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The new addition to my Ron Blake collection is the wonderful 6 string bass he recently built for me. It is simply the most amazing bass I have ever played. Picture Above is Harry Ellis, Ron Blake, and Myself.

My thanks to Ron for building another incredible instrument for me.

Here is some info about the 6 string bass:- 36” scale

- EMG 45P pickups
- Maple / Wenge neck
- Lacewood Body Core
- Ebony and Ash Overlay On Both Top and Back
- Lace Peg Veneer
- Ivory Nut

If you are even remotely thinking about buying a bass, give Ron a call and discuss having him building a bass for you. You will be totally satisfied and pleased you did if you get a bass from Ron!

If you are interested in talking to Ron about building one of his hand made bass creations,
go to his web-site or give Ron a call at (860 567-8436) or go to his web-site

CHECK OUT THESE BASSES!

The Claw Bass - 36-inch scale fretless

This bass has one of the most innovative body shapes I have ever seen. The bass is not only extremely light, weighing only 5 pounds, but is also perfectly balanced. Several types of wood was used to create this masterpiece. The bass is made of exotic Claro Walnut and solid Mahogany core. The bass has an 8 piece laminated body with spectacular walnut exterior laminates. Ebony and died Korina veneers add to the visual impact of this wonderful instrument. The bass has a 24 fret (fretless) Ebony fingerboard and the width of the neck is the same as a 1962 Fender jazz bass I used to own. This bass is visually appealling, has a great tone, is lightweight, and plays as well as any high-end bass I have played. Great Stuff!!

The Claw Bass 34" scale fretted bass

This is the "sister" bass to the fretless claw bass. This bass is also very light and perfectly balanced. Quilted maple is used for the top and back of this bass with a maple neck like the fretless, and a 24 fret ebony fingerboard. This bass also plays incredibly well and has a "growl" to it's tone because of the new model of EMG pickups that simulate the pre CBS Fender Jazz bass pickups. This is my workhorse bass. I use mostly this bass on my newly released record. It is great for funk, jazz, and blues gigs and also slapping and popping.

I endorse Ron Blake basses, SWR Sound and DR Handmade bass Strings.

RON BLAKE BASSES

Ron has built basses for Stanley Clarke (piccolo basses), Les Claypool (six string) and many other fine bass players. The basses that Ron has built for me, especially the “CLAW” basses are easily the finest basses I have ever played. Incredible craftsmanship, great sounding and well playing are all trademarks of Ron Blake basses.

SWR BASS AMPLIFIERS

SWR makes high-end bass amplifiers and speaker enclosures that are well built and sound great. I use the SM 500 and Goliath III speaker cabinets in addition to smaller amps for practice. I am extremely pleased with my SWR products.

DR HANDMADE BASS STRINGS

DR strings are bright sounding and long lasting. I prefer the “Highbeams” and on occasion the “Fatbeams”