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bassthang
New Username: bassthang
Post Number: 1 Registered: 1-2011
| Posted on Saturday, January 08, 2011 - 9:40 am: | |
Happy New Year, I live in Silver Spring, but I'm really a misplaced Texan. I don't have a bass, but I used to own a F-1X (sold it). Now I'm gassing for either a Superfilter or a used brown Stanley (short scale). Also have an Alembic bridge/tailpiece assembly on my Guild, as well as a bottle of polish [see photo], so I guess that qualifies me for membership! Cheers, Tommy |
sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus
Post Number: 1524 Registered: 5-2009
| Posted on Saturday, January 08, 2011 - 11:50 am: | |
Hello and welcome. That's a nice Starfire and Versatone . I too started my Acquaintance with Alembic in the 1970's by having my Guild Starfires modified by Alembic. You can find pics and stories here; http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/1796.html?1282495288 |
dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001
Post Number: 1527 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Sunday, January 09, 2011 - 7:10 am: | |
Hello Tommy. Welcome from yet another Starfire owner. Hope you enjoy the forum and the discussions. Keep playing, Mike |
bassthang
New Username: bassthang
Post Number: 2 Registered: 1-2011
| Posted on Sunday, January 09, 2011 - 11:40 am: | |
Thanks guys. Sonicus, I've seen your pics of your bass before. It's very nice, especially the wooden p/u rings. A little bit of history on mine. It was originally a single p/up model. When I found it at the Guitar Shop in downtown D.C., it had a Bartolini in the bridge position and was wired for stereo/mono output. All the mods were done by Michael Tobias, who used to work there. Never one to leave things alone, I found a couple of Hagstroms, took out the Bart and replaced it, and re-wired back to stock configuration. It's been that way ever since. |
funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky
Post Number: 665 Registered: 5-2007
| Posted on Monday, January 10, 2011 - 5:47 am: | |
Welcome to the club. Always glad to add a DC area member. |