Club Stambaugh - Show your Stammies!! [Part 3]

[Rich Treat]

...and that you need a 35" for the B string.

Seriously though, congrats on the new order! I look forward to seeing pictures of it. I don't recall seeing a six string with the jazz body before.

 

[spade2you]

...and that you need a 35" for the B string.

You "need" 35" scale, but nobody can actually play them.

 

[Rich Treat]

You "need" 35" scale, but nobody can actually play them.

Haha. If AJ can play a 36",... oh wait, this isn't the Fodera forum...

 

[SixString]

Took the plunge and put down my deposit today.

bolt-on 3 piece maple neck with deep cut extended heel for full access to upper frets
pau ferro fretboard
Nordstrand NJ single coils
Nordstrand 2 band pre-amp
60's jazz pickup spacing
16.5mm string spacing at the bridge
chrome hardware

Nice! 16.5mm string spacing..I should have gone there I told him 17mm for my 5 string soloist.

my stammy was due in august but Chris got a little behind, the wait is killing me!

 

[poisonoakie]

I got my Fossil last week. It's the alder one up on his site. You can see pics a page back or on his website. It's my 2nd Stambaugh. I had Chris build me a bass about 3 years ago. Custom everything, 5 string E-C with Aero buckers and an Audere pre. I now primarily play more rock oriented stuff and needed a passive beast. This thing is amazing. I was impressed with Chris's build quality 3 years ago, but the fossil isn't just impressive, it's perfect. Between my 2 Stambaughs, I've got every tone I need. I sold my other basses off over the last couple of weeks. Down to just the Sambaughs. No remorse at all.

 

[poisonoakie]

I got my Fossil last week. It's the alder one up on his site. You can see pics a page back or on his website. It's my 2nd Stambaugh. I had Chris build me a bass about 3 years ago. Custom everything, 5 string E-C with Aero buckers and an Audere pre. I now primarily play more rock oriented stuff and needed a passive beast. This thing is amazing. I was impressed with Chris's build quality 3 years ago, but the fossil isn't just impressive, it's perfect. Between my 2 Stambaughs, I've got every tone I need. I sold my other basses off over the last couple of weeks. Down to just the Sambaughs. No remorse at all.

 

[Adam Wright]

I got my Fossil last week. It's the alder one up on his site. You can see pics a page back or on his website. It's my 2nd Stambaugh. I had Chris build me a bass about 3 years ago. Custom everything, 5 string E-C with Aero buckers and an Audere pre. I now primarily play more rock oriented stuff and needed a passive beast. This thing is amazing. I was impressed with Chris's build quality 3 years ago, but the fossil isn't just impressive, it's perfect. Between my 2 Stambaughs, I've got every tone I need. I sold my other basses off over the last couple of weeks. Down to just the Sambaughs. No remorse at all.

yes, this is what I like reading after placing an order with a builder who's basses I've never seen or played in person.

 

[spade2you]

I'm a big fan of narrow spacing on a 6. My 17mm Conklin just feels fast when playing across the neck.

I've never paired Audere with Aero DCs, but I can imagine it's a pretty versatile combo. I've been very impressed with my Nordstrand DCs and Audere pre.

 

[SixString]

No affiliation with the seller of this bass but its one of Chris's that i don't think I've seen before so I thought I'd share:
http://cgi.ebay.com/STAMBAUGH-5-STRING-BASS-GUITAR-/150515401399?pt=Guitar&hash=item230b6ac2b7

It's also a spalted maple top which is what mine will be :-D

 

[jasonbraatz]

I'm really glad that he doesn't seem to be doing the fake classical headstock that often nowadays.

 

[emjazz]

I'm really glad that he doesn't seem to be doing the fake classical headstock that often nowadays.

I believe I started that thing with him years ago when I had him do it to a couple of my basses. In the end it doesn't look that good though.

 

[spade2you]

Alrighty, sent a spec list to Chris for pricing. Had it almost figg'r'd out, but decided Midi was too much for the electronics I wanted.

 

[Rich Treat]

Alrighty, sent a spec list to Chris for pricing. Had it almost figg'r'd out, but decided Midi was too much for the electronics I wanted.

What are the specs that you are considering?

 

[spade2you]

Basically a J-JJ singlecut 6er with a buckey top, Aero pickups, and a Bart pre.

 

[Rich Treat]

Basically a J-JJ singlecut 6er with a buckey top, Aero pickups, and a Bart pre.

Nice. I've been considering ordering a Stambaugh as well. It will be quite a while before I have enough money saved though.

 

[SixString]

I tried getting Chris to do a buckeye top for me he wasn't having it :-( Hopefully you have better luck!

 

[spade2you]

I tried getting Chris to do a buckeye top for me he wasn't having it :-( Hopefully you have better luck!

Really? I didn't encounter any problems and there was one relatively recently made at the Luthiers Access Group that I'm practically copying.

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[SixString]

Yep! That bass belongs to scotts42 here at TB. I even sent him a message asking him about it because Chris did not want to do one for me. Here was his response hopefully he doesn't mind me sharing it!:

"First of all, thanks for the kind words on the bass.

I told Chris what I was looking for and he found it for me, against his will. Chris does not like Buckeye for a few reasons that he could better explain to you. But the main one is that buckeye is very light and thins out the low end. I do love my bass but, wish I would have listened to him on that.

I do not remember the upcharge but, I think it was around $450.

What ever you do listen to Chris on what he suggest, he has your best interest (and tone) at heart.

-Scott"

 

[spade2you]

I think there would also be a finish upcharge since it would be required, but I'd really like to score a nice piece of it for my collection given that my GAS list is coming to a close. I'm not complaining, just gotta get a nice piece of it in my collection.

 

[Hot Rats]

Why?

Because it was quite dirty..The original tung oil finish had worn down and it was very dull. Not a compliment to the wood at all. Don't worry, I didn't change any of the countours. Just a good sanding to bring out the clean wood. I put a thin poly finish on it. It looks great. I can't get photos up now. I am having trouble with photo bucket. It won't accept any uploads. I will get photos when i figure what's up.