A Memorial Day time out May 24, 2007
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Mostly cause I need a break. It’s been a tough week.
It wasn’t all bad though.
My newest baby arrived this week, from the communist bastards exquisite luthiers of the Carvin custom shop in Cah-leefor-nee=ya-ay.
I might have been a little frustrated about the length of time on this build. But the product was worth the wait.
It’s a five piece neck thru, Hawaiian Koa and maple. Pretty ain’t it?
Gold hardware, the wide humbuckers.
I decided not to put a veneer on the headstock this time. Good call Dave.
The “back” as we bassists refer to it.
and the back of the headstock, as those homos at BassPlayer magazine refer to it.
Abalone inlays on the ebony fretboard.
I got a chance to gig with it recently, after checking the settings (not bad from the custom shop… I did a little reset on E but that’s more me than them). I recommend.
It is a beautiful instrument, and I think I will keep it.
Dave in Texas 
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*drooooool*
That’s a mighty purty piece of wood there, Dave.
He said “wood”!
Bass? I was looking for some fish that Brewfan caught.
Heh, me too RG, I did a double take when I saw a guitar.
Sure is a pretty thing, Dave, does it appreciate your soft hands?
Thats a real lunker! A keeper for sure.
Yes, Dave, that is beautiful wood.
Nice bass, Dave. Did you catch that with a rappala, or with a worm rig?
Russ, an AMEX card.
She’s lovely. Her cozy bed is nicer than mine.
I take it that this is NOT the model you smash into the amps at the end of the performance?
Can I inquire about how much dough that thing cost, if you don’t mind? A ballpark figure will do (more than groceries, less than rent, e.g.), if you don’t want to put a hard number on it.
Nope – the one I bash the amps with is a beat up Dean Q4.
Tushar, don’t mind at all, $1200. Carvin’s custom shop makes a great instrument and is one of the best deals for the money out there. The electronics are well constructed and the craftsmanship is magnificent.
Very nice Dave. drooool is right!
I’m going to forward this to Adriann…she’s very interested in playing bass so last Christmas I bought her one of those start up packs. Her favorite bassist is the dude from primus, I forget his name, Mine is Geddy Lee.
She’s getting lessons this summer break.
Maybe put up a vid of you showing your mad bass skilz.?
A request? From a fan?
Oh no, I couldn’t.
Wait, yes I could.
Here’s an old one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-0fDmPqZiw
crap…can’t do youtube at work. I’ve got one of the “smart” terminals. I’ll have to watch it at home but I’ll be looking forward to it.
How did you get interested in playing bass?
Lessons or self taught?
self taught, started on guitar
Without having any knowledge of musical, and especially handmade instruments, I had guessed the price at around $1500. Close enough.
Primus guy is Les Claypool. I got started by teaching myself Primus and Metallica stuff (those two extremes pretty much prepare you for anything).
She’s been getting tabs off the internet and practicing. I would love to get her a better guitar but……
If she had one like Dave’s I’m sure she would really be motivated but…….
It’s a money thing.
Les Claypool is amazing. A machine.
Les Claypool asked me what kind of wood to order… I said “dude, Koa”.
word.
Ha!
We’ve got a couple of their videos in concert. The dude plays like it came out of the womb with him.
The drummer and lead guitar guys are damn good too.
30 minutes and my work week is done.
Have a great memorial day all.
Enjoy your new toy Dave.
If it were possible, I would have a woody while listening to Les.
DiT pretty cool vid. But I need more cowbell.