getz out Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Looks like we had a new member join; Cliff Bordwell. Cliff Bordwell Instruments Yup, another luthier. http://www.cbbasses.com/basses/largedetail~d-040915/images/lh-040915.jpg http://www.cbbasses.com/basses/largedetail~d-040915/images/bb2-040915.jpg http://www.cbbasses.com/basses/basspics/S-02-1-11.jpg http://www.cbbasses.com/basses/largedetail~sc-040724/images/040724pup.jpg Yeah. That looks like no joke. Wow. Lots of tasty wood. Nice electronics and hardware. Yes, yet another option. Besides reading through the website, Cliff, what else do you have going on? How many basses are you making a year? What's the pricerange? What's your favorite? Inquiring minds want to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 http://www.cbbasses.com/basses/largedetail~sc-040204/images/full-040204.jpg Taaaaaaaaaasty! ATM http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/atmofmn/Bass/DeepThoughtsBS.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Like getz says - wow. Beautiful stuff. In a word, BOYIONG!! "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotosound45 Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 That is one absolute smooth bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whacked Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 wow! those are beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLoy Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 SCHWING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Actually his name is Cliff Bordwell. (I had the first name wrong before I edited my post) A belated welcome to Dave Wendler who makes beautiful instruments also, including a very unique fretless bass that I am dying to get my hands on. Wendler Instruments Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewstermaniac Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Wow, now that is some nice looking wood. Are sound clips available? Check out my work in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Originally posted by jeremy c: Actually his name is Chris Bordwell.I think that'll be Cliff Bordwell. Well, we got there in the end... Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted November 3, 2004 Author Share Posted November 3, 2004 Oops. Fixed. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCunha Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I took a look at his web site and those are some really nice looking instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Bordwell Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Wow! What a welcome guys. This is what makes making basses so rearding. www.cbbasses.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Bordwell Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Originally posted by getz76: Looks like we had a new member join; Cliff Bordwell. Cliff Bordwell Instruments Lots of tasty wood. Nice electronics and hardware. Yes, yet another option. Besides reading through the website, Cliff, what else do you have going on? How many basses are you making a year? What's the pricerange? What's your favorite? Inquiring minds want to know. I have a new "acoustic design" for the electric bass in the works which will probably debut in Bass Player. I make between 12 and 15 basses a year. My favorite bass is Always the one I'm working at the time, I guess I get a little involved in my work. www.cbbasses.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhurstlmt Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 They're so pretty, Oh so pretty, They inspired me into a song, so that puts them pretty high up on the list. SCHWEEEEET Let your speech be better than silence, or be silent. For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not, none will suffice. "Rindase!" "Rendirme? Que se rinda su abuela, *#@!^$" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted November 7, 2004 Author Share Posted November 7, 2004 Originally posted by Cliff Bordwell: I have a new "acoustic design" for the electric bass in the works which will probably debut in Bass Player.That's quite a tease. Without tipping your hand, any hints on some design details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Bordwell Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Originally posted by dhurstlmt to the second power: They're so pretty, Oh so pretty, They inspired me into a song, so that puts them pretty high up on the list. SCHWEEEEETThat is a great compliment, INSPIRATION!!! www.cbbasses.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Bordwell Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Originally posted by getz76: Originally posted by Cliff Bordwell: I have a new "acoustic design" for the electric bass in the works which will probably debut in Bass Player.That's quite a tease. Without tipping your hand, any hints on some design details? Top Secret www.cbbasses.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Cliff, have you ever considered building fanned scale (Novax system) basses? I'm thinking of a fanned fretless six string with V-Bass guts. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Bordwell Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Originally posted by greenboy: Cliff, have you ever considered building fanned scale (Novax system) basses? I'm thinking of a fanned fretless six string with V-Bass guts.I've been waiting for the opportunity. I've made straight 38" scale basses in the past.The tone you get,from the lows to the highs .It's like a entirely new instrument! www.cbbasses.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebassman Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Wow! I can just feel the sustain... mmm... Of course my chances of ever seeing one down here are remote. Hope you have plenty of green paint for greenboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 My annual GAS for a custom has come around again. Thinking a Cliff Bordwell 4 with parallel chamber body, Q-tuners and passive electronics. Juicy. Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Phew, GAS subsided, Warwick sounding v nice at this evening's rehearsal. Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Whoa...fish like that make me wanna swim, baby! Good-lookin' work Cliff. The just gotta sound like a million bucks, and I don't mean all green and wrinkly, either. What do you get for a 38" scale cherry wood bass with a spalted maple top? Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcrocker33 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 wow. these are true works of art. Beautiful. *clap, clap.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 It was a 4-string fretted one of these that had me tempted: http://www.cbbasses.com/images/pcb-041226full1.jpg http://www.cbbasses.com/basses/largedetail~pcb-041226/images/pcb-041226bf1.jpg http://www.cbbasses.com/basses/largedetail~pcb-041226/images/pcb-041226cbb.jpg http://www.cbbasses.com/basses/largedetail~pcb-041226/images/pcb-041226c.jpg http://www.cbbasses.com/basses/largedetail~pcb-041226/images/pcb-041226cs.jpg Mmmm, acoustic but not... And just listen to it! http://www.cbbasses.com/mp3s/CBBASSES6.mp3 Fabulous. (But singlecut only and that isn't compatible with my chordal playing, darn it.) Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Originally posted by jeremy c: Actually his name is Cliff Bordwell. (I had the first name wrong before I edited my post) A belated welcome to Dave Wendler who makes beautiful instruments also, including a very unique fretless bass that I am dying to get my hands on. Wendler Instruments Jeremy, I didn't see that they came in blue. Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pernax Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Originally posted by C. Alexander Claber: And just listen to it! http://www.cbbasses.com/mp3s/CBBASSES6.mp3 Oh my, that low end "burp" hits the spot like a surgeon's knife. It's like chili ice cream, smooth and silky on the outside but still stings the tongue like a pack of angry bees. (up to 200 characters) You may use UBBCode in your signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Originally posted by Picker: What do you get for a 38" scale cherry wood bass with a spalted maple top? An extra long case! - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrunning3 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Originally posted by Pernax: Originally posted by C. Alexander Claber: And just listen to it! http://www.cbbasses.com/mp3s/CBBASSES6.mp3 Oh my, that low end "burp" hits the spot like a surgeon's knife. It's like chili ice cream, smooth and silky on the outside but still stings the tongue like a pack of angry bees. Brrrr! I LOVE it when you talk like that! It's got a sweet sound! -- Joe -- "If you think you're too old, then you are." --Lemmy Kilmister "I have not seen a man who is not god already." --Austin Osman Spare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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