lettsguitars Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 i have a couple of builds on ebay at the moment if any bc'ers are interested. i would be happy to pull the auction (bin) and offer a discount for any of you guys and would also make a donation to bc for any sales generated here. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/handcrafted-4-string-scroll-bass-guitar-jon-letts-/180614589831?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2a0d77ed87"]4string[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/handcrafted-5-string-fretless-bass-guitar-jon-letts-/180614583288?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2a0d77d3f8"]5string fretless[/url] thanks y'all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmoore Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I only get the internet in work but they block eBay. Any pics available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 They look very good for the cash - wish I had some! Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 [quote name='Metalmoore' post='1095973' date='Jan 20 2011, 08:57 AM']I only get the internet in work but they block eBay. Any pics available?[/quote] i'll post some pics this avo, about 4 o' the clock. now get back to work you lazy bum! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Very pretty, and a great price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) pics as requested. specs are scroll. 34" honduras mahogany neck with indian rosewood board and jescar frets. side dots and ziricote headstock cap. sapele body core with english walnut top, ziricote back and cocobolo cat's eyes. imp humbucker, vol and tone and series/parrallel switch. hipshot tuners. ebony bridge and tailpiece. 5 string. 34" honduras mahogany neck with f**kin awesome maccassar ebony board. side dots and ziricote headstock cap. honduras mahogany body core, cocobolo top, zebrano stripes and purpleheart/walnut cat's eyes. kent armstrong neck pup. vol tone. hipshot tuners. ebony bridge and tailpiece. Edited January 20, 2011 by lettsguitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 ebay bin is £600 or best offer. bc'ers as i say, get special 'mates rates' so i dunno really. £520 + free postage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmoore Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Thoses basses are amazing looking. I'm sure they will find a loving home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 [quote name='Metalmoore' post='1097426' date='Jan 21 2011, 01:05 PM'] Thoses basses are amazing looking. I'm sure they will find a loving home[/quote] thanks man. if not, i'll love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmoore Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Whats your average turnover? And you doing any to order? Or anything a bit more custom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) i've uploaded a couple of low-fi vids to the website for your amusement (my playing sucks eggs). [url="http://www.lettsbasses.co.uk/root/jlettsbassesmain.html"]Visit My Website[/url] were recorded direct into cubase with no effects or eq, and consequently are rather quiet. Edited January 22, 2011 by lettsguitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 [quote name='Metalmoore' post='1097843' date='Jan 21 2011, 05:28 PM']Whats your average turnover? And you doing any to order? Or anything a bit more custom?[/quote] turnover is very minimal. im only in my second year and have made 10 or so instruments of varying quality. my builds have only recently reached a place i can honestly say i'm very proud of, and i've just about learned all my lessons from trial and error (even lost a bit of my left thumb about a year ago). i do offer a full satisfaction or your money back guarantee, along with a lifetime guarantee against any build and parts issues. custom work is all i aim at now, but i keep building all the time regardless. i also work full time. i aim to keep my prices as low as i feasibly can and that is my plan for the future also. i honestly think that a lot of 'handmade' guitars are heavily overpriced. i don't do paint or laquers due to space requirements but all going well, i plan to have a more suitable workshop in the next year in which spraying will be possible. in the case of a custom order, i work with the customer to acheive a body shape which they are happy with and which satisfies my ideas regarding weight and balance etc. i also will only use hipshot tuners and bridges(i've yet to use any metal bridges due to aesthetics and weight) and also prefer to use imp pickups, as i've played a big part in their development and have a close relationship with ben (not sexual), + ben offers any spec i/you desire, tapped coils, magnet choice, coil sizes etc. thanks. jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 ebay auction ended. i'll probably relist in a week or 2. in the meantime, any offers around the 450 mark would get you a very nice one of a kind bass. i'll even throw in a case. visit my [url="http://www.lettsguitars.co.uk"]WEBSITE[/url] for details. any sales through bc include a 5% donation to bc. thanks y'all. jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hi Jon, I'm not in a position to justify buying a handmade custom instrument. But I'm really pleased to see local people actually making stuff. I wish you well for your luthurial future! I think I saw one of your basses, a 5 string fretless in Intasound Music in Narborough road. It looked very well made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 [quote name='Annoying Twit' post='1108044' date='Jan 30 2011, 12:31 PM']Hi Jon, I'm not in a position to justify buying a handmade custom instrument. But I'm really pleased to see local people actually making stuff. I wish you well for your luthurial future! I think I saw one of your basses, a 5 string fretless in Intasound Music in Narborough road. It looked very well made.[/quote] hi mate. yea one of the early ones. i may take another one down sometime. i think the guitar workshop in ibstock would have one as i know warren and duncan pretty well. but you know, all the shops want 20% and i've always managed to sell em online so far. speaking of which have you seen the [url="http://www.lettsbasses.co.uk"]website[/url]? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 (edited) scroll bass now sold. still got the five, and a super light 32" ash 4 string fretless on the way. i'm talking 5lb!! Edited February 11, 2011 by lettsguitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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