BaCHbird

gweimer · July 15, 2009, 06:00:39 AM

It looks like the trick is to order a bass AND a case. I'd definitely want to check on any shipping restrictions to the States, but I'd be really tempted to pick up another BaCH model somtime. That Ric copy sure looks nice, and getting a mahogany Tele bass with the humbucker is also tempting. That would be a perfect spot to drop a Dark Star.

gearHed289 · July 15, 2009, 12:39:30 PM

Quote from: Barklessdog on July 14, 2009, 01:22:21 PM
Tom has the ultimate "bird cage"

Yeah, go figure - my cheapest bass is the one that got a custom flight case.

gweimer · July 15, 2009, 11:09:59 PM

Quote from: gearHed289 on July 15, 2009, 12:39:30 PM
Yeah, go figure - my cheapest bass is the one that got a custom flight case.

It's called yin/yang. You must maintain balance in the universe.

Just dropped my BaCHBird off today for the pickup transplant. I'm also checking the schematics to see how close it is to the original Gibson. No other cosmetic surgery planned.

Low End Theorist · July 16, 2009, 07:49:52 PM

Hey guys, I've been asking around about getting an original Gibson style pickguard made and have been
given quotes of $45-$75. I realize that everyone is trying to find a way to make a dollar in this economy,
but I'm in the same boat, in regard to being pretty broke.

Is this what I should be paying or should I be looking somewhere else?

Lightyear · July 16, 2009, 08:32:17 PM

Have you talked to GOT here?

Stjofön Big · July 17, 2009, 04:01:28 AM

Hi! At last we had some gigs again, so I got to use the Bluebird. After the first gig, last Saturday, I realized the G string was a bit to quiet, so I raised the p-u a bit. After the second gig I realized I hadn't raised it enough, so last night was perfect! Really nice bass, though I think my Embassys necks is slightly easier to work, at least to my hands. But, in all, absolutely astonishing in matter of... well, everything! Lots of questions asked by other bass players to, who are mighty impressed when trying out the Bird! They look like a nesting box when I tell them the price!

shadowcastaz · July 17, 2009, 04:53:45 AM

Quote from: gweimer on July 15, 2009, 06:00:39 AM
It looks like the trick is to order a bass AND a case. I'd definitely want to check on any shipping restrictions to the States, but I'd be really tempted to pick up another BaCH model somtime. That Ric copy sure looks nice, and getting a mahogany Tele bass with the humbucker is also tempting. That would be a perfect spot to drop a Dark Star.

That is exactly what I did.

Stjofön Big · July 17, 2009, 06:09:04 AM

Seems as the Dark Stars got a very good rep, and according to what I've read about them, I guess I like the sound. But where to get them? And what's the price?

Dave W · July 17, 2009, 08:11:17 AM

You get them from Fred Hammon http://www.hammoneng.com/

They're $200 US each or $400 for a RW/RP set, and he may still have a waiting list.

The tone is not my cup of tea, but they do have a big following.

Highlander · July 17, 2009, 04:05:29 PM

Gotta admit that that is a beautiful looking bass...

Basvarken · July 23, 2009, 02:09:23 PM

Did all you BaCHbird owners get an email from Roman?

exiledarchangel · July 23, 2009, 02:23:15 PM

I got it, but I don't understand it! It says

"Dear customer ,

We let make cases for TH-1 bass.
If You are interested in the case give us know.
Thank You for Your time .

BaCH Music , Czech"

What does "We let make cases" mean? That they are starting to make em and they will be available for purchase maybe?

Basvarken · July 23, 2009, 02:33:05 PM

He means they had them made and you can buy 'em

Denis · July 23, 2009, 04:26:30 PM

They were Johannes on the spot with emails to me!

doombass · July 24, 2009, 03:18:37 PM

I got that mail.