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So, your P bass lacks a little?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by harleyyy, Nov 27, 2005.

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  1. Nov 27, 2005 #1
    harleyyy

    harleyyy

    May 30, 2000
    Simple, drop a Dark Star into it and be done!
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  2. Nov 27, 2005 #2
    Moving Pictures

    Moving Pictures Supporting Member

    Jan 26, 2002
    Canada
    That's different! I like the look. Does it sound as good as I think it does? Like the Lakland's with the Dark Star? Last question: Any sound clips of that beauty?

    Dan
     
  3. Nov 27, 2005 #3
    tplyons

    tplyons

    Apr 6, 2003
    Madison, NJ
    Sexy.
     
  4. Nov 27, 2005 #4
    fookgub

    fookgub

    Jun 5, 2005
    Houston, TX
    I've seen a lot of talk about those Darkstars lately. Care to comment on how they differ from the standard P tone?
     
  5. Nov 27, 2005 #5
    harleyyy

    harleyyy

    May 30, 2000
    Besides the bad ass look, the clarity and punch throughout the tonal spectrum, especially on the top end,where J's seem to have won over it's predecessor since the earliest Fender days, have been revolutionized, and it starts here by Mr. Hammon's ingenious design of a relic pup IMHO. I have only played this through my Ampeg 1965 B-15, but will test it through an SVT soon.
     
  6. Nov 27, 2005 #6
    darkside 88

    darkside 88

    Feb 23, 2005
    Bay Area, CA
    0_0

    That looks awesome, I bet it sounds immaculate.
     
  7. Nov 27, 2005 #7
    page

    page

    Dec 18, 2004
    florence , mississippi
    LOVE the Bass!

    So tell me :

    Where can I get a Dark Star?

    Where Can I get a Fender with inlays like that?
     
  8. Nov 27, 2005 #8
    primus_55

    primus_55

    Dec 28, 2004
    haha, yes! Awesome!
     
  9. Nov 27, 2005 #9
    tplyons

    tplyons

    Apr 6, 2003
    Madison, NJ
    www.basspickup.com

    Fender Japan
     
  10. Nov 27, 2005 #10
    jerry

    jerry Too old for a hiptrip Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 1999
  11. Nov 27, 2005 #11
    rok51

    rok51 Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2002
    Crawfordville, FL
    I did a similar trick with a Lawrence back in the mid 70s. Looks good. Went to the Hammond website and listened to the P-bass clips...very nice!

    Kim
     
  12. Nov 27, 2005 #12
    Micolao

    Micolao

    Sep 7, 2005
    Italy
    Little question:
    do they buzz?
    are they shielded?
     
  13. Nov 27, 2005 #13
    Moving Pictures

    Moving Pictures Supporting Member

    Jan 26, 2002
    Canada
    I don't think Harleyyy would allow that :)
     
  14. Nov 27, 2005 #14
    harleyyy

    harleyyy

    May 30, 2000
    My luthier used black graphite shielding paint in the pup and control cavities, as well as the back of the guard. Absolutely ZERO buzz even touching the strings or bridge alone.
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  15. Nov 27, 2005 #15
    dancehallclasher

    dancehallclasher

    Jul 21, 2000
    San Ramon, CA
    Those pickups are just sick. I want a bass with one of those and an MM pickup for the most versatile bass of all time.
     
  16. Nov 27, 2005 #16
    nspark

    nspark

    Feb 16, 2003
    Gainesville/Tampa, FL
    Sweet bass, Harleyyy. I remember seeing that back before it had the DS in it and it was already sexy. Now, the thing just looks incredible. Sounds incredible too, I'm sure.
     
  17. Nov 27, 2005 #17
    Pennydreadful

    Pennydreadful Goin out West

    Jun 13, 2005
    Arlington, Texas
    That is damn cool.
     
  18. Nov 27, 2005 #18
    loendmaestro

    loendmaestro

    Jan 15, 2004
    Vienna VA
    Daddy like.
     
  19. Nov 27, 2005 #19
    clanner

    clanner Token Black Guy.

    Apr 27, 2005
    ummmmm, marietta GA
    :bawl: :bawl: :bawl: it's so beautiful
     
  20. Nov 27, 2005 #20
    superbassman2000

    superbassman2000

    Dec 20, 2000
    Minnesota
    awesome bass!
    as far as looks go, its a huge improvement to my eyes!
    (i'm not a fan of p pickups)
     
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