Fisheth Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1464804257' post='3062776'] See, that's kind of my problem, I don't rate the CS build. [/quote] Never played a CS. Why didn't you like them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1464804257' post='3062776'] See, that's kind of my problem, I don't rate the CS build. [/quote]They are more handmade than the standards, as I understand, which is why is used them as a comparison. I've only played one CS, a Reggie Hamilton; I quite liked it as I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I'm not entirely sure the 'standard' CS pedigree means much these days. They're mostly off-the-shelf. My Maruszczyks are built to a target spec & weight, have necks profiled to my preference, the exact hardware I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1464807824' post='3062821'] Never played a CS. Why didn't you like them? [/quote] The bass I have is basically a moderm American deluxe with better wood, possibly. The hardware is pretty standard..and all that put together is hardly a £1400 upgrade. Thankfully I didn't pay anything like the new price and I wouldn't say I don't like the bass --- otherwise I'd sell, but the build is not as exceptional as its price. IMO. I have far far better made basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1464808985' post='3062834'] I'm not entirely sure the 'standard' CS pedigree means much these days. They're mostly off-the-shelf. My Maruszczyks are built to a target spec & weight, have necks profiled to my preference, the exact hardware I want. [/quote] Which is why I love mine. Can spec the neck and the weight. Perfect for my back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Yeah I'd put Maruszczyks on par with Masterbuilt Fenders I think. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1464819884' post='3062976'] Yeah I'd put Maruszczyks on par with Masterbuilt Fenders I think. Si [/quote] I would go with this. Mine is certainly ass good as any CS Fender. Well the ones I've played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorVic Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I have not played any Master-built or Custom Shop Fenders but I have played a couple USA Fenders (Jazz and Precision) which are high-quality Fenders. For me, the Maruszczyks (I've only played the Elwoods) are a notch above as they have the same, if not better, level of quality, with added customization options (in terms of the woods, pickups, preamps, colour combinations, etc.) which you would only get with a custom build but at a much lower price-point. I believe, in terms of a Jazz-style bass, I might have found, with the Elwood, the perfect combination of design, build quality, tone, and playability for me (especially the Absolution specification). The proof of my conviction is that I almost always try to shop second-hand to reduce cost but with the Elwood, I decided to order new directly from their website - not one but two together! (in addition to two second-hand ones ) More power to Adrian and his team. I wish them all the best to continue their great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Is it insane that I want to get a sonic blue maple necked Elwood-L with banjo frets and a whammy bar. Yes... A whammy bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) I think it's safe to say that even with the current noticed price hike for custom builds, Adrian's instruments are still really good value for money. I'm certainly thinking of another build (the wife is sitting opposite me as I type this, I hope she can't read upside down). EDIT: oops, busted! Edited June 2, 2016 by ezbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Going to have to order it when I finish for the term. Got a few things to repair before I can commit to a build sadly. One of which being my mac screen after it was dropped, but still. Nearly there with funds though. So optimistic I can get this done! In terms of a reverse headstock that's matching do you guys think that Dark Red or gold would be better suited to it? Been having this debate with myself for a while, was wondering what you guys thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='keefbaker' timestamp='1464858766' post='3063151'] Is it insane that I want to get a sonic blue maple necked Elwood-L with banjo frets and a whammy bar. Yes... A whammy bar. [/quote] Yes. Yes, it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 talk the prices up...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1464867244' post='3063263'] I think it's safe to say that even with the current noticed price hike for custom builds, Adrian's instruments are still really good value for money. I'm certainly thinking of another build (the wife is sitting opposite me as I type this, I hope she can't read upside down). EDIT: oops, busted! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I just spoke with one of my best mates today, who works as a guitar tech, and has been for the last 13 or 14 years. He said he had set up a bass recently that blew him away, excellent build quality. It was a Jake. These basses are new to me, but at about £750 I'm tempted, he has some nice stuff in stock too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markolinni Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Just a note. The price in EUR are the same, but since the GBP is losing value due the Brexit question, the convertion GBP-EUR is increasing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 The one ive been mulling over has gone up by about 40 quid over the last week or so... it may well be beyond me by the end of next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellish Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) I've been a huge fan of Maruszczyk since I first tried one out about 4-5 years ago. My main bass is a slightly customized Hellwood, with a 3 layer black/white/black pickguard and 2 bassline soapbars being the customisations. This friday I reciev my new bass, an absolutely stunning Elwood. And I couldn't help but making a short video with it: [media]http://youtu.be/G4K4vsSTU88[/media] In short, I've tried lots of different basses over the years but the Maruszczyk Elwood basses has that special something that really makes me tick. I can't specify exactly WHAT that is, I only know I love them. So much that I've sold my other basses like Spectors, Warwicks and Fenders to settle down with my two Marus. I might fet another in the future, a five-string. But other than that - I'm good. Edited June 25, 2016 by Hellish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Can anybody here who owns, or has played, a stock Jake, just the basic Precision model without the additional pickups, compare it to a US Fender P? In particular, I'm interested in sonic comparisons, and how the standard neck profile compares to the 1.625 modern C on the Fender? I know you can customise these basses, but I've got my eye on something they have in stock!! thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I did a couple of gigs with a red Jake - P only - that briefly belonged to Warwickhunt, now owned by another pal of mine who has gigged it relentlessly since. It's was beautiful - complete quality. The neck was very similar to a standard P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 excellent - that's what I was wanting to hear (just need somebody to buy my G&L now!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 [quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1466535156' post='3076630'] Can anybody here who owns, or has played, a stock Jake, just the basic Precision model without the additional pickups, compare it to a US Fender P? In particular, I'm interested in sonic comparisons, and how the standard neck profile compares to the 1.625 modern C on the Fender? I know you can customise these basses, but I've got my eye on something they have in stock!! thanks! [/quote] The neck is C shaped but feels narrow in comparison, like the modern BB range. The body feels smaller too. Sonically it's going to depend what pickup is in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Well, I guess Maruszczyk basses will cost us a bunch more now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Get an order in quickkk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattpt85 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) [quote name='keefbaker' timestamp='1464858766' post='3063151'] Is it insane that I want to get a sonic blue maple necked Elwood-L with banjo frets and a whammy bar. Yes... A whammy bar. [/quote] This guy's awesome! Edited June 24, 2016 by Mattpt85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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