Risk101 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) NOW £1,200 (ONO)..Up for grabs is a mint condition Maruszczyk Elwood 5a that has only been gigged on a handful of occasions in a church environment. I'm finding the 19mm string spacing doesn't suit my small hands! List price was £1,700 and bought from Bass Direct March 17 for £1,600. So I'm going to take a hit, and you'll get a discount and avoid a wait of several months! Here are the specs: - Alder body with gorgeous maple burl top - Fantastic birds-eye maple neck - Delano SBC pick ups with lovely range of tones - Delano 3 band EQ - 3 way switching on each pickup (series/single coil/parallel) - Hip shot B bridge and lightweight Hipshot tuners - 19mm string spacing at the bridge - Very light weight c3.7kg Photos should appear below. Comes with Maruszczyk gig bag and all original paperwork, certificates etc. Oh and new Elixir strings were fitted last month. Please PM me if interested of if you would like any more information. I'd rather not try and despatch (but might consider it) and am based in Essex, but travel to London daily. Dave (now with correct spelling - silly me!) Edited September 21, 2017 by Risk101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Niiiice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Beaut!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Yes, a beauty indeed, but 19mm spacing not working for me sadly. Now with the correct spelling of Maruszczyk (sorry Adrian!) And here's a picture again. It is in new condition but much much cheaper than new ! Edited August 19, 2017 by Risk101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Special offer, as I've been tempted by a Warwick elsewhere 😜 £1,200 . That's £400 less than new price and it is in new, unmarked condition. Come on all you Maruszczyk fans! PM if interest. Delivery can be arranged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstraker123 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Truly gorgeous ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 That is one of the nicest basses I've ever seen. Shame I'm now skint after buying new cabs....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Thanks guys - it is indeed a beauty. Sell the cabs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 [quote name='Risk101' timestamp='1503252132' post='3356719'] Thanks guys - it is indeed a beauty. Sell the cabs!!! [/quote] I'd say give it a bit longer to get used to the string spacing, don't take the financial hit, think about all those people that will be coming up to you at future gigs saying "awesome bass mate"' & forget the Warwick!! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Ha ha Wilco, thanks. "I promise no more GAS - make me an offer" sort of bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Lovely looking bass, that wood is something special. String spacing way too big for me but GLWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Thanks - it's even better in real life - the colour is much "warmer" than the photos show 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playbass Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 PMed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 PM's replied to - lots of interest, but still available. If you were thinking of a new Maruszczyk, you should consider this one! It is beautifully made, fit and finish are excellent, and the twin Delano's with 3 way switching give huge variety. £500 less than list price and in new condition with all the documentation,M gig bag etc. Cash only though, no trades please. Thanks for looking. Sensible offers considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Superb looking bass with great specs indeed. I have one question : Are you sure that the intonation is correct ? Looks very odd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Very eagle-eyed of you! Bridge positioning was "normal" on the original strings but I like the smooth feel of Elixir nanowebs so put a new set on, and yes, the A string needed to be where it is - intonation spot on although I'll double check it. Perhaps I was just "unlucky" with that set of strings! Although I love nanowebs they aren't always the greatest for consistency imo 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Back to work bump. Lovely light weight, big sounding, beautiful Maruszczyk - bargain compared to new price £1,600 - as new condition yours for £1,200 (ovno) inc padded gig back authenticity certificate, invoices etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Been asked about how "tight" the neck fitting is, so here it is (full flash). Beautiful isn't it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) Last bump. Edited September 21, 2017 by Risk101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 Sold subject to payment. it's off to the South of France! Will be sad to see it go. Thanks for your interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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