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Bass of the Week: Frederiek de Vette Vintage-Style Bass
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Frederiek de Vette Vintage-Style Bass

We recently shared the modern half of Frederiek de Vette’s “new school versus old school” two-bass build. Now we’re taking a look at the more traditional instrument.

Bass of the Week: Frederiek de Vette Modern 5-String Bass
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Frederiek de Vette Modern 5-String Bass

Frederiek de Vette is back with another gorgeous build. The last time we featured one of her basses, it was a take on a classic Precision bass. This time she built two basses alongside each other in a “new school vs. old school” theme.

Bass of the Week: Frederiek de Vette P-Style Bass
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Frederiek de Vette P-Style Bass

We featured two basses by Frederiek de Vette last year, and now she’s shared her third ever build with us. This time she took a bit more straight ahead approach, although it’s no less beautiful. “This build is loosely inspired on the Precision bass,” she explains. “I aimed to capture the simplicity, tonal and aesthetical character of the original, and...

Bass of the Week: Frederiek de Vette Five-String Bolt-On Bass
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Frederiek de Vette Five-String Bolt-On Bass

Back in May we shared an incredible bass by Frederiek de Vette. Shockingly, it was her first ever build. Now she’s followed up with her second bass that looks just as stunning. We’ll let her tell you the story: “For this build, my second, I decided on a five string fretted bass with a bolt-on neck,” de Vette explains. “While...

Bass of the Week: Frederiek de Vette’s Singlecut Fretless
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Frederiek de Vette’s Singlecut Fretless

This week we’re checking out a submission from Frederiek de Vette, who just finished making her first bass. For a first shot, it looks like an incredible instrument. “Building a musical instrument is something I dreamed of doing one day. After having to quit playing because of an injury I found no reason to pursue that dream anytime soon,” de...