FT FEELER: Darkstar'ed fenderbird

blendermassacre · #1 12-14-2009, 07:46 PM

I'm not sure if this will get traded or not, and I'm pretty sure I don't want to outright sell this, but I'm going to throw this out in the ring. Darkstar fenderbird. Has MIJ 51'p maple neck, shoreline gold body. I put some Chromes on it and it's really great. I'm just wanting something with some better upper fret access and 5 strings. Comes with an epiphone hardshell case. There is a ding that you can see above the bride, but otherwise in great shape. Has ultralights and straplocks.

Interests:
Laklands
EBMM (preferably SLO or sterlings)
I'm cool with unlined fretless or fretted.
Possibly a Jack Cassady.
Possibly a G&L 2500 (not blue or cherry burst, Please)
Also Gibson grabber or ripper would be cool too.
I'm really not sure that I'm going to trade it, but feel free to send something my way. I'm not in a position to add cash, but I would trade down if it works. Not really interested in Fenders, but if you have something (probably a 5 string MIA jazz has the best bet) the worst I could do is say no. I'll try to take more pics later on, especially if there is great interest

engage757 · #2 12-14-2009, 08:01 PM

as much as I loathe the thunderbird... this is the cleanest one I have ever seen. free bump for what must be an awesome sounding and is an awesomely unique and beautiful bass!

blendermassacre · #3 12-14-2009, 08:10 PM

I love thunderbirds, but because I'm not in a band, my wife insists on me keeping only one bass (not that I disagree totally). I've been playing a bunch of noisey/ jazzy/ chordy stuff, and it's hard to play up on the fretboard. I'll definitely buy a darstarred bass or put on into something again, but probably not this body shape. If someone wanted to trade for a DS'd p bass, I'd be down. I kind of feel like J. Crawford. Got the bass that I thought would be my perfect bass, to be slightly disenfranchised with it after getting it.

McHaven · #4 12-14-2009, 08:33 PM

What's the width at the nut?

blendermassacre · #5 12-14-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McHaven

What's the width at the nut?

I assume p bass width 1.75". I can measure for sure tonight, but I'm doubtful it's anything but that.

JimB52 · #6 12-14-2009, 08:39 PM

Any interest in a Gibson Bass V plus cash?

I think the MIJ '51 P bass necks are all 1 5/8" at the nut

blendermassacre · #7 12-14-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimB52

Any interest in a Gibson Bass V plus cash?

I think the MIJ '51 P bass necks are all 1 5/8" at the nut

pm me a pic if possible. I was daydreaming about a Double Ds flying v.

IS this a bass V or a flying v, upon googleing?

JimB52 · #8 12-14-2009, 08:47 PM

They look like this - T-Bird PUs, upper fret access, set neck, 5 strings.

blendermassacre · #9 12-14-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimB52

They look like this - T-Bird PUs, upper fret access, set neck, 5 strings.

Not quite what I was looking for. Thanks though.

J. Crawford · #10 12-14-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blendermassacre

I love thunderbirds, but because I'm not in a band, my wife insists on me keeping only one bass (not that I disagree totally). I've been playing a bunch of noisey/ jazzy/ chordy stuff, and it's hard to play up on the fretboard. I'll definitely buy a darstarred bass or put on into something again, but probably not this body shape. If someone wanted to trade for a DS'd p bass, I'd be down. I kind of feel like J. Crawford. Got the bass that I thought would be my perfect bass, to be slightly disenfranchised with it after getting it.

Tis a poopy feeling, isnt it? But my P is bipolar.. One moment I love her, next I cant wait to get rid of her!

Free bump!

blendermassacre · #11 12-14-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J. Crawford

Tis a poopy feeling, isnt it? But my P is bipolar.. One moment I love her, next I cant wait to get rid of her!

Free bump!

Poopie indeed. At least mine is slightly involved in body shape, not tone. And I've been gassing for a lakland ever since I played a bunch of them in chicago.

krovx · #12 12-14-2009, 09:10 PM

ZombieBRAINS!! · #13 12-14-2009, 09:16 PM

why dont you just sell the body and replace that? it'll be much cheaper and you know you'll love it.

blendermassacre · #14 12-14-2009, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZombieBRAINS!!

why dont you just sell the body and replace that? it'll be much cheaper and you know you'll love it.

I'm not crazy about the neck either, especially around the heel. I thought about it, but it's a hard sell being that the body is routed for a darstar, and there's no pickguard available to cover up if you wanted to put something else in it.

McHaven · #15 12-14-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blendermassacre

I assume p bass width 1.75". I can measure for sure tonight, but I'm doubtful it's anything but that.

Makes me sad. My hands just can't handle that big of a neck. Otherwise, I'd be offering all sorts of trade bait.

blendermassacre · #16 12-14-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McHaven

Makes me sad. My hands just can't handle that big of a neck. Otherwise, I'd be offering all sorts of trade bait.

actually i found out (from Jimb52 and confirmed online that it's) 1 5/8's if that helps.

WarriorJoe7 · #17 12-15-2009, 12:08 AM

I have several basses to trade here. PM me if interested. FS/FT: 7 basses available! (Overseas ok)

Yamaha RBX250F lined fretless w/ upgraded EMG pickups
Danelectro Rumor Bass
Yamaha RBX-550M
Waterstone Hollowbody P Bass
Intertek Cipher Bass
Musicvox Space Cadet 12 String (2 octave strings per Eee-Aaa-Ddd-Ggg)
Spector SSD Holoflake Bass (Hologram finish)
Vantage (matsumoku made) w/ original case

hippiesandwich · #18 12-15-2009, 12:18 AM

PMed.

blendermassacre · #19 12-15-2009, 12:38 AM

Pms replied. Thanks, but ill pass joe.

blendermassacre · #20 12-16-2009, 10:20 AM

bump. Had some offers, but nothing from the list.