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| Author: | tallboybass [ September 11th, 2008, 12:09 pm ] | ||
| Post subject: | This is all I want... | ||
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| Author: | andrew [ September 11th, 2008, 3:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
I can help you with the Lakland, jazz bass, sunburst, tort guard, rosewood board part of your wish, it's that pesky fifth string I can't help with. |
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| Author: | tallboybass [ September 11th, 2008, 6:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
andrew wrote: I can help you with the Lakland, jazz bass, sunburst, tort guard, rosewood board part of your wish, it's that pesky fifth string I can't help with. Thanks Andrew, I'm just frustrated. This is the part of being 'lefty' that is so tough sometimes. The Skyline Lakland JO5 is exactly what I want and quite affordable. Do you have any idea how to get something like it for under $3,500?
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| Author: | pjmuck [ September 11th, 2008, 6:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
Does it have to be a Lakland? Why not get a real deal Fender: http://www.guitarshogun.com/catalog.php/guitarshogun/dt61280/JBV_LH_Vintage_White_ |
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| Author: | tallboybass [ September 11th, 2008, 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
pjmuck wrote: Does it have to be a Lakland? Why not get a real deal Fender: Man that's a great looking bass, I've just gotta have real 3/4" string spacing at the bridge. Seems like Fender would get that since they started the whole thing. http://www.guitarshogun.com/catalog.php/guitarshogun/dt61280/JBV_LH_Vintage_White_ 
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| Author: | andrew [ September 11th, 2008, 9:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
pjmuck wrote: Does it have to be a Lakland? Why not get a real deal Fender: http://www.guitarshogun.com/catalog.php/guitarshogun/dt61280/JBV_LH_Vintage_White_ Hey! I'm not a 5 string guy, but that's a great looking bass! |
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| Author: | andrew [ September 11th, 2008, 9:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
tallboybass wrote: andrew wrote: I can help you with the Lakland, jazz bass, sunburst, tort guard, rosewood board part of your wish, it's that pesky fifth string I can't help with. Thanks Andrew, I'm just frustrated. This is the part of being 'lefty' that is so tough sometimes. The Skyline Lakland JO5 is exactly what I want and quite affordable. Do you have any idea how to get something like it for under $3,500?I heard Nash was going to start doing 5 strings, he might be worth checking with. Otherwise, no, I have no idea who could do that. It's funny too, because it is a pretty straightforward bass, you'd think there'd be someone out there who could build it for a reasonable price. |
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| Author: | tallboybass [ September 12th, 2008, 12:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
andrew wrote: ...because it is a pretty straightforward bass, you'd think there'd be someone out there who could build it for a reasonable price. If Warmoth or someone would make 5ers with 3/4" spacing in a nice J or P body style....why, the world would be......yadayada.
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| Author: | Lefty007 [ September 12th, 2008, 1:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
Those MIJ 5-string look like they took a P-Bass neck and used a 5-string bridge. I wonder what the string spacing is. . . looks tight, as in 16.5-mm ridiculously tight. Alan, check out Valenti. He can do a J-style 5-string with wide string spacing for under $2000. I just tried the black one he's got in stock. Amazing-sounding, and the quality is right up there with, dare I say, Sadowsky. Honestly, top notch. But I was searching for a somewhat thinner neck than my 535, but the Valenti has a medium C-shape neck that is thicker than the 535. Not small enough for me. . . So I kept the 535. But I think Valenti's neck profile is similar to Lakland. . . |
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| Author: | tallboybass [ September 12th, 2008, 2:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
Lefty007 wrote: ...Alan, check out Valenti. He can do a J-style 5-string with wide string spacing for under $2000.... Thanks Carlos! This is the kind of info I've been looking for. 
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| Author: | bbl [ September 12th, 2008, 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
There's Warmoth, too. You could have a luthier build it. Actually, I think that's kind of what Nino Valenti does. I've heard nothing but good things about his work. |
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| Author: | gravesbass [ September 12th, 2008, 9:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
Ping Carlos, You returned that Valenti Bass? Was there a 48 hour return policy on it? I think he also uses Warmoth body and necks to build his basses. He does great work right up there with, dare I say... Sadowsky. Was the string spacing 19mm? |
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| Author: | Lefty007 [ September 15th, 2008, 7:15 am ] |
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gravesbass wrote: Ping Carlos, You returned that Valenti Bass? Was there a 48 hour return policy on it? I think he also uses Warmoth body and necks to build his basses. He does great work right up there with, dare I say... Sadowsky. Was the string spacing 19mm? Yes, Nino has a 5 day return policy. He's been using USA Custom parts lately. Very high quality. I think he does some fret polishing at home, to make sure the fretwork perfect. The spacing was indeed 19-mm. |
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| Author: | Rodent [ September 15th, 2008, 12:35 pm ] |
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USACG does indeed offer a true 19mm spacing - the best you can get with a Warmoth Deluxe 5 neck is 17.5mm. this is a big reason (but not the only) I don't use Warmoth 5-string necks/bodies. I've spent time with the guys at the USACG shop, and all they do there is totally top shelf. not to hijack this thread, but I just thought I'd drop a hint: it'll be interesting to see what you might see me post about near then end of this year 19mm = yep 5-string = yep a true lefty for no added cost over a righty = yep but that's enough of a tease for now ... R |
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| Author: | tallboybass [ September 15th, 2008, 1:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
Rodent wrote: 19mm = yep Hmmmmmmmmmmmm......5-string = yep a true lefty for no added cost over a righty = yep but that's enough of a tease for now ... R How 'bout just a LITTLE more info? 
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| Author: | Rodent [ September 16th, 2008, 11:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
I'll post more when I can (including an image or two) ... it's just a little too early yet to say anything further R Quote: Oh no I've said too much
I haven't said enough I thought that I heard you laughing I thought that I heard you sing |
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| Author: | lefty68 [ September 16th, 2008, 12:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
Hey guys You know what?!! I think that Rod is going to be our Santa Claus!!!  Some of us will soon have the same signature as me !!! Greetings André |
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| Author: | Rodent [ September 16th, 2008, 2:46 pm ] |
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OK ... one more small tidbit ... CNC now I really gotta go! R |
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| Author: | danomite64 [ September 16th, 2008, 7:37 pm ] |
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Gotta be a Carvin.....or maybe a G&L; I can't remember if they have a lefty upcharge. But the CNC hint makes me think Carvin. |
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| Author: | Rodent [ October 2nd, 2008, 9:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: This is all I want... |
do I have these right? 1.875" nut width 2.625" neck width at the 12th fret on a 34" scale .125" gap between oouter edge of string and edge of neck thanks for your thoughts! R |
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