pierreganseman

[quote name='andyonbass' timestamp='1479977094' post='3180666'] Any idea what the current waiting time is? [/quote] roughly 12 to 15 weeks BUUUUUT that's worse case scenario ... you could possibly get it in 7 ...

sure , just hit me up if you need any info on my experience with em

don't worry about your B. They're really integrated to the rest of the bass.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1479780153' post='3179256'] I just emailed Adrian [/quote] good move ! :-D

[quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1479549518' post='3177360'] I'm in!!!! Elwood L ordered. Blueburst flamed maple top, Maple neck / board, 1 bassculture mm style humbucker, 1 bassculture single coil, delano 3 band eq with parallel/single/series switch for humbucker. I emailed my enquiry last night at 8pm and by 9.30 this morning we had agreed everything, I'd selected the piece of maple for the top and I'd paid my deposit. Possibly the easiest custom (ish) order ever and really swift comms. 12-15 weeks is going to seem like a lifetime lol. [/quote] waiting time can vary...... 12/15 is worse case scenario. I've had one done in 7 or 8.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1479304620' post='3175461'] ^^^ Agreed - top chap. The mind boggles as to how busy he must be at any given time. [/quote] answer is he never really stops .... when its not X its Y .... i regularly get shipments from him, and shipping label is always created at dumb time like 1 am or 5.30 ... 11PM ... or whatever....

[quote name='Bearfist' timestamp='1479286893' post='3175265'] Just placed an order with Adrian for my first Maruszczyk, what an absolute gent to deal with. 32 scale active Jake with Delano P and MM pickups heading my way in a few months.... [/quote] indeed , one of the nicest guy i've met in this biz....

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1479203420' post='3174657'] OK, so I've had a flash of inspiration for a M custom that would be just perfect for me - don't know why I've only just thought of it. My absolute favourite bass is my Fender Rascal, but it's regrettably up for sale being just too heavy for long sets with my dodgy neck/shoulder. What I love about the Rascal is the unique pup/control configuration using 3 'lipstick' pups, a Strat-style 5-position slide selector switch, and a stacked tone pot. With the stack knob down your switching options are: 1) neck pup; 2) neck + mid; 3) mid; 4) mid + bridge; 5) bridge. Pull on the knob (!?) and the first 2 switch positions change to neck + bridge, and all 3 pups. I think this set-up is brilliant as it's quick and intuitive and gives you instant access to a whole range of different sounds without having to fiddle with tone and vol pot's. OK, so the idea is to ask Adrian to quote me for a s-s build based on the Elwood C with the same or equivalent pups/controls as the Rascal and lightweight construction around 3.5kg. Communicating with Adrian in English can be a bit tricky so I want to gather a bit more info first. Can anybody give me the correct generic description of the pups, switches etc Fender use on the Rascal and are the Fender or equivalent items readily available off the shelf? Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm guessing these things are not just picked from the Strat parts bin. Final question for pierreganseman: do you think Adrian would take this on? [/quote] waaaaw :-) ! I would make VERY clear what you want , as you've mentioned while he manages to get his point accross , his english is still kinda "broken" here and there. So make very crystal clear .... that's the main thing i would say. As for the rest , i suppose so yes ! lol , i've seen some of his basses with 3 pickups out there , so why not.... but in the end , i don't know... the only thing he told me he wouldn't do is custom shape... ever ... all the rest he answered "no problem"

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1479200653' post='3174624'] Thanks for the info. [/quote] my personal none chambered Alder Body P bass is 4,1 kilo

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1479142476' post='3174283'] Very nice pair of Jakes you've got there. How much weight does the chambering save? [/quote] Chambered J or P style from Adrian are usually around 3,5 kilo ... anywhere between 3,3 to 3,7 ... whatever that is in your things lol. cheers

they are absolute top notch. Like just about any high end Japanese brand. Danny from Bass Japan direct has them i think.

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1478194517' post='3167477'] Well, not the vat, they get the vat back from that paid to Maruszczyk, and then add it again, so they get 19% back and then pay 20% - not much in it. But if you look at the redburst one and look at my redburst one, same pickups, mine is a direct payment and is more expensive than that (not too much, and it would have been cheaper if I had paid for all of it a few months ago), so it doesn't seem that excessive, plus you get to take it back if you don't like it! [/quote] there's no VAT between them. Like there's No vat between me and Adrian. No Vat between VAT registered companies in EU

hi guys, Adrian is in Japan until Sunday for tokyo music fair / show thingy (Japanese NAMM basically), so don't stress out if your emails are not answered to lol. cheers

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1477925038' post='3165289'] he can certainly do full gloss neck: both of mine are that way, by request. It didn't add much (anything?) to the cost. [/quote] as far as i know the difference is indeed very small. Couldn't tell you precise number though.

[quote name='Quilly' timestamp='1477826765' post='3164623'] Personally I really don't like that glossy nitro finish on older basses. I fing they don't rest well to sweaty hands. I much rather Matt finishes. Each to their own I guess. [/quote] Adrian told me most people actually ask that. He can naturally do a full gloss neck too if requested but most orders are done with gloss body and matte neck !

if any of you wonder about the sparkle finishes.... that's how it looks with the LED panel. cheers

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1476950033' post='3158653'] That Elwood video you guys uploaded (the one in Seafoam Green) Sounds amazing! [/quote] sure does. my specs i have in mind : Elwood L 5 2 bandActive Blue sparkle Blue LEDS Matching head Ebony fingerboard that's what i call pimp action :-)

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1476644393' post='3155952'] Gassing for a Jake with a Rosewood board... [/quote] and i'm gassing for a blue sparkle ElwoodL 5 ... lol

Hi guys, please accept all my apologies. I just asked Adrian out of curiosity ... and it turns out you CAN visit the factory in Poland ! they are building next year a new showroom / hall there and new videos will happen from then (of the place) I guess policy has changed...

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1476342773' post='3153405'] If I run a factory I wouldn't want people traipsing round it, it would kind of interfere with the process of building things, require someone to organise and provide a tour etc, and I am sure have an impact on your insurance price. [/quote] I do know the company is already a very very full capacity. So i can personally completely understand.