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[Bass of the Week] 11 Bass

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Yet another unnamed bass arrived in the featureme@bestbassgear.com inbox, so this one is called “11” because of the neck layers as the builder, Gene, describes below.

Gene writes:

This is my second custom Bass build and my first neck through design. I really enjoyed this build because it gave me the ability to work with some gorgeous woods. The tone wood was a “by accident” find when on a trip in CA.  I just happen to see it there in their shorts stack and I could not resist it. The Neck is 11 layers and taper to the head stock allow all layers to continue all the way done the neck.  I hope you enjoy!

        Tone wood – Cocobolo

        Body –  Wenge

        Neck – Wenge, Padauk, Mahogany , Curly Maple.

        Pickup – EMG

Pre-amp   – Aguilar OBP-3 with Preamp by pass and Mid shift switches. Prewired by Best Bass Gear.

Well done, Gene!

To submit your bass for Bass of the Week, send an email to featureme@bestbassgear.com with a short story and photos of your instrument.

21 thoughts on “[Bass of the Week] 11 Bass”

  1. It looks a lot like the Ibanez SRA550 I recently bought for my brother/bassist (he’s gotta pay me back!). This one is nicer, however . . .

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  2. Thanks all, I am overwhelmed with your responses. As a newer Luther the positive feedback truly helps. I have been a woodworker has a hobby for most of my life, I only recently melded my love for music and woodworking together. The Guitar building started as a bucket list item being checked off and has become my primary woodworking interest. I would be more than happy to entertain custom builds for others. Please feel free to contact me at Milnegene@mchsi.com

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