The Last Bass Outpost
Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: Aussie Mark on June 16, 2010, 04:20:26 PM
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Butch Ammons of Bayou Cables built this one and I bought it from Tom Appel from bassguitarstrings.us. Arrived yesterday, and I took it to rehearsal last night with my power trio. The Dark Star cuts through so nicely that I'll be playing it at our gig tonight. It's a P bass on steroids.
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Miscellaneous%20Stuff/IMG00002-20100616-1355.jpg)
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Nice looking bass! I need to do a Dark Star P. I've only ever played one bass with a DS, but I remember thinking there were some useful tones there. I'm looking forward to a full review.
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Beautiful bass !
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That looks very right with the DS for some reason. If I was asked if that would look good without seeing yours Mark I would probably have said no. I would love to hear it.
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I would love to hear it.
Our gig tonight is being filmed, so if the audio is decent enough I'll make sure some footage gets up onto YouTube
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Congrats, I'm sure the DS will sit nicely in the mix. Very expressive pickup, love them!
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Looks nice! I've got a Dark Star waiting for a home. I'm still debating what to do with it, but I figure I'll do one more project bass and then be satisfied for a while.
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Nice bass.
Butch Ammons of Bayou Cables built this one and I bought it from Tom Appel from bassguitarstrings.us.
Last I heard of Butch he owed a lot people money & stopped answering people?
Is he back in business?
Made some darn fine cables.
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A tracker bass is always a safe bet. (I am not crazy...that is not a real j bazz.... signature) Overall a good pickup. maybe a little overhyped but I like it. Great deep tone. This is a really bright sounding bass and the DS tamed the beast in it... Really strong pup. Will blow speakers if you really dig in. I would recommend flats with it, nothing too floppy.
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but I figure I'll do one more project bass and then be satisfied for a while.
:mrgreen: Been there, I always say that to myself, but before I've finished a project bass, I'm lucky enough to have terrific idea's for three more. :mrgreen:
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Last I heard of Butch he owed a lot people money & stopped answering people?
Is he back in business?
Made some darn fine cables.
I bought cables from him 2 weeks ago, no problem at all. As for not answering people, he's still active on BABP so is certainly readily accessible.
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Oh, and here's a recording taken straight off the desk at our blues power trio gig last night. I was really happy with how the Dark Star sounded.
http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/2709726
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Link no workie.
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Link no workie.
Reverbnation was down for a while earlier today. Linkee do workie.
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Sounds very nice - I really liked the song as well.
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can't get the link to work in the UK - keeps skipping to the main site...
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sounds good in the states. good tune.... bass sounds really full and rich.