Norton Customs' Favorite Links

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Links to a Few of NC's Suppliers:
...Learn more about the products NC offers

• Concord International - Makers of Christopher Basses
  Learn more about these high-quality basses. Concord is also the primary producer of the Norton Custom Series basses.
  
  
• Samuel Shen and CSC Products
  I carry selected Shen basses. Shen is another of the modern makers raising the bar for tone and quality.
  
  
• Engelhardt-Link
  Like Kay before them, they're in the business of building solid American basses.
  
  
• Bobelock Case Company
  They've been in the case business for over 100 years, and their experience, quality and value makes Bobelock bass bags NC's ONLY bass bag.
  
  
• Mike Pecanic Music
  Maker of the compensated tailpieces featured on some Norton Customs basses.

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Links for Bassists:
...Slapper, Jazzer or Orchestral Player, these links will keep you busy for a while

• TalkBass
  Click the "Double Bass" forum link to visit the "Dark Side" of talkbass.com, dedicated to the double-bassist. A wealth of information.
  Rate this site at TalkBass.com: 5 - Perfect 4 - Good 3 - Average 2 - Mediocre 1 - Bad
  
  
• Kip Martin's Bluegrass Bass List
  Lively d iscussion group dedicated to the bluegrass bassist. Everything from basses to strings to bassists is covered here.
  
  
• Rockabillybass.com:
  Though once a boon to slappers all over the world (and once my very favorite upright-related site), I can no longer recommend Rockabillybass.com or its message board. The board was taken over by a commercial user (in fact a good NINE MONTHS before they bothered to inform the board's users of the change), and a number of its moderators are customers and vocal proponents of the board's commercial owner - far from the impartial voice that is the cornerstone of moderation itself. There are still some great people, ideas and conversation left over there, but the site's current slant is clear. If you're looking for objective opinion and debate, approach with caution.

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Motor City Cool:
...Great products and publications right here in Detroit

• dETROIT fUNK
  Frequently updated photo blog focusing on the architecture, ruins, people and goings-on in Detroit.
  
  
• Baker's Keyboard Lounge - Detroit
  "The World's Oldest Jazz Club." Chances are ANY jazz cat you can think of has played Baker's. Cool joint with hot jazz and killer eats.
  
  
• Reverend Guitars
  Joe Naylor and his crew produce innovative, high-quality guitars with the features and looks you want. Made here in the Motor City
  
  
• Murray's Worldwide - Pomades and Hair Dressings
  Old-school Detroit institution still crafting the highest-quality products for your hair. Offerings range from classic pomades to specialty products.
  
  
• Pure Detroit
  Your one-stop shop for all manner of Motown goods, including clothing, specialty foods, vinyl an more.
  
  
• Faygo Soft Drinks
  Coke schmoke. Drink Faygo!
  
  
• Real Detroit Weekly
  Entertainment-oriented weekly rag featuring movie, music and food reviews.
  
  
• Metro Times
  Long-standing metro weekly also featuring reviews, articles and political features.
  
  
• The Ruins of Detroit
  Photo-documentary site dedicated to the crumbling, demolished, and revitalized areas of Detroit.