NBD - Any LAKERS fans out there?

[Marc DLarosa]

Soooooooooooo... Like many of You... I've had some "time on my hands." I hope that You're ALL well, SAFE, and happy.

I haven't been playing much. I've been bored. I've never built a bass. I've been selling off a ton of my stuff for about 3 years. I've had some ideas. I'm a HUGE Laker fan. I was working on the Prince "tribute" concert, in DTLA when I heard the devastating news. I'm not a big fan of PURPLE, but the way that Los Angeles was lit up, and seeing the LOVE that the city was filled with, as I walked to my car after work... was AMAZING.

I hate typing. So... without further ado... here's what I did with some stuff that I had lying around, some sandpaper and rattle cans, and probably too much money spent. But... She plays/sounds WONDERFUL.

Thank You KOBE, for the inspiration. The "MAMBA" Bass. You are missed, but NEVER FORGOTTEN...

 

[JKos]

Cool. I'm trying to figure out the serial number. It's neither Kobe's not Prince's birthday.

 

[Marc DLarosa]

Cool. I'm trying to figure out the serial number. It's neither Kobe's not Prince's birthday.

DA24021968-1
DA = Personal
24 = Kobe
02 = Gigi
1968 = My birth year (Laker for life)
- 1 = 1st one built

 

[JimmyM]

Pretty badass, and you have excellent taste in pickups, too! Are those Geezers? How are they wired?

 

[Bass V]

fan from the Sports Arena / Fab Forum days and that bass is definitely Showtime approved.

 

[KohanMike]

I'm not a big fan of PURPLE, but the way that Los Angeles was lit up, and seeing the LOVE that the city was filled with, as I walked to my car after work... was AMAZING. Thank You KOBE, for the inspiration. The "MAMBA" Bass. You are missed, but NEVER FORGOTTEN...

What do you think about changing the tuning machines, string tree, pot knobs, bridge and strap buttons to gold?

 

[Riff Ranger]

S L I C K

 

[Marc DLarosa]

Pretty badass, and you have excellent taste in pickups, too! Are those Geezers? How are they wired?

Thank You, And... Yessir, they are the GZR's. They're actually wired into a 1992 Kubicki 9v pre.

 

[Marc DLarosa]

What do you think about changing the tuning machines, string tree, pot knobs, bridge and strap buttons to gold?

I "think" that I put a whole lotta thought into this build, aaaaaaaannnnnnnd in going with the "BLACK Mamba" theme, the closest that I could get to a "snakeskin" look was Carbon Fibre/Graphite. I actually tried gold Res-O-Lites, and liked the Carbon-O-Lite better. And... it gave me a good excuse to spend a little money. Also... I didn't want it to look gaudy. But thanks.

 

[Marc DLarosa]

fan from the Sports Arena / Fab Forum days and that bass is definitely Showtime approved.

Thank You, Sir.

 

[Marc DLarosa]

S L I C K

Thank You.

 

[Killing Floor]

That's really cool, nice job. Love the colors. And the weave keys and bridge are a nice touch.

I don't follow you, why would you think people have time on their hands? Is something happening?

 

[Clark W]

Soooooooooooo... Like many of You... I've had some "time on my hands." I hope that You're ALL well, SAFE, and happy.

I haven't been playing much. I've been bored. I've never built a bass. I've been selling off a ton of my stuff for about 3 years. I've had some ideas. I'm a HUGE Laker fan. I was working on the Prince "tribute" concert, in DTLA when I heard the devastating news. I'm not a big fan of PURPLE, but the way that Los Angeles was lit up, and seeing the LOVE that the city was filled with, as I walked to my car after work... was AMAZING.

I hate typing. So... without further ado... here's what I did with some stuff that I had lying around, some sandpaper and rattle cans, and probably too much money spent. But... She plays/sounds WONDERFUL.

Thank You KOBE, for the inspiration. The "MAMBA" Bass. You are missed, but NEVER FORGOTTEN... View attachment 4174654 View attachment 4174655 View attachment 4174656 View attachment 4174657 View attachment 4174658 View attachment 4174659 View attachment 4174660

So what are the specs on the neck and the tuners? Looks all carbon fiber and expensive. Awesome job from end to end!

 

[Marc DLarosa]

That's really cool, nice job. Love the colors. And the weave keys and bridge are a nice touch.

I don't follow you, why would you think people have time on their hands? Is something happening?

When Yer in the entertainment business, in L.A.... ain't much goin on. We finally started filming/producing again. But... it's slow.
I hope yer well out there. My Lil bro is in San Antonio. Says it's pretty rough at the moment.

 

[Killing Floor]

Stay safe. Soon be over. Beautiful bass.

 

[Marc DLarosa]

Stay safe. Soon be over. Beautiful bass.

Thanks Bruddah.

 

[Raoul_Duke]

Noice. My Pistons have faced L.A. in the finals three of the five times they’ve been there. You must be enjoying the current run they’re on (The Lakers, because The Pistons are hot garbage right now).

 

[Marc DLarosa]

Noice. My Pistons have faced L.A. in the finals three of the five times they’ve been there. You must be enjoying the current run they’re on (The Lakers, because The Pistons are hot garbage right now).

No Anthony Davis for a month. Biting my nails...

 

[Raoul_Duke]

No Anthony Davis for a month. Biting my nails...

Lebron will keep them afloat. I get the impression that squad likes their odds against anybody in a seven game series and is okay with not having the top seed out west.

 

[Marc DLarosa]

Lebron will keep them afloat. I get the impression that squad likes their odds against anybody in a seven game series and is okay with not having the top seed out west.

We'll see. Never been a Lebron fan. But...