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    NBD: Maruszczyk Elwood L5

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    3 hours ago, NickD said:

    My L5 has no dive at all, and comes in at about 8.1lbs. I do wonder whether the posh neck wood (mine's just regular maple) has anything to do with it?... it just 'looks' heavier to me.

    One of my Maru 5's has posh flamed neck wood and the other doesn't at all, and they both hang the same.....

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    NBD: Maruszczyk Elwood L5

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I've two Jake 5's (a P/J and a P/MM) which balance perfectly (3.1Kg and 3.2Kg - so both just over 7lbs), but I do use a 4 inch wide suede backed leather strap (also Maruszczyk made) which may well help here.

    I love them both and would always consider getting another Maruszczyk again (actually got my eye on a Jazzus 5 at the moment).

    Rickenbacker 4003/S5 - the 1990's version - anyone had one?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by 6feet7

    I've been hankering for a 5 string Ricky. I did have the new version with the triangular pickups, but was underwhelmed with it (you buy a Rick for it's looks, and this new version has been watered down too much).

    Does anyone have any experience with the late 1980's/early 1990's 5 string version? If so, are they worth it or is it all hype (I should say that I've had 2 4003's and the new 4003/S5 in the past and sold them, but I still keep coming back :)

    Washburn AB20 Acoustic Save (fingers crossed)

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    4 hours ago, BigRedX said:

    Interesting neck break...

    I used to own a Washburn B20-8 (8-string bass) which had a very similar selection of cracks and breaks in the neck, and which had been fixed with a selection of what looked like rosewood wedges, plus a glued-in block at exactly the same point where it looks as though the truss-rod was coming through the back of the neck on this bass. I wonder if this was a common Washburn problem with their necks?

    I used to own an AB45 (5 string version of this bass) and was sorely tempted to get one again as I really regretted selling it (it's the sound hole that just looks so wonderful), but after seeing this repair I've gone and bought an Ibanez electro-acoustic instead.

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    Washburn AB20 Acoustic Save (fingers crossed)

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted · Edited by 6feet7

    14 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said:

    Because I have another cunning plan ;)

    Oh, do tell :)

    I must say that I've been trying to find an AB45 to replace one I stupidly sold last year, but after reading this I've gone for something else as I wasn't sure if the same neck would withstand 5 strings, let alone the 4 this bass is having to deal with.

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    Washburn AB20 Acoustic Save (fingers crossed)

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    I was watching a similar repair to the truss rod 'escaping' from the back of a guitar on YouTube the other day where the repairer used fibreglass resin and silk sheets (because they are so thin and strong) to stop it happening again. The only issue there though is that it had to be painted to cover all the patches.

    Watching this with interest.

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    Digitech Polyphonic DropTune - Sold

    in Effects For Sale

    Posted · Edited by 6feet7

    Bought a couple of years ago, then I swapped over to 5 string basses, so it never got used live. Comes with power supply.

    Here's what Digitech say:

    DigiTech Drop Polyphonic Drop Tune Pedal Overview

    It's a long way down. The DigiTech Drop Polyphonic Drop Tune Pedal is a well of tunings, offering you the ability to drop tune your guitar without having to touch the strings. This nifty little box of low end madness has the power to transform your sound. Whether you just want to drop down a semitone for a slightly deeper voice, or you want to take your tuning right to the depths of the earth by dropping it a full octave, you can do so. Take it with you. Built for the stage, this robust drop tune pedal has all the characteristics of an expertly designed creation. Tired of dragging your gaggle of guitars to live shows? The DigiTech Drop eliminates the need to do so by allowing you to access virtually any drop tuning you want, meaning one guitar should be more than enough for any performance. With intuitive controls and a standout design, it will be the centrepiece of your pedalboard.

     

     

     

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    David Gage Realist Docking Station volume control - Withdrawn

    in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by 6feet7

    Bought a couple of years ago, installed, and never played live (and only about 3 times in the sitting room)

    Here's the blurb from the website:

    The Realist Docking station double bass volume control enables you to change the volume output of your bass pickup. It works with any pickup that has a 1/4 inch jack socket output and allows you to change the volume of your bass in situ without having to put it down to walk over to your amp. Universal Volume Attenuator Designed by David Gage and Ned Steinberger

    • Works with all Double Bass pickups, not just Realist.
    • Attaches to tailpiece without glue or fasteners
    • Adjust volume on-the-fly, no matter which double bass pickup is installed.
    • This no-fuss dock installs to the tailpiece without fasteners. Simply loosen the strings, mount, tighten. You’re in control.
    • Jack-Pot™ volume control provides flexibility for those who want to bypass resistance altogether. À la This Is Spinal Tap, this control lets you “go all the way up to eleven.”

     

     

     

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