Yup! Both of the ones I looked at were good one's but I still don't think they're worth either of those prices.
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Show us the Rob Allen basses!
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Yup! Both of the ones I looked at were good one's but I still don't think they're worth either of those prices.
A 70s P should be in that $1500 - $2500 range now give or take. Not over $3k. This is one of the many reasons I decided to have Rob build me the bass I got. If I'm going to drop some coin, why not get EXACTLY what I want and know it's going to be quality.
Very few builders will do things they way you want ...
What kind of n00b would order a Rob Allen sixer?!?!
BTW, Rob also told me about releasing 6 string guitars sometime in the near future. That might be interesting.
I did the gig on Saturday night with the RA P for the whole night except for one song which I used the Deep 4. My impressions haven't changed - I still really like it. I'm glad I went with the single coil vs. the humbucker as it is a different sound than my '78. Once the strings lose their newness it'll be a more interesting comparison (IMO), but with the LowEnd pre and the IP112, it just sounded great.
If I get a chance I'll record some clips comparing the '78 with the RA P through my '63 B-15NB.
If I get a chance I'll record some clips comparing the '78 with the RA P through my '63 B-15NB.
I just had the action tweaked a bit on the RA P. Had it raised a bit by adjusting the truss rod
somehow i expected that was going to happen. is it true you have the TB's strongest fingers?
I'd also guess that the low end thumpy sound probably hides at least some flawed intonation, if it's a problem. Then again, frets aren't always the most accurate things out there........
There was a 12 year old RA guitar on ebay:
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somehow i expected that was going to happen. is it true you have the TB's strongest fingers?
It could be ... you never know. Kind of a shame Rob didn't string it the way I originally wanted but I also didn't want to snap the neck. Guess I'll settle for my standard .50 - .110
I received my Mouse from Rob in January 2007 and have been meaning to post it ever since. It's a wonderful bass. Feels great in my hands, and sounds awesome... a very full and rich tone. Our church's sound technicians love the sound, so it is used A LOT in the mix. More so than any other bass that I've played. Rob was great to work with and the combination of the different woods in the bass works really well for me. I'm very pleased with Rob and his work.
In addition to the Mouse, I'm thinking of ordering a Deep 5. It's a big investment, so I'd like to play one for a few minutes before ordering one. I'm hoping there is someone in the Seattle area who owns a Deep 5 who would be willing to meet any let me try the bass for a few minutes. I'd be happy to bring the Mouse and return the favor. If anyone is interested, please PM me. Thanks.
In addition to the Mouse, I'm thinking of ordering a Deep 5. It's a big investment, so I'd like to play one for a few minutes before ordering one. I'm hoping there is someone in the Seattle area who owns a Deep 5 who would be willing to meet any let me try the bass for a few minutes. I'd be happy to bring the Mouse and return the favor. If anyone is interested, please PM me. Thanks.
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