Sibob Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Thats it's name, the cluny bass. named after the bar in newcastle, The Cluny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I think its swamp ash and nitro finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 It's fit!! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 have you put an order in yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I'll piccy mine later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 They all look lovely!! Nice take Mr Letts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loushort Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1355679252' post='1901281'] Whats the white one? Didn't think Letts did lacquered solid colours?? Si [/quote]Under the paint its made of different striped woods like Claypool's rainbow bass Jon wasn't happy with the out come so decided to spray it white as it was Christmas time It took him ages to do as he is a real perfectionist and wont let anything go unless hes totally happy with it So I borrowed it for the Christmas shows we play at The Cluny Warehouse in Newcastle every year (back there again end of this week)then became a keeper The soap bar pick up has a little white light inside it which comes on when plugged in and its got a great sound to thanks to the unique position of the pick up, plus uses very little battery life Edited November 27, 2014 by loushort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I priced up a singlecut with Jon, it's still in my sights, but some other business has to clear up first. I was under the impression I had to have a wood finish......he might not appreciate that I want a solid white finish now Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 He might just tell you to get stuffed. I ran something by him a while ago and he was like 'not my style'. Fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1355701205' post='1901699'] I priced up a singlecut with Jon, it's still in my sights, but some other business has to clear up first. I was under the impression I had to have a wood finish......he might not appreciate that I want a solid white finish now Si [/quote] You might be able to use some light unfigured wood, holly or something, a good piece of holly can look like a painted white finish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 [quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1355737345' post='1901871'] He might just tell you to get s[b]tuffed.[/b] I ran something by him a while ago and he was like 'not my style'. Fair enough. [/quote] Christmas pun, nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 He's definitely a custom builder who has no interest in making other brands shapes and styles, he's got his 'trademark' style and shapes and that's his niche really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1355737939' post='1901889'] He's definitely a custom builder who has no interest in making other brands shapes and styles, he's got his 'trademark' style and shapes and that's his niche really [/quote] And I suppose that's why we go to those individual builders. Rob Green at Status and Roger at Fylde can be the same. They all still make great instruments though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loushort Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1355701205' post='1901699'] I priced up a singlecut with Jon, it's still in my sights, but some other business has to clear up first. I was under the impression I had to have a wood finish......he might not appreciate that I want a solid white finish now Si [/quote]As you know what takes the time is prepping the wood and filling it sanding it down ready for paint,then its a good couple of coats-leaving it to dry. Then the lacquer coats go on and have to dry then buffing it to a shine its a lot of work for a one man show and if one of those processes screws up its back to the bare wood and start again,I can't speak for him but I'l be surprized if he does anymore colours but he might surprize you and do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Thanks for getting back to me Will (tentatively) drop him another message perhaps lol Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Just love Jons basses. A Letts bass is on my "things to own in 2013" list lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 [quote name='loushort' timestamp='1356986317' post='1916175'] A strange take on a cutaway design [/quote] Yeah, a bit odd. It seems to have the look of a SC without the benefits? I'd be interested to know the thought behind this design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Hopefully this will work...Here's my recent acquisition... [IMG]http://i49.tinypic.com/2ptctw6.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 [quote name='ead' timestamp='1358196563' post='1934767'] Hopefully this will work...Here's my recent acquisition... [IMG]http://i49.tinypic.com/2ptctw6.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] So you got that one then! it's a beaut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loushort Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 [quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1355530006' post='1899772'] Lou returned the bass after noticing some twisting in the neck (a lot of twisting in the neck). I must say it is the only neck I ever had trouble with. Anyhoo, mad him a new neck, nice one, the bass played great and I had alot of compliments from friends etc. I, however had a bee in my bonnet about the carve. The bass was made before my stuff really took shape and I finally fell into my neck-through groove and found a decent level of continuity of carve and contour. It kept me awake one night too many and found it's way into the wood burner like a good few of my early guitars and anything else that I dont think is right. Lou is still waiting for his replacement and is very dubious about leaving any of his 'early models' with me nowadays. I have 2 of his sitting here waiting to be picked up after a few updates. Jeez,it's cold tonight! I feel a burn comin! [/quote] And still waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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