Torben Hedstrøm Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) Bought this fantastic bass a while ago, but in all honesty the condition and looks of it is just so nice, that I don't dare using it. Therefore I have primarily used my fretless for the past months, and became even more attached to the sound and feel of it... So, I am moving this. The condition is mint, I cannot find any dings or scratches. Frets are as new and everything works as new. Bartolini pups/pre etc. All case candy is there... [font=Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][color=#333333]A cliché maybe... I read a lot about the versatility in sound of particular basses. Personally, this one is the only one I ever owned where I would claim extreme versatility a real strong point. The combination of pickup placement and preamp is just spot on. Also the deep neck pocket gives the sustain of a neck-through without sacrificing attack. A matter of taste I know, but this is one of very few basses I would actually trust having flats or half rounds on and still sound great.[/color][/font] Scale 34" String spacing 19/17/14/9 mm at Bridge, 24'th, 12'th and nut. [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-03-15%2009.00.09_zpsemiv3dao.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-03-15%2009.00.26_zpsuwgxserj.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-03-15%2009.00.33_zpshm0tyasm.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-03-15%2009.00.50_zpsljgofvcz.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-03-15%2009.01.08_zpszmood1we.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-03-15%2009.01.19_zpsyzsnhwsw.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-03-15%2009.01.23_zps9wtya8hf.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-03-15%2009.01.32_zps6mjsmnnb.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-03-15%2009.01.48%20HDR_zpscmcdlll0.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-03-15%2009.02.07_zpszbxcrr5j.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-03-15%2009.02.15_zpscdb98he5.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-04-01%2010.54.46_zpsmhh7c1ct.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-04-01%2010.55.19_zpsz0irpw22.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-04-01%2010.55.26_zps4g8vmd4z.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-04-01%2010.55.39_zps9jxvjqvw.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-04-01%2010.55.47_zpsfbtbffwd.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s862.photobucket.com/user/TorbenH/media/Bass%20Guitars/Brubaker/2015-04-01%2010.56.04_zpsdpo0vjwm.jpg.html"][/url] Edited June 22, 2015 by Torben Hedstrøm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkusWarwick Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Wow.............. Just wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkusWarwick Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Whats the structure Torben? I see flamed maple, (ash/alder body maybe), is that purple-heart and walnut mid-sandwich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Very handsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 [quote name='MarkusWarwick' timestamp='1429126867' post='2748369'] Whats the structure Torben? I see flamed maple, (ash/alder body maybe), is that purple-heart and walnut mid-sandwich? [/quote] Sounds likely... Neck and top are definitely maple, fretboard is padauk. I think alder is not a bad guess, judging by the weight (and my limited experiance). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1429132745' post='2748468'] Very handsome [/quote] Thanks, it is indeed !. The attention to detail this luthier had is simply amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 MB1. ...BUMP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Doing the Brubaker-bump . I believe these things were regarded extremely high quality in their days, before Mr. sold the brand to Asian mass producers and retired... In the same league as Ken Smith etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Hi , Mr Brubaker is still very active and still building. The Brubaker Brute you are talking about are done in China under his control and supervision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 [quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1429552094' post='2752536'] Hi , Mr Brubaker is still very active and still building. The Brubaker Brute you are talking about are done in China under his control and supervision. [/quote] I stand corrected (sorry Mr. Brubaker... Truly !). Have to admit I don't know a whole lot about him or his work - The Lexa is a serious piece of kit though, and read about Mr. Brusker somewhere that he was compared på Mr. Smith (amongst others). Guess I assumed that all the basses on his page was produced in China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) LaBumpa ! Edited April 25, 2015 by Torben Hedstrøm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) Price drop to 1250 (for a while) . Close ups upon request to anyone interested. Edited May 9, 2015 by Torben Hedstrøm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 And another bumps his bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Magnificent instrument right here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbass Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Nice bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Robbass' timestamp='1431165969' post='2768391'] Nice bass [/quote] You have no idea - Bargain price IMHO (but again, I would say that... Wouldn't I ?!) On a serious note though: This is a virtually unused High End bass. Looks are of course subjective, but it sounds and plays fantastic. Just can't justify this for 3 rehearsals pr. month, and maybe 2 jobs a year... Edited May 26, 2015 by Torben Hedstrøm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Almost forgot this is on the market... A'bump ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham1945 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I have an NBS which I believe followed this model, but is very similar. Excellent, excellent basses, will give you any sound you want, and Kevin Brubaker's necks are an absolute dream. I even have a Chinese Brute, and the quality is even great on those as they return to the US for QC I believe. I thoroughly recommend this bass. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 Thanks Graham... I perfectly agree. Seems however, that the Brubakers are a rare breed (in Europe at least), why I do not know - But I suspect that they are not cheap instruments, and that could be the reason. Anyways, it is attracting quite some attention on another forum, and as it is with brands and things - What is well known and popular in one country, is lesser known and less popular elsewhere . //Torben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Oh my wow.i must stop looking on here.bloody gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 [quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1433013372' post='2787098'] Oh my wow.i must stop looking on here.bloody gas [/quote] Already tried that... Doesn't help at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguitarmaniac Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 hi torben, it's me your friend from switzerland - have a great day and happy packing rolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 Thanks Rolf... Glad you like it [quote name='bassguitarmaniac' timestamp='1433933444' post='2795154'] hi torben, it's me your friend from switzerland - have a great day and happy packing rolf [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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