Shockwave Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Up for sale is my practically new Brubaker Brute Single cut. I am selling/trading/Part exchanging because I require a 4 string passive bass for stoner rock (Like an old Guild or Jap bass something like that!) 5/6 string bass or a guitar. I would love to straight trade for a Brubaker Brute 5 string singlecut! The only requirement I have on trade instruments is that the action be very low and have enough intonation range to incorporate downtuning. I am still sort of on the fence whether I like the singlecut design itself. What sold it to me was playability and sound. Pound for pound it played like the Shuker Melt singlecut that I owned very briefly. Compound radius neck really does feel good! Action is very low, much like the shuker, though obviously the fit and finish is not that of a £3000 bass. The frets are beautiful! Tonally it is like a very hot Musicman, aggressive two band pre-amp, the treble control is incredibly responsive. I dont really know how to describe this well, but you have to put in very little effort to get a big sound out of it. Whereas some basses (Mainly low output jazz's and precisions) you have to really whack it hard. It is incredibly lightweight and balances well. It is a very deep bolt on neck with no heel. Neck feels very neutral, does not taper as much as a jazz, probably more like a thinner precision neck. I would rate it over the Musicman USA SUBS I have had any day. If I were to say a bad thing about it, I am not hugely keen on the Jazz pup on it's own, I would have put it closer towards the MM pickup. With both pickups together it sounds very hi-fi and Zender like. The jazz pup on its own? Fairly vintage. Pretty sure it's the first Brute Singlecut sold in this country, and even possibly the first or second 4 string one sold in the world. It was unveiled in December 2012 and this actual bass was displayed at Winter Namm 2013 and at the London Bass guitar show. It comes with a "luxury" semi hard case. I may withdrawn this at any time because it is a fantastic bass. Pickup is much preferred from London. Otherwise I will post at the buyers expense. Reduced to just £320, no haggling please. Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hmm looks like the guy who promised to buy it may have pulled out of it. So back up for sale for the mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Looks awesome mate, I have a soft spot for single cut right now too. Too bad I don't do chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1363295865' post='2011324'] Looks awesome mate, I have a soft spot for single cut right now too. Too bad I don't do chrome. [/quote] Cheers! Chrome is no problem come on! Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonkyme Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 hi do you want to trade with my [b]BRUBAKER BRUTE 5 SADOWSKY PICKUPS, DEMETER PREAMP[/b] [b]regards [/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='fonkyme' timestamp='1363625537' post='2014929'] hi do you want to trade with my [b]BRUBAKER BRUTE 5 SADOWSKY PICKUPS, DEMETER PREAMP[/b] [b]regards [/b] [/quote] Sorry, but it's not for me! If it were the one with the Musicman pickup I would have said yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Really surprised no one has snapped this up yet, looks great. I know people say this sort of thing all the time, but if it was a 5er I'd be very tempted! luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 [IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img43/8538/img20130401172622.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img405/8923/img20130401172613.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img163/3664/img20130401172553.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img4/248/img20130401172545.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img22/5129/img20130401172527.jpg[/IMG] Some slightly clearer photos of the neck join and headstock. As you can see the acton is very low! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Now sold via Gumtree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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