing due to Paul's use of slim bodies and deep set necks. They're as rare as hen's teeth on here but well worth a look If one does come up. The guy's a magician. Quote
ead Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 Looks great congratulations. I tried a couple of Paul's basses at the LBGS a couple of years ago and really liked them. Quote
4000 Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 Paul is sadly overlooked when it comes to custom builders; his basses are works of art. He's still on my shortlist; sadly vintage basses keep getting in the way! Quote
CameronJ Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Wow, very nice. Never heard of Paul Everson but he's on my radar now! Quote
CokeyW Posted June 12, 2017 Author Posted June 12, 2017 Both the Roadworn Jazz and the ACG I bought here are very, very good and are going nowhere but Paul's basses are in a different league in my opinion. It's not just an improvement, it's different. It took a lot for me to take the leap of faith to order a custom bass as I knew I'd lose a lot of money selling on if it wasn't right but it's proven well worth it. Quote
Joebethell Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Lovely looking bass. Eversons are cracking basses. Quote
Skybone Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Congrats, that's another stunning looking Everson build. Approached Paul about a custom built bass, but just can't afford one just yet. Quote
CokeyW Posted June 12, 2017 Author Posted June 12, 2017 It's all your fault, Joe! If you hadn't sold me that Everson fretless....... Quote
Joebethell Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 [quote name='CokeyW' timestamp='1497305463' post='3317242'] It's all your fault, Joe! If you hadn't sold me that Everson fretless....... [/quote] Glad to have helped 😜 Quote
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