Rumple Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1488135194' post='3246201'] Some nice Elwood,s for sale at Bass Direct. I dig the jazz with the Zaricote top. [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/MARUSZCZYK_INSTRUMENTS.html"]http://www.bassdirec...NSTRUMENTS.html[/url] [/quote] There was a time when [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/MARUSZCZYK_Elwood_L5_White.html"]this[/url] would have ticked all the boxes for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1488136455' post='3246216'] There was a time when [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/MARUSZCZYK_Elwood_L5_White.html"]this[/url] would have ticked all the boxes for me. [/quote] I still like it. Even more,leave it the sun for a year. Lovely jubly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Hey guys, if I was going to clean my Speesy what would I use for the body? Elbow grease? It's a gloss finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1488140718' post='3246284'] Hey guys, if I was going to clean my Speesy what would I use for the body? Elbow grease? It's a gloss finish. [/quote]There is a special polish to use with a certain cloth for polyester finishes. I presume thats what the finish is.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassManGraham Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1487676072' post='3241687'] Elwood L, 33" scale, 41mm nut width, rosewood 'board, drop D tuner, Delano JSBC 4 HE pickups, passive. [url="http://s308.photobucket.com/user/ezbass/media/elw160287_zpsldsgwokr.jpg.html"][/url] I did the deed a little while back, now the waiting begins... [/quote] Very sweet indeed. What's the main body wood Ash? Alder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassManGraham Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I've just pushed the start button on a custom Omega 4A Headless Frog. Walnut Burl Top, Laminated Neck Thru Body, Delano Extenders, 3 band Delano Active EQ. Just have to wait now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 [quote name='BassManGraham' timestamp='1488214541' post='3246864'] I've just pushed the start button on a custom Omega 4A Headless Frog. Walnut Burl Top, Laminated Neck Thru Body, Delano Extenders, 3 band Delano Active EQ. Just have to wait now!! [/quote]Nice, you bad man. You need to post a pic of the red Elwood L that recently landed at chez vous. My build is maple on alder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Out of curiosity, are there any Jake owners near-ish Southampton/Portsmouth? I'm fairly interested in ordering one, but I'd like to try one first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Out of curiosity, are there any Jake owners near-ish Southampton/Portsmouth? I'm fairly interested in ordering one, but I'd like to try one first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 [quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1488225157' post='3247022'] Out of curiosity, are there any Jake owners near-ish Southampton/Portsmouth? I'm fairly interested in ordering one, but I'd like to try one first [/quote] I'm pretty far, but I'll be in the area with mine for a gig... if you can wait until the 6th of August Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1488239103' post='3247213'] I'm pretty far, but I'll be in the area with mine for a gig... if you can wait until the 6th of August [/quote] Oh damn, that is a bit of a wait! I'm pretty set on trying before buying so if no one else has one closer, then yeah I'm happy to wait! Thank you Mcnach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 [quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1488271510' post='3247310'] Oh damn, that is a bit of a wait! I'm pretty set on trying before buying so if no one else has one closer, then yeah I'm happy to wait! Thank you Mcnach [/quote] Yeah, you'll wait... I bet you tell that to all the girls You'll be ordering one in less than a month. Once you start looking, you start thinking about your specs and... it's just a matter of (not much) time after that But if you haven't by then, send me a PM reminder in case I don't remember and I bring another one for whatever reason. I've got a gig in Rugby on Saturday night and then I'll be driving towards you for some festival on Sunday morning. Our slot is 3pm-ish, and after that I plan to stay for another day or two with my girlfriend in the area, so any suggestions of places to go/see would be welcome and if very good I might bring two Jakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1488273610' post='3247340'] Yeah, you'll wait... I bet you tell that to all the girls You'll be ordering one in less than a month. Once you start looking, you start thinking about your specs and... it's just a matter of (not much) time after that But if you haven't by then, send me a PM reminder in case I don't remember and I bring another one for whatever reason. I've got a gig in Rugby on Saturday night and then I'll be driving towards you for some festival on Sunday morning. Our slot is 3pm-ish, and after that I plan to stay for another day or two with my girlfriend in the area, so any suggestions of places to go/see would be welcome and if very good I might bring two Jakes [/quote] Am I really that easy to read? 😜 I've already got specs in mind, but I'm torn on who to give them to, to make my dream come true, I'm even considering FCS! Oh what Festival is that? I'm gigging quite a few of the local ones this summer, and we have a date for the Saturday at a festival that's a two-dayer. As for suggestions, that depends what you two like. Locally we are steeped in Martime history, Portsmouth has the Histroic dockyard with the Mary Rose and Museum, the Warrior, and the Victory, all of which are interesting! Then further north you have the Royal Armouries museum at Fort Nelson overlooking the entire area on Portsdown Hill. Over towards Southampton you have the Titanic museum, some good shopping at West Quay and Whitely. You have the river Hamble which is a very nice country walk and day out. There's plenty to do down this way, drop me a PM and I'll send over some more bits and pieces of you'd like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 [quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1488274003' post='3247354'] I've already got specs in mind, but I'm torn on who to give them to, to make my dream come true, I'm even considering FCS! [/quote] That would be utter folly :-) All this time you're procrastinating, Adrian could already be instructing his Maruzczelves to make your dream a reality... And if it makes you feel better, send me the few grand you're saving by not going to the CS. I'll even give you a receipt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) In answer to your original post which contained the line [quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1488225161' post='3247023']I'm fairly interested in ordering one, but I'd like to try one first [/quote] This [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1488273610' post='3247340'] Once you start looking, you start thinking about your specs and... it's just a matter of (not much) time after that [/quote] And this [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1488274903' post='3247370'] All this time you're procrastinating, Adrian could already be instructing his Maruzczelves to make your dream a reality... [/quote] DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! Edited February 28, 2017 by ezbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1488275484' post='3247389'] In answer to your original post which contained the line This And this DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! [/quote] Join us! 4 weeks into waiting for my build and it's a pain. Oh well, just another few to go. Hopefully I'll get it in time for the very last gig of my course... Edited February 28, 2017 by Fisheth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1488274903' post='3247370'] That would be utter folly :-) All this time you're procrastinating, Adrian could already be instructing his Maruzczelves to make your dream a reality... And if it makes you feel better, send me the few grand you're saving by not going to the CS. I'll even give you a receipt. [/quote] Do they really stack up that well against the FCS stuff? And the vintage Fender stuff? Out of curiosity, what's the belly cut away like on these and what's the forearm contour like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) [quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1488274003' post='3247354'] Am I really that easy to read? �� I've already got specs in mind, but I'm torn on who to give them to, to make my dream come true, I'm even considering FCS! Oh what Festival is that? I'm gigging quite a few of the local ones this summer, and we have a date for the Saturday at a festival that's a two-dayer. As for suggestions, that depends what you two like. Locally we are steeped in Martime history, Portsmouth has the Histroic dockyard with the Mary Rose and Museum, the Warrior, and the Victory, all of which are interesting! Then further north you have the Royal Armouries museum at Fort Nelson overlooking the entire area on Portsdown Hill. Over towards Southampton you have the Titanic museum, some good shopping at West Quay and Whitely. You have the river Hamble which is a very nice country walk and day out. There's plenty to do down this way, drop me a PM and I'll send over some more bits and pieces of you'd like! [/quote] Ah, I only have experience with Maruszczyk and I was very happy with that, so I haven't really considered anything else. It's bad enough like that, if I had to consider other builders too then I'd go mad It's called Music Mania Festival or something like that, in Worthing. The following week I'll be back, but this time with my main band, to play at the Boomtown Fair near Winchester (we play the Friday at midnight on that one)... but I'm more likely to bring the Stingray for that. Are those any of the ones you'll be in? Cool, thanks for that, although my gf I don't think she'd be very interested in war stuff. She's Polish and when we're over in Poland she indulges me when I want to see a few things, but I have to make sure I don't overdo it. Sunday 6th of August is also her birthday, so she'll be the boss 100% (as opposed to the usual 75% ). I might bring the bicycles... Thanks! I will PM you for more info/ideas then, if that's ok Edited March 1, 2017 by mcnach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1488361291' post='3248161'] Ah, I only have experience with Maruszczyk and I was very happy with that, so I haven't really considered anything else. It's bad enough like that, if I had to consider other builders too then I'd go mad It's called Music Mania Festival or something like that, in Worthing. The following week I'll be back, but this time with my main band, to play at the Boomtown Fair near Winchester (we play the Friday at midnight on that one)... but I'm more likely to bring the Stingray for that. Are those any of the ones you'll be in? Cool, thanks for that, although my gf I don't think she'd be very interested in war stuff. She's Polish and when we're over in Poland she indulges me when I want to see a few things, but I have to make sure I don't overdo it. Sunday 6th of August is also her birthday, so she'll be the boss 100% (as opposed to the usual 75% ). I might bring the bicycles... Thanks! I will PM you for more info/ideas then, if that's ok [/quote] Yeah I'm doing my head looking at other builders and trying to work out why builder X charges £00's more than builder Y! Neither of those, I'm playing some festival down in Bournemouth area that weekend, and then I've got a few others lined up, victorious etc. Should be a good summer! Yeah by all means, PM away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 [quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1488394658' post='3248623'] Yeah I'm doing my head looking at other builders and trying to work out why builder X charges £00's more than builder Y! Neither of those, I'm playing some festival down in Bournemouth area that weekend, and then I've got a few others lined up, victorious etc. Should be a good summer! Yeah by all means, PM away! [/quote] will do! Thanks! ah, it would have been fun had we ended up at the same festival. Now I'm just hoping for decent weather... although driving from Scotland almost anything but torrential rain will look like decent weather to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 It looks like Bass Direct are taking a few to the Bass Show, which might be useful for the curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 [quote name='NickD' timestamp='1488448418' post='3248979'] It looks like Bass Direct are taking a few to the Bass Show, which might be useful for the curious. [/quote]Now that's a top tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Not sure what they'll bring, but Maruszcyzck mentioned it on FB this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 And the next one please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmeDunk Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Beautiful! Tell us about the controls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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