FunkyFresh

Thanks a lot Greek. Your post, exactly one I was looking for. I just saw some great looking basses at ACG. I really think about devoting myself to a luthier from the UK. Such great looking basses. I just have to do some research on their sound. I will just have a chat with one of them I guess about my wishes .

Thanks for your input. He usually makes mostly Guitars. So I really think of going to a real bass luthier. I think you are right there... This is a more complex matter, than I thought . I would love to have a Goodfellow bass, maybe a Spitfire. But firstly I have to sell my Parker. Or ideally, trade for a Goodfellow/Status :-D. I really like what luthiers in the UK do today. Some amazing basses. The Status T-Bass for example could be exactly what I intend to have. Thanks for your input!!

Thanks for your reply. That is exactly what i meant. Sorry for my poor english . So I should look for references in means of space for my fingers

Hehe, pictures will be there! Of course you are right. I will have a long talk with my luthier beforehand. But I am trying to go there with some creative ideas. Since this should be my dream bass, I don't want to be totally dependent on his creative ideas, And I am pretty sure, since he isn't a bass player himself (but a real good luthier) he might not have the expertise in the small details for a slapbass specifically. For example, I thought that a humbucker (maybe a soapbar) should be a pickup very close to the neck, since I slap over the last fret. Especially the topics of active or passive electronic and wiring give me a headache. What makes the wiring of the electronic from a Wal or Alembic so unique? Or why are Status basses so top notch when it comes to slapping on them?

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hello Guys,[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]starting my first thread regarding pure gear porn [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]. I plan on getting myself a custom bass from my local and trusted luthier. Basically, what I want is a comfortable bass with great action/fretboard-playability for a lot of slapbass and heavy rock fingerstyle. Maybe this sounds odd, but a perfect bass should give me these qualities. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Usually I am active in german bass communities, but I thought, since the best slapbasses are made in the UK, I am just at the right place to get some quality input on that topic! Some questions to be answered, that came to my mind (maybe I am missing some things, I would be grateful for updates):[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- Which pickups? Humbucker or better Single Coils? P-Pickup? A hybrid? Any specifics that could be recommended?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- Active electronics? If so, which one suits my needs? (I like to have a clear and bright tone)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- Are there special wirings which could improve the sound? (like you hear about the special Sadowsky/Alembic or Wal wiring. What makes them special?)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- Which woods are recommendable? light ones preferred [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- maple fretboard or rosewood?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- medium or jumbo frets?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- bolt on neck or neck thru?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Anything important I forgot? Maybe you know something that makes up a great slapbass. I love to play the tunes of Mark King and Level 42 or the sound of Wojtek Pilichowski. Of course I love the tone of Marcus Millers slapstyle, too. In fingerstyle I adore the sound of Rocco Prestia, James Jamerson and Pino Palladino most. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I know it is a lot I want to put into this bass, but maybe you can help me out and give some good advice to a young novice [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If you have read till here: Thanks a lot! I would appreciate it big time, if you could help me out. Furthermore I would love to document the process until I have my dream bass here, with photos and updates! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]My best wishes! Cheers![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Danesh [/font][/color]