timo Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I got a Paulman 5 string a few years ago in a ridiculously fortuitous trade for a nackered old upright. Other than a couple of people I know around Yorkshire (the luthier was from Huddersfield) I've never heard his name bounded about or seen one of his basses. There's no mention of any of his basses on here other than mine and one that's appeared in the for sale section a couple of times. Just wondering if anyone else has a Paulman or has any experience with one? There's got to be a few out there! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Mate of mine had a beautiful Precision (early style) made by him - 2 tone SB,maple neck etc. Great bass and craftsmanship, not sure where it is now though. I went to Paulman's workshop in Huddersfield many years ago to collect a guitar he'd been refinishing - again top quality work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) I acquired this one; [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=108319&hl=Paulman"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...&hl=Paulman[/url] in a trade with Lozbass for a Gordon Smith semi-acoustic 4 (apologies to angelagnostic for the use of his sale thread and pics) - as a dyed-in-the-wool 4-string player I saw it as an inexpensive foray into the world of 5-string, but at a decent quality level. I have to say I'm hugely impressed with the build quality and the tonewoods - the multi-laminate flamed maple neck is a work of art, and the lovely quilt top is needless to say a proper carved one, not a veneer Also as the spacing on the upper 4 strings is very similar to a standard 4-string it's perfect for a 5-string noob like me - no confusing the E with the B like I did on my previous attempt (an OLP "MM5"). I'm considering changing the p/ups and preamp, more out of interest than from real need. Shame Paulman wasn't better known as his instruments are easily on a par with Overwater, Goodfellow etc, and damn shame he passed away last year. Edit; I think this was designated the "Rex" model Edited February 22, 2011 by Shaggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timo Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Mine's just wandered into the for sale section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnut62 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 A friend of mine has a Paulmann Tele guitar. It's awesome to play, but my G&L Asat Special sounds better. He's thinking of changing pups too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Believe there's a Paulman bass for sale at Antones Guitars in Hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posibass Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) I recently acquired a Paulman upright electric bass which is wonderful to play and a lovely alternative to my Stingray etc. I'm not absolutely sure bure I've heard that the late, great Paul McNab built very few of this type of instrument. Through my Hartke 3500 amp, I get a very credible acoustic double bass sound with full, warm tone. Perfect for jazz, folk and americana. Edited February 26, 2012 by posibass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I've still got a lovely jazz bass Paul made for me a few years ago ..[attachment=101105:DSCF0619.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posibass Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Hi guys, If anyone's interested, I set up Facebook group at [url="https://www.facebook.com/groups/420208314824384/?fref=ts"]https://www.facebook.com/groups/420208314824384/?fref=ts[/url] called 'Paulman Guitar and Basses' where people can share ideas, tech support, pics etc. Please add yourself. So far, there's only two us! Best wishes, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee-Man Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) Awesome. I have a Paulman EUB. I played one of the Paulman strats last night, excellent bit of kit! Edited November 8, 2015 by Lee-Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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