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Brock

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DeArmond name dropped from new Ashbory Basses
« on: January 06, 2003, 07:51:47 AM »
The DeArmond name is being phased out from the Ashbory Basses. More info with pictures available in the new article at:

http://www.largesound.com/ashboryarticle/general/fenderart/

Enjoy!
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DeArmond name dropped from new Ashbory Basses
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2003, 12:59:25 AM »
Just bought the black one in the pic from Brock. Can't wait for it to show up. I like the new look better than the "DeArmond" label....

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« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2003, 05:17:17 AM »
I got mine about a week ago ... i didnt know about the change
it was a very pleasant surprise! i hated that nasty DeArmond thing
      well... im loving it so far ... its my first fretless ... the smaller scale
      is tough to get used to ... but i love that baby powder string action
                smooooooove
                      i may get some balls and send some mp3's this way
                      -jermy
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Color?
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2003, 09:17:28 AM »
Hey Jermy,

What color is your Ashbory?

Also,  There's a users guide at http://www.largesound.com/ashboryarticle/general/userguide/.

Worth a look. Also, stretching the strings is a VERY good idea.


-Brock
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Red ones have moved over
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2003, 09:45:11 PM »
FYI: I just received a red Ashbory today and it too has the new look.
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Red ones still in limbo
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2003, 05:17:29 AM »
I have since had two shipments with red basses, including one today, and the basses were both DeArmond bags and basses.

Odd.
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DeArmond name dropped from new Ashbory Basses
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2003, 04:09:48 AM »
Brock wrote:

"Odd"

Hey, is there anything about the Ashbory that isn't odd? That's why we love it!!![/quote]
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DeArmond name dropped from new Ashbory Basses
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2003, 02:33:57 PM »
I'm totally new but I just bought an Ashbory from guitartrader.com (I'm affiliated after all) and the stamp on the body states DeArmond . . . and, after seeing the new Ashbory logo alone I was wondering if there are any decals or metal Ashbory emblems/plates that can be attached over the DeArmond signature? Not that I mind, mind you, just thinking is all.

Also wondering about what the aftermarket ideas are with this because I've got a lot as, I'm sure, all you guys do too...

Oh yeah . . . hi all
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DeArmond name dropped from new Ashbory Basses
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2003, 06:08:19 PM »
Quote from: cyclone
I'm totally new but I just bought an Ashbory from guitartrader.com (I'm affiliated after all) and the stamp on the body states DeArmond . . .


Looks like the supply is just erratic that way; I bought mine at Guitar Trader  (same company, but this was at their store in San Diego) several months ago and it says Ashbory.
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Art changeover
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2003, 10:50:44 PM »
Quote from: Wolf
Looks like the supply is just erratic that way; I bought mine at Guitar Trader  (same company, but this was at their store in San Diego) several months ago and it says Ashbory.


LargeSound.com Commerce hasn't received a DeArmond branded Black or Blue bass in a long time, but the last couple red ones were, though I have received one 'Ashbory' branded one a couple months back.

Also, a few basses came in with 'Ashbory' bags and a 'DeArmond' bass inside. The hang tags were odd as well, some 'Ashbory' models had a DeArmond hangtag, pretty sure there was Fender stuff in with a DeArmond as well, and some boxes had no hangtags at all. "Just erratic" is an excellent description.

The art changeover is documented here:
http://www.largesound.com/ashboryarticle/general/fenderart/
...and the string packaging as well...
http://www.largesound.com/ashboryarticle/general/stringart/

-Brock
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