So I actually received the bass several days ago now, but I finally got it completely setup (by Dave Segal of New York Bass Works no less) and it's on its way to its first practice tonight.
So, here is the official TB unveiling as well.
I purchased this from a fellow Talk Bass member, Chuck, who couldn't have made the transaction more pleasant and easy. He is a total gentleman and kind-hearted guy. I only had to promise to play my heart out on this thing and that's exactly what I intend.
The finish is in superb condition, especially considering this bass was build by Mike Tobias and his team in 1987. I believe I'm only the third owner in that time.
During the purchase I reached out to Mike and he informed me that the body is walnut and alder, and that the neck is maple, pau ferro and purpleheart. This somewhat different layout of the knobs is something they did for a while. It's a Bartolini pre, TCT, and the knobs are V,V, passive tone up top, with bass, mid and treble controls down low. Switch is A/P.
Mike answered me about the bass right away, and finished his letter to be with "Cool bass".
Haha, cool bass indeed Mike.
And a little plug here for David Segal at NYBW. He set this up with unbelievably low action and had a lot of nice things to say about the bass, including the unplugged tone, condition, and look of the piece. I even got to hear some Jaco stories from the time they knew one another as a bonus. He's got some amazing instruments there so if you're in NY check him out for sure.
Needless to say, I'm one thrilled dude to possess a bass of this caliber! Rock on!
So, here is the official TB unveiling as well.
I purchased this from a fellow Talk Bass member, Chuck, who couldn't have made the transaction more pleasant and easy. He is a total gentleman and kind-hearted guy. I only had to promise to play my heart out on this thing and that's exactly what I intend.
The finish is in superb condition, especially considering this bass was build by Mike Tobias and his team in 1987. I believe I'm only the third owner in that time.
During the purchase I reached out to Mike and he informed me that the body is walnut and alder, and that the neck is maple, pau ferro and purpleheart. This somewhat different layout of the knobs is something they did for a while. It's a Bartolini pre, TCT, and the knobs are V,V, passive tone up top, with bass, mid and treble controls down low. Switch is A/P.
Mike answered me about the bass right away, and finished his letter to be with "Cool bass".
Haha, cool bass indeed Mike.
And a little plug here for David Segal at NYBW. He set this up with unbelievably low action and had a lot of nice things to say about the bass, including the unplugged tone, condition, and look of the piece. I even got to hear some Jaco stories from the time they knew one another as a bonus. He's got some amazing instruments there so if you're in NY check him out for sure.
Needless to say, I'm one thrilled dude to possess a bass of this caliber! Rock on!
