wateroftyne Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Just now, rasher80 said: Here you go! Ooof.. thank you. I'm kinda torn between Charcoal and silver. Amongst other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasher80 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 That's a tough call alright!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 With the tort guard, I’d say silver all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Whereas I like the charcoal and tort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 On 04/03/2020 at 14:16, bassmansam said: Was it the standard strap screws you replaced? Think it's worth me upgrading these to one if the lock systems options? Yes. I had the same problem with my custom Elwood due to a combination of cheesy strap-button screws and the fact that they had been fitted at a ridiculous angle (one around 20 degrees, the other around 30 degrees off perpendicular). The result was that, when fitted/tightened in the M workshops, the screws had bent at the body surface, where they were forced perpendicular as the screw head was tightened into the strap-button indent. The extreme dog-leg shape of the screw fixing the bottom button meant it broke as soon as I tried to remove it for a strap-lock upgrade. Luckily I did this before gigging the bass as there's every chance the screw would have broken while playing. Getting the remains of it out of the wood was a tricky job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 On 04/03/2020 at 14:16, bassmansam said: Was it the standard strap screws you replaced? Think it's worth me upgrading these to one if the lock systems options? Yes, I think they are made of cheese, the cheapest of the cheap - replace those as soon as you can. I didn't actually have an question as to whether I would upgrade mine as I went to put strap locks on the bass, but trying to undo the screw to get the old one off it broke and left half the screw in the body. Luckily I had a friend who managed to get the old bit out and redo the hole, so while I was there I updated the rest of the screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansam Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Woodinblack said: Yes, I think they are made of cheese, the cheapest of the cheap - replace those as soon as you can. I didn't actually have an question as to whether I would upgrade mine as I went to put strap locks on the bass, but trying to undo the screw to get the old one off it broke and left half the screw in the body. Luckily I had a friend who managed to get the old bit out and redo the hole, so while I was there I updated the rest of the screws. Thanks. He has the options to upgrade to security locks for £30. Might be worth me doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamg67 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I got straplocks on my Jake and they were fitted fine, but I noticed over time that they stuck more than my others. I checked them out and they are fake Schallers, I had to replace the strap ends and then everything worked okay. You can see the difference as the real thing has the writing on the instrument side of the strap bits, if you see what I mean. You could see they weren't quite the right shape either. Shame on a bass which is otherwise just excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 1 hour ago, bassmansam said: Thanks. He has the options to upgrade to security locks for £30. Might be worth me doing it. No, get the cheapest and then as soon as you get it, replace them with good quality screws and hardware. But be careful unscrewing them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansam Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Out of interest what specs did you guys order with your custom Maruszczyk? Worth upgrading anything like Bridge/Tuning Pegs or leave as standard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I had the same issues with screws in mine about 2 years ago. I had to send the neck back because they had forgotten to fit the luminlay dots but the neck screws were so cheap that three of them sheared off and two of those were in at wonky angles. Ultimately the whole bass was returned because the list of faults was extensive. I must stress that Adrian was very good about it and after he inspected the bass he refunded me in full and gave me a little extra as an apology. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 24 minutes ago, bassmansam said: Out of interest what specs did you guys order with your custom Maruszczyk? Worth upgrading anything like Bridge/Tuning Pegs or leave as standard? I went Hipshot for bridge and tuners. The stock stuff is probably fine, but I like Hipshot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 1 hour ago, bassmansam said: Out of interest what specs did you guys order with your custom Maruszczyk? Worth upgrading anything like Bridge/Tuning Pegs or leave as standard? I had to upgrade my tuning pegs to hipshot ultralights. The body is chambered, so very light, and it is a 5 string so wanted to reduce the potential for neck dive (there isn't any). My bridge options were limited as I was getting quite tight spacing. And I also like hipshots as I had them on the Ibanez that I was basically copying the dimensions from 1 hour ago, mrtcat said: I had the same issues with screws in mine about 2 years ago. I had to send the neck back because they had forgotten to fit the luminlay dots but the neck screws were so cheap that three of them sheared off and two of those were in at wonky angles. Yes, I remember that. I told him about the strap lock breaking, and got a sort of 'well that happens' sort of response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: told him about the strap lock breaking, and got a sort of 'well that happens' sort of response. Except that literally defeats the purpose of installing strap locks in the first place. Slightly worrying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, CameronJ said: Except that literally defeats the purpose of installing strap locks in the first place. Slightly worrying! Worrying isn't the term I used at the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 9 hours ago, Woodinblack said: I told him about the strap lock breaking, and got a sort of 'well that happens' sort of response. That's pretty poor. That's definitely not what should happen with any instrument let alone one at this price point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, mrtcat said: That's pretty poor. That's definitely not what should happen with any instrument let alone one at this price point. True, I wouldn't have accepted it on a budget ibanez, but then I know it wouldn't have happened. It tarnished the bass for me for a while. Over time we made up though, and it is otherwise a lovely instrument! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 On 05/03/2020 at 13:11, wateroftyne said: Ooof.. thank you. I'm kinda torn between Charcoal and silver. Amongst other things. Ok. My opinion has shifted. Just watched this video and seen the charcoal + tort combo on a “real” bass. It looks amazing to be fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, CameronJ said: Ok. My opinion has shifted. Just watched this video and seen the charcoal + tort combo on a “real” bass. It looks amazing to be fair! God, that is pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 34 minutes ago, CameronJ said: Always had a soft spot for Charcoal Frost since Clapton’s 80’s strat. Multiscale fretlesses look like they can’t possibly be making life easier though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 That does look rather yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) Bit of configurator playtime while stuck at home. Simple and clean this time, nothing fancy. Edited March 18, 2020 by CameronJ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasher80 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 @wateroftyne this appeared on the Maruszczyk FB page this morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 21 minutes ago, rasher80 said: @wateroftyne this appeared on the Maruszczyk FB page this morning. Beautiful! Thanks for the tag... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesarsrr Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 My friend asked me to exchange my Fender Jazz Bass Marcus Miller V USA 2007 with his Maruszczyk Elwood L5A. What do u think guys? I've never used any Maruszczyk basses before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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