AndyTravis Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Can’t stop adding this to an online cart and then chickening out... I really fancy one, just seems a bit frivolous as I’m not playing much. Bloody beautiful thing... I did own the DeArmond equivalent in sunburst but didn’t really give it a chance. Loved how it looked but was mainly playing a five string Roscoe Beck at the time and just dismissed it as “that bass I don’t play much”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 I nearly bought the one advertised on here, but logistical differences prevented it. My main, in fact only, reason for wanting one of these is that both Phil Leah and Jack Casady played them back in the 60s, and their basses were the first to modified by the newly-formed Alembic company. Not too sure about playing a 30" scale though... Only slightly modified... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 These are gorgeous and I'd love one, especially as 30" scale is my preference! Seem to remember the bass player in Paolo Nutini's band using one to good effect and looking dead cool while he was at it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) - Edited February 27, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Love the look of them, but like FinnDave, don’t think I could handle 30” scale, and I think they have incredibly skinny necks, perhaps not quite as thin as the Framus Bill Wyman used to play but pretty close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 30" scales and skinny necks do it for me. Thanks for giving me even more GAS problems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 It’s a chance encounter with a 1990’s American Made green one years ago which has formed the lustful memories... these look absolutely stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I keep looking at the one at Andy Baxter’s... http://andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=1367 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 47 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: I keep looking at the one at Andy Baxter’s... http://andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=1367 Not at £2450! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Grahambythesea said: Not at £2450! That’s cheep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: That’s cheep! They do this modern reissue in black too...about a grand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Black for me as well.Thanks for major GAS Thought I was over this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 9 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: They do this modern reissue in black too...about a grand Modern Schmodern! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 27 minutes ago, Meddle said: This is a point that needs repeating. Both Phil and Jack were using much modified Starfires. The 'Live/Dead' tone was probably a modified EB-3, rather than a Starfire, even though people cite the latter often. As I understand it, they were both using standard Starfires until Bear got hold of them and got Ron Wickersham to work on the electrics, a partnership that led to the formation of Alembic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 That Andy Baxter bass sounds sweet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 31 minutes ago, scrumpymike said: That Andy Baxter bass sounds sweet! If you've never been to his shop, it's quite the experience. I went down there to try out a couple of basses. What did he plug me in to for amplification? A 1963 B15.... lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 22 hours ago, Bridgehouse said: If you've never been to his shop, it's quite the experience. I went down there to try out a couple of basses. What did he plug me in to for amplification? A 1963 B15.... lol B15? Thought that was a WW2 American bomber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 1 minute ago, scrumpymike said: B15? Thought that was a WW2 American bomber! Sounded like it (although slightly quieter though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebethell Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 On 22/07/2018 at 16:48, AndyTravis said: It’s a chance encounter with a 1990’s American Made green one years ago which has formed the lustful memories... these look absolutely stunning. I have a starfire from the 90s cracking bass mines natural but would love to find another in cherry or just another really. I did try a Newark one but the rosewood bridge saddles caused me issues with string loss that I don't get on the 90s one as it is all metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duroc17 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I got the Dearmond in red and it's really well built - sturdy compared to other semi's ive had/tried - was wondering about putting darkstars on - but not sure it fits into what my band are doing so may move it on eventually but it is one of most beautiful looking basses ive had - got la bella beatle bass strings on - very macca! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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