la bam Posted January 9 Posted January 9 Hi all, I don't know why I've never heard of this, but Vintage, who do the fantastic value V4 have a custom shop! Make your own config, colour, hardware, etc etc https://vintageguitarsrus.com/collections/proshop 6 Quote
Sean Posted January 10 Posted January 10 I have a ProShop LP style guitar. It is amazing. It's better than my 90s Jap Love Rock. However... I bought it second hand for £275. I've seen a couple come up for sale and they depreciate horrendously. If you find one used at a low price, it's likely to be a bargain of a lifetime, buy one new and want to move it on, be prepared to take a hit. Quote
la bam Posted January 10 Author Posted January 10 Yeh, I'm thinking maybe a grand for one. Obviously gonna lose half of that the minute you buy it. But what a great idea from them, I wish them well with it. 2 Quote
bremen Posted January 10 Posted January 10 On 09/01/2025 at 07:34, la bam said: Hi all, I don't know why I've never heard of this, but Vintage, who do the fantastic value V4 have a custom shop! Make your own config, colour, hardware, etc etc https://vintageguitarsrus.com/collections/proshop Great idea. What's the neck like on the V4? Quote
velvetkevorkian Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Are the bodies/necks actually different or is it just an option to get higher spec parts? Quote
bremen Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Good question. I've filled in an online form, specifying I want jazz pickups and precision neck in a precision body, let's see what they come back with. Quote
la bam Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 On 10/01/2025 at 16:56, bremen said: Good question. I've filled in an online form, specifying I want jazz pickups and precision neck in a precision body, let's see what they come back with. Let us know how you get on. 1 Quote
Bassassin Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Vintage do have a reputation for good quality at sensible prices - but the custom shop 'Inspiration Gallery' does lean heavily on belt-sandered mashups of random Fender-style components. Was hoping for a bit more inspiration - I think if I wanted a belt-sandered Fender mashup, I'd probably make my own. 2 Quote
la bam Posted January 13 Author Posted January 13 3 hours ago, Bassassin said: Vintage do have a reputation for good quality at sensible prices - but the custom shop 'Inspiration Gallery' does lean heavily on belt-sandered mashups of random Fender-style components. Was hoping for a bit more inspiration - I think if I wanted a belt-sandered Fender mashup, I'd probably make my own. They're just ones they've made. You can ask for anything you like. Quote
bremen Posted January 13 Posted January 13 (edited) Haven't got back to me yet. Either they're snowed under, or they thought my request for a precision neck and body with jazz pickups was a wind-up (To be fair, it was only Friday I made that request) Edited January 13 by bremen Quote
bremen Posted January 14 Posted January 14 " Please see the quote below for the specification you provided for us. Quote: Based off the specification below, the price would be £799.00 We require a 30% deposit to start production and get things moving forward. The remaining balance can be paid of using our credit facilities from our online webstore, Ivor Mairants. Notes: Each guitar is hand finished, so the level of distressing & placement of marks may differentiate from guitar to guitar. However we will update you with images on the build process so you are happy before taking delivery of your new instrument. Production time: 14-16 weeks. Each Vintage ProShop includes; • Vintage Canvas Bag • Official Certificate of Authentication • ProShop Pick Tin • ProShop Leather Strap • ProShop T Shirt Full ProShop set up includes; • Fret-level, crown and polish. • Fingerboard dress and comfort treatment. • Truss rod adjustment and set. • Action height, radius, intonation and pickup height adjustment. • Nut slot regulation" 3 Quote
bremen Posted January 14 Posted January 14 That's for a P with two Alan Entwistle J pickups, maple neck, gloss black, everything else standard. Bit much for me. Could be excellent but it's a bit of a leap in the dark. I'll stick with plan A. Quote
velvetkevorkian Posted January 15 Posted January 15 Not really my thing but I guess if you can get MIA attention to detail at MIM prices it could be worthwhile. Quote
bremen Posted January 15 Posted January 15 (edited) It might be really nice but unless I see a review from a Basschat comrade I'm not going for it. Next bass I buy will be either a second hand bargain from someone trustworthy here, a cheapo homemade bitsa with pro setup or -and this is favourite- a visit to Jon Shuker. Two or three times the price of a Vintage but I'll be 100% confident it'll be the dog's bollocks. Edited January 15 by bremen Quote
la bam Posted Wednesday at 15:12 Author Posted Wednesday at 15:12 I suppose it's not bad really. A standard would be £400. So it's really £400 extra for the hand finished, upgraded hardware and neck and colours of your choice. I think it's quite good. 1 Quote
ezbass Posted Wednesday at 15:24 Posted Wednesday at 15:24 Compared to a Maruszczyk of equivalent spec, that’s a bargain. Quote
Lozz196 Posted Wednesday at 15:25 Posted Wednesday at 15:25 (edited) I wonder if they could do a chambered one to ensure 7.5lbs or less….. Enquiry sent, hopefully they can do a sub 7.5lb Tony Butler Precision with Jazz width neck 🤞 Edited Wednesday at 22:39 by Lozz196 1 Quote
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