Hey guys, my buddy in TX (he sold me the White Falcon) is selling his 8 string TB. He's a builder/player and it's beautiful! End of shameless plug!
http://cgi.ebay.com/DC-Olson-DCBird-8-String-Bass-/130401819116?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Guitar&hash=item1e5c8dd9ec
Nice... though I'd lose the amber controls for black...
Yes, looks like beautiful work.
I wonder if Mark is ready for 8 strings?
Quote from: Pilgrim on June 19, 2010, 09:38:40 AM
Yes, looks like beautiful work.
I wonder if Mark is ready for 8 strings?
I was born ready! ;D
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/veronicasteed/TECH070.jpg)
Mark, that 8 string just kills me everytime I see it! That is one fantastic bass.
Cheers,
Jim
Even though I knew Mark already had the baddest ass 8 string T-bird I still thought he would be into this one too.
I recently fell in love with the 8 and now I need something cooler than my Dean ( a purchase to see if I liked it but a damn good instrument just the same).
Something about this one is calling me but I'm also infatuated with BC Rich Biches at the moment...
I do like that bass and his price on it is good, however one 8 stringer is plenty for me. I can't even get all my basses in one room of the house anymore :sad:
Quote from: TBird1958 on June 19, 2010, 11:38:58 AM
I do like that bass and his price on it is good, however one 8 stringer is plenty for me. I can't even get all my basses in one room of the house anymore :sad:
I guess it's time for an addition. A bass wing even.
You can't go wrong. If DC built it, it's good quality.
This is NOT a knock, only an observation. If you aren't 6' plus you need to be aware that the neck on that 8 is set further out than a Gibson neck is. Warmoth neck pockets are cut the same way. You'll probably need a couple inches more reach with the neck being out that far than you would on a stock bird. Again, just an observation from someone not burdened by excessive height (or simian arms). :)
Ahem...You all know Mark got the Tahiti Coral NR IV 8 string from me, and my friend Jon Maye got the Korina NR T Bird II 8 string. Let me introduce to you my Reverse Hamer FB-12 Thunderbird 12 string bass in Inverness Green-I call him the monster or "Frankenstein"!!!
You thought the other basses were bad, wait til you get a load of this!!!!
Fabulous Joe!
Are you selling?
Kidding! Just kidding.......... ;)
I give Joe about a month with that NR IV he just bought that needs rehab...................it'll never be "right" and that is just going to drive him nuts. Best he sells it to me at a loss right now. ;D
Ha! Ha! Ha! Scott!!!!!! You may be right!!!!! May just sell the neck body and tuners.........'couse I did wind up buying a brass shield for it as well. I have been thinking of making a FUTURA 4 string bass.
OR>>>Maybe I'll make a Korina Non Reverse 4 string!!! Mr. Dolan can make a neck!!!!! I can make a body. I know the supplier for Gibson!!! ha!!!
Quote from: TBird1958 on June 19, 2010, 09:55:34 AM
I was born ready! ;D
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/veronicasteed/TECH070.jpg)
So this isn't a custom-shop rarity but a bass made by Bionic-Joe?
Correct!
Joe's handiwork, and love ;)
Played it last night at rehearsal................It has a voice!