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Post by guitarboy02451 on Aug 13, 2006 17:48:57 GMT -7
I noticed that Lentz doesn't post prices on his web site. Out of curiosity, (I know there is a lot of Lentz players here), what does a HSL go for?
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Post by Curt on Aug 13, 2006 17:54:32 GMT -7
Think they start aroung $2500. You'll have to call 'em up.
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Post by billyguitar on Aug 13, 2006 18:50:52 GMT -7
I ordered the DL90. It is $3,000 plus $135 for the case. Also he's not real receptive to custom work. He has good reasons for how he has the guitars he offers configured. I emailed questions and Scott called me and talked for about 1/2 hour. I did not give him the order while on the phone. I told him I needed to think on it and he was cool about that. Later I emailed him laying out how we had discussed what I wanted and sent him $500 to get started. Last week I emailed him a question and never got a response. I'm sure I just got lost in the shuffle.
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Aug 14, 2006 17:30:49 GMT -7
Billy, whats his build time on a standard model with no customization? usual 6 - 8 weeks?
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Post by billyguitar on Aug 14, 2006 18:44:12 GMT -7
I read 3 months on his site somewhere.
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Post by JD on Aug 15, 2006 2:09:10 GMT -7
I think the best thing is to peruse the Lentz forum and then call Scott. I talked with hime 4 weeks ago as I was interested in getting an SSL. We talked about the options that he offers including the wood for the body, fretwire, etc. He gave me a quote on an SSL (I think it was $2550), shipping, and the case.
I e-mailed him a few questions before sending my deposit and he replied in a timely fashion
After sending him a $500 deposit check, Scott called me to discuss the specifics and got my final decision on body color. We spent 45 minutes on the phone talking everything from Wisconsin, to weather to my guitar. Very nice and personable guy. He said that it typically takes 3 months to complete, but mentioned that they would be starting on painting the body possibly the next day (depending on the weather/humidity factor).
So far it has been a great experience, but it will be a long 3 months.
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Post by billyguitar on Aug 15, 2006 5:31:44 GMT -7
On my DL90 there weren't too many options that were usable to me so we didn't have a lot to discuss. I already wanted the orange color, the tallest frets he offers which are the 6105 shape and I wanted the rosewood board so I could get the blocks. he says the frets are from Europe and are harder than Dunlop. The only thing I'm getting different from the picture on his website is no neck binding (he says he doesn't do it anymore) and adding an out of phase switch so I can get some T-Bone Walker tone.
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Post by billyguitar on Nov 21, 2006 9:41:35 GMT -7
Scott has my guitar done and ready to ship. But, what a kick in the head, it's Thanksgiving week and I don't want it to ship now because somewhere along the way it would be laying around in a truck or distribution center for a day. I'll be getting it next week, I guess. I wish I knew how to post the pictures they sent me. An orange DL90 is a thing of beauty!
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Post by johngourlay on Dec 16, 2006 2:20:22 GMT -7
Billy, I've given up the hunt for a 50's or 60's tele (mega bucks). I'm thinking about a Lentz but being here in the UK they are V rare and the chances of trying one is minimal. I like the SSL spec, do you think they would be affected by a trip over here by post? I noticed your concerns over shipping. John Boy
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 16, 2006 6:34:38 GMT -7
I would hope they'd box it up super good. People do ship guitars all over the world. A Tom Anderson of mine just went to Yellow Mama (what a name for a guitar store!) in Bangkok, I think. I'm sure Scott would know what to do to get it there in one piece. Also it would be insured.
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Post by skydog958 on Dec 16, 2006 9:19:30 GMT -7
Billy, can you get the block inlays in a maple neck?
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Post by tele1962 on Dec 16, 2006 10:48:59 GMT -7
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." --Jimi Hendrix
"When the power of drugs overcomes the power of clear thought, the world will know untimely death"
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Post by skydog958 on Dec 16, 2006 16:30:03 GMT -7
unfortunately
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 16, 2006 19:31:59 GMT -7
Blocks in maple? Never seen that except the black blocks on 70s Jazz Basses. You'd have to call Scott on that one.
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Post by skydog958 on Dec 16, 2006 21:21:50 GMT -7
I've seen J basses with maple necks and pearl block inlays. There were also a very short run of LP Customs with maple fretboards with pearl blocks.
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 17, 2006 8:09:59 GMT -7
Now that you mention it I do remember those. I never liked that look so I looked away pretty quick and then forgot! Just different tastes and no harm meant.
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Post by skydog958 on Dec 17, 2006 8:55:24 GMT -7
Yeah the LPs looked funny IMO, but on the J basses if the neck lacquer had aged to that yellowy tint with the inlays still white, that looked pretty cool. Put that on a candy-apple red body -- delicious!
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