Skywalker83 Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) Ok, so i'm selling off some other gear in the process of getting the cash together for my first custom bass. I really want a single cut 5 string, not sure about wood combinations yet. I'm planing on spending around 1000 - 1200€ Can anyone recommend any good luthiers? Edited March 18, 2009 by Skywalker83 Quote
andyonbass Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 Try Alan at [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/pa_index.php"]ACG[/url] Quote
Rayman Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 No question at all for me.....ACG all the way. Top bloke, outstanding craftsmanship and still [i]very[/i] sensible prices for the amount of work involved. A mate has an ACG single cut, and it's just out of this world. Quote
GreeneKing Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 I think that Alan at ACG would be my 1st choice (I don't really think this, I know this) but then again 1000 to 1200 euros isn't going to get you far with any custom bass. Just a reflection on the fact that a US Fender, MM or Rickenbacker will cost you more so custom may be pushing it a bit. ACG would be perhaps more reasonable than many. Hiya Russ. I'm assuming you mean me? Thanks. A young lad came round this eve to pick up the fretless - totally awsome player, Overwater owner too. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKvTuD1dXU4&feature=PlayList&p=3964EAF20CC2BED0&index=2"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKvTuD1dXU4...ED0&index=2[/url] Peter Quote
steve-soar Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 Some great playing there, I'll watch out for him. Quote
fullrangebass Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 Both Jon Shuker as well as Alan at ACG get my vote. Let's not forget Martin at Sei, too Quote
EBS_freak Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='fullrangebass' post='439673' date='Mar 19 2009, 08:21 PM']Let's not forget Martin at Sei, too[/quote] A Martin singlecut for 1200€ ?? Quote
rjb Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) RIM basses are also worth a look.... [url="http://www.rimcustombasses.co.uk"]http://www.rimcustombasses.co.uk[/url] Edited March 19, 2009 by rjb Quote
ARGH Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 Jim Fleeting of Ripon Made my headless 6 [url="http://luthiery.co.uk/"]http://luthiery.co.uk/[/url] Nice guy too. Quote
flychris Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 I could recommand Laurent Kah ... French guy doing a very, very good Job ! [url="http://www.basses-lkah.fr/"]http://www.basses-lkah.fr/[/url] Quote
velvetkevorkian Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='ARGH' post='439795' date='Mar 19 2009, 10:01 PM']Jim Fleeting of Ripon Made my headless 6 [url="http://luthiery.co.uk/"]http://luthiery.co.uk/[/url] Nice guy too.[/quote] Yes please! Quote
saibuster Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='ARGH' post='439795' date='Mar 19 2009, 10:01 PM']Jim Fleeting of Ripon Made my headless 6 [url="http://luthiery.co.uk/"]http://luthiery.co.uk/[/url] Nice guy too.[/quote] Damn this is sexy!!! Is that within the threads budget???? Quote
Skywalker83 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Posted March 20, 2009 Thanks for all the ideas guys n gals. I'm really liking the look of this one from Laurent Kah [url="http://www.basses-lkah.fr/basses.php?no=42"]Singlecut 5 string[/url] It's almost what i'm looking for, but with a slightly different combination of woods,although i do want a bookmatched flamed maple top. The price i stated is just a rough guide, i'd stretch to maybe 1500-1600€, But once i have my design finalised i'll shop around for the best quote. I'm really going for a sort of Micheal Tobias approach to the bass and that is to have the electronics of the bass quite transparent and allot the natural sound of the woods of the bass to give me my tone. More suggestions and ideas are more than welcome! Quote
Kiwi Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 Talk to [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=66"]Prometeus in the Affiliates forum[/url]? He seems very good value for money although I haven't tried any of his instruments. Quick turnaround time too compared to most luthiers. Quote
Spoombung Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 Yep, another recommendation for Alan at ACG. He loves that singlecut stuff. Quote
dlugibass Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) I could recommand: [url="http://www.nexus-guitars.com/"]http://www.nexus-guitars.com/[/url] Jacek is the best in Eastern Europe. Edited March 22, 2009 by dlugibass Quote
josh3184 Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 stone fretboards?!?! [url="http://www.nexus-guitars.com/news.html#4"]http://www.nexus-guitars.com/news.html#4[/url] Quote
elom Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 [quote name='Skywalker83' post='438539' date='Mar 18 2009, 06:28 PM']Can anyone recommend any good luthiers?[/quote] I'll stick in a mention for [url="http://www.crimsonguitars.com"]Crimson Guitars[/url] Quote
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