Grangur Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Unless I'm mistaken I think it must have been Mike at the Cambridge folk festival a year or so back. I was luck enough to try one or 2 of these. They're really nice. Richie Blake talks some total cr@p in his demos though. I don't know if to get angry or laugh. Good luck in the marketing and thanks for supporting BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillett Guitars Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 "Unless I'm mistaken I think it must have been Mike at the Cambridge folk festival a year or so back." Yes, he's done the main folk festivals over the last 12 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillett Guitars Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 Haven't really mentioned the through-stringing, which - together with the internal structure of the body - is a major contributor to the distinctive sound of the Contour basses. Just pull the hatch cover away from its magnetic mounts... http:// ...and all is revealed! http:// 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 On 06/12/2017 at 08:24, Grangur said: Unless I'm mistaken I think it must have been Mike at the Cambridge folk festival a year or so back. I was luck enough to try one or 2 of these. They're really nice. Richie Blake talks some total [email protected] in his demos though. I don't know if to get angry or laugh. Good luck in the marketing and thanks for supporting BC Looks lovely. What an absolute waste of 4 minutes though. Play the effing thing! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Ooh! That's trick. I got a glimpse of some of the body bracing in one of the demo clips. It looks intriguing. I trust patents have been applied for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillett Guitars Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: Ooh! That's trick. I got a glimpse of some of the body bracing in one of the demo clips. It looks intriguing. I trust patents have been applied for. Yes, patents done and dusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillett Guitars Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 " Looks lovely." Thanks fretmeister - not that I can claim any credit for that. It's even better when you see it up close 'in the wood'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Gillett Guitars said: " Looks lovely." Thanks fretmeister - not that I can claim any credit for that. It's even better when you see it up close 'in the wood'. The forearm cutaway is worth on it's own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillett Guitars Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 21 hours ago, dood said: The forearm cutaway is worth on it's own! Agreed - everybody who plays one says what a huge difference it makes. The way Michael G has managed to graft the front and back cutaways into the hollow body is a work of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillett Guitars Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 I've just done a proper Product Data Sheet for the Contour bass range. If anybody wants one, pm me your e-mail address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonteee Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 (edited) I've already expressed at length how I think there are great basses, and I am a fan. Had I the cash right now, I'd be snappping off your hand for one of your cut price Cuntour S's. However I now cannot unsee that the headstock reminds me of Mr Greedy: Edited December 8, 2017 by Tonteee Sitcky B key... :0 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Tonteee said: I've already expressed at length how I think there are great asses, and I am a fan. My feelings precisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonteee Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 I really must hoover my keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillett Guitars Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) We've just got an early Xmas present! The Contour is one of 5 instruments cited in the 'Best Acoustic Basses' category of Bass Guitar Magazine's 'Gear of the Year' round-up for 2017. According to the citation: "...the tones can't be denied." The Contour is the only electro-acoustic bass guitar to be selected from the premium £1500-plus price bracket. We're well chuffed with that! Edited December 13, 2017 by Gillett Guitars 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonteee Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Congratulations! Richly deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 22 minutes ago, Gillett Guitars said: We've just got an early Xmas present! The Contour is one of 5 instruments cited in the 'Best Acoustic Basses' category of Bass Guitar Magazine's 'Gear of the Year' round-up for 2017. According to the citation: "... the tones can't be denied." The Contour is the only electro-acoustic bass guitar to be selected from the premium £1500-plus price bracket. We're well chuffed with that! Congratulations!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillett Guitars Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) The Gillett Contour has been cited as best electro-acoustic bass in the premium £1500-plus price bracket in Bass Guitar Magazine’s best bass gear round-up for 2017. The magazine reviewed a 5-string fretted variant of the Contour earlier in the year and praised the build quality, ergonomic design and outstanding performance. Here’s what they said about the 5-string Standard they reviewed: “For the best part of three grand (prices from £2200 - see * below), you’d expect exquisite production and precision engineering at every single construction point, and we’re pleased to say that as far as we can detect, the Contour is flawless. The whole instrument is a lesson in high-quality construction.” “… the ingenious chamfering of the body has to be experienced to be believed. The ‘Wrist Valley’ at the top is a stroke of genius.” “It’s clearly a beautifully-made, carefully-designed instrument and in use it delivers a performance appropriate for its price tag.” “… a super-friendly 31.5” scale…” “… the tones can’t be denied.” *Contour price range: Contour S 4 (slim-line body) — £2200; Standard 4 — £2400; Standard 5 — £2650 Edited February 11, 2018 by Gillett Guitars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCH Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I've been using my Contour slimline 4 for a few rehearsals now...all good..fantastic sound...praise from my band's...BCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillett Guitars Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Really pleased to hear that Bernard - if it's passed the 'trial by band' test, you're home and dry Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillett Guitars Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) Those of you who are attending the London Bass Guitar Show the weekend after next and haven't yet got tickets may wish to use the following exhibitor code to get a 20% discount: EXGILLET20 If you're buying tickets online at http://www.londonbassguitarshow.com/ you just need to enter the code to get your 20% off. Sorry this is somewhat late but I didn't organise our exhibit at the show and didn't know about the discount! Hope to see you there - our stand number is A0. Scrumpymike Edited February 20, 2018 by Gillett Guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCH Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I’ll be there! lets support this innovative bass brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillett Guitars Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, BCH said: I’ll be there! lets support this innovative bass brand Hear hear - you'll be most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillett Guitars Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 MET OFFICE ALERT - SEVERE WEATHER HITS GILLETT STAND A0!! So, what am I doing at home posting this when I should be on the M4 heading for London Olympia? No prizes for answering that one! Having enjoyed the best winter weather of just about anywhere in the country, we've been bitten on the bum by the heavy snow that's hit Somerset over the last 24 hours. The van with our stand is snowed in - as am I, Michael G and our Product Engineer Simon Austen at our respective homes. So, this morning has been an exercise in damage limitation The good news is that the show management have been able to build us a plain shell-scheme stand to replace our own wonderful (and expensive) creation and we're planning/hoping to travel tomorrow morning and be on the stand before lunch-time. In the meantime, we have to get close enough to the stranded van by car to enable the driver to load the stuff we need for the show (e.g. some basses!) on to his kids' sledges and meet us - I kid you not!! Luckily our friendly bass pro Freddie Draper (he lives in London) will be on our stand around opening time with his own bass and hopefully the couple of combos we're borrowing from Ashdown. He'll be holding the fort until we arrive so, if you're passing, be sure to say hi to him - and give him a pat on the back! Scrumpymike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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