neural_rust Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 So I had a dream last night.. I would like Epiphone to build me one off custom bass guitar.. Where should I Email about that? To Gibson, or is there an addres for Epi custom shop at all? thanks, Neural_Rust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freuds_cat Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 LMAO!!!!!!!! I had a dream that Epiphone gave a crap about their customers and handed everyone daisies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 You could contact Gibson Custom Shop, they may build you something with an Epiphone headstock... but it'll still be Gibson Custom price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freuds_cat Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 You could contact Gibson Custom Shop' date=' they may build you something with an Epiphone headstock... but it'll still be Gibson Custom price.[/quote'] I think that is probably the only sensible answer that you will get neural_rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkEpTiKaL Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Epiphone "Custom Shop" doesn't mean that they really Custom-Build the guitar/bass to your personal specs. Custom Shop Epiphones are usually Limited Editions, are in someway visually different, or have different hardware from Standard Epiphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Epiphone "Custom Shop" No such thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neural_rust Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 ok, thanks everybody.. i have some money, and was thinking about getting a custom build bass, but i think it would cost me less to have some local luthier make one for me.. or maybe i'll be getting the new warwick starbass.. we'll see.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brew Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hey NR - Plenty of good luthiers out there. I may have mentioned this elsewhere, but there's an interesting cat name of Jon Hill - used to be out of Cleveland, now in FL working for Hamer. (insert sigh here)... Anyway, he built mine, and it's fantastic. I paid $3500, but it's want I wanted. I could have paid lots more or less, but whatever you do, do your research/homework, and make sure you know everything you want in great detail before embarking on this journey - it will save you heartbreak and pain later! Humbuckers required? PU configuration? Woods? Where/how to set controls/jack? Neck-through or bolted and length? Solid or laminated neck? Fretted? Fingerboard wood? Hardware? Headstock? Finish? Blah blah, but unless you know these for starters, your shopping will be a foggy and less than joyous experience. I drew out a few versions of mine, compared with every other maker I could find, talked to other players, and got continuous feedback from Jon throughout the process. He added a few "tweaks" as it all came together. And #1 = NEVER plunk down all your cash at the start!! A reputable builder will take a dp and then get it done. Best Wishes - post pics Brew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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