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Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: drbassman on March 30, 2008, 12:17:11 PM
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OK, I love the look and hollow body. What can you tell us about them? Also, anyone know why the pics on the German site show 2 pups and only one on the USA site?
Curious!
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/duesenburgstar_to.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/duesenburgBblack_sm.jpg)
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Uwe told something about Duff playing this bass. In the next issue of De Bassist we have a test, but I didn't do that one.
I had a similar question. Until now I've only seen one pick up pictures while all specs say two pick ups. Strange! Even in there own brochures you see one pup and specs tell about two.
There's also a great new Duesenberg with spilt pick up. Love that one to.
About the bass humbuckers: I know a guy who bought one for a project bass. It's just a six pole guitar bucker!!
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I've played a Duesenberg once, but I can't remember how it sounded or felt! With VR, Duff plays mostly Fenders, a black Aerdodyne one, his signature one in white and I think another signature one in black. They all sound similar, deep lows and snarling highs, hardly any mides so as to not get into the way of the guitars, he picks right over the splitcoil and must have the pups close to the strings, so its clacke-dee-clacke-dee-oooomph-oooomph all of the time. He probably switches basses because they have different tunings (they're all four strings). When he played the Duesnberg, he suddenly had rich mids and a more subtle, less focused low end plus the snarling highs were gone. He used it for the more ballady stuff only.
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The Duesenberg design looks a bit like Darkstar's. Chrome and black. Maybe I'll put one at the bridge in my EB0 project.
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I'm more interested in the bridge - anyone got the down low on that?
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(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/chrispdekker/b_star_mc.jpg)
Also check the bridge at the new Model D.
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As I remember things they came out with a one pickup 32" scale Star Bass at first. It was reviewed in a Swedish guitar mag which I subscribe to. When I looked again about 6 months ago I was surprised they now had two pickups and 30.3" scale. Right from the start Duff McKagan was promoting it with a two pickup model though. I like those a lot by the looks probably has a lot to do with the Art Deco-ish details. Have'nt had the chance to try one out yet.
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I've played a Duesenberg once, but I can't remember how it sounded or felt! With VR, Duff plays mostly Fenders, a black Aerdodyne one, his signature one in white and I think another signature one in black. They all sound similar, deep lows and snarling highs, hardly any mides so as to not get into the way of the guitars, he picks right over the splitcoil and must have the pups close to the strings, so its clacke-dee-clacke-dee-oooomph-oooomph all of the time. He probably switches basses because they have different tunings (they're all four strings). When he played the Duesnberg, he suddenly had rich mids and a more subtle, less focused low end plus the snarling highs were gone. He used it for the more ballady stuff only.
I saw VR on Thursday. Duff did play one of these on 'the more ballady stuff' - I didn't recognise it until I saw the pics here, I'd been wondering what it was.
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I've culled the herd a little lately - offed a Gibson Ripper and Gibson RD, plus an Aussie Maton JB-4, and used some of those funds to buy a Markbass TTE-500. Another significant portion of that GAS fund has just been applied to this Duesenberg Starplayer, which I scored from Switzerland at a relative bargain price compared to prices in the US or Australia ....
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFg3NjQ=/$(KGrHqV,!h8E6GdRZQYCBOvQd!w5jQ~~60_12.JPG)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFg3NjQ=/$(KGrHqV,!iEE68LOCcknBOvQc9)nyw~~60_12.JPG)
I played one of these in a store locally (the blue and white GT striped "Mike Campbell" signature version) and the build quality is outstanding, with a lot of tonal variety for a hollow body, which sold me. There is a YouTube video of a guy test driving one of these that demonstrates the tone pretty well.
It has enough of a tone palette to cover my blues and classic rock gigs, and I might even sneak it onstage in some Stones tribute shows because the average audience member would probably think it looks a bit like a Framus LOL
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Those look very similar to Waterstone's 4-stringers. Where are the Duesenbergs made and if anyone has played both, how do they compare?
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Oh lordy, that Deusie is just freakin' gorgeous!!!!
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Oh lordy, that Deusie is just freakin' gorgeous!!!!
liking it... burp
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Duesenberg is German and I think all models are made in Germany. I would love to have a comp striped one!
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I've always been immersed by the Duesenburg styling and build appearance. I'd love to play one someday.
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Mark how much did you get for the Maton if you dont mind me asking? Was it an 80's or recent model? I have a soft spot for them. I had a JB4 fretless for years and its the only bass I regret selling even though I struggled with the sound of the Dimarzio pups. A lot more options for pups these days.
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Mark how much did you get for the Maton if you dont mind me asking? Was it an 80's or recent model?
It was a fretted 80's JB-IV in minty condition. I got $1350 for it on Ozbassforum.com - could probably have sold it for a little bit more on eBay, but by selling it on the forum I didn't have to pay eBay or Paypal fees.
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Someone got a bargain.
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After tooing and froing about shipping with the seller who weren't hip to international options this baby finally arrived. It's certainly very purty and plays nicely unplugged in my office, even with roundwounds. Build quality looks first rate. The case is very deluxe, and all the case candy is there - allen keys, polishing cloth, unique style straplocks. Some flats will go on tonight for the ultimate test.
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Bass%20gear/Duesenberg%20Starplayer/IMG00737-20120105-0953.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Bass%20gear/Duesenberg%20Starplayer/IMG00739-20120105-0954.jpg)
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Nice score. Congrats!
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That's gorgeous. Dang. NICE score.
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I've always been impressed by the Duesenburg styling and build appearance. I'd love to play one someday.
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Noice! :)
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Very nice!
My low-cost, lefty alternative.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/iamthebassman/davison003-1-1.jpg)
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I love my Duesenberg so much I've just hit another one .....
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/220961704833?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMDY2/$(KGrHqRHJFIE88e5T(ORBPRn5(qUvw~~60_3.JPG)
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i like that finish better! Looks like you got a bargain too.
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i like that finish better! Looks like you got a bargain too.
Definitely a bargain - less than half the new price down here, and it came through Customs without any tax or import duty, which is rare.
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(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Rolling%20Stoned%20-%20Blacktown%20RSL%20August%202012/614631_10151152845570763_2041648802_o.jpg)
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They are beautiful basses. Remind me of the Gretsch Thunder Jet. Nice scores you lucky dog!
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I love my Duesenberg so much I've just hit another one .....
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/220961704833?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMDY2/$(KGrHqRHJFIE88e5T(ORBPRn5(qUvw~~60_3.JPG)
I like the look of that. And a big advantage buying with a currency that's still worth something.
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Yeah, tell me about it! When I lived in Canada in the late 80's, the Canadian $ was worth .69 US cents. Now they are essentially on par. Our government sure has done a bang up job!
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Yeah, tell me about it! When I lived in Canada in the late 80's, the Canadian $ was worth .69 US cents. Now they are essentially on par. Our government sure has done a bang up job!
That's what happens when the only thing you export is war.
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That's what happens when the only thing you export is war.
Or can't compete on the international market.
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3 years ago the Australian Dollar was worth 0.65 US - now it's worth $1.05. Me likey.
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3 years ago the Australian Dollar was worth 0.65 US - now it's worth $1.05. Me likey.
You are lucky! Enjoy it!
As for politics and underlying reasons behind the weak dollar, I think we need to stop now before it spirals into the usual non-productive endless pissing contest. I won't say any more, period, on this.
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Just wait until Greece defaults. Then at least dollars will be worth more than euros.
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Its hard to want to deafult but others don't let ya do so. Cruel world.
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I filled in on a Motown/soul/funk gig on the weekend (no wig required), and alternated between my Nash P bass and the Duesenberg for the 4 sets ....
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Gig%20photos%202015/11096577_637321933067204_2761771290490278114_o_zps1yo7r51n.jpg)
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I filled in on a Motown/soul/funk gig on the weekend (no wig required), and alternated between my Nash P bass and the Duesenberg for the 4 sets ....
That's a good look, Mark!
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Finally as a grown-up!