Product: LeCompte SS-SC5
Price Paid: UNKNOWN
Submitted
08/01/2006
at
11:04am
by
Tom J
Email: tjrun1<at>charter dot net
Features
:
10
This is a drop dead gorgeous 35"scale, single-cut built by Texas builder Bud LeCompte..killer spalted maple top w/matching pickup covers & headstock. Amazingly fast rosewood fingerboard & single-piece maple neck. Has Bartolini 3-band eq and soapbars..What else do you need...?!
Sound
:
10
Tight, focuses 'B' strings are my sore spot and this is as good as it gets. I've owned Lakland/USA, Alembic, Roscoe, Skjold, Lull, Fender, Ernie Ball, M Bass, Kinal, Modulus,yadayadayada...The SC5 is as good ,or better. Bud did a superb job of pickup/ electronics with matching wood acoustics.. I play Irish festivals so I always go direct and engineers love it! No dead spots....Fat, fat tone....
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
Right out of the shipping box, I loved it! Set-up was great. Bud is very customer oriented so service is paramount...
Reliability/Durability
:
No Opinion
Built like a tank. Solidly built,a bit weighty compared to most boutique instruments but that's how I ordered it. Sound's better, in my opinion
Customer Support
:
10
Best in the business...As good as it gets...Bud & Lynda will answer any questions and work as a team to take care of customers...
Overall Rating
:
10
Been playing almost 40 years and have owned that many basses and this is as good as any of them. LeCompte basses are a great value. The workmanship, attention to detail and customer service are second-to-none. Check out his website....