ezbass Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1481824086' post='3195502'] Aarrggh... went to put new strap locks on my elwood, turned the back screw one turn and half of the screw just broke off and is now stuck in the body! I must say they are rather feeble screws for the job. Now a bit buggered without a strap! [/quote]That happened to me with a PRS, just unlucky I think. There are a number of tools/techniques for sheared off screw removal, YouTube (or someone with some woodworking/metalworking skills) is your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1481812093' post='3195361'] It is a [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Delano PVC 4 FE/M2![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Very nice pickup.[/font][/color] [/quote] Thanks - can't find that on Delano's website so I'm guessing it's the P[u]M[/u]VC etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1481824086' post='3195502'] Aarrggh... went to put new strap locks on my elwood, turned the back screw one turn and half of the screw just broke off and is now stuck in the body! I must say they are rather feeble screws for the job. Now a bit buggered without a strap! [/quote] What a bummer - surely Adrian's not using cheap Chinese screws?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Well, they didn't seem very good quality, which is at odds with the rest of the bass :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Just noticed Adrian does cabs. That 2X12 is tempting... https://www.public-peace.de/index.php/amplification/maruszczyk-instruments/905-cabinet-pandora-2x12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 [quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1481827664' post='3195538'] What a bummer - surely Adrian's not using cheap Chinese screws?! [/quote] the pickup mounting screws aren't made of the toughest metal either. I snapped one too. I had a lot of fun removing the bit that was stuck in the body... It's usually advisable to be careful, ensure the screwdriver tip is well matched to the screw head, and if it's tough... be extra careful. I'd say be a little more careful than usual with these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 The head matched and I had not put much effort in. In a way it was quite good, in that its better to find out it is weak before it drops of the strap! I notice they also didn't have felt pads like all the other basses I have had. I will have to find some of those when I get it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 "In a way it was quite good, in that its better to find out it is weak before it drops of the strap!" +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Mine arrived today so I took the afternoon off to have a mess with it. Must say I'm very impressed with the fit and finish. Reeks quality and looks even lovelier in the flesh. A bit disappointed in the set up - fret buzz city, all over the fingerboard and took a while to tame this - although I'm not that great at doing bass set-ups. I've got it nice and playable now and it sounds ace. Amazing for £800! The gig bag is quality too - and also a short scale! Will get pics up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 [quote name='burno70' timestamp='1481904883' post='3196185'] Mine arrived today so I took the afternoon off to have a mess with it. Must say I'm very impressed with the fit and finish. Reeks quality and looks even lovelier in the flesh. A bit disappointed in the set up - fret buzz city, all over the fingerboard and took a while to tame this - although I'm not that great at doing bass set-ups. I've got it nice and playable now and it sounds ace. Amazing for £800! The gig bag is quality too - and also a short scale! Will get pics up tomorrow. [/quote] What did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 it was a stock short scale Elwood, Marusz. single coils. Very happy with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness21 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 For the longest time I've been fantasising about an Elwood Absolution in a sunburst finish over a burled map top with a set of Nordstrand big singles in! Last couple of days though I've been entertaining the idea of having a Chris Novak darkstar-type pickup dropped into a jake, or maybe 2 into an elwood c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 [quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1482105228' post='3197733'] For the longest time I've been fantasising about an Elwood Absolution in a sunburst finish over a burled map top with a set of Nordstrand big singles in! Last couple of days though I've been entertaining the idea of having a Chris Novak darkstar-type pickup dropped into a jake, or maybe 2 into an elwood c. [/quote] Lovely. Gonna send another email to Adrian once we get into the New Year I think, see if I can do something different with the speesy. I don't know, maybe make it a five string and give it a darker colour scheme, like a bloodred gloss finish or something, with an ebony board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 what do you mean it's only been one month since I placed my order??? It feels like aaaages!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I may have sent another email... Oh dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1482188985' post='3198400'] I may have sent another email... Oh dear. [/quote] You're almost making me look sane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 (edited) [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1482193484' post='3198440'] You're almost making me look sane! [/quote] Haha, yes. I have a tendency to do that. I've been getting rid of my excess instruments to get something else. My bands looking to gig next year, so why not have a backup in case one goes wrong? There is one on the site that I could just buy though but it's got another bands name on it and it just feels wrong, I dunno. I'm weird with that. Contemplating a five, but we'll see what he says. Edited December 20, 2016 by Fisheth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1482188985' post='3198400'] I may have sent another email... Oh dear. [/quote] Hope you realise that what you're doing constitutes a criminal offence: it's called 'aiding and abetting', possibly with a touch of 'incitement' thrown in. Keep up the good work mate - I'll be ordering another one myself as soon as I've decided on the spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 For all of you 'I'll email after the New Year' guys & gals......bear in mind that NAMM is in January (19th-22nd) and so Adrian and the crew may be slow to respond through the month. I imagine it's a massive undertaking to get them and their stock from Germany/Poland to LA and back again. If you're waiting, I'd probably wait until start of Feb Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1482233927' post='3198628'] For all of you 'I'll email after the New Year' guys & gals......bear in mind that NAMM is in January (19th-22nd) and so Adrian and the crew may be slow to respond through the month. I imagine it's a massive undertaking to get them and their stock from Germany/Poland to LA and back again. If you're waiting, I'd probably wait until start of Feb Si [/quote] Good point Si. Namm delayed my bass slightly last year, wasn't that long. Just a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1482234004' post='3198629'] Good point Si. Namm delayed my bass slightly last year, wasn't that long. Just a couple of weeks. [/quote] Trouble is if they come back with full order books we could be waiting til summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 [quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1482234587' post='3198636'] Trouble is if they come back with full order books we could be waiting til summer [/quote] I simply mean for people who are going to email and then possibly have an issue if there's a little delay in reply etc . Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 ^ Good point. Anyone ever tried any EMG actives? What are they like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 yes Adrian is working 22/24 for NAMM. Well he's working anyways 22/24 haha.... but you get my point.. he told me they're not building anything special for NAMM and will just see what's available and take it from there (too much normal work going on, no time for "show basses) They're taking around 10 basses , they'll all likely sell in the US during that week end. Like 2 previous year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1482234984' post='3198641'] I simply mean for people who are going to email and then possibly have an issue if there's a little delay in reply etc . Si [/quote] E-mailed Adrian yesterday afternoon; a whole 18 hours later and STILL NO REPLY! And, even worse, no explanation of why there's been no reply!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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