Boutique basses: finally, one that I like

[ilan]

Never was into boutique basses but this one appeals to me: LeCompte VB-4.

[gweimer]

I played a LeCompte twin DS bass in Atlanta a couple years ago that was incredible.  I *almost* bought that one.  It beat the Manne Glenn Hughes model by a long shot.

[Basvarken]

I dig this one too

[Pilgrim]

Both VERY nice!!!

[Dave W]

Are these really "boutique"? I'd call them his take on classic traditional styles.

[Aussie Mark]

Are these really "boutique"? I'd call them his take on classic traditional styles.

+1, just like Lull or Sadowsky ie. very nicely made top quality traditional style basses with boutique pricing.

[Stjofön Big]

Checked the company site. Can only say: Five string basses with a tremolo arm... Are there really so many frustrated guitarists playing bass, that such  a production can be seen as necessary?

[rahock]

Are these really "boutique"? I'd call them his take on classic traditional styles.

+2. Nice looking wood on both of them .
Rick

[Dave W]

Checked the company site. Can only say: Five string basses with a tremolo arm... Are there really so many frustrated guitarists playing bass, that such  a production can be seen as necessary?

I doubt it. It's a one-man company, he probably built it to order. I doubt he builds more than 20 basses a year, if that.

[jumbodbassman]

been eyeing that exact model for a while.  wish i could try one out.

some of his other designs are a little out there

[Lightyear]

Bud LeCompte is located here in the Houston area - I think the north side.  Dave is right - he is a one man shop.  He does have a good reputation and supposedly builds an excellent bass.  He did get good review in Bass Player a couple of years back as well.

[Dave W]

His workmanship looks outstanding.

[Lightyear]

Absolutely, just not my cup of tea.

[rahock]

That 51 has got me drooling
Rick