Edwin, I've always admired your Starfire. It was a big influence in modifying my Jack Casady a ways back. Please do post your new setup!
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Hi guys, just thought id jump in- ive emailed Fred to put an order in last week, and got a response from him! After waiting a few days after sending my initial email, Fred responded and was very helpful. Ive paid my money- so i hope im not being ripped off, but all seemed above board from my conversation with him!
I was told a 2 week turn around from ordering to completion. So it doesnt look like Fred's dead!
I was told a 2 week turn around from ordering to completion. So it doesnt look like Fred's dead!
Have you asked him how his journey through space was? 
Well, véry surprising, but good news that he's back in business again.
Well, véry surprising, but good news that he's back in business again.
I chatted with him on the gmail chat today as well. He is still making pickups. I did not ask any personal questions. I am sure he has his reasons for being absent. I gave him the link to this thread and he wrote that he will write on talkbass soon...
That's all really great news.
I hope his absence was cause he finally finished development on the 5 string DarkStar.
Then I can build a new J5-DS.
I hope his absence was cause he finally finished development on the 5 string DarkStar.
Then I can build a new J5-DS.
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+1. I'd love to hear what a DarkStar does with a low B.
While I flirted with the idea of producing a clone of the DarkStar, I repeatedly stated that I wasn't looking to compete with Fred, just fill a void if one existed. Since apparently it does not exist, I'm very content to continue being a fan of DarkStar pickups and proud owner of 2 DarkStar'ed basses, a fan of Hammon Engineering, and a fan of Fred Hammon. And probably a threepeat customer. And an endorsement from the pocketbook is about the best endorsement anyone can give.
I'm really glad he's ok and producing again. Btw, has anybody tried these w a pre like an Audere?
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Here's a couple of shots. Although they look rectangular, they are actually trapezoidal pickups when you look at them through a sheet of magnetic paper. So far, the electronics need to be finished, I've got an ACG preamp in there, but a Series I/II card standing by to be installed once I get all the components together. Without the dummy coil, I'm getting a fair amount of noise that changes with my orientation. I'll probably also shield the entire interior, using a piece of copper to cover the f-hole from the inside. Matt Bergdorf of Woodsong's Lutherie here in Boulder did the work. The hardest part was getting the mounting rings to match the curved surface of the bass. He also installed the bridge and tailpiece.
Overall, it sounds great.
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A bass that couldn't get any closer to the heart of the Phil Guild/Alembic strategy, just hit the target. Those look like early pickups! How does the sound compare?
Those look like early pickups! How does the sound compare?
I'd be very interested in sound samples. By coincidence, I'm thinking of ordering a chambered LeCompte with an ACG pre.
Shoot TBer "MrMatt" a PM, he's got a Lakland Decade w/ dual DarkStars and an Audere, I'm sure he'd be happy to elaborate on it.
Luke.Walton said:Shoot TBer "MrMatt" a PM, he's got a Lakland Decade w/ dual DarkStars and an Audere, I'm sure he'd be happy to elaborate on it.
Thanks Luke
Shoot TBer "MrMatt" a PM, he's got a Lakland Decade w/ dual DarkStars and an Audere, I'm sure he'd be happy to elaborate on it.
It's actually for sale in the classifieds. I've talked to him about it...he says it sounds fantastic.
There's also a Lakland Hollowbody with dual DarkStars in classifieds.
If I were a 4 string player, I'd hit either of those, but, I have enough 4 strings I don't play already
If I were a 4 string player, I'd hit either of those, but, I have enough 4 strings I don't play already
