NikNik Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Anyone heard of S71 guitars? Those keys look odd on a full size Fender headstock. Burst '51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 The blue finish looks odd also, looks pretty poorly done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Love the neck though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Maybe they ran out of paint. That’d be pretty if the translucent blue was all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 It doesn't look like it's been grain-filled, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I think that is rather splendid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Cuzzie said: I think that is rather splendid I have to agree. Actually really like the fact the blue doesn’t spread across the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Unusual finish...if that's what you're after.. https://www.usedguitars.co.uk/en/listings/638260-custom-shop-caribbean-burst-51-precision-bass-swamp-ash?image=1729691 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 It’s not so much it’s an unusual finish as it’s poorly done. It’s fine having a burst and leaving the middle natural, but the perimeter is completely uneven and the transition is terrible. Suppose I can forgive him though because it’s got a Bare & knuckle pickup. Seriously bare AND knuckle 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 34 minutes ago, Manton Customs said: It’s not so much it’s an unusual finish as it’s poorly done. It’s fine having a burst and leaving the middle natural, but the perimeter is completely uneven and the transition is terrible. Suppose I can forgive him though because it’s got a Bare & knuckle pickup. Seriously bare AND knuckle 😆 Yes, it's that reference to the pickup that has loud alarm bells ringing for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I can’t seem to see a price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 That’s been for sale on Used forever! I wonder if anyone ever takes anything off that site as some guitars appear to have been advertised there for literally years! I tried to contact another seller through the site but never got a response. Has anyone actually asked S71 for a price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I think it looks nice. A Tele style headstock would look good on it but overall I think it's got potential. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I generally really like '51 style basses , from Harley Bentons to Fender Dusty Hill Custom Shop models. That one just looks a bit wrong to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou24d53 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 17 hours ago, Grahambythesea said: Has anyone actually asked S71 for a price? Fill yer boots......... https://reverb.com/uk/item/15150591-s71-custom-shop-caribbean-burst-51-precision-bass-in-swamp-ash-flame-maple-neck-bare-knuckle-pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Brief diversion - they’ve also got this 2nd hand bass for sale, with screwless neck join.. Not seen this before, anyone any experience with these? How do they work? https://reverb.com/uk/item/22712281-luthier-andy-schack-unique-v-classic-bass-bartolini-activ-pickups 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Will that not just be like a set neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 54 minutes ago, Drax said: Brief diversion - they’ve also got this 2nd hand bass for sale, with screwless neck join.. Not seen this before, anyone any experience with these? How do they work? https://reverb.com/uk/item/22712281-luthier-andy-schack-unique-v-classic-bass-bartolini-activ-pickups It's a pretty unique system. https://schack-guitars.com/covered-neck-fixing-sytem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Impressive. They look like great instruments (& price tags to match) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Don’t panic guys, they’re both in someone’s shopping cart so you don’t have to buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Charvel Addict Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Amazing guitars and basses, I own three S71 already and I'm not done, looking for a custom order. They're CNC made in the USA and handfinished in Switzerland, some cool guitar players seems playing them, Stevie Salas (Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Rob Trujillo, Billy Gibbons, etc.), Josh Steely from DAUGHTRY, Joe Stump from ALCATRAZZ and so on... https://s71guitars.com/friends/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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