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Title: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: Aussie Mark on June 16, 2010, 04:20:26 PM
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)
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: OldManC on June 16, 2010, 05:15:31 PM
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.
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: godofthunder on June 16, 2010, 06:07:24 PM
Beautiful bass !
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: Freuds_Cat on June 16, 2010, 09:39:44 PM
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.
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: Aussie Mark on June 16, 2010, 10:32:24 PM
Quote from: Freuds_Cat on June 16, 2010, 09:39:44 PM
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
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: PeterB on June 16, 2010, 11:00:39 PM
Congrats, I'm sure the DS will sit nicely in the mix. Very expressive pickup, love them!
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: gweimer on June 17, 2010, 05:20:43 AM
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.
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: Barklessdog on June 17, 2010, 06:38:39 AM
Nice bass.

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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.
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: jumbodbassman on June 17, 2010, 07:09:45 AM
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.
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: PeterB on June 17, 2010, 07:24:07 AM
Quote from: gweimer on June 17, 2010, 05:20:43 AM
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:
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: Aussie Mark on June 17, 2010, 03:49:22 PM
Quote from: Barklessdog on June 17, 2010, 06:38:39 AM
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.
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: Aussie Mark on June 17, 2010, 03:51:41 PM
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
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: Pilgrim on June 17, 2010, 05:27:37 PM
Link no workie.
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: Aussie Mark on June 17, 2010, 06:32:16 PM
Quote from: Pilgrim on June 17, 2010, 05:27:37 PM
Link no workie.

Reverbnation was down for a while earlier today.  Linkee do workie.
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: Lightyear on June 17, 2010, 08:18:27 PM
Sounds very nice - I really liked the song as well.
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: Highlander on June 18, 2010, 10:10:30 AM
can't get the link to work in the UK - keeps skipping to the main site...
Title: Re: New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup
Post by: jumbodbassman on June 18, 2010, 02:04:52 PM
sounds good in the states.  good tune.... bass sounds really full and rich.