Green Alsatian Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) There's a user demo of one on the Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfG2RUkVsI4 Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle Link fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Itching to try one of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Anybody?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Still wish it was two pickup, the Gibson 335 bass solved that for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I got rid of my DeArmond Starfire. Now we're doing more acoustic gigs in small venues and I'd really like to get it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 [quote name='spinynorman' timestamp='1380413859' post='2225061'] I got rid of my DeArmond Starfire. Now we're doing more acoustic gigs in small venues and I'd really like to get it back. [/quote] I had one of those for a while, and miss it dearly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1380312758' post='2223808'] Anybody?!? [/quote] no, I still stick with the original: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Anyone been lucky enough to give one of these beauties a spin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1380313140' post='2223819'] Still wish it was two pickup, the Gibson 335 bass solved that for me though. [/quote] Would love this with two pickups! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1390490586' post='2345979'] Anyone been lucky enough to give one of these beauties a spin? [/quote] Yes. Played one in Wunjo the other day. Bloody lovely I thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 So have I! Forgot to post on here though. I went to Andertons a with the cash in hand but was sadly disappointed with the bass. The sound was lovely but the QC was shoddy. They had another in the stock room which I had requested to see but after nearly an hour of waiting I left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1399287699' post='2442709'] So have I! Forgot to post on here though. I went to Andertons a with the cash in hand but was sadly disappointed with the bass. The sound was lovely but the QC was shoddy. They had another in the stock room which I had requested to see but after nearly an hour of waiting I left. [/quote] The one I played was spot-on. Very well finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1399247071' post='2442494'] Yes. Played one in Wunjo the other day. Bloody lovely I thought [/quote] How did it compare with the Coronado? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1399287869' post='2442711'] The one I played was spot-on. Very well finished [/quote] The one I tried had a lot of finish issues around the F hole, and the side of the neck appeared to be somewhat gluey - not sticky but it looked like the fingerboard had been attached a bit haphazardly. It did play nicely but the E kept jumping out of the saddle when I played. I really wanted the bass and had the other one in the shop been up to scratch I'm sure I would have bought it but the staff seemed to be having a bad day, very disorganised. I still want one though [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1399313731' post='2443062'] How did it compare with the Coronado? [/quote] I know this was aimed at someone else but I tried a Coronado and a Starcaster at the same time. I found the Coronado to be very dull and uninspiring, with quite a low output. The Starcaster was the loudest and most aggressive if the trio, but quite heavy with it. Of course, all three basses were wearing factory rounds which didn't do them any favours whatsoever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1399380171' post='2443589'] The one I tried had a lot of finish issues around the F hole, and the side of the neck appeared to be somewhat gluey. [/quote] +1 I've had a few girlfriends like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1399287699' post='2442709'] ...I went to Andertons a with the cash in hand but was sadly disappointed with the bass. The sound was lovely but the QC was shoddy. They had another in the stock room which I had requested to see but after nearly an hour of waiting I left. [/quote] I tried to arrange a part exchange deal with Anderton's by email. If they had been able to give a straight answer to my emails I would have been down the shop spending money but they just stopped answering. So I'll go elsewhere. Which colours did Anderton's have and which did you try? Edited May 6, 2014 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1399380171' post='2443589'] I know this was aimed at someone else but I tried a Coronado and a Starcaster at the same time. I found the Coronado to be very dull and uninspiring, with quite a low output. The Starcaster was the loudest and most aggressive if the trio, but quite heavy with it. Of course, all three basses were wearing factory rounds which didn't do them any favours whatsoever... [/quote] Thanks, and agreed on the rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1399313731' post='2443062'] How did it compare with the Coronado? [/quote] The Coronado has more possibilities then the Starfire with having two pups. I've not noticed the Coronado being low output, but given the Bisonic probably has more oomph. The Starfire may only have one tone, but it was very good.. woody with bite. Between the maple Coronado and the Mahogany Starfire you could maybe compare a TBird to a P bass.. of course don't hold me to that! Both feel good in your hand and have a size that belies their scale. I think the Starfire body slightly slimmer and the neck may be fuller but with the same width. The one thing I did not like about the Starfire is that the pup is fixed. I could've easily got the action down on the one in Wunjos, apart from the strings might be banging off the pup. In my book this is a fail as you have limited set up options. The one thing that the Starfire scores majorly over the Coronado is the weight. The Starfire is noticeably lighter and the weight of my Coronado has been my only -ve. When I ditched the useless factory strings for La Bellas on the Coronado it transformed the bass, and a set of La B's on the Starfire would make a formidable combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1399403437' post='2443954'] The Coronado has more possibilities then the Starfire with having two pups. I've not noticed the Coronado being low output, but given the Bisonic probably has more oomph. The Starfire may only have one tone, but it was very good.. woody with bite. Between the maple Coronado and the Mahogany Starfire you could maybe compare a TBird to a P bass.. of course don't hold me to that! [/quote] OK, thank you. [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1399403437' post='2443954'] ...I could've easily got the action down on the one in Wunjos, apart from the strings might be banging off the pup.... [/quote] OK, but with semi-acoustic basses (IMHO) it's best not to have the action too low as it can strangle the tone and output. I've no idea if there is any science to this but it is my experience. [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1399403437' post='2443954'] ... When I ditched the useless factory strings for La Bellas on the Coronado it transformed the bass, and a set of La B's on the Starfire would make a formidable combination. [/quote] I used to have a Dearmond Starfire with Hammon Dark Stars and it was especially good with TI Jazz Flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1399380439' post='2443595'] +1 I've had a few girlfriends like that. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetBlue Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 This seems as good a thread as any to post this: [url="http://www.guitarworld.com/acoustic-nation-fender-sell-guild-brand-cordoba-instruments"]http://www.guitarworld.com/acoustic-nation-fender-sell-guild-brand-cordoba-instruments[/url] Not sure what this will mean for the Electric and Bass lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Billy Apple Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 It will be interesting to hear the twin pup one, as it's not a single pup with an added neck pup. The bridge pup is set further back than the single one. A kind of P and a Jazz if you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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