Franken-Fender Dark Star P bass -- Jazz neck, 7.2 lbs.

[BartmanPDX]

SOLD!!

I've nearly sold this before, but it's survived every herd thinning up until now. Now that I have my Will Lee, it's just not getting any playing time at all, and I have massive, uncontainable GAS for a Mesa M9 Carbine.



Information about this bass and more pics can be found in this for sale ad I posted a few months ago, when I nearly sold it but decided to keep it instead. I really want to keep this but I want the M9 more.

The only trade I'm interested in is a Mesa M9 Carbine, so other than that, this is FS only, $750 shipped, paypal is fine. SOLD!!!

[dotlikeimpact]

Are the parts MIA or what? It was unclear from the old ad.

[BartmanPDX]

Originally Posted by dotlikeimpact

Are the parts MIA or what? It was unclear from the old ad.

I really don't know where the neck and body came from. I haven't taken off the neck to look for markings.

[Dave Siff]

Bump for a good guy and a sweet bass. It's actually giving me a little G.A.S. even though I'm not playing 4-string anymore..

[4Mal]

The neck is MIA from a 62 RI. The wear is player wear to the best of my knowledge. Quite a lot of it from yours truly. The neck had been on and off more than a few times so I had local luthier Craig Wilson drill it out and install threaded inserts, nuts and blue loctite (IIRC on the loctite). So it's a super stiff mechanical connection. I don't recall the exact year on the neck or body. Early 80's is my recollection.

The body is from a 57 RI. The routing had been done prior to me landing it. I did a little clean up on it but for the most part, left it alone. The rout was a little too wide down by the controls so I had Craig did a custom pickguard for it. He did a great job. He also did the Darkstar mount and final setup.

I'm suprised Mark hasn't bought this already. He near to salivates every time it goes to a GTG ... as is appropriate - this is a wonderful player. Super light but still toneful. I trust it will end up in a good home (not that it hasnt been in one mind you...)

[swpyne]

Bump for a very nice and unique P! Wish I could take it for a spin.........

[fish slapper]

Originally Posted by 4Mal

I'm suprised Mark hasn't bought this already. He near to salivates every time it goes to a GTG ... as is appropriate - this is a wonderful player. Super light but still toneful. I trust it will end up in a good home

Alas, timing is everything and this isn't the time. I've got GAS in other directions so this one will have to slip away for now...

[A-Step-Towards]

Sigh I am local , i would try to raise the cash but this sucker is going to be gone so quick haha

[BartmanPDX]

This bass is on hold, at least until this weekend.

[BartmanPDX]

Sold!

Enjoy it, Rick!

[BartmanPDX]

Enjoy that bass, Rick!