The Shark Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 I've been hunting one of these for about two years. The perfect one is on it's way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 That’s a nice LP-style. Yet another teeky builder I’ve never heard of. Whats the story with Bartlett? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnieZ Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Great score! Would love to try one myself Heard nothing but good about these! arniez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 I'm a big fan of their pears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 I never knew he built guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 Bartlett and Historic Makeovers Kim Lefleur partnered up to do the "Retro-Spec" guitars and parts. Bartlett is in Canada and Kim's right here in Lake Mary, FL. Kim sells the parts and Tom builds guitars. I don't believe they are affiliated anymore. I played one a year ago and have been looking for a good one ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Looks killer. Congrats. I’m not familiar with them either. Will have to look them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynic Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 I'm surprised to see Tom Bartlett is an unknown to some of you. He's one of a very small handful of builders whose LP replicas are HIGHLY sought after, up there with Derrig, Max, and Yaron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slingblader Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Tom is a fantastic builder, you're going to love that guitar! When I built my first two guitars (LP style) I used plans that were made by Tom and Peter Shupe. Tom is really into the nitty gritty details and does amazing work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velorush Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Honestly, I had no idea of any "Bartlett" other than 'spretty nice, too. Love that guitar finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 5 hours ago, cynic said: I'm surprised to see Tom Bartlett is an unknown to some of you. He's one of a very small handful of builders whose LP replicas are HIGHLY sought after, up there with Derrig, Max, and Yaron. I hope I see some of these names on my local craigslist so I can use the “it’s not a Gibson bargaining technique” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stobro Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 5 hours ago, cynic said: I'm surprised to see Tom Bartlett is an unknown to some of you. He's one of a very small handful of builders whose LP replicas are HIGHLY sought after, up there with Derrig, Max, and Yaron. I know of Tommy Bartlett and his water show at the Wisconsin Dells. And Bartlett, Illinois. That's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynic Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Dutchman said: I hope I see some of these names on my local craigslist so I can use the “it’s not a Gibson bargaining technique” The problem being they sell for more than nearly every Gibson LP made in the last 50 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, cynic said: The problem being they sell for more than any Gibson LP made in the last 50 years. I’m hoping they won’t know! I’ve bought many nice guitars from sales that no one knew what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortious Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Dutchman said: I’m hoping they won’t know! I’ve bought many nice guitars from sales that no one knew what it was. You'll have to find a widow that never paid attention. Everyone who has guitars from those makers knows exactly what it is. And some of them may or may not say Gibson on them. 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
django49 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 A buddy had one custom built. He got off on a wild ass chase after the "ultimate", also acquiring multiple Yarons, Gustavvsons and I forget what else......Hartung, PRS Private Stocks, etc. I forget if he ever concluded what he liked best. Too pricey a quest for me to consider. I DID have a Retrospec "in my cart" a few times, but i backed away. Will be interested in a report card after you get it in tow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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