I have an unhealthy hankering for a Maruszczyk Elwood L 5 string

[Merton]

32" scale
Passive J set up
Maple neck and board
Either blue burst with pearloid scratchplate, black burst, vintage white with tort plate or all black with black plate.

Of course I cannot afford it, but that's not the point.

Talk me out of it.

Edited March 9, 2016 by Merton

[discreet]

Don't do it, you'll go bald!



Did that work..?

[discreet]

I keep looking at this which I like a lot... but I'm not really into shiny new basses, so it's fairly easy to resist.

[Merton]

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Don't do it, you'll go bald!



Did that work..?
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Already lost most of me hair

[Merton]

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I keep looking at this which I like a lot... but I'm not really into shiny new basses, so it's fairly easy to resist.



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It's purdy! But if you prefer the beaten up look I can see you being onto a winner

[discreet]

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Already lost most of me hair
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Dammit, too late! ...May as well just buy the bass, then.

Edited March 9, 2016 by discreet

[ead]

In a selfless gesture I'll buy your ACGP for a couple of hundred to help you build a fighting fund.

[cocco]

As a recent Maruszczyk buyer I can only recommend it. My Jake is pretty good

[EmmettC]

I NEED a 5 string precision in my life, I think I'll be getting in touch with Maruszczyk later in the year. It has to be 3 tone sunburst, rosewood and tort the perfect P, but with 17-18mm string spacing.

[Cameronj279]

I also have a large desire for an Elwood L 5 stringer. although a longer scale and an active preamp. I feel your pain!

[Merton]

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In a selfless gesture I'll buy your ACGP for a couple of hundred to help you build a fighting fund.
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[Guinness21]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1457562388' post='2999763']
I keep looking at this which I like a lot... but I'm not really into shiny new basses, so it's fairly easy to resist.



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If you're not into shiny new basses then this might be more up your street.

Edited March 11, 2016 by Guinness21

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Mike Dirnt Roadworn... a good thing by all accounts, especially this maple-board variant. I'm currently modding a bass that I hope will satisfy my 50s P GAS. Thread to come in the fullness of time...

Edited March 11, 2016 by discreet

[such]

I know of a slightly used 5-string vintage white with tort (has a black one as well) Elwood for sale (not mine and not a basschat user either, please remove this post if it's breaking any rules), but it's the standard 34" scale. Quite pretty though, kinda '66-ish, painted headstock, lollypop tuners, dot&bound fretboard.

[Merton]

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I know of a slightly used 5-string vintage white with tort (has a black one as well) Elwood for sale (not mine and not a basschat user either, please remove this post if it's breaking any rules), but it's the standard 34" scale. Quite pretty though, kinda '66-ish, painted headstock, lollypop tuners, dot&bound fretboard.
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Cheers! I've become a fan of medium scale (Alan Cringean's fault, kind of) so although it's tempting it's not where my heart currently sits

[M@23]

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Talk me out of it.
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Sorry mate, can't. Im destined for an L5 too. It makes perfect sense. It would cost at least 50% more from any other manufacturer too.

[wateroftyne]

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I keep looking at this which I like a lot... but I'm not really into shiny new basses, so it's fairly easy to resist.



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I wasn't into shiny new basses either, but my Jake defeated me...