Stevens Guitars

[Bassomatic]

Was fortunate to have one of these guys on loan for a few days:



Sadly, i was short on cash at the time or i'd prob own it still. Tremendous lightweight beast of a bass.

[Mark Kane]

Hey Basso, I see on that bass and a lot of the newer ones that long top horn. Is that design just to balance the instrument better on a strap or are there other things going on too?

[Lex Luthier]

I met Mike at a Dallas gtr show and played a few Stevens guitars over the years, extremely nice instruments.

[JingleJungle]

Originally posted by markrutland
When I met Michael he talked very well of the Holmes so I ordered them even though there is a surcharge.

I also thought about a burst, I started with some more exotic finishes but maybe I like something more classic.

Hey Mark... I thought Holmes weren't available anymore.
Are those coming from your own private stash, or does Mike have his own hoard of goodies?

Hmmmm..... You are giving me naughty ideas, you know...

JJ

[Luca Z]

HI JingleJungle,

yes Tom Holmes is still making pickups,
his email address

tomholmes@tomholmescompany.com


I also bought two extras fpickups from him or a side project I told you about (I'm Luca from Varese...)

[Bassomatic]

Originally posted by Mark Kane
Hey Basso, I see on that bass and a lot of the newer ones that long top horn. Is that design just to balance the instrument better on a strap or are there other things going on too?

I'd guess that's the case here, although the angle makes it longer than it is. Certainly not as long as some of the new designs i've seen from other builders, where it seems like the player might be addressing their "small package complex".

[VegasGreg]

Originally posted by markrutland
When I met Michael he talked very well of the Holmes so I ordered them even though there is a surcharge.

I also thought about a burst, I started with some more exotic finishes but maybe I like something more classic.

Well, I went with a Cherryburst finish.

Also, I decided on Florence Voodoo 59's for pickups-nickel covers.

Went with a chambered Korina body.

Now, the wait begins.....

[fretknot]

Sweet, Greg!

That is going to be a killer combo! Congratulations.

[jharpersj]

I played a few of Matte's and Mike makes just sick guitars, although for some reason Matte tends to end up with the best of the best, ie all of Matte's Bakers rocked but the ones I owned were kinda lame, if they were $2,500 I would own one but $7,500 ??? please Mike make them cheaper :>

[ultra]

Hi guys.

I have only just discovered this forum just now and it looks very informative. I am going to enjoy checking all the cool stuff out.

In the meantime, I have some pics of my Stevens Classic that Michael built for me in 1998....September 13 was the day I picked it up in Alpine TX....that means I have had it for 7 years....jeez time flies.

Enjoy.

http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid828243

[Luca Z]

Ultra,

welcome to the forum,

nice stuff you got there, do you own also the two LJs?

[ultra]

Thanks Mark.

Yeah, I own the 2 LJs and also the metallic pink Slant 5 bass that is further on up in the posts.

The LJs are from 1988 and are consequetively numbered, 003 and 004. These early ones were solid and not chambered.

They all sound great but the Classic is my main squeeze because I prefer the neck profile and also the 25.5" scale.

[TNJ]

Don Mock owns one...and it is tres cool!

S.
j

[VegasGreg]

Originally posted by ultra
Hi guys.

Enjoy.

http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid828243

OK, I did.

NICE Guitars!!

I haven't even gotten my first one yet, and I'm already thinking about what my second one will be...

[ultra]

Thanks VegasGreg,

I just went back and read your post of your expected chambered Korina cherry burst with Voodoos.

Should be a great combination and the Voodoos will sound great in it.

What timeframe is Michael quoting?

I am doing some serious thinking myself.....hmmmm