LeCompte Electric Bass Introduces P-31 and J-31 Models
LeCompte Electric Basses has introduced two new bass models for 2023 with the P-31 and the J-31. Named after their shorter 31.18-inch scale lengths, the basses were dreamed up with the collision of two classic instruments.
“My original idea was inspired by the fusion of a Telecaster guitar and a P-bass,” says luthier Bud LeCompte. “As with all my basses, these two designs are customizable, including a Tri-Five Chevy-inspired option for both the P and the J, if that’s your thing. Both models are available as four- and five-string basses.”
Both the P-31 and J-31 are crafted with either an alder or ash body with a three-piece quartersawn maple neck topped with your choice of a Pau Ferro, Indian rosewood, or maple fingerboard. They have 20 frets with a zero fret with dot inlays for fret markers.
The models are set apart by their body shapes as well as their pickups. The J-31 has a pair of LeCompte Single-Coil Soapbar J’s, while the P-31 can come in two configurations: the Soapbar J set or a single Triple Threat Split-Coil. Either style has passive controls with options for volume/volume/tone or volume/balance/tone knobs.
The LeCompte Electric Bass P-31 and J-31 come in matte finishes. Prices for a four-string bolt-on bass begin at $1,850. All models are customizable.
LeCompte Electric Bass P-31 Specs:
| Scale: | 31.18″ |
| Construction: | Bolt-on |
| Body: | Ash or Alder |
| Neck: | Three-Piece Quartersawn Maple |
| Fingerboard: | Pau Ferro, Indian Rosewood or Maple |
| Frets: | 20 Large Frets, 18% Nickel plus Zero Fret |
| Nut: | Bone or Corian |
| Nut: | 1.5″ for 4-string, 1.75″ for 5-string |
| Pickups: | LeCompte Single-Coil Soapbar J Pickup set or a Single Triple Threat Split-Coil Pickup |
| Electronics: | Passive |
| Controls: | VVT or VBT |
| Tuners: | Satin Hipshot Ultralite Tuners |
| Bridge: | Stainless Steel Hipshot Vintage Bridge |
| Finish: | Matte |
| Case: | Protec Gig Bag Gold Series |
LeCompte Electric Bass J-31 Specs:
| Scale: | 31.18″ |
| Construction: | Bolt-on |
| Body: | Ash or Alder |
| Neck: | Three-Piece Quartersawn Maple |
| Fingerboard: | Pau Ferro, Indian Rosewood or Maple |
| Frets: | 20 Large Frets, 18% Nickel plus Zero Fret |
| Nut: | Bone or Corian |
| Nut: | 1.5″ for 4-string, 1.75″ for 5-string |
| Pickups: | LeCompte Single-Coil Soapbar J Pickup set |
| Electronics: | Passive |
| Controls: | VVT or VBT |
| Tuners: | Satin Hipshot Ultralite Tuners |
| Bridge: | Stainless Steel Hipshot Vintage Bridge |
| Finish: | Matte |
| Case: | Protec Gig Bag Gold Series |
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