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My SBMM "Decade" 5 string

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by jazzercountry, Apr 23, 2012.

  1. Apr 23, 2012 #1
    jazzercountry

    jazzercountry Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2000
    Texas
    Endorsing Artist: Lakland Basses
    Here it is:

    Decade.gif

    Decadeclose.gif

    Couldn't afford a US Decade 5, so I whipped this up. Wired passive VVT with a series switch. LOVE IT!
     
  2. Apr 23, 2012 #2
    GregC

    GregC Questlove, Black Thought, Hamilton Gold Supporting Member

    Jan 19, 2007
    NC
    Very cool idea and well-executed, I dig it! I assume those are single-coil Chis under the housing?
     
  3. Apr 23, 2012 #3
    bassmonkeee

    bassmonkeee

    Sep 13, 2000
    Decatur, GA
    Nice! I assume that's a refinish, too. Looks great.

    Not sure I'd have gone with those knobs, but I am 100% behind them if you dig 'em.
     
  4. Apr 23, 2012 #4
    jazzercountry

    jazzercountry Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2000
    Texas
    Endorsing Artist: Lakland Basses
    Yep, Mike Dolan refinish and single coil Chi-Sonic's. I've gone back and forth with lots of different knobs, too.
     
  5. Apr 23, 2012 #5
    garmenteros

    garmenteros Bass Enthusiast

    Aug 24, 2008
    Dominican Republic
    That looks very well put together, nice bass.
     
  6. Apr 24, 2012 #6
    jazzercountry

    jazzercountry Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2000
    Texas
    Endorsing Artist: Lakland Basses
    Thanks, now I just need to get a case that fits!
     
  7. Apr 24, 2012 #7
    madbassplaya

    madbassplaya

    Dec 28, 2007
    Very nice! I don't mind that style of knob, I'd just prefer them to be black.
     
  8. Apr 24, 2012 #8
    TonyP-

    TonyP- Excuse me but you have your I-IV-V in my II-V-I Gold Supporting Member

    Aug 21, 2003
    Boston Mass
    A-Designs Mike Lull GK Tsunami Cables GHS Strings RMI Basswitch Nordstrand Pickups Darkglass
    How does it sound?

    I'm sure its pretty interesting with a single way up front.

    I put a status neck on of my Ray35s, Bassline and John East pres in all of my SBMMs.
     
  9. Apr 24, 2012 #9
    bassmonkeee

    bassmonkeee

    Sep 13, 2000
    Decatur, GA
    Sweet. I've had Dolan refinish a bass for me. He does a great job.

    But, I had Pat Wilkins refinish my Musicman in daphne blue.

    BillyBassmintfull.jpg

    Is yours sonic, or daphne? the are so similar. I love a mint pickguard with both. :bassist:



    Oh, and I might have a Musicman SR5 case that I don't need. I need to check with someone first though. It's been in my attic for about 3 years....
     
  10. Apr 24, 2012 #10
    Moe Monsarrat

    Moe Monsarrat

    Jul 30, 2006
    Austin, Tx.
    Endorsing artist:Regenerate Guitar Works Carvin, Micheal Kelly Guitars
    Very nice & certainly unique.
     
  11. Apr 24, 2012 #11
    jazzercountry

    jazzercountry Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2000
    Texas
    Endorsing Artist: Lakland Basses
    Man, you just made my day if you have a case! This one is supposed to be surf green, but I get them all mixed up - good thing is that I like them all. Wilkins does great work, too, yours looks killer!
     
  12. Apr 24, 2012 #12
    murphy

    murphy Supporting Member

    May 5, 2004
    Canada
    Oh, Beautiful bass
    I really like what you have done.

    I love the knobs.....Good choice!!!
     
  13. Oct 1, 2012 #13
    jazzercountry

    jazzercountry Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2000
    Texas
    Endorsing Artist: Lakland Basses
  14. Oct 2, 2012 #14
    jazzercountry

    jazzercountry Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2000
    Texas
    Endorsing Artist: Lakland Basses
    Forgot to mention that there was no processing on the bass, just straight into the interface.

    Also, I have even more respect now for the cats who actually do quality demo clips! Maybe one day...haha