A drastic make-over

Started by Basvarken, May 18, 2021, 03:36:55 PM

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Basvarken

A few years ago I had two prototype bass guitar built by a Chinese manufacturer.
The idea was to offer a medium priced series next to the basses that I build myself (by hand). I was gonna complete the Chinese built bass guitars myself with high quality hardware and electronics here in The Netherlands.
But I abandonded the whole project, because I was not happy with the level of fit and finish by the Chinese manufacturer. There were too many mistakes in the lacquer and other details. I would have cost me too much of my time to get them up to the level that I had in mind.

Eventually I sold both prototypes to a Dutch bass player, who is very happy with both bass guitars.
He completely relic-ed one of them.
And the other was left in its original state. Until two months ago. Then he sent me a request to give the bass a complete make-over...



The original:


The final result after the metamorphosis:












I tried it with a red speed knob as an eye catcher:



Pics of the process can be seen here:
https://www.enkoo.nl/modification-eb-spl-noir.html
www.brooksbassguitars.com
www.thegibsonbassbook.com

Dave W


BTL


morrow


Pilgrim

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OldManC

I saw a photo on Facebook the other day that had two black, double cut Brooks basses and I wondered about those... That is beautiful!

Basvarken

That must have been this one



Thank you guys, for all the nice comments
www.brooksbassguitars.com
www.thegibsonbassbook.com

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