ezbass Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I’ve forgotten to share this here (I have paid the necessary forum fees for this), my barely used, 18 month old Jake L. https://thebassgallery.com/collections/bass/products/marusczyk-jake-4-l 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 17 hours ago, AREA said: ...and now the waiting time begins... 🥰 That is really cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 17 hours ago, AREA said: ...and now the waiting time begins... 🥰 Nice. What's the specs? Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 20 hours ago, AREA said: ...and now the waiting time begins... 🥰 Looks beautiful, apart from, I hope the actual string holders aren't quite like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: Looks beautiful, apart from, I hope the actual string holders aren't quite like that String holders...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 41 minutes ago, wateroftyne said: String holders...? The string anchors, next to the bridge, not sure if they are hole throughs or just things to hold the strings, but they aren't quite in a line, and they don't seem to have a pattern to them. OK, now I have gone to their page and seen that they are string anchors and yes they are like that, so they get closer to the bridge B-E-A, then the D is at the same level as the A, then the G goes further away again. Seems an odd choice, but I guess as we know with the 'what bugs you' thread, we are all a bit different on what we like (and I think the basses look rather lovely). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREA Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, eude said: Nice. What's the specs? Eude - Mahogany Body (Hollowbody) with flamed Maple Top, Olive Green Burst, cream Bindings on Body, f-Holes and Headstock, matte Finish, 34" Longscale - roasted flamed Maple neck and Fretboard, Zerofret, 24 Frets, Nutwidth 45mm, Fingerboard Radius 14" - passive Electonics, Vol, Bal, Tone, Bassculture 38HB5 Open Humbucker with Wood Cover matching Colour, each HB switchable: series, parallel, Single Coil - ETS Bridge and Knobs, Hipshot Ultralight Tuner 1/2", Flatwounds, 18mm Stringspacing I wanted a bass that fits in our acoustic band, but didn't wanted a real acoustic bass, so i came to this.... I did not had the Joker Bass on my mind. A friend of mine created one on the Configurator and i liked it alot. I love it for its more or less own Design/Shape. Edited November 13, 2020 by AREA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 4 hours ago, AREA said: - Mahogany Body (Hollowbody) with flamed Maple Top, Olive Green Burst, cream Bindings on Body, f-Holes and Headstock, matte Finish, 34" Longscale - roasted flamed Maple neck and Fretboard, Zerofret, 24 Frets, Nutwidth 45mm, Fingerboard Radius 14" - passive Electonics, Vol, Bal, Tone, Bassculture 38HB5 Open Humbucker with Wood Cover matching Colour, each HB switchable: series, parallel, Single Coil - ETS Bridge and Knobs, Hipshot Ultralight Tuner 1/2", Flatwounds, 18mm Stringspacing I wanted a bass that fits in our acoustic band, but didn't wanted a real acoustic bass, so i came to this.... I did not had the Joker Bass on my mind. A friend of mine created one on the Configurator and i liked it alot. I love it for its more or less own Design/Shape. Really nice specs dude. Have you got an ETA? I expect it's a more complex build than the usual basses they make. Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREA Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, eude said: Really nice specs dude. Have you got an ETA? I expect it's a more complex build than the usual basses they make. Eude I calculate about 12 weeks. I live near Adrian. About 35km or 22miles. I'm going to visit him next Wednesday. A friend had a bass built for her there and we are going to pick it up together. To be honest, until recently I wouldn't have even thought I'd buy a bass like that, but it's good to be married to the best wife and fortunately I can. 🥰 Do you know this Video? Mensinger Factory Tour Edited November 14, 2020 by AREA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREA Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) Hi there, today i went to Adrian. Kind Regards from him to you all 🙋♂️...We've had a nice Talk and I've had the opportunity to choose a flamed Maple top for my Joker Bass. Pic 1 is made by me a few Hours ago. On Pic 2 wich is from Adrian, you can see the Woodgrain better. Edited November 18, 2020 by AREA 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YuryReon Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Hi guys! I want to order a Maruszczyk Jake P bass. What kind of pickups would you recommend if I like a punchy, tight, crispy and powerful/loud classic p bass tone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, YuryReon said: Hi guys! I want to order a Maruszczyk Jake P bass. What kind of pickups would you recommend if I like a punchy, tight, crispy and powerful/loud classic p bass tone? The stock Maruszczyk pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 49 minutes ago, YuryReon said: Hi guys! I want to order a Maruszczyk Jake P bass. What kind of pickups would you recommend if I like a punchy, tight, crispy and powerful/loud classic p bass tone? 41 minutes ago, wateroftyne said: The stock Maruszczyk pickups. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YuryReon Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Are they really so good? A lot of people recommend me exactly the original Maruszczyk pickups! Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, YuryReon said: Are they really so good? A lot of people recommend me exactly the original Maruszczyk pickups! Interesting. They are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasher80 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 They get a thumbs up from me also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 On 21/12/2020 at 12:28, YuryReon said: Are they really so good? A lot of people recommend me exactly the original Maruszczyk pickups! Interesting. ferrite pickups. A bit "harsher" than alnico but great sounding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREA Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 9 Weeks today...🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 So with the new charges and courier implications of the trade deal - are Maruszczyk still "good value" for custom instruments? I appreciate they were a bargain a few years ago but will these new fees push them into other builder territory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McFly Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Don't see why they wouldn't be? I'd assume they remove their 19% german tax for export, no? Then you pay the UK VAT upon receipt? Any indication that the shipping fees have changed though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 2 hours ago, BassApprentice said: So with the new charges and courier implications of the trade deal - are Maruszczyk still "good value" for custom instruments? I appreciate they were a bargain a few years ago but will these new fees push them into other builder territory? Before b*xit they had gone up quite a bit anyway, so with the exchange rate and all, they were already a lot more expensive than they were in 2016, before any vat or import duties. Looking now a standard elwood (jazz) costs more than a standard Shuker J (jazz) bass, and owning instruments from both of them, although I really like my Maruszcyk, quality wise that is the wrong way round. Haven't looked at what it is like when you get to the configurator, both of them go up a lot when you start adding stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Woodinblack said: Before b*xit they had gone up quite a bit anyway, so with the exchange rate and all, they were already a lot more expensive than they were in 2016, before any vat or import duties. Looking now a standard elwood (jazz) costs more than a standard Shuker J (jazz) bass, and owning instruments from both of them, although I really like my Maruszcyk, quality wise that is the wrong way round. Haven't looked at what it is like when you get to the configurator, both of them go up a lot when you start adding stuff. Yup, they stopped being a bargain before Brex*hit, and for the money back then, I would have been absolutely looking at a full custom from a UK builder like ACG or Shuker instead. If Brex*hit makes the prices even higher, I think there might be less of these coming into the UK. Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McFly Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 I asked Adrian, and he confirmed that they'd (logically) remove VAT for any order for the UK, which means you'd pay VAT upon receipt. Plus shipping for UK is now 20/30 euros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREA Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 15 hours ago, Ian McFly said: I asked Adrian, and he confirmed that they'd (logically) remove VAT for any order for the UK, which means you'd pay VAT upon receipt. Plus shipping for UK is now 20/30 euros. Anything else would have surprised me. You pay the british import sales tax, not the 19% german VAT. In this case, customs should not be charged additionally, or am i wrong? by the Way...10 Weeks passed today..."Patience level: falling" 🙃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Why is shipping now extra? Additional paperwork? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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