Conference napalm::guitar

2273.0. "the greatest since popcorn" by FREEBE::LOUVAT () Wed Jul 31 1991 16:34

    I'm wondering if anyone has had the pleasure of seeing/playing a new
    bass guitar called the C.P. Thornton Bass. It is a work of most extra-
    ordinary craftsmanship the likes of which, as the saying goes, you only
    dream about.
       
        The guitar is made in Bryant Pond, Maine by the man it's named
    after...Chas. P. Thornton.
    
        Just a bit about the guitar: There are two models he makes of the
    4 and 5 string variety. They both sport a 5 piece neck through the
    body. One model's neck is made of walnut/rock maple/wenge, and the o-
    ther is made of rock maple/wenge. Both models have 3 piece bodies com-
    posed of a Southern Ash core. One model has a Hawaiian Koa top and back
    and the other has a choice of Quilted or Flame Maple top and back.
        The pickups are 3 Bertolini "J" style active types that reproduce a
    sustain and richness of sound that really can't be discribed in a note
    file, but has to be experienced to believe.
        His guitar was featured in the Spotlite column of Guitar Player of
    June, 1991, and also in the Premier Edition of Bass Player magazine.
    In May 1990, it was featured in GUitar Player L. A. Gear.
    
        As one might imagine, the instrument isn't cheap, but I guess that
    the proverbial "you get what you pay for" comes to mind. The guitars
    are priced at retail for $2850 and $3050. THey are made to order and 
    substantial savings can be had if one wants to buy directly from the 
    manufacturer.
    
        I have to agree that there are many good bass guitars being made
    today, but with the advent of the C. P. Thornton Bass, greatness has
    been achieved.
    
        For more information about this marvelous instrument, you can
    write directly to: C. P. Thornton
                       BOX 3040
                       R.R.#2 BRYANT POND, MAINE
                       04219
    
        His phone number is: 207-364-7383

    Just one more thing...(I couldn't edit my note,or more correctly, if it
    is possible to, I don't know how)....The finishes are laquer of various
    transparant colors that beautifully enhance the wood grain selected for
    that model of guitar...OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!