Official "Bootsy Star Bass Club"

paddydaddyo · #1 03-23-2009, 09:00 PM

Awwwwwww YEAH!

What the heck. Now that there are at least TWO of us that I know of who own these things, I am kickin' off the official club. For that, I'm takin' numero uno. Superflybass has number #2.

Open to any funky mofos who own a Bootsy Star Bass, whether it be a Washburn Space Bass, Traben Bootsy Star ... or even your own custom-made take on the Star Bass.

Saddle up and let's take Aerofunkaronics to the 5th level!

PM for your number (can't imagine I'll be giving too many out, LOL)

#1 Official Bootsy Star Bass Club Founder and Minister of Funk!

superflybass · #2 03-23-2009, 09:05 PM

nice

I think there is going to be another one poping up on ebay he said he had one more !

superflybass · #3 03-23-2009, 09:06 PM

i think I might do black hardware or brushed chrome

paddydaddyo · #4 03-24-2009, 04:45 PM

Wait ... is it true? Does a TBer have a Stambaugh-built Space Bass in Spalted Maple?!? ZOMG ... that must look reeDONKaluss!!! Where can I find pics & details?

Kevin_BlueBASS · #5 03-24-2009, 04:55 PM

AWW YEAH!
I'm building mine as I type this, but for those who who don't know:
It's gonna be a maple fretless piezo only tribute to the Boosty Space Bass done up in a paisly finish!
FUNKY! lol
But since I have no actual bass as of now, my # will wait...
Although I have some really big questions that havent been answered (sorry if this gets annoying! lol)
What are the body's dimensions? widest point, longest point? etc...
Thanks guys!
Peace funk brothers!

paddydaddyo · #6 03-24-2009, 07:33 PM

FunkintheTrunk! He gots the Stambaugh Star ... and #3!

PEACE!

Oh, and Kevin_BlueBASS ... I'll get you some dimensions soon, promise!

Funkinthetrunk · #7 03-24-2009, 09:11 PM

P Daddyo,

I own the Stambaugh Space Bass (aka, Intergalactic Funky Thang to Play With). Spalt maple top, black limba body and birdseye maple board with ebony binding. It has 3 John East BTB01, 2 band preamps, 1 per pickup. Kahler tremolo bridge, spalted maple THG knobs with of course, star inlays.

Glad to be part of this club, but I have a feeling this may be a very small group. But I'll take that #3...baby bubba!!

G

paddydaddyo · #8 03-26-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Funkinthetrunk

P Daddyo,

I own the Stambaugh Space Bass (aka, Intergalactic Funky Thang to Play With). Spalt maple top, black limba body and birdseye maple board with ebony binding. It has 3 John East BTB01, 2 band preamps, 1 per pickup. Kahler tremolo bridge, spalted maple THG knobs with of course, star inlays.

Glad to be part of this club, but I have a feeling this may be a very small group. But I'll take that #3...baby bubba!!

G

#3?!? Maybe YOU should have numero UNO!

Sha-ZAM! That is truly ree-donk-aluss!

Would love to hear a soundclip or see a vid of that bad runner in action ...

"There was three-ee-ee in the family, and that's a magic number."
Schoolhouse Rock

JonathanF · #9 03-26-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Funkinthetrunk

P Daddyo,

I own the Stambaugh Space Bass (aka, Intergalactic Funky Thang to Play With). Spalt maple top, black limba body and birdseye maple board with ebony binding. It has 3 John East BTB01, 2 band preamps, 1 per pickup. Kahler tremolo bridge, spalted maple THG knobs with of course, star inlays.

Glad to be part of this club, but I have a feeling this may be a very small group. But I'll take that #3...baby bubba!!

G

S-U-P-E-R-B!

Funkinthetrunk · #10 03-26-2009, 05:37 PM

Thanks ya'll for the funkadelicious vibes about my bass...I may have to get some funky sounds for your ear holes.

PDaddyo, where did you find your Washburn Space Bass? I gave up years ago...I even went to Ed Roman for his. But in the end, Chris Stambaugh was delighted to make me one. After 'bout a hundred design and wood combo changes, the end result is what you see. I found a new Wash Space Bass case of ebay for $99....big as a house, but fits perfectly.

Oh...just a little something from the funky mind of Chris Stambaugh, for your taste buds...

paddydaddyo · #11 03-27-2009, 05:40 AM

Funk, I found my Washburn Space Bass on eBay ... when I wasn't even lookin' for one!

Here is the link to the original thread.

Another one came up afterward and went for more money ... and from what I understand, the same music sore has one more unfinished one (it may have some finish flaws, luckily, mine didn't) that they just listed:

WASHBURN BOOTSY COLLINS BASS GUITAR W/ CASE UNFINISHED

Why, you lookin' for a project?

MrBasseyPants · #12 03-27-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by paddydaddyo

Funk, I found my Washburn Space Bass on eBay ... when I wasn't even lookin' for one!

Here is the link to the original thread.

Another one came up afterward and went for more money ... and from what I understand, the same music sore has one more unfinished one (it may have some finish flaws, luckily, mine didn't) that they just listed:

WASHBURN BOOTSY COLLINS BASS GUITAR W/ CASE UNFINISHED

Why, you lookin' for a project?

Don't outbid me on this one

For some reason this year is the year for bass projects and weird creations for me!

jc

Funkinthetrunk · #13 03-27-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by paddydaddyo

Funk, I found my Washburn Space Bass on eBay ... when I wasn't even lookin' for one!

Here is the link to the original thread.

Another one came up afterward and went for more money ... and from what I understand, the same music sore has one more unfinished one (it may have some finish flaws, luckily, mine didn't) that they just listed:

WASHBURN BOOTSY COLLINS BASS GUITAR W/ CASE UNFINISHED

Why, you lookin' for a project?

PDaddyo-

Great story and even better price! After getting my bass made, I stopped ebaying for Space Basses. Ain't these Space Bass cases the bomb? They're nicer than my first apartment.

MrBasseyPants-

I'd never do that to a TBer...and will never come between a man and his Space Bass. That just ain't funky.

paddydaddyo · #14 03-27-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Funkinthetrunk

... Ain't these Space Bass cases the bomb? They're nicer than my first apartment.

LMAO ... True DAT! The case alone was worth what I paid!

It makes me want to put red velvet all up in my white VW Beetle ... Awwwww YEAH!

MrBasseyPants · #15 03-29-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Funkinthetrunk

MrBasseyPants-

I'd never do that to a TBer...and will never come between a man and his Space Bass. That just ain't funky.

Well, I won the auction...now lets hope it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to fix the neck issues!

jc

paddydaddyo · #16 03-30-2009, 11:19 AM

Congrats!

How are you gonna flesh it out?!?

MrBasseyPants · #17 03-30-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by paddydaddyo

Congrats!

How are you gonna flesh it out?!?

Well, I have already indulged and bought a Gold Kahler tremolo bridge..I've always wanted one..and Funk's Stambaugh sold me on it, and I like the tuners you picked.

I'm thinking of actually trying to cram more pickups in there just for fun. I can't decide on which pickups to use though...and how many knobs I want. Three seems perfect, but five might actually MAKE it perfect!

...I also need to find some gold star knobs!

Haven't given much thought to the pickguard yet. I need to wait and see what it looks like in person...

...and now I need to build up the nerve to play it in public!

...I thought the Fenderbird I am building was going to be "out there"....this takes the cake!

jc

Funkinthetrunk · #18 03-30-2009, 08:19 PM

You won....cool!! More pickups the better

This is my first bass with a tremolo, and I really like it. I don't use it all the time, but when I need it, it's there. Adds a whole new vibe.

Don't ever be afraid to play it in public....if you do, you'll need to forfeit your club number

Space bass ain't for everyone, just the funky ones. Just being seen in public with one, let's the world know that your bassballs are the size of King Kong's. Space Basses are the shiznit.

Thrillhouse · #19 03-30-2009, 09:16 PM

Bootsy=Funkiest mo'fo around...just thought I'd throw that in there....

MrBasseyPants · #20 03-30-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Funkinthetrunk

You won....cool!! More pickups the better

Well if you were to put three, four, or five J style pickups in a bass. Would it work? I mean looking at a set of standard J pickups they cancel hum together and have alternating polarities...how would you wire up such a beast (in a relatively simple way). For example, say I went out and got 5 single coil Jbass bridge pickups...could you just wire them up in series or parallel and call it a day...or is there more to consider than that. I haven't decided what I want to do...but this is defintielyintriguing and it would make it much more special than just a funky shaped jazz bass!

jc