peety Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Just spoken to Adrian about a custom build Jake with a single J pup which means one of my off the shelf Jakes will have to go to help fund it looks like there will be a nice jake for sale soon !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I would love a simple passive Fiesta Red precision, normal scale, warm vintage pickup capable of growl if used with a plectrum, passive, rosewood board...I'm sure that can't be too expensive a build? Not now...maybe early next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1471948662' post='3117148'] I would love a simple passive Fiesta Red precision, normal scale, warm vintage pickup capable of growl if used with a plectrum, passive, rosewood board...I'm sure that can't be too expensive a build? Not now...maybe early next year. [/quote] I'd get on with it if you can. The Jake 5 I ordered two weeks ago cost me the better part of £100 more than when I specced it out before the referendum, and it'd be 6 quid more than that today. Also the build time has gone up from 10 to 12 weeks (which I'm sure I can't logically blame Brexiters for, but I will anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1471948662' post='3117148'] I would love a simple passive Fiesta Red precision, normal scale, warm vintage pickup capable of growl if used with a plectrum, passive, rosewood board...I'm sure that can't be too expensive a build? Not now...maybe early next year. [/quote] [url="https://www.public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/4-string/1108-jake-4p-fiesta-red-classic160175"]Well, this one is £730ish at today's rates...[/url] :-) [quote name='peety' timestamp='1471947670' post='3117134'] Just spoken to Adrian about a custom build Jake with a single J pup which means one of my off the shelf Jakes will have to go to help fund it [/quote] This is what happened to me when I bought a lovely white / maple Jake. I really liked it, but at the back of my mind I was thiniking 'Y'know, for a few more quid I could change this, and change that...' That's how my Old LPB came about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Which is how i came to be the owner of said lovely white/maple Jake haha, to be honest that is going nowhere i also have a redburst which will probably go up for sale pretty soon. i was looking at the new Lakland PJ in black/ Rosewood with blocks binding and matching headstock which was stunning , then i looked at the price of a skyline and it was a no brainer hence the e mail to Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1470943289' post='3109567'] Better than US, I'd say. I can't fault either of mine, and knowing they were built by people gives them the edge (IMO, of course!). Just out of curiously - what sort of style / config would appeal to you? [/quote] Well, seeing as you're asking , I don't like Jazzes, not even the real thing, never have done, and the only P-copy I'd be interested in would be a black double-P with a 1.5" nut, birdseye maple board (no fret markers), Nordys, Schaller 3D, Hipshot Ultralights and a P-Retro, around 7.5lbs. Oh, and Dunlop straplocks. Nothing too specific, then... But before that I'm really wanting a Fenderbird 76-lookalike with the same neck as above. I'm most of the way there with that, just need the neck sorting... It's what comes of decreasing bass-GAS...you just get more and more picky... The [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Maruszczyk stuff is really good, though, and not just 'for the money': it's really good.[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I've spent today reading numerous Maruszczyk threads and looking at the website. Serious GAS for a Jazzus or one of [u][b]"The Leaf"[/b][/u] but I can't seem to find anything about them demo wise. Anyone got one or tried one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Aero71 was selling a Jazzus recently, and I'm pretty sure you'll fid a demo video in the thread if you dig it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 [quote name='NickD' timestamp='1471961774' post='3117271'] Aero71 was selling a Jazzus recently, and I'm pretty sure you'll fid a demo video in the thread if you dig it up. [/quote] Sorry I realise I wasn't too clear. I meant I couldn't find anything on the Leaf model not the Jazzus https://www.public-peace.de/index.php/mensinger-guitars/m-basses/men-the-leaf Thanks for pointing me in the right direction for a Jazzus though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Ah sorry. I've seen nothing on the Leaf, it's a bit of a looker though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Seems Bass Direct have some now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 That Elwood Absolution for £750 at Bass Direct is a ridiculous bargain! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 What exactly is ex-demo about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1472037314' post='3117861'] That Elwood Absolution for £750 at Bass Direct is a ridiculous bargain! Si [/quote] It's a stunner, right enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1472038146' post='3117876'] What exactly is ex-demo about them? [/quote] I read somewhere that Maruszczyk make some basses for shows/exhibitions so it may be one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Can I presume that we may start to see these basses at Bass Direct in the near future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 So I have been looking and couldn't find how to contact Adrian, is it just a facebook contact? I am seriously tempted at one of these. I want to replace my geddy lee with something that has enough strings to get played and I like the Elwood 5s with the thinner spacing, but the pickups I like aren't on the headstock I like, so probably best to ask. And maybe wether an elwood could have a P pickup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Just email him via the website: www.public-peace.de Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Ahh - missed the contact button on grey on back down the bottom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Does chambering for weight have any significant impact on the sound does anyone know? I thought I could ask for it as I really can't be bothered with heavy basses but I am not that bothered if there is an impact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1472578560' post='3122323'] Does chambering for weight have any significant impact on the sound does anyone know? I thought I could ask for it as I really can't be bothered with heavy basses but I am not that bothered if there is an impact [/quote] I asked Adrian the same question back in the day. He says there's no difference, as does Roger Sadowsky... I agree with them both. Both of mine are chambered and they're awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1472579360' post='3122335'] I asked Adrian the same question back in the day. He says there's no difference, as does Roger Sadowsky... I agree with them both. Both of mine are chambered and they're awesome. [/quote] Interesting. Is the argument that it only makes a difference if they have a sound hole? Certainly a Dingwall ABII sounds pretty different from a Dingwall ABI, although they do have different woods too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1472580649' post='3122352'] Interesting. Is the argument that it only makes a difference if they have a sound hole? Certainly a Dingwall ABII sounds pretty different from a Dingwall ABI, although they do have different woods too. [/quote] I'm not sure how the Dingwalls are chambered, but I think my Jakes have a few areas drilled out, rather than a sound chamber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Cheers - well, I think I will go for that then, if it is just the upside of less weight, as long as it doesn't cause a neck dive (this is a 5 string 24 fret) then I can't see a reason not to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1472584195' post='3122398'] Cheers - well, I think I will go for that then, if it is just the upside of less weight, as long as it doesn't cause a neck dive (this is a 5 string 24 fret) then I can't see a reason not to [/quote] No dive whatsoever on my 4's - presumably 5s are a bit trickier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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