slab66

[slab66]

[font=georgia, serif][size=3]Here's my Slab66 P Bass! 21 fret model. Love to hear your comments. Can't seem to be able to upload any pics!!!!![/size][/font]

Edited January 25, 2013 by slab66

[wateroftyne]

[font=georgia,serif]Hello! [/font]

[font=georgia,serif]Uploading pics is broken. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/196300-importing-a-photo-to-basschat/"]Have a look at this thread[/url].[/font]

[font=georgia,serif]Looking forward to the photos...[/font]

[Bassman Steve]

Welcome. I don't need the pictures having once been the very lucky owner of one of these basses (there is a sunburst refin on sale here for 10k at the moment).

They are stunningly good basses with a really hefty sound. If I had 10k I would be the owner of the other one.

[Bassman Steve]

I gather this isn't actually one of the original basses - it is a copy you have built.

Probably still very nice - I have speculatedf that the extra oomph in the originals is much to do with the slab body so I would expect it to be very nice. Get a price on the ad and I may well be interested.

[bigthumb]

I've been lucky enough to play one of these - would love another chance!

[KiOgon]

Yes the originals were great, I played Chris Kefford's slab back in the days when he & Roy Wood used to come down to his girlfriends house, which was where we had the basement set up for playing.

[Hutton]

Two threads on the same bass? Is one intended for the 'for sale' section. I'm confused.

[KiOgon]

I believe the other thread started in the for sale section but must have been moved by a mod, most likely because it doesn't comply with the rules.

[KiOgon]

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1359114048' post='1950029']
I gather this isn't actually one of the original basses - it is a copy you have built.

Probably still very nice - I have speculatedf that the extra oomph in the originals is much to do with the slab body so I would expect it to be very nice. Get a price on the ad and I may well be interested.
[/quote]

Judging from this youtube vid, it sounds nothing like an original http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b6M59ldtds or is it just me

[Lozz196]

In what way, am now intrigued, though my suspicions are the originals had a lot more "ooommppphh"? As that one has a nice sound, but is very refined for a Precision.

[MB1]

MB1.
Sorry for any confusion there's just one ad ...this one! that was in the Basses for sale section
Which it clearly isn't! (No Price)
Just posting a link to another site without a price is not acceptable.
Confusing really seems he wanted a appraisal / recommendation of some sort ? ..So far 99% of cat owners have expressed a preference?.

[slab66]

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1359216044' post='1951734']
Judging from this youtube vid, it sounds nothing like an original [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b6M59ldtds[/media] or is it just me
[/quote]

Is this more what you had in mind?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTwCpZjwNTE

Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle
Link fixed.

[slab66]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTwCpZjwNTE

Here is my buddy Craig Addecott playing one of my slabs! Craig owns an original that was one owned by John Entwistle! Enjoy!

Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle
Link fixed.

[slab66]

Here is another post of Craig thrashing his slab!! He loves it! Check out my Facebook Slab66!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTwCpZjwNTE

This was custom built for Craig who plays in 'Who's Next'. I build to order.

Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle
Link fixed.

[Lozz196]

Great sounds there.

[slab66]

Dry wired into 300W Marshall valve stack! Got to get down with an original 66 slab which I also used as reference.

[slab66]

In the back garden through the Marshall!!! Note the original 66 slab in the background!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA6ZRMAFpxE

Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle
Link fixed.

[slab66]

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1368033483' post='2072345']
Great sounds there.
[/quote] Sweet!!!!

[John Schoen]

I love that sound. What is the pickup in that bass?

[slab66]

[quote name='John Schoen' timestamp='1368101742' post='2073174']
I love that sound. What is the pickup in that bass?
[/quote]Sorry, trade secret!!

[Cosmo Valdemar]

So how much are they?

[Lozz196]

Ben you had to ask - now if they turn out to be reasonable, I will be in a quandry........

[Cosmo Valdemar]

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1368118539' post='2073490']
Ben you had to ask - now if they turn out to be reasonable, I will be in a quandry........
[/quote]

[slab66]

Can I take this opportunity to apologise to Basschat community if I have offended anybody by my posts regarding 'toting' for prospective business. I understand that this is not the place for that. However, I would love the opportunity to open discussion regarding my basses whether good or bad. I have tried to pay homage to this wonderful and iconic bass guitar. Your views on this are critical! Once again, please accept this apology from a newbie.

[John Schoen]

I think it is a great initiative, building those basses for people that can't or don't want to do it themselves. There are a couple of things about your version of the bass that I am not sure about because they are different from the original.

- The truss rod adjustment at the headstock, I like the cleaner look of the original.
- The modern bridge looks a bit out of place on a vintage and raw design like a slab body.
- Last and least: 21 frets. I am not sure if prospective buyers would ever go that high on the neck.

Could you post some specifications of your bass? I understand that they are custom made but some basic specs and dimensions (nut width, neck profile etc.) would be interesting to know.