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Read what PBC clients are saying...

Several reviews are from repeat clients!!

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The bass arrived just fine and I am BLOWN AWAY!! First of all, the pictures didn't do it justice at all compared to how it looks up close...STUNNING! I've never played a bass out there that I thought would come close to rival the playability of my MTD, but you knocked it out of the park, brother! I absolutely love the sound...the tones I'm getting are amazing...All in all an amazing build with a surprisingly amount of attention to detail. Glenn, Valparaiso, IL Sept, 2024

Honestly, I can't put this bass down! Been playing for 54 years, have a couple Sadowskys, Custom Shop Fenders...the tonal variations vary so much...very expressive instrument!

Rich, Bourne, MA April, 2024

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I'm going to give you a five star rating. That's not just lip service. Your description was accurate, and the price and features are definitely on point...The features and body finish are amazing!... The neck is really well done in terms of feel. Slick, fast, and thinner than my other five strings from front to back, with nicely finished frets and no jagged fret edges to bother me. The variety and overall aesthetics of the tone is great! OK, better than great. Amazing sounds that cut thru the mix and record superbly. Love the Nordstrand pickups and preamp...

Ryan, Ypsilanti, MI July, 2021

Functional art Confirmed! This thing is a mean machine. I'm very impressed with your work. Right now I'm only playing with tone and volume maxed. Direct into the board sounds real nice...the recordings sound great even without effects.

Avi, Grass Valley, CA March, 2024

Michael, just wanted to say what a great job you did with this thing! Great tone with the preamp and the neck plays fantastic! Thanks for a great deal on this baby. I can't wait to put it to good use!

Larry, Port Angeles, WA March, 2020

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Fantastic communication thru the build cycle. The neck plays like a dream. I'm still exploring all the great tones this is capable of!

John, Revere, MA December, 2019

Michael builds to a very high standard. His necks make for an awesomely playable bass. He goes the extra mile to make you happy. Let him build you one before everyone else finds out!

Richard, Naples, FL October, 2019

Hey Michael, love this on-of-a-kind bass!...It's a joy to play and look at...

Larry, Port Angeles, WA August, 2019

Michael...my new favorite bass is this build. I love everything about it. Nothing I would change. I've played everything from a cheap Dean to a Sadowsky. I've been playing exoptic basses for about a year...until I picked up your bass. I love the neck and frets. The preamp is awesome, and she looks so pretty too! If you'd build a P-bass like this, especially the neck...I'd be a serious candidate to buy it... Richard, Naples, FL June, 2019

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Phenomenal instrument! It's a pleasure doing business with you...again.

Mathew, Mesa, AZ July, 2019

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Michael, just wanted to say what a great job you did with this thing! Great tone with the preamp and the neck plays fantastic! Thanks for a great deal on this baby. I can't wait to put it to good use!

Larry, Port Angeles, WA March, 2020

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