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  1. 2016 CARL THOMPSON
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    For sale 2016 CARL THOMPSON

    I am posting this for a very short time. I am offering my new 2016 Carl Thompson Semi-Frills bass. This is a 36" scale bass Passive circuit 2 Kent Armstrong pickups Carved scroll Walnut, padauk, mahogany and ebony These are becoming rare as well. ONLY SELLING THIS TO FUND A PROJECT FOR...
    $3,900.00
    • Strings: 4
  2. S.O.T.G. Rich

    No longer available 2016 CARL THOMPSON

    I am posting this for a very short time. I am offering my new 2016 Carl Thompson Semi-Frills bass. This is a 36" scale bass Passive circuit 2 Kent Armstrong pickups Carved scroll Walnut, padauk, mahogany and ebony These are becoming rare as well. ONLY SELLING THIS TO FUND A PROJECT FOR...
  3. Mr_O'B

    Orlando Thompson and his Roscoe Classic Custom....

    I had the pleasure of seeing Orlando Thompson at JT Schmid's Bass Bash. Mr. Thompson is the truth and a real deal groove master! His style is silky smooth, and his love of the bass really shines through when he is playing! From what I've been told he is multi-talented and equally skilled...
  4. Zentner

    Carl Thompson mods

    Hello everyone, I've done the unthinkable and made mods to one of my favorite instruments. I got the idea from a NY jazz musician, Gene Perla who made a similar mod to his bass - a removable low C extension. My build includes no permanent mods to the bass to uphold Mr. Thompson's original...
  5. Carl Thompson gig bag
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    For sale Carl Thompson gig bag

    Here is a rare Carl Thompson gig bag with Carl's Jazz Cat logo,Bag came with my CT bass I received new from Carl, Nice bag, not a igig or Mono bag, If you own a CT bass this would be an ideal addition to complement yourCT bass, Bag would a better fit for a 5 or 6 , but would work for a 4 string...
    $75.00
  6. smith plyr

    SOLD Carl Thompson gig bag

    Here is a rare Carl Thompson gig bag with Carl's Jazz Cat logo,Bag came with my CT bass I received new from Carl, Nice bag, not a igig or Mono bag, If you own a CT bass this would be an ideal addition to complement yourCT bass, Bag would a better fit for a 5 or 6 , but would work for a 4 string...
  7. Carl Thompson 32" Semi frill
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    For sale Carl Thompson 32" Semi frill

    looking to do a straight trade my a mint condition loaded Carl Thompson Semi Frill. 29 frets, Kent Armstrong ACTIVE Pups, hipshot hardware, new labella .45-.105 nickels and all the good... ONLY trades im looking for is a 4 String Fodera fretted or a Hilton 4 String fretted reverse scroll.
    $1.00
    • Strings: 4
  8. ogiebb

    SOLD Carl Thompson 32" Semi frill

    looking to do a straight trade my a mint condition loaded Carl Thompson Semi Frill. 29 frets, Kent Armstrong ACTIVE Pups, hipshot hardware, new labella .45-.105 nickels and all the good... ONLY trades im looking for is a 4 String Fodera fretted or a Hilton 4 String fretted reverse scroll.
  9. Carl Thompson Custom Bolt-On 36" Fretless
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    For sale Carl Thompson Custom Bolt-On 36" Fretless

    Up for sale is my beautiful Carl Thompson Custom Bolt-On lined fretless bass. This bass has an amazing custom neck with nice detailing around the headstock that I have pictured here for you to see. It has been kept in my climate/humidity controlled home studio since I purchased it from...
    $4,000.00
    • Fretless:
      1. Y
    • Strings: 4
  10. kessell5

    SOLD Carl Thompson Custom Bolt-On 36" Fretless

    Up for sale is my beautiful Carl Thompson Custom Bolt-On lined fretless bass. This bass has an amazing custom neck with nice detailing around the headstock that I have pictured here for you to see. It has been kept in my climate/humidity controlled home studio since I purchased it from...
  11. D

    Wanted Carl Thompson

    Looking for a Carl Thompson bass. Prefer 5 string, but open to 4 as well. Fretted, custom/"lots-of-frills"!!
  12. JAKeverline

    1st Build: Carl Thompson inspired walnut 4 string

    Greetings! I have been GASing for a Carl Thompson ever since becoming a Claypool fan in high school. Unfortunately but understandably, Carl is not doing custom builds anymore. Not to mention there is no way I could afford one any time soon. Being an experienced woodworker and also having...
  13. dharmashawn

    Carl Thompson incoming tomorrow, what to put her in?

    So, super excited to be receiving a semi frills tomorrow. What's the best case for such a Bass?? Ps it's the 32" semi frills on the Low End site
  14. S

    Double Bass Thompson Hybrid Upright Bass

    Hey, I've been looking for a bas to buy, (it's my first bass I would own, but I've been playing for three years) I noticed that the, Thompson Hybrid Upright Bass, is within my price range on StringEmporium.com. But I was wondering what type of music is this bass suited for? (i.e.:solo...
  15. alaskaleftybass

    Carl Thompson Bass for $14,995. Please school me why.....?

    So I was perusing the old fleaBay and found this listing for a Carl Thompson 5 string bass. For $14,995. I'm not one to every deny anyone their happiness but why would this bass cost so much? Please enlighten me on this puzzle.... "2006 CARL THOMPSON 5 String Bass very special ordered on...
  16. bikeplate

    Carl Thompson anyone??

    Just was taken on trade at my local store. Plays and sounds killer. Very light weight. 36" scale I believe. That's all I know. I hope this is ok to post and not against TB rules. Store is Parkway Music in Clifton Park, NY. If this is in violation, please remove mr mod
  17. M
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    For sale Strings: Helicores, Spirocore Mittels

    Got some strings up for sale. Prices in €, including shipping in Europe, but I'm happy to shipp anywhere else for just a tad bit more. Helicore Hybrid Light EAD + Orchestra Light G, very little use- as a set: 45€ Spirocore Mittels 4/4 EAD: D-string as good as new. E&A about a year of use, the...
    €20.00 to €45.00
  18. M

    SOLD Strings: Helicores, Spirocore Mittels

    Got some strings up for sale. Prices in €, including shipping in Europe, but I'm happy to shipp anywhere else for just a tad bit more. Helicore Hybrid Light EAD + Orchestra Light G, very little use- as a set: 45€ Spirocore Mittels 4/4 EAD: D-string as good as new. E&A about a year of use, the...
  19. MaddAnthony_59

    Schaller Humbuckers Guru Question - Carl Thompson Bass

    Hello. I have a 1975 Carl Thompson bass. I got it in a trade, and the person I got it from Modded it, but included the original electronics. I am trying to get the bass back to it's Original configuration. But even CT himself isn't sure how to do it anymore. So! Here is a picture of the body &...
  20. ColdEye

    Double Bass NBD: Thompson Hybrid Bass

    So after a while of reading, using my friend's instrument and looking for a teacher locally (one of my deciding factors is if I can find someone to teach me), I finally went ahead and got an upright. My budget is not high so I tried (well my friend was the one playing) around stuff locally...
  21. ChefKen

    Is this the real deal?....Carl Thompson or replica?

    If this bass is the real deal someone should jump on it for 1500 bucks!! I do not know enough about the basses to judge....not signed. That is my first flag. The woods look nice.....the woodwork on the neck joint very nice.....what do you think?? Les Clay pool Bass
  22. P

    Double Bass Asking for advice on 2 basses

    Hello everyone, This is my first post but I've been lurking here for months while renting an upright. I've finally decided to purchase one and have narrowed it down to 2 of them. Having found some great advice here, I would like to draw on your experiences for my decision. First is the...
  23. lakefx

    Double Bass Thompson RM-100 pricing question.

    I am looking at a Thompson RM-100 on CL in a neighboring city. It includes a Tuff bag and Realist pickup. I see that package is about $1800 new on string emporium's website. The seller says that it is in great condition. What do you think is a fair price? It's entirely possible that the seller...
  24. Carl Thompson Whale Back 6 string 36" PRICE DROP
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    For sale Carl Thompson Whale Back 6 string 36" PRICE DROP

    Carl Thompson Whale Tale 6 String 36" I bought this Bass 2 years ago from GTR Guitars at NYC, the only “situation” with this Bass is has a crackline in the whaletale by the G string, I received it in that shape. The crack doesn´t grow up in these 2 years and doesn´t affect the performance of...
    $3,800.00
    • Strings: 6
  25. lalobass

    SOLD Carl Thompson Whale Back 6 string 36" PRICE DROP

    Carl Thompson Whale Tale 6 String 36" I bought this Bass 2 years ago from GTR Guitars at NYC, the only “situation” with this Bass is has a crackline in the whaletale by the G string, I received it in that shape. The crack doesn´t grow up in these 2 years and doesn´t affect the performance of...
  26. dalkowski

    Could this be a sign?!? (Carl Thompson content)

  27. Matteo Marziali

    4 string 32" scale Wenge-Padauk-Rosewood "Mio" model

    Hi my TB friends, I'm here again to show you not one, but two new buildings! After that my last work (the 5er fanned) was choose as "Bass of the week" on "NoTreble" magazine I received request from two customers, as you know I'm not a full-time-builder, I build only in my spare time, but after...
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