Ray C Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Anybody out there heard anything about this at all???. I've been a big big fan of the man for what seems like decades, (old fart) and I have to say, if Bob has the ''final say'' then I'm sure the bass will be something else. OK, so maybe Jamerson was supposedly 'the daddy'', but I reckon Bob B was just as good. especially having to fill his shoes (which he did with distinction) in the ''snakepit'' with the Funkbrothers. There was a small hint from the man himself on You Tube about a possible ''tribute'', but I think that interview was some time ago. As I said if anybody has heard anything I'd be greatful to hear, if it turns out to be a Fender Custom Shop run, then I'll dream on, but if its a normal ''factory run'' then I'd be VERY tempted. Happy festive season to one and all!. Aye, Ray C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I'd have one... Love Big Bobby B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 He makes mention of it in the current BGM but I think it's a while off & he was a bit vague about it. The idea has been worked on though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 [quote name='Ray C' post='696717' date='Dec 30 2009, 08:49 PM']Anybody out there heard anything about this at all???. I've been a big big fan of the man for what seems like decades, (old fart) and I have to say, if Bob has the ''final say'' then I'm sure the bass will be something else. OK, so maybe Jamerson was supposedly 'the daddy'', but I reckon Bob B was just as good. especially having to fill his shoes (which he did with distinction) in the ''snakepit'' with the Funkbrothers. There was a small hint from the man himself on You Tube about a possible ''tribute'', but I think that interview was some time ago. As I said if anybody has heard anything I'd be greatful to hear, if it turns out to be a Fender Custom Shop run, then I'll dream on, but if its a normal ''factory run'' then I'd be VERY tempted. Happy festive season to one and all!. Aye, Ray C.[/quote] There's a thread about it [url="http://www.bobbabbitt.com/smf/index.php/topic,279.0.html"]here[/url] at the Babbitt forum - looks like it's now on hold: Bob Babbitt (July 13th 2009) says 'Hey guys....The economy has slowed things down a little at Fender as far as future product is concerned......So the Babbitt Bass seems to be on hold for a while....I will have more info about the Bass soon...I will keep you updated....' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 A great quote from the man himself...[BB forum] check out the last line... The Fender people are so down to earth and committed to expanding their tradition of making the best Basses and Guitars in the world! I know that when the time comes for the "Babbitt Bass" they will be 1000% behind it! [b]Sorry, I said I was going to write a "quick Bass note" but I think I took a solo>>>>>[/b].... Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Just stick a bit of foam by the bridge and take the strap buttons off - sorted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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