NickD Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 That's strange, was it something you specified? IIRC someone in this thread had was advised string trees would be fitted as the neck was made out a wood that didn't lend itself to being angled (maybe it messed up the figuring or something), but I thought they all were as standard, both mine are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 8 minutes ago, NickD said: That's strange, was it something you specified? IIRC someone in this thread had was advised string trees would be fitted as the neck was made out a wood that didn't lend itself to being angled (maybe it messed up the figuring or something), but I thought they all were as standard, both mine are. Both my Elwood's are angled back too. Thought that was a standard feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 I didn’t specify anything to do with the head apart from the colour, the 3+2 and the ultralights. And the wood. Ok, maybe I specified quite a bit, but nothing about angles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 11 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: I didn’t specify anything to do with the head apart from the colour, the 3+2 and the ultralights. And the wood. Ok, maybe I specified quite a bit, but nothing about angles! Hmm.. that's pretty straight. Most Jakes have a substantial rake back. My Green Valley Jake doesn't, as it has a flame headstock... so it has a string tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Hmm.. flamed you say? I think it needs a string tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: Hmm.. flamed you say? I think it needs a string tree string winding before anything is my advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: Hmm.. flamed you say? I think it needs a string tree Ah - that'll be why, then. I guess they must be confident that enough winds on the tree will do the job..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 1 minute ago, wateroftyne said: Ah - that'll be why, then. I guess they must be confident that enough winds on the tree will do the job..? I'm not gonna answer for them but i've seen drastic differences in "buzzing" (usually on open strings) with more winding. I'd personally advise the full lengh of the peg , or about 3 turns + .... and then wonder about the rest (string tree or whatever, even if that's too a very small fix either way) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 On 12/15/2017 at 10:33, wateroftyne said: As y'all know, I love these basses. I do think they should come with a sticker to warn of the reverse truss, mind. Indeed... it got me very confused on my first one, someone less cautious than me might have created some damage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 On 12/20/2017 at 13:56, mcnach said: Indeed... it got me very confused on my first one, someone less cautious than me might have created some damage! yes , i'd have to agree. I've heard of troubles happening in the past on orders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) Just joined this club... although still waiting for my Elwood to arrive! Would have preferred a passive model, but this one was available at a very good price, so daft not to! It had a 2-band Glockenklang preamp, but I like a bit more control over my mids so I asked if it could be swapped for a 3-band. For an extra 50 euros, a 3-band Delano pre was installed (which will hopefully pair well with the Delano pickups) Edited December 22, 2017 by Conan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Conan said: Just joined this club... although still waiting for my Elwood to arrive! Would have preferred a passive model, but this one was available at a very good price, so daft not to! It had a 2-band Glockenklang preamp, but I like a bit more control over my mids so I asked if it could be swapped for a 3-band. For an extra 50 euros, a 3-band Delano pre was installed (which will hopefully pair well with the Delano pickups) Ooh, nice. That is a very smart looking bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 6 hours ago, Conan said: Just joined this club... although still waiting for my Elwood to arrive! Would have preferred a passive model, but this one was available at a very good price, so daft not to! It had a 2-band Glockenklang preamp, but I like a bit more control over my mids so I asked if it could be swapped for a 3-band. For an extra 50 euros, a 3-band Delano pre was installed (which will hopefully pair well with the Delano pickups) This is very similar to one of the (many) I am contemplating next year! Very nice sir, great Christmas present to yourself 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 playing the Maruszczyk today lets me know that the relief needs to be brought down a bit, it is way to high. So am I reading that the truss rod in these is backwards, and if so, can someone remind me (or tell me), looking down on the bass with the neck pointing away from me and the hole at the bottom on the neck pointing at me, which way do I need to turn the allen key to reduce the relief (ie, tighten the neck). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 27 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: playing the Maruszczyk today lets me know that the relief needs to be brought down a bit, it is way to high. So am I reading that the truss rod in these is backwards, and if so, can someone remind me (or tell me), looking down on the bass with the neck pointing away from me and the hole at the bottom on the neck pointing at me, which way do I need to turn the allen key to reduce the relief (ie, tighten the neck). You need to go anti clockwise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 49 minutes ago, ezbass said: You need to go anti clockwise. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1711 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Gently. Don’t force it as I did😢 btw, Adrian hasnt responded to me yet. I sent him a couple of emails but only have the general email address. Does anyone know the best number for him? Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, david1711 said: Does anyone know the best number for him? Ta. +49 (0) 2464-907267 Edited January 13, 2018 by Wilco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Don't think this has been posted yet? https://www.public-peace.de/news-archive/2319-bass-guitar-magazine-winner-2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 13 minutes ago, Wilco said: Don't think this has been posted yet? https://www.public-peace.de/news-archive/2319-bass-guitar-magazine-winner-2017 Ahh, that's great! Thanks Wilco, didn't know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1711 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Thanks Wilko! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Wilco said: Don't think this has been posted yet? https://www.public-peace.de/news-archive/2319-bass-guitar-magazine-winner-2017 I had the pleasure of playing that very bass at BassDirect last year. It was a thing of great beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 39 minutes ago, CameronJ said: I had the pleasure of playing that very bass at BassDirect last year. It was a thing of great beauty! I was eyeing it up from afar, but didn't have the cash at the time. No surprise that it's been sold now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Just bought the Cazpar 4p fretless that was for sale in the forum. Knocked out by it, amazing bass and my first short scale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, steviedee said: Just bought the Cazpar 4p fretless that was for sale in the forum. Knocked out by it, amazing bass and my first short scale! Was that the semi hollow one? Luvverly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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