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What's your "White Whale" bass?
- Thread starter SkinCoffin
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Yeah, it's been there ages. I almost bought it til I realised for the same price (once factoring in currency conversion and import tax) I could get a brand new custom shop in a 30" so I went down that path
I particularly like my "white whale" one though because of the purpleheart and the 5 string pickup config but on a 4 string. Maybe I will just order one like that next time, when I can afford all the fancy changes haha
You want a thumb? I can get you a thumb. There are ways, dude, you don't even wanna know. I can get you a thumb by 3:30, with nail polish.
Now the totally absurd white whale bass for me is the Alembic Explorer John Entwistle Boris The Spider 8-string:
At the moment I would have to say a Fender Deluxe Dimension IV HH. The Tobacco Sunburst is just flawless. IIRC, they have a 1.5" nut; I would prefer a 1.625" but I haven't played a 1.5" in a long time. I just might like it.
Of course, the odds of Mrs. Bassist4dalord letting me spend $1,500 on a bass are about as likely as her letting me spend $40,000 on my dream Ford F-150. Which is 0.
Of course, the odds of Mrs. Bassist4dalord letting me spend $1,500 on a bass are about as likely as her letting me spend $40,000 on my dream Ford F-150. Which is 0.
Burgundy T-40. drool
I'd buy this bass tomorrow...if it ever popped up!
I'd buy this bass tomorrow...if it ever popped up!
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They are just ramping up with a new contractor for the imports... maybe that will be available. And there is always the custom shop! Their FB page is reasonably active, and they are hinting at a full line of instruments.
I have a Mockingbird ST, but not white.
I have a red Mock ST bass. It's been my go to since I got itThey are just ramping up with a new contractor for the imports... maybe that will be available. And there is always the custom shop! Their FB page is reasonably active, and they are hinting at a full line of instruments.
I have a Mockingbird ST, but not white.
The reality of the situation is a bitter pill to swallow, but these days anything over 2k is really debatable!
There are a few which would make my list right now:
- Rickenbacker 4005/Fireglo
- Rickenbacker 4003S Snowglo (maybe even with a reverse headstock)
- Rickenbacker 4003 Snowglo with checkerboard binding.
Like this beautiful beastie:
- Rickenbacker 4005/Fireglo
- Rickenbacker 4003S Snowglo (maybe even with a reverse headstock)
- Rickenbacker 4003 Snowglo with checkerboard binding.
Like this beautiful beastie:
For 24 years it was the Wave in my signature. Today...that's harder to narrow down. Alembic Series I, Moonstone, I'd love a Stingray. I'll have to think about this. Cheers everyone!
A burst RD Artist, a la
LISTEN TO THAT. LISTEN.
I'd probably settle for a natural finish if I could afford one right now, but the bursts are so much rarer and sexier.
LISTEN TO THAT. LISTEN.
I'd probably settle for a natural finish if I could afford one right now, but the bursts are so much rarer and sexier.
