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  1. FINAL PRICE DROP Fender CIJ 70s Reissue Precision 2002-2004 - DARKSTAR + Upgrades
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    For sale FINAL PRICE DROP Fender CIJ 70s Reissue Precision 2002-2004 - DARKSTAR + Upgrades

    Letting this bass go truly breaks my heart! I've loved this instrument for years and told myself many times I'd never let her go, but the time has come. This is a Fender Crafted in Japan 70s Reissue P bass, in sexy black with gorgeous blocks and binding. Killer looks! The Q serial number dates...
    $1,250.00
    • Strings: 4
  2. Squier Bronco Hammon DarkStar
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    For sale Squier Bronco Hammon DarkStar

    Up for sale is a mean little monster of a tone machine. This came to me as a Squier Bronco that at some point had received a non-pro refinish in a satin powder blue. Since then, it has received a bridge upgrade to a threaded-brass-saddle vintage style bridge, tuner upgrade to classic clover...
    $400.00
    • Strings: 4
  3. mellowgerman

    No longer available Squier Bronco Hammon DarkStar

    Up for sale is a mean little monster of a tone machine. This came to me as a Squier Bronco that at some point had received a non-pro refinish in a satin powder blue. Since then, it has received a bridge upgrade to a threaded-brass-saddle vintage style bridge, tuner upgrade to classic clover...
  4. 2007 Lakland Duck Dunn w/Darkstar (Skyline)
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    For sale 2007 Lakland Duck Dunn w/Darkstar (Skyline)

    This is a fantastic bass! Super slim neck reminiscent of a Geddy Lee Jazz taper. Monstrous and thumpy original Fred Hammon Darkstar pickup. Professionally setup with great action. This bass is ready to rock (or funk!). The handful of dings and scratches it has acquired over the years are noted...
    $1,350.00
    • Strings: 4
  5. J-Dub

    SOLD 2007 Lakland Duck Dunn w/Darkstar (Skyline)

    This is a fantastic bass! Super slim neck reminiscent of a Geddy Lee Jazz taper. Monstrous and thumpy original Fred Hammon Darkstar pickup. Professionally setup with great action. This bass is ready to rock (or funk!). The handful of dings and scratches it has acquired over the years are noted...
  6. sargebaker

    Wanted Guild BS-1 Pickup

    Help a guy out if you've got one. Preferably bridge.
  7. Serek Midwestern — tapped Novak BS-DS, LZN-B90
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    For sale Serek Midwestern — tapped Novak BS-DS, LZN-B90

    Just posting this for trades on a whim! It really rules — and lives up to all the Serek hype — but I'm playing my '69 Jazz and '63 P more, for perhaps obvious reasons ;) I'm the original owner of this sweet Midwestern and got it directly from Jake last year. The natural mahogany finish is...
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    • Strings: 4
  8. brennanmcnally

    SOLD Serek Midwestern — tapped Novak BS-DS, LZN-B90

    Just posting this for trades on a whim! It really rules — and lives up to all the Serek hype — but I'm playing my '69 Jazz and '63 P more, for perhaps obvious reasons ;) I'm the original owner of this sweet Midwestern and got it directly from Jake last year. The natural mahogany finish is...
  9. LeCompte CBSC-4 with DarkStar pickups
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    For sale LeCompte CBSC-4 with DarkStar pickups

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    $1,000.00
    • Strings: 4
  10. MapleBurl

    SOLD LeCompte CBSC-4 with DarkStar pickups

    Mahogany chambered body, maple neck, pao ferro fretboard. A couple of superficial finish issues. You can see the finish foo just under the end of the neck: Comes with a LeCompte padded gig bag. $1,000 plus shipping. No trades. (I need room.) Here's my assessment after having it for 8...
  11. Serek Midwestern for full scale+darkstar
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    For sale Serek Midwestern for full scale+darkstar

    This is a bit of a feeler... I recently bought this Serek Midwestern - SOLD - Serek Midwestern - Novak Bisonic It sounds *amazing* - this is the first time I've had a bass with a Novak Bisonic/Darkstar and it's a game changer for me. The only thing I don't love about this bass is the short...
    $2,000.00
    • Strings: 4
  12. pwilson

    SOLD Serek Midwestern for full scale+darkstar

    This is a bit of a feeler... I recently bought this Serek Midwestern - SOLD - Serek Midwestern - Novak Bisonic It sounds *amazing* - this is the first time I've had a bass with a Novak Bisonic/Darkstar and it's a game changer for me. The only thing I don't love about this bass is the short...
  13. Serek Sacramento — 32", Novak BS-DS, Birdseye Maple!
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    For sale Serek Sacramento — 32", Novak BS-DS, Birdseye Maple!

    It's overcast outside today and I'm bored, so I'm posting this just to kinda test the trading waters — I'll probably pull it in a day or two, unless something that really tickles my fancy comes up for trade! Which, as far as I can tell, would pretty much just be another Serek, probably a...
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    • Strings: 4
  14. brennanmcnally

    SOLD Serek Sacramento — 32", Novak BS-DS, Birdseye Maple!

    It's overcast outside today and I'm bored, so I'm posting this just to kinda test the trading waters — I'll probably pull it in a day or two, unless something that really tickles my fancy comes up for trade! Which, as far as I can tell, would pretty much just be another Serek, probably a...
  15. idlechrome

    novak bs-ds into '64 (fender replica) jazz bass routing question

    Sorry if this question is redundant or dumb. I've searched and still haven't found a real answer from anyone dropping a BS-DS into a fender jazz. I plan on placing the pick up in the neck position - The bass is true to 1964 fender specs, but my concern is routing. Am I going to need to do a...
  16. kevinpmajka

    Redone Bass Day: Finally know what the fuss is all about.... Bisonic/Darkstar

    So I bought a blemish pickup from Curtis Novak last year and it finally got installed into my lightest parts precision bass. I didn't want to mess with this one since it was perfect.... but now it's better and it balances better. (heavy Warmoth neck and heavy pickup = good balance). It's a...
  17. Novak BS/DS Bisonic/Darkstar pickup
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    For sale Novak BS/DS Bisonic/Darkstar pickup

    Great sounding pickup in excellent condition. Curtis Novak BS/DS Bisonic/Darkstar pickup for Guild Starfire or other similarly sized string spacings. 15.6mm string spacing. Usable for either bridge or neck placement. Plenty of wire. Coil Tap option gives you the Darkstar at the tap and the...
    $275.00
  18. Upfromthesky

    SOLD Novak BS/DS Bisonic/Darkstar pickup

    Great sounding pickup in excellent condition. Curtis Novak BS/DS Bisonic/Darkstar pickup for Guild Starfire or other similarly sized string spacings. 15.6mm string spacing. Usable for either bridge or neck placement. Plenty of wire. Coil Tap option gives you the Darkstar at the tap and the...
  19. F
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    For sale Hammond Darkstar pickup

    2008 bought Darkstar pickup DSN 3 Fender spacing. Ideal for P-bass spot. Comes with wiring harness by Bayou audio Pickup is in mint condition. SOLD domestically
    $300.00
  20. F

    SOLD Hammond Darkstar pickup

    2008 bought Darkstar pickup DSN 3 Fender spacing. Ideal for P-bass spot. Comes with wiring harness by Bayou audio Pickup is in mint condition. SOLD domestically
  21. Ibanez w/ Hammon DarkStars, 34" scale semi-hollow bass
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    For sale Ibanez w/ Hammon DarkStars, 34" scale semi-hollow bass

    Up for sale is an Ibanez Artcore bass from the early 2000's, 34" long-scale, modified with two Hammon Dark Star pickups and Gotoh GB707 tuners. My idea was to make a long-scale counterpart to my Guild Starfire bass that I could tune one whole step down for some extended range, to perhaps tap...
    $725.00
    • Strings: 4
  22. mellowgerman

    SOLD Ibanez w/ Hammon DarkStars, 34" scale semi-hollow bass

    Up for sale is an Ibanez Artcore bass from the early 2000's, 34" long-scale, modified with two Hammon Dark Star pickups and Gotoh GB707 tuners. My idea was to make a long-scale counterpart to my Guild Starfire bass that I could tune one whole step down for some extended range, to perhaps tap...
  23. mellowgerman

    Premium Makeover: Semi-hollow Edition

    I've been a huge fan of Bisonic pickups ever since I got into the 60's Jack Casady and Phil Lesh tones, back in my teens. My first bass that was equipped with any Bisonic family pickup was an Ibanez ASB-140 I bought new in 2007, for which I ordered a new Hammon Dark Star pickup (replacing the...
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    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  24. TraktorBass

    Mustang, BS-DS and pole spacing

    Hello guys! I have a Mustang which I want to put a Novak BS-DS into, and I am unsure about pole/string spacing. String spacing measured at where the pickup will sit is about 16mm. Measured at the bridge, 17mm. The BS-DS has three options for string spacing: 15.6mm, 17.4mm and 19mm. Yesterday...
  25. function

    Pickup to pair with Guild Bisonic / Darkstar

    Always loved my p-bass modded for the Guild Bisonic but have been toying around with putting something in the bridge position. I would love it if another Bisonic would fit, but it's a tad too crammed. Any suggestions for a good co-pilot for the Guild pup?
  26. Bisonic Gretsch Jet
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    For sale Bisonic Gretsch Jet

    This is a relatively recent project bass. Gretsch Electromatic Jet bass fitted with a Novak Bisonic (Fender spacing & wound to vintage spec). Demo recording has been added in a separate post below. Short scale, vol/tone, strung with D'Addario black nylon tapewounds, has strap locks and I will...
    $311.78
    • Strings: 4
  27. mellowgerman

    SOLD Bisonic Gretsch Jet

    This is a relatively recent project bass. Gretsch Electromatic Jet bass fitted with a Novak Bisonic (Fender spacing & wound to vintage spec). Demo recording has been added in a separate post below. Short scale, vol/tone, strung with D'Addario black nylon tapewounds, has strap locks and I will...
  28. Guild humbucking Pickups, reworked by C. Novak
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    For sale Guild humbucking Pickups, reworked by C. Novak

    Price drop 200 plus shipping. For sale this pair of original Guild humbucking pickups, taken from an mid 90s USA-made Guild Starfire II bass. The pickups were reworked by Mr Curtis Novak in 2014, to make them closer to his current Darkstars. Fantastic sounding and very rare pickups. 1 Novak...
    $260.00
  29. drums1977

    SOLD Guild humbucking Pickups, reworked by C. Novak

    Price drop 200 plus shipping. For sale this pair of original Guild humbucking pickups, taken from an mid 90s USA-made Guild Starfire II bass. The pickups were reworked by Mr Curtis Novak in 2014, to make them closer to his current Darkstars. Fantastic sounding and very rare pickups. 1 Novak...
  30. jasonhafer

    Lakland HB Pickup Options/Advice (Perhaps ISO)

    I have a US Lakland Hollowbody with the Bartolini pickups. I love the bass, specifically how it looks and feels, but the pickups have never done it for me. IMO, they lack...well, they just kind of lack...everything. Just kind of, bleh. I'm also not a fan of the wiring, as it's not really...
  31. K

    Hammon Darkstar wiring ? ? ?

    Hi - I recently acquired an original Hammon Darkstar [ Guild spacing version ] which came with a tubed covered 3 wire harness . The two coated wires are attached as you'd expect at the pickup body however a third bare wire is not attached to the pickup at all . In looking at other Darkstar's...
  32. T-40/ Decade'ish Dual Darkstar Frankenbass (Without Darkstars) Price drop and wiling to part-out!
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    For sale T-40/ Decade'ish Dual Darkstar Frankenbass (Without Darkstars) Price drop and wiling to part-out!

    $325 Shipped Con USA. Will ship elsewhere for an upcharge EDIT 5/30 Price drop Part-out prices on this listing: For Sale - T-40 neck, custom body and other parts EDIT 5/20 I've pulled the bridge and lowered the price again. $325 shipped sans pickups and bridge. Selling this to help fund a...
    $325.00
    • Strings: 4
  33. Eilif

    SOLD T-40/ Decade'ish Dual Darkstar Frankenbass (Without Darkstars) Price drop and wiling to part-out!

    $325 Shipped Con USA. Will ship elsewhere for an upcharge EDIT 5/30 Price drop Part-out prices on this listing: For Sale - T-40 neck, custom body and other parts EDIT 5/20 I've pulled the bridge and lowered the price again. $325 shipped sans pickups and bridge. Selling this to help fund a...
  34. Lakland Skyline Bob Glaub (BG4) P Bass w/ Jazz Neck & Darkstar pickup 2002 3 Color Sunburst

    For sale Lakland Skyline Bob Glaub (BG4) P Bass w/ Jazz Neck & Darkstar pickup 2002 3 Color Sunburst

    For sale is this beautiful 2002 Lakland Skyline Bob Glaub Precision bass guitar with a Jazz (1.5") neck and an original Fred Hammon Dark Star pickup (these are very coveted and are listing for $500 on eBay!). Another cool things about this bass is that is routed for either standard split P or...
    $1,150.00
    • Strings: 4
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  35. Yamarc

    For Sale Lakland Skyline Bob Glaub (BG4) P Bass w/ Jazz Neck & Darkstar pickup 2002 3 Color Sunburst

    For sale is this beautiful 2002 Lakland Skyline Bob Glaub Precision bass guitar with a Jazz (1.5") neck and an original Fred Hammon Dark Star pickup (these are very coveted and are listing for $500 on eBay!). Another cool things about this bass is that is routed for either standard split P or...
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    • bob glaub darkstar darkstar pickup jazz neck lakland lakland skyline precision bass skyline sunburst
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  36. Lakland DPLE II w/ Factory Darkstar pup Price Drop
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    For sale Lakland DPLE II w/ Factory Darkstar pup Price Drop

    I have a Lakland Dudepit Era Darkstar Bass. I dig everything about this bass except for the fact it has a Jazz neck on it. I thought I could make it work for me but it turns out I absolutely hate jazz style necks. This bass is in the condition that I bought it in minus on scratch on the neck...
    $1,050.00
    • Strings: 4
  37. Sanchman

    SOLD Lakland DPLE II w/ Factory Darkstar pup Price Drop

    I have a Lakland Dudepit Era Darkstar Bass. I dig everything about this bass except for the fact it has a Jazz neck on it. I thought I could make it work for me but it turns out I absolutely hate jazz style necks. This bass is in the condition that I bought it in minus on scratch on the neck...
  38. Col E Loc

    Buddy says to me Hey Let's build a Bass

    Hola TB! I'm here to make a bass. I've been on here for years and always appreciated the work of other builders on here. I've been collecting parts for a while and I think it's finally time to get this thing started. A couple years ago my buddy (who built me one incredible Bass once before)...
  39. Bayou cables darkstar wiring harness

    For sale Bayou cables darkstar wiring harness

    New unused bayou cables darkstar wiring harness.Includes a super cool "dark star" water slide decal that came with it. $30.00 shipped.
    $30.00
  40. pudge

    For Sale Bayou cables darkstar wiring harness

    New unused bayou cables darkstar wiring harness.Includes a super cool "dark star" water slide decal that came with it. $30.00 shipped.
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