New Stambaugh 8 String

[mark beem]

Will be dropping the deposit on this tomorrow!! Inspired by the Mark Roberts bass shown here:



Here are the specs so far:

Single-cut 8 string bass
Neck through construction
Purpleheart / maple neck
34" scale
9mm spacing cen. to cen. @ nut
17mm spacing @ bridge
Black hardware
Ash body
Individual string saddles
Aero pickups
24 frets
Wenge fretboard, no inlay
Hipshot Ultralite tuners
Urethane finish
Passive electronics

Chris and I are still talking top woods.. I'd love to find some chestnut or light buckeye a-la Fodera.. It'll also have a matching headstock cap.

Updates as I get them..

 

[Brendan]

You've poor impulse control, don't you?

 

[Anti_Wish]

d*mn those pickups are huge! so with that on the way, wanna sell me a conklin?

 

[mark beem]

You've poor impulse control, don't you?

Poor impulse control??? Where do you get this from? I've been pondering this for months..

 

[mark beem]

d*mn those pickups are huge! so with that on the way, wanna sell me a conklin?

Sorry... Not gonna happen..

 

[Brendan]

Poor impulse control??? Where do you get this from? I've been pondering this for months..

Ah. Was not aware of that. All I recalled were some rumblings about GAS a few weeks back.

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

I'm actually a little surprised-I figured your two Conklin 8's satisfied all your multi-string needs other than a fretless. What's the big draw for you with this one-the whole new pickup/electronics config or just fun to try a new brand?

 

[oversoul]

Well, it tends to accumulate until it reaches rupture point.

Glad to hear its official Mark, I just wish my specs were all planned out too, I sure hope Bill has news this week

 

[temp5897]

What's the wait going to be like?

BTW, congrats on quitting I just noticed that in your sig. You should be very proud.

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

What's the wait going to be like?

BTW, congrats on quitting I just noticed that in your sig. You should be very proud.

That's how he's paying for this bass-no more money up in smoke

 

[mark beem]

What's the wait going to be like?

BTW, congrats on quitting I just noticed that in your sig. You should be very proud.

January is the projected completion date... Maybe a little longer with the finish.. Chris says that usually tacks an extra month onto it.

 

[LowEndLobster]

Chris does a great job. He's only about 45 minutes away from here too.

 

[mark beem]

I'm actually a little surprised-I figured your two Conklin 8's satisfied all your multi-string needs other than a fretless. What's the big draw for you with this one-the whole new pickup/electronics config or just fun to try a new brand?

I'm an addict, man!!! Addicts can't stop. No, if I ever get another fretless it'll probably be a fiver.. I just personally don't like the sound of the C & F string on fretless...

That's how he's paying for this bass-no more money up in smoke

Seriously, I've saved over $400 since May!! All the money I had been spending on cigarettes now goes into the G.A.S. fund!!

 

[bassaussie]

That's a wonderful looking bass. I have to admit, the 7,8 and 9 string basses still leave me a little bewildered, but when they're made to look as amazing as that, they're certainly a lot more appealing.

 

[Tom Howland]

Congrads,
Chris makes great basses.
My fretless Stambaugh is my fav, bass right now.
Fretted 5-string will be my next bass by Chris.

 

[7Stringer]

Incredible hunk of wood (yet another)

 

[Tecx]

That's neat that you are going with passive pups Mark, why did you decide that?.. I am very intrigued, since I dislike active electronics..

Alex

 

[mark beem]

That's neat that you are going with passive pups Mark, why did you decide that?.. I am very intrigued, since I dislike active electronics..

Alex

Wanting to experiment with something different.. I'm wanting a different sound than what I have and after some research, playing instruments and talking with many individuals I decided to go with a passive setup... If it doesn't turn out the way I like, I can always drop a pre in it at a later date... I'm really excited about the possibilities though.

 

[boogiebass]

Very nice, Mark! Should be exceptional. Keep us posted.

 

[mark beem]

Very nice, Mark! Should be exceptional. Keep us posted.

Thanks..

And let me add to my last response that this Knuckle 6 string I played at NAMM:

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Had a BIG impact on me!!