New bass day - Allparts P bass with Dark Star pickup

Aussie Mark · June 16, 2010, 05:20:26 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.

OldManC · June 16, 2010, 06:15:31 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.

godofthunder · June 16, 2010, 07:07:24 PM

Beautiful bass !

Freuds_Cat · June 16, 2010, 10:39:44 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.

Aussie Mark · June 16, 2010, 11:32:24 PM

Quote from: Freuds_Cat on June 16, 2010, 10:39:44 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

PeterB · June 17, 2010, 12:00:39 AM

Congrats, I'm sure the DS will sit nicely in the mix. Very expressive pickup, love them!

gweimer · June 17, 2010, 06:20:43 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.

Barklessdog · June 17, 2010, 07:38:39 AM

Nice bass.

QuoteButch 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.

jumbodbassman · June 17, 2010, 08:09:45 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.

PeterB · June 17, 2010, 08:24:07 AM

Quote from: gweimer on June 17, 2010, 06:20:43 AM
but I figure I'll do one more project bass and then be satisfied for a while.

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.

Aussie Mark · June 17, 2010, 04:49:22 PM

Quote from: Barklessdog on June 17, 2010, 07:38:39 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.

Aussie Mark · June 17, 2010, 04:51:41 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

Pilgrim · June 17, 2010, 06:27:37 PM

Link no workie.

Aussie Mark · June 17, 2010, 07:32:16 PM

Quote from: Pilgrim on June 17, 2010, 06:27:37 PM
Link no workie.

Reverbnation was down for a while earlier today. Linkee do workie.

Lightyear · June 17, 2010, 09:18:27 PM

Sounds very nice - I really liked the song as well.