Cocobolo Vibrations

Dave owns not 1 but 2 custom-built Carl Thompson (CT for short) guitars, both made from exotic dark cocobolo wood. Cocobolo is an especially hard-wood grown in the lush rainforests of Central America and I actually got to see a Cocobolo tree while hiking in Panama's protected Chagres National Park last year. My Panamanian guide explained that notable musicians like the dearly departed Jerry Garcia (The Grateful Dead) and existing Les Claypool (Primus) owned and own several highly-prized and expensive cocobolo guitars. Now, lead singer and bass player, Dave O'Connor of Starcode, can rightly take his place on that benchmark as well.

Dave's guitars took 2 years to make, a typical wait time for custom-work by 68-year old master craftsman Carl Thompson. He lives in Brooklyn and truly does fashion a one-of-a-kind creation in-between playing and practicing jazz music of his own. CT basses incorporate the finest wood, the best craftsmanship, details never seen before and personal details that hadn't been used since the late 70's says the CT website. Even if you don't know how to play an instrument or recognize a Taylor from an Alvarez from a Gibson, the CT bass made of cocobolo will catch your attention instantly as will the sound.