wateroftyne Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 More pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Amazing quality for the price. Actually scrub that, its amazing quality at twice the price! [quote][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I think the only niggling down I have on this, is the burst doesn't carry onto the belly cut (i.e. it's all black), looks strange to my eyes.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]But that really is *TRYING* to find an issue with it lol, it wouldn't stop me from buying one.[/font][/color][/quote] Not sure they'd be able to have the burst through the belly cut as its a flame maple cap - it would show the alder underneath - I think that's why they've done it like that anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 [quote name='BobVbass' timestamp='1433770610' post='2793779'] Amazing quality for the price. Actually scrub that, its amazing quality at twice the price! Not sure they'd be able to have the burst through the belly cut as its a flame maple cap - it would show the alder underneath - I think that's why they've done it like that anyway. [/quote] Yep - that's my take on it, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Houmann Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Wow! That bass looks nice! And great video too. Where the smallere tuners because you wanted it light weight ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 [quote name='Christian Houmann' timestamp='1433795188' post='2794102'] Wow! That bass looks nice! And great video too. Where the smallere tuners because you wanted it light weight ? [/quote] Yep, exactly. Because of my target weight, there was always the danger of neck dive so I went with the Ultralites to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Houmann Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Great! Do you think the bigger tuners will make it neck dive. I'm consider that same bass like your but as 32 scale and maybe binding and dots instead. Also maybe white with matched headstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 At the 8.5lbs I was expecting, they would reduce the risk. At the 7.2lbs it turned out to be, they almost certainly avoid neck dive. Mind you, it doesn't feel close to tipping over. I don't know how they've done it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1433868275' post='2794715'] At the 8.5lbs I was expecting, they would reduce the risk. At the 7.2lbs it turned out to be, they almost certainly avoid neck dive. Mind you, it doesn't feel close to tipping over. I don't know how they've done it.... [/quote] The neck must be filled with helium! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Another rehearsal with it last night, this time with grumpy old flatwounds on it. It sounded nice and fat, and it's a dream to play... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Would definitely be interested in a lightweight 33" P/J Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 What a stunner! Well done that man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Just had an email back from Adrian (on a saturday!) no extra cost for 33" or other scales! Bonus! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 That is a lovely looking bass. Having followed the link I can feel some serious GAS coming on...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) Lovely bass, Michael! Would you be tempted to dress her up with a set of flats? EDIT - just read the thread further! Great minds! Edited June 13, 2015 by acidbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 That's a beautiful bass, stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Yeah, it's OK I guess... It's a beaut! Gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Here's a bit'o'noodling with flats. It's just recorded on a Zoom Q2, so it's far from the peak of sonic excellence: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfUCZ1EMPMU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 That sounded really good. Great tone(s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Houmann Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Yeah! I need a 33 scale and great video. Thanks for doing this. Great tone and cool playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naetharu Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Wow, that is one very nice looking bass! I've just checked out their website and there are some really stunning pieces there for what seems like very reasonable prices. Certainly going to consider picking one of these up at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zawinul Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1433353760' post='2790423'] Hey gang! For years I've had a hankering for a P with block markers. Maybe with a J pickup. And definitely something just over 8lbs. I've been looking at [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=15041013412316"]this Lakland[/url] but I couldn't guarantee the weight, and [url="http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/namm-2011-fender-custom-shop-guitars-and-basses-in-pictures-357852/7"]this CS Precision[/url].... but I'd need to win the lottery. I was about to give up when I hear about [url="http://www.public-peace.de/"]Maruszczyk / Public Peace[/url] in Germany. They're basses are to order by Messinger Guitars in Poland. After a lengthy email conversation with Adrian (his comms are excellent), I placed my order for:[list] [*]Passive P/J with Noiseless vintagey pickups, J pickup more 60s position than 70s [*]Alder, with suble flame maple top [*]Rosewood, block'n'bound neck [*]Light weight (around 8.5lbs) [*]US Hipshot Ultralite tuners [*]An early 70's P neck profile (I sent Adrian the measurements of my '71P) [*]Dark tort guard [/list] ...and ten weeks later, here we are! What a stunner, eh? First of all... the weight was a bit of a shock. I asked for no more than 8.5lbs-ish, so Adrian recommended chambering the body. As a result, it weighs [b]7.2lbs[/b] I kid you not. It weighs nothing.. and there is ZERO neck dive. Even if you try and make it dive, it doesn't. Going with the Ultralites was a good move. The bridge isnt a standard Maruszczyk - it's a Hipshot B-style. I'll stick my neck out and suggest that they've used it to help it balance. If that's the case, the bridge is a welcome upgrade that must have cost nearly $100 alone. The pickups are by [url="http://www.haeussel.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=6&Itemid=6&lang=en"]Haussel[/url]. I'd never heard of them, but Adrian recommended them for their vintage noiseless properties. And they're not cheap. The bass arrived well-packed, with a nice branded gig bag, posh branded leather strap and a bag of tools. A nice touch. Playing it... I can't tell anything useful until I've gigged it, but I'm plunking away through my practice amp and it sounds lovely. The pickups don't hum, they're high output the P sounds like a P and the J is pokey and well balanced. The neck doesn't feel a million miles away from my P, no discernable dead spot and it plays cleanly right up the neck. There's no string tree, as the headstock is swept back to increase the angle over the nut. There's a zero fret, too. Here's the truly amazing thing about this bass: The bridge, pickups and tuners alone alone cost hundreds. It's chambered, with a maple cap. Fit and finish are perfect. It's made to my spec. ...and it cost pretty much what I would pay for a Fender MIM or a Lakland Skyline. That's just mind-boggling. Stuff to mention:[list] [*]I specified cream binding on the neck, but it's a bit vibrant. If I could choose again, I'd go with white. [*]The weight is significantly less than my target, but it doesn't seem to affect the tone, so this could be a win. [*]The Hipshots are the 3/8" version. It's cosmetic, but I prefer the look of the fatter 1/2". Not a biggie. [/list] I'll do soundclips when I can, and report back after this weekend's gigs. I'm off to play it again... [/quote] How do you actually contact Adrian, I'm looking for someone to build me a killer fretless!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 The address is on his website at http://www.public-peace.de Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1434452017' post='2799637'] Here's a bit'o'noodling with flats. It's just recorded on a Zoom Q2, so it's far from the peak of sonic excellence: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfUCZ1EMPMU[/media] [/quote] That sounds great, which flats are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1439929104' post='2846893'] That sounds great, which flats are those? [/quote] Cheers! Laklands. Love 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Just ordered a set for my P! If I ever get a custom bass I think I just found my luthier. A Hellwood with a Wenge neck and Purpleheart board/pups instead of Padouk is pretty much my dream bass. Edited August 18, 2015 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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