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Nothing this week - everything sold - please keep checking!
We're trying but they keep getting
grabbed up.
Have you thought about just ordering what you want?
We might have been halfway finished with it by now... |
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Available
Builds In-process
You tell us how you'd
like it finished up past the point you see...
Shipping in the Continental USA when completed is $50
Priced to include a case unless otherwise noted |
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Birdsong
Embrace
8th Anniversary model
Read all about it here
Simple fretless basses with balance, tone for days,
elegance, and boutique attention to detail.
As one of the last few 8th Anniversary builds (that also carry the first 8
serial numbers of the Embrace line) this one is coming together with
Texas Mesquite body wings with their characteristic natural rustic
character. Maple neck, and these are dressed up with black Ebony
fingerboard, nut, bridge, knob and control plate.
It'll be ready this month... if it's
yours, feel free to call or email over the
weekend (use the mobile 512-395-5126)!
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Available
for $1250
SALE -
Includes hardshell case or pro gig bag - your choice!
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INVENTORY BUILD
Corto2s in process
Mahogany & Walnut
(pictures are representative - every piece of wood has different grain)
Call or email for details |
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EMBRACE - to - be!
Maple neck
Wild Bloodwood fingerboard
Red Cedar body wings
Read all about the Embrace here
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Pre-owned
Instruments
Shipping in the Continental USA is
$50
All prices include case except where noted |
2003 Gibson Melody Maker guitar
"Faded Cherry" finish
Set neck, Mahogany body, Rosewood board
In very good condition - a few dings and a little playing wear if you look
up close but very good looking and no issues - this rocking slab has been
completely upgraded with a Seymour Duncan "Seth Lover" humbucker,
CTS pots, Switchcraft jack, Scott's favorite NOS "Mustard drop"
cap on the tone control (nails the Eric Clapton Cream-era "Woman
tone"), pro fret detail, plays great.
Low action, great tone, Billy Gibbons would grin.
It wails. No disappointments.
Comes with Gibson USA gig bag.
$495
(Call Scott at 512-395-5126
or email scott@birdsongguitars.com
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A
"Bean" - I can't believe it.
These pre-date Birdsong by years... I still have mine from 1997. I've
played gigs, recordings and taught literally thousands of guitar lessons
on the thing. I love it. This one is dated 2000.
Back when I first started building in the '90s this was some of what I was doing,
out of a little music store in Massachusetts. The Bean was the first
original design I came up with that really was something all its own looks,
feel, and tone-wise. It was that "Hey, I think I could make a go
of it" thing. That was The Bean.
Comfy, incredibly playable 24" scale (the notes are right there
under your fingers), ergonomically designed "single curve"
organic-looking body, single pickup with volume & tone switch. The
tone switch engages a capacitor and gives it a jazzy, Stills "Wooden
Ships" tone (clean) or a screaming Santana thing (with distortion),
and there is a circuit on the volume that changes the tone as it is backed
off. They're interactive.
You can get versions of Country twang, a great snappy Garcia tone, and
some serious raunchy blues (and more) out of it. The body is 1 piece
of Cherry (just like mine) with a Maple neck & Rosewood fretboard.
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were probably a dozen Scott " Bean" guitars made from 1997-2000.
Just in on consignment from the original owner - with gig bag, in
incredible condition with minimal play wear.
Satisfaction guaranteed!
$1295
512-395-5126
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Accessories
& Parts
Here's the deal, folks - I'm
really busy building instruments, so here's a two-step dance to get you
what you want.
1. List out & add up what you
want - send the amount to birdsongbass@yahoo.com
in PayPal...
2. Send the list to me along with your shipping address and phone # to info@birdsongguitars.com.
I'll get your stuff off to you top
o'the following week.
(If you don't do PayPal, call and I'll take your card info ~ 512-395-5126)
Thanks! ~Scott
PRICES INCLUDE CON-US SHIPPING
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Original
equipment roundwound strings
Curt Mangan strings
.045-.105 nickel
Our roundwound strings of choice for 5 years |
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$29/set
2 for $50
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Original
equipment flatwound strings
D'Addario ECB-82 Chromes
.050-.105 flats
Our flatwound strings of choice for 9 years |
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$35/set
2 for $60 |
Original
equipment tapewound strings
Fender 9120s
Our tapewound strings of choice for 8 years
(May require nut slot widening - have it done right,
don't force it and break your nut...) |
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Original
equipment .130 B string for Hy5
Curt Mangan nickel wound string
(Use with the Mangan roundwound set) |
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Replacement
Ebony push-on knob
For split shaft pots |
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$10 |
Replacement
Rosewood push-on knob
For split shaft pots |
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$10 |
Replacement
metal knurled knob - Chr, blk or gold
For solid shaft pot only |
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$10 |
Replacement
Hipshot ultralite tuner - Chr, blk or gold
Reversible for treble or bass side |
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If
you don't like the nylon Gripper T strap buttons, try the
Oversize metal strap button set
Chrome, black or gold |
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$10 /
pair |
Replacement
6-position Varitone
Heavier duty switch with current cap selection (sounds different than
the old ones, we like it better).
Easy installation, easy tone control retrofit.
Comes with black chickenhead knob.
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Services
Inquire with specifics for
estimate |
| Birdsong
Design |
With 15 years' worth of
instruments being played worldwide and designs from short scale basses to
electric Jazz guitars, Scott has vast experience in what works (and why)
and doesn't. He also has many more designs than he will ever get to build.
Reputation is important ~ confidentiality is assured. |
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| Consultation |
Birdsong has been an
against-the-odds success story, but it didn't happen overnight and we
weren't guessing at everything. An understanding of the MI business, how
instruments are made, various production options, and shop setup are
crucial information and a big head start for anyone coming in. |
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| Birdsong
Conversion & Restoration |
Who better to convert
single to two pickups or make it fretless? Nobody knows Birdsongs better
than the hands here at the shop who make them. And now that the early
Birdsongs are approaching a decade of use, we are open to taking on a
limited number of refurbishments. |
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| Pre-purchase
once-over on used Birdsongs |
Buying a pre-owned
Birdsong? Have it shipped to us first for a thorough go-through and
complete setup. Once they leave the nest they have lives of their own, and
some are maintained better than others. We'll make sure your new used
Birdsong is fully up to our standards before you even play it. |
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Other
Cool Stuff
Shipping in the Continental USA is
included |
Crafted from cutoffs from the instrument making
process, these little oil lamps come with a replaceable oil-filled
canister good for about 8 hours of mood lighting (replacement oil lights
can be ordered from craft shops).
They're named after my woodworking mentor and are a way I keep his work
carried on with my own. Shown are the woods available now (this changes) -
each piece is UNIQUE, use the pictures TO PICK YOUR WOOD ONLY. Your exact
piece will vary from these! |
(Keep checking in, some are coming... thanks) |
$25 each
(ContUS shipping included)
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Johnny
Lamp of wood from your new bass order!
We mark & put the wood aside when the bass is cut. |
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$25
each
(Ships with the bass)
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Scott's
Music CDs
Actual Mileage is acoustic songs
I Took The Highway is more electric
Day Sailer is pure acoustic road songs
(All "DIY" performed, produced & packaged ~
pics and liner notes at www.sbeckwith.com)
Soul Medicine is a more spiritual album of varied material
(Professionally packaged & wrapped) |
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FREE!
By request |
