Marty James
Artists
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“I was pleased to have had the opportunity to play this bass from Blue Note Woodworks. I have never really been interested in a short scale bass or an acoustic electric bass until now. These basses have amazing "tone for days"... no matter where you are playing on the neck. Each string had the same volume unplugged as well as plugged in. Usually there's one string that stands out above the rest and is louder, this isn't the case here. The weight was balanced very well to the weight of the body, I was able to balance the bass level across one finger. The rich warm sound of the fretless model would be a great asset to any studio. The fretless model can really fake that upright double bass sound.”
Shannon Jennings Bassist for: Oregon Rain, Zion Train, Beyond The Walls, Craig Wright Band
“I really enjoy playing the Blue Note bass. These unique, exotic wood instruments have great tone and playability. It's very clear that a great deal of thought, design, and craftsmanship goes into every bass. The fretless sounds much like an upright, even though it is a short scale electric. The player should be pleased with the tonal variety. The fretted bass sounds great and gives the unique blend of an acoustic/electric sound. These custom basses are special and easily worth the money!”
John Lingafelter / Bassist / Elec. & Upright
"Hey I wanted to let you know that I've fallen in love with your bass. It plays beautifully with just the right amount of fretless growl. The shorter scale makes it very comfortable and easy to play. Plus its absolutely gorgeous. The craftsmanship is flawless."
Billy Garrett, Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
“Found an incredible custom luthier in Gold Hill, Oregon. He is building short scale fretless basses that are the first bass guitars I have ever heard that sound like a standup. Incredible guy named Rob Cusumano. He repairs all stringed instruments and builds guitars and basses.
Since I have a sight impairment issue, he is going to build me an electric bass that will take care of my issues.”
Michael Glicksberg, Harbor, OR.
Reviews
Greetings from Florida! Just a quick note to let you know that your bass is in the recording studio and the famous Sam Bush tried it out a few weeks ago and was very impressed with the workmanship and the incredible sound. Thanks!
Neptone Recording Studio, Destin, FL.
Comments
Bassic Bass
"Truly an amazing instrument" - M. Johnson
Bassic Bass
"Geez, that beats the heck out of having to carry around
the big monsters!" - J. Rojas
Bassic Bass
"I love the tone of this bass man! It's dangerously close to the sound of an upright. Love the voicing, beautiful instrument!" - J. Caldwell
"The Blue Note Woodworks Bassic Bass is a truly unique instrument!"
Liza Carbe, Bassist for “Incendio”
Los Angels, CA
"I played this guitar today...it is amazing!!"
Mark Tveskov -guitarist “The Crossover”
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Blue Note Woodworks
Gold Hill, OR USA
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Testimonials ~
K&K Pickups
"I am wild about K&K pickups and use them in all my acoustic instruments. If you want the real sound of your guitar to come through, K&K is the answer." ( John Standefer - National Champion Fingerstyle Guitarist )
Strat Setup
"Had Rob set up and re-string my Strat after I tried to set up the guitar myself and messed it up. Rob got it all back to a perfect state and on time. I will not use anybody else." (Allen Q.)
K&K Pickup Install on Martin
"I really like the K&K pick-up Rob recommended for my Martin acoustic guitar. It has a true acoustic sound. I’m very pleased. Rob did a great job installing the unit, and other repairs to the guitar." ( Marvin E. )
Replace Nut & Saddle / Adjust Action
"Rob thank you for the excellent service. My guitar sounds 100% better. It is so nice to find someone who is honest and sincere in the work they do. I will definitely recommend your services to anyone I come across that needs them. God Bless!! " ( Jessica O. )
Setup 2 New Guitars
"Hey Rob... it's after 10:00 and I just got a chance to play the guitars... they're fantastic and so much fun to play! McKenzie and I are both really stoked. (Maggie M.)
Replace Pickups & all Electronics for Vintage Sound on Fender Tele
"I'm lovin' the Tele. The pickups are very super. I reeally like it!" (Shelby M.)
Replace Pickups & Setup
" Rob you did such an awesome job on my guitar I would love to setup a time for me to bring out my Acoustic to you. It just needs to be setup as it never has since it came from the factory." "One of the best decisions I have ever made is taking my electric guitar over to you. You did such an incredible job changing out my stock pickups with custom pickups and setting up my guitar. I even told you of a switch on the guitar that was in a bad place, so you relocated it. That's above and beyond what I would have expected. You also charge much less than others in the valley and your quality is top notch. My guitar , now sounds like a $3000 PRS or any other high quality guitar I have heard. In fact, I'm bringing my other guitars to you to have similar work done. I highly recommend Rob to all musicians, professional and casual. " (Chuck W. )
Suhr Pickups
“Rob, Thank you again for your help! The pickups got here yesterday and tonight my guitarist is already playing with his improved guitar, and is happier than a kid on Christmas day!! Since doing business with you was a real pleasure, I would like to ask you if you sell stuff for bass guitars as well because my guys here are all in a shopping frenzy since yesterday :) Thank you again for your help!” (Silvia P. from Italy)
Fralin Pickup Install on Fender Strat
“Hi Rob, Just to let you know how tickled I am with these Fralin pickups, for my HSS Strat. As much as I loved the Telecaster install, this guitar is much more versatile and does it all beautifully. The good thing about Fralin pickups is I never want to put the guitar down. Unfortunately, the bad thing about Fralin pickups is I never want to put the guitar down. It's like candy for my ears.” (S. Maxwell)
Reglue Bridge on old Martin 0018
I can’t believe it...it sounds so much better ! (Eric V.)
K&K Pickup Install, New Quarterman Cone, & New Spider Bridge on Paul Beard Dobro
“Hey Rob, the new K&K Pickup worked perfect. The sound guy ran me through the PA so the sound was very real and acoustic. I had more volume than I needed. I got quite a few comments about how good the Dobro sounded. As you know... that’s not so easy with a Resonator. Thanks for the great job.” (Aaron P.)
Scooped Neck, Leveled & Dressed Frets on Claw Hammer Banjo
"Rob recently scooped the neck and did a general setup on my open back banjo. Rob was great to work with. He was careful to exactly understand the details of what I wanted, and he worked around my schedule. The results are fantastic. The scoop is absolutely perfect and thanks to his setup and work on the frets and the neck, the banjo is a joy to play. Thanks Rob!" (Darren J.)
Level & Dress Frets w/ New Bone Saddle
Hi Rob, I'm really pleased with my guitar! The action is great and the sound is amazingly better with the bone saddle. Thanks! (Jim R.)
New Quarterman Dobro Cone, Spider Bridge & Saddle
“Hey Rob, got home and played the new dobro setup for a half an hour or so to get the new feel. The new feel really threw me off, but it didn't take long to get it. The tone and sustain are exactly what I was looking for. The tone is more like Jerry Douglas’s, no high end overtones and the sustain is much better.
Thanks for a good job. I want to do my other dobro next month”. Aaron P.
Pro-Setup Strat
“Had Rob setup my strat after I tried to set it up myself and messed it up. Rob got it all back to a perfect state and on time. I will not use anybody else”. Allan Q.
Custom Bass Build & Repairs
“Rob is a highly personable, creative, knowledgeable luthier who will do anything related to stringed instruments from set ups, repairs to design and build.
I would recommend you include Rob if you are a musician or owner of instruments or interested in having one built. I love mine! “ Michael G.
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Jeff Avila