Show us the Rob Allen basses!

[Chunk-O-Funk]

So,.......what are thinking? Do tell.

 

[Munjibunga]

Or maybe "Meece"





Obviously, too much TV when I was growing up!

Dan K.

Dan, did you know Ed Meese (U.S. Attorney General, 1985 - 88) once lived in La Mesa?

 

[richnota]

Here's a clip from my Deep 4 from last night. I recorded the band using an AT825 stereo mic into the Sony PCM-D50 recorder.

The Deep 4 is going into my 1963 B-15N and I forget how I tweaked the sound on the bass itself, but as you can hear, it's pretty upright-esque.

The Deep 4 sounds a bit different going into my Polytone Mini Brute, but I think the B-15N gives it nice warmth. It may even sound more upright-y via the Polytone; I like this tone slightly better.

My Deep 4 is strung with the bottom four of the Rotosound Tru Bass nylon tapewound RS885LD set (75-100-115-135).

For these gigs my Bergantino IP112 is overkill, but I'll probably try it at some point. I'll post more when/if I can.

Those big fat strings sound great! thanks

 

[chrisbarsby]

Hey, I stumbled on this forum for Rob Allen basses. I love them.

I used to have one and sold it a couple of years ago and currently on my 'I wish I didn't sell' list.

Any of you guys out there looking to sell an MB-2 4 string???

Thanks, y'alls have some nice looking basses.

I've attached my old one, as to join the posse.

-Chris

 

[Demonator]

these are very nice basses.

 

[chrisbarsby]

I found this RA on ebay a year or two ago. I didn't buy it though. I feel so foolish.

 

[BassAgent]

That has to be the prettiest Rob Allen ever made.

 

[chrisbarsby]

 

[membranophone]

anyone see this? (guitar content): http://tinyurl.com/m76nds

 

[Pacman]

This bass is pure sex.

 

[richnota]

anyone see this? (guitar content): http://tinyurl.com/m76nds

Nice instrument.

 

[chrisbarsby]

Prices went up a couple hundred dollars!!

Not that its going to curb my enthusiasm for these basses.

I just placed an order for an MB-2. Sending deposit today.

SO EXCITED!!

 

[Hollow Man]

Yep, looks like the Mouse went up by $100. Still a steal though! If I didn't already have one on order, I wouldn't hesitate to place my order even after the increase.

 

[rabass6]

Back in the family!
Got this morning my new Mouse 30 koa (ash body, koa top, macassar ebony fingerboard, f hole, matching headstock and fretboard extension)...I'm in love!
Pics coming soon!

 

[VroomVroom]

Had a great casual over the weekend, and took the MB-2. (Walnut over alder, Macassar ebony over walnut...so you don't have to scroll back a few pages. )

Lame iPhone shot of the rig:

Mostly jazz, but a little bit of R&B as well. Captured some clips...excuse the intonation, but I think they show how versatile the sound can be, based solely on the position of your plucking hand.

Sample 1 - Latin

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Sample 4 - R&B

 

[Joe Smithberger]

Nice.

 

[Ziltoid]

This bass is pure sex.

i second that, it even has the right amount of strings!

gas

 

[FenderP]

Used the Deep 4 again tonight for a big band rehearsal (first time sitting in). Everyone loved the sound - they were used to an upright player. The Deep has a nice synergy with my '63 B-15. I'm wondering why I didn't use that combo before this summer.

 

[BigBeatNut]

The Deep has a nice synergy with my '63 B-15. I'm wondering why I didn't use that combo before this summer.

Heh ... when I rehearse using the bass pod I always find the B-15 amp modelling works best with the deep 5.

Andy

 

[BigBeatNut]

My Deep 4 is strung with the bottom four of the Rotosound Tru Bass nylon tapewound RS885LD set (75-100-115-135).

Will these strings fit a Deep 5 ? The booklet that came with my Deep 5 specifies extra-long LaBellas, whereas the roto 5-string set only comes in standard length. Is that long enough ?

Andy