SumOne Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Anyone here with experience of Philippe Dubreuille Basses? https://www.dubreuille-guitar.com/bass.html Seems mostly more of a Guitar builder but a few Basses, and custom stuff. I've got my eye on this Custom 5 https://thebassgallery.com/collections/bass/products/philippe-dubreuille-custom-5 but there is a crack in the headstock, and being a neck thru Bass it could be a massive hassle if it needed replacing. What do you reckon- a deal breaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Really nice bass and I’m not familiar with them, the crack is probably stable , but the fact that it’s there would put me off 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 @Hellzero has an excellent knowledge of custom basses 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 If it's at The Gallery, just ask Martin what would be involved in making sure that crack really does remain stable. If anyone can tell you, it will be him. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Show us a pic of the front. Does the crack go all the way through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Those cracks from the tuning peg can be successfully glued. Sold now so I guess moot either way! looked lovely - walnut over maple? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumOne Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 1 minute ago, bloke_zero said: Those cracks from the tuning peg can be successfully glued. Sold now so I guess moot either way! looked lovely - walnut over maple? Ah! It didn't say sold earlier but I sent them an email with questions and it must have reminded them to update to sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Thats a bit gutting! Sorry to be the bearer of sad tidings! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumOne Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, chris_b said: Show us a pic of the front. Does the crack go all the way through? Couldn't tell as it was covered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumOne Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, bloke_zero said: Thats a bit gutting! Sorry to be the bearer of sad tidings! No worries, I'm sort of relieved, it does look good - but I really don't need a new Bass! Edited July 26, 2021 by SumOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Played a reliced J type on Denmark Street and it was stunning - should have bought it. Then played the above bass and it was a dog. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumOne Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, OliverBlackman said: Played a reliced J type on Denmark Street and it was stunning - should have bought it. Then played the above bass and it was a dog. You've just proved why it's also always worth checking Basschat knowledge! (as well as trying before buying) Edited July 26, 2021 by SumOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 1 hour ago, SumOne said: You've just proved why it's also always worth checking Basschat knowledge! (as well as trying before buying) Its down to taste but the neck was bowed and the action high, it had a rough finish and the ergonomics didn’t work. The sound didn’t have any character either, complete opposite experience of the J relic which only has a photo here (the natural one) http://dubreuille-guitar.com/bass.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 5 hours ago, SumOne said: but I really don't need a new Bass! I'm confused...when has this ever been a consideration when we bought another bass? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 5 hours ago, SumOne said: Ah! It didn't say sold earlier but I sent them an email with questions and it must have reminded them to update to sold. Not the first time this has happened. They did it to me over an Ibanez. To the point that they took the funds then had to refund me when they realised the instrument was gone. I don't care what stock they have. I won't deal with them again. I also had a negative experience in the shop itself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lfalex v1.1 said: Not the first time this has happened. They did it to me over an Ibanez. To the point that they took the funds then had to refund me when they realised the instrument was gone. I don't care what stock they have. I won't deal with them again. I also had a negative experience in the shop itself. Edit- Happy ending to this story; the EDC700 the Gallery sold me was vapourware, but two lovely chaps on here replied to my Wanted ad. As a result, I now own an EDC715 and EDA900. Edited July 26, 2021 by Lfalex v1.1 Auto correct! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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