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drbassman

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8 string TB
« on: June 19, 2010, 03:24:44 AM »
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
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Re: 8 string TB
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2010, 08:37:22 AM »
Nice... though I'd lose the amber controls for black...
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Re: 8 string TB
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2010, 08:38:40 AM »
Yes, looks like beautiful work.

I wonder if Mark is ready for 8 strings?
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Re: 8 string TB
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2010, 08:55:34 AM »
Quote from: Pilgrim on June 19, 2010, 08:38:40 AM
Yes, looks like beautiful work.

I wonder if Mark is ready for 8 strings?


I was born ready!    ;D

 
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Re: 8 string TB
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2010, 10:07:05 AM »
Mark, that 8 string just kills me everytime I see it! That is one fantastic bass.

Cheers,
Jim
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Re: 8 string TB
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2010, 10:11:20 AM »
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...
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Re: 8 string TB
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2010, 10:38:58 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:
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Re: 8 string TB
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2010, 11:33:29 AM »
Quote from: TBird1958 on June 19, 2010, 10:38:58 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.
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Re: 8 string TB
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2010, 12:10:33 PM »
You can't go wrong.  If DC built it, it's good quality.
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Re: 8 string TB
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2010, 01:07:32 PM »
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). :)
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Re: 8 string TB
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2010, 01:26:18 PM »
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"!!!
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Re: 8 string TB
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2010, 01:27:47 PM »
You thought the other basses were bad, wait til you get a load of this!!!!
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Re: 8 string TB
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2010, 02:00:13 PM »

Fabulous Joe!



 Are you selling?




Kidding! Just kidding.......... ;)
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Re: 8 string TB
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2010, 02:02:43 PM »
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
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Re: 8 string TB
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2010, 04:17:37 PM »
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.
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