Lozz196 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 [quote name='slab66' timestamp='1368180892' post='2074096'] 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. [/quote] No need for apologies, at least, not in my opinion. Where better to get the views from bassists re a run of bass guitars, especially one that is based on such a revered model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab66 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Hi! Thank you. I used the truss rod headstock adjustment because I thought it's just more practical. I decided to use high mass bridges, because I felt they were a an improvement on the original, but also an acceptable compromise. I added brass saddles and custom machined brass nut to help with sustain and harmonics. You must have been looking at the 'prototype' I put together which had the 21F neck. I now use 20F vintage tint maple capped. I really love these necks!! I've looked at loads, and these are superb quality with no skunk stripe. I can perfectly understand the 'purist' argument regarding authenticity. Having got hold of an original slab which actually belonged the the late great John Entwistle and really got down with it I could see other subtle differences. For example, the contour of the body was more rounded even though slabbed and was heavier than the swamp ash I used. I could find nothing different about the neck only mine was more playable. I must stress the point that I never intended to go out and build exact replicas of the slab. I guess you'd need to turn to FCS for that. What I wanted to do was pay homage to it with my mark on it. I wanted to build a great bass that someone could gig the arse off and really enjoy playing. I want them to be played and enjoyed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab66 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA6ZRMAFpxE&feature=endscreen&NR=1"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA6ZRMAFpxE&feature=endscreen&NR=1[/url] You see the original slab in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab66 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1368103440' post='2073215'] So how much are they? [/quote] Not yet decided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Nice, great tone!! I'll buy your real one! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab66 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Entwistle's slab = PRICELESS!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Should run it through a Hiwatt, I know he has them. Transparency is a better showcase for a bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab66 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1368194454' post='2074337'] Should run it through a Hiwatt, I know he has them. Transparency is a better showcase for a bass. [/quote] Tried the HIWATT! Marshall just blew it away!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Yeah, that's that transparency thing. Whatever you put into a Marshall, Marshall comes out. If there is a problem with the sound through a transparent amp, then the problem is at source, rather than the amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab66 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 He switched to Marshall because the HIWATT's were letting him down. I will ask him to demo it through the HIWATT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab66 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Does anyone have any views regarding head-stock truss rod access over heel access? Would heel access necks feel more authentic for the slabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 [quote name='slab66' timestamp='1368349122' post='2075845'] Does anyone have any views regarding head-stock truss rod access over heel access? Would heel access necks feel more authentic for the slabs? [/quote] I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to replica basses, and have a serious aversion to headstock truss access on Fenders, it's just wrong in my opinion. When I've made replica basses I've always gone the extra mile to make them right, but that comes at a price of course. When I made my slab bass, I knew I wouldn't do it if I couldn't get a proper maple cap neck, which is why it didn't get started for 2 years, glad I waited though, and did it right. If they are being made for re-sale though, which mine wasn't, then cost and re-sale price plays a part, so I guess compromises need to be made. If I was to buy a replica bass though, it would have to be accurate, but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Ah, this is why Yamaha done away with the rib contour on their SG, it's supposed to add to the bass response leaving the extra wood there...I'd prefer comfort myself but each to their own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab66 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1368354045' post='2075931'] I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to replica basses, and have a serious aversion to headstock truss access on Fenders, it's just wrong in my opinion. When I've made replica basses I've always gone the extra mile to make them right, but that comes at a price of course. When I made my slab bass, I knew I wouldn't do it if I couldn't get a proper maple cap neck, which is why it didn't get started for 2 years, glad I waited though, and did it right. If they are being made for re-sale though, which mine wasn't, then cost and re-sale price plays a part, so I guess compromises need to be made. If I was to buy a replica bass though, it would have to be accurate, but that's just me. [/quote] For sure! You did a great job on that slab! Very nice work indeed! Have you ever managed to get your hands on an original?! It's quite an experience!! I have been much vexed by the neck. There is a big part of me that wants to do the heel truss rod! It would look much better. I will be going one with an Allparts neck as I do like them and a good lutheir friend of mine swears by them. However, as you mentioned it's all about cost!!!! I suppose if you are dealing in quantity, you can negotiate, 'some' discount! The owner of the original 66 slab wasn't bothered about the truss headstock, he seemed more concerned with, "that sound". I very much appreciate you input and comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 [quote name='slab66' timestamp='1368356794' post='2075980'] For sure! You did a great job on that slab! Very nice work indeed! Have you ever managed to get your hands on an original?! It's quite an experience!! I have been much vexed by the neck. There is a big part of me that wants to do the heel truss rod! It would look much better. I will be going one with an Allparts neck as I do like them and a good lutheir friend of mine swears by them. However, as you mentioned it's all about cost!!!! I suppose if you are dealing in quantity, you can negotiate, 'some' discount! The owner of the original 66 slab wasn't bothered about the truss headstock, he seemed more concerned with, "that sound". I very much appreciate you input and comments. [/quote] I have played an original, they are something else for sure! Phil Harris had two, one with a slightly warped neck, which he sold, I've been trying to buy his other one for two years now, and despite being his 'first refusal', I've not managed to tease it from him...........yet!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Oooh, forgot to add, even with the truss rod access at the heel, the walnut cap/plug at the headstock (Like all the current 50's reissue maple necks), would still be an issue for me on a replica of these. For me, it has to be a maple cap, nice clean headstock, truss at heel, no skunk stripe. They 'aint cheap though. I even struggled to find a luthier who would even consider making one for me. As a one-off, personal bass, it's fine to go to that extent, but others may not want to pay for that level of anoracky attention to detail. I just happen to be extremely obsessive, anal, sad, OCD, call it what you will, when it comes to Fender Basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab66 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Nevertheless! You did an awesome job on that slab! Good to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 That looks like my kind of festival. [quote name='slab66' timestamp='1368188568' post='2074229'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA6ZRMAFpxE&feature=endscreen&NR=1[/media] You see the original slab in the background. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senmen Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 All I can say: Awesome! The sound is fantastic!! Cheers Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 The indoor clips sound a lot better and a lot more authentic than the outdoor clip - any idea if a different amp was being used? The more I watch them, the more I want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1368358324' post='2076006'] ... I just happen to be extremely obsessive, anal, sad, OCD, call it what you will, when it comes to Fender Basses. [/quote] Fastidious is a good word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1371495371' post='2114651'] Fastidious is a good word. [/quote] It is, and can't argue with that either!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmchich Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Looks good to me, and I imagine 90% of people would happily put up with small concessions to modernity/money-saving/ease-of-use in exchange for that great sound (myself included). Not to put the other 10% down, it's horses for courses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab66 Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 New logo! Discuss! Slab66 is a registered trade mark.[attachment=138344:941116_556574791050333_1477516197_n.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab66 Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1371494972' post='2114637'] The indoor clips sound a lot better and a lot more authentic than the outdoor clip - any idea if a different amp was being used? The more I watch them, the more I want one. [/quote] Some slab porn for you! Edited July 5, 2013 by slab66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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