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There's Dolphin.. Then there's..

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by BassDmb18, Sep 5, 2004.


  1. Sep 5, 2004 #1
    BassDmb18

    BassDmb18

    Dec 28, 2002
    Davie, FL
    SHARKS

    Whats the low-down on these? They look awsome! I thought I liked Dolphins, but that is one mean lookin biatch. With the electronics and body, I'm sure that could be a growl monster, and rubberized body also, slaptastic!
     
  5. Sep 5, 2004 #2
    Wyman

    Wyman

    Sep 5, 2004
    Nashua, NH
    Hmm...Bass Player has ads for those a lot, though they advertise a pink one :p

    They look pretty cool...I like the maple neck :) I hope someone here knows something about em
     
  10. Sep 5, 2004 #3
    mark beem

    mark beem I'm alive and well. Where am I? Gold Supporting Member

    Jul 20, 2001
    New Hope, Alabama
    YIKES!!

    :eek:
     
  14. Sep 6, 2004 #4
    ApeIsHigh81

    ApeIsHigh81

    Aug 24, 2004
    CA
    The price is pathetic. They have Leah Randi in the BP ads promoting them, yet she never plays one. I think that says a lot
     
  18. Sep 6, 2004 #5
    floydbass

    floydbass

    Jun 6, 2003
    The Dark Side of the Moon
    what is the red line going down the headstock/neck?
     
  22. Sep 6, 2004 #6
    tplyons

    tplyons

    Apr 6, 2003
    Madison, NJ
    Ugly.
     
  26. Sep 6, 2004 #7
    Frank Martin

    Frank Martin Bitten by the luthiery bug...

    Oct 8, 2001
    Budapest, Hungary, EU
    :D :D

    +1

    BTW - rubberized body? I dont know what effect it will have on the sound - but i dont think it will be good.

    Dolphins look better, imo :p
     
  31. Sep 6, 2004 #8
    bassman1185

    bassman1185

    Sep 30, 2000
    Des Moines, IA, USA
    They reviewed one in BP a few months ago. It didn't seem like they were very impressed. Remember, Bass Player ALWAYS gives positive reviews, especially to advertisers, so when they don't sing the Hallelujah Chorus for something that is constantly advertised in their magazine, it's probably not very good.
     
  35. Sep 6, 2004 #9
    basicallybass

    basicallybass

    Sep 23, 2003
    South Florida
    With a list price like that...
    Can you say, Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
     
  39. Sep 6, 2004 #10
    bryan bailey

    bryan bailey

    Feb 15, 2003
    North Kingstown, Rhode Island
    I'd buy one. If they were a thenth of the price.
     
  43. Sep 6, 2004 #11
    embellisher

    embellisher Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2000
    Heber Springs, Arkansas
    I have played a Basking Shark with the aluminum fingerboard and without the rubberized finish, and it was a killer bass. Great slap tone.
     
  47. Sep 6, 2004 #12
    BassDmb18

    BassDmb18

    Dec 28, 2002
    Davie, FL
    I can always count on Embellisher to get me out of these ****ty threads I start.
     
  51. Sep 6, 2004 #13
    Aaron Saunders

    Aaron Saunders

    Apr 27, 2002
    Ontario
    The red stripe is dyed maple.
     
  55. Sep 6, 2004 #14
    jenderfazz

    jenderfazz

    Apr 17, 2003
    montreal, qc, Canada
    The rubberized coating looks very cool. The price tag doesn't.
     
  59. Sep 6, 2004 #15
    frederic b. hodshon

    frederic b. hodshon Supporting Member

    May 10, 2000
    Redmond, WA
    Microsoft Product Designer
    i'm with EMB on this.

    i too played an aluminum FB version at a NAMM show.

    very nice.

    i like the non gloss finish on guitars.

    i think cars should have a matte finish.

    f