eubassix Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) Karl Eckert Custom 5:- : http://www.karleckertguitars.co.uk/ body wings are European Ash with circular routed voids within each half under the Walnut top (weight reducing). The through neck is made from European Maple and Khaya Mahogany with an Indian Rosewood finger board (21-fret) and face plate (headstock). The old pre-amp was poor and offered only vol, bass and treble. I’ve installed (*with the help/advice of excellent local Tech’ Aidan – twincam here on BC: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/226645-twincams-feedback/ ) an excellent Andy Schack pre-amp (currently 9v – can be changed to 18v; but no need, really) which combines really well with the Delano humbuckers. Vol (notched) pan + 3EQ (bass, mids, treble) plus the option via dip-switches on the circuit board of altering the B-M-T Hz/FreQ (B: 100-300Hz with 13 variations; M: 500-1500Hz with 12 variations; T: 2k-8k with 8 variations) Weight is 9.5 lbs, 34” scale, 2.75” nut, string spacing 9/18mm (nut/bridge). Edited November 27, 2020 by eubassix sold 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNY Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 That is a lovely looking axe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 On 14/09/2019 at 08:42, MNY said: Lovely. On 15/09/2019 at 21:43, owen said: That is a lovely looking axe. Thanks / agreed chaps. Something or a rarity as I think KE mainly producing high-end, handbuilt acoustics and occasional electric guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Is it a 2.75 inch but width? 1.75 inch maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) yes (sorry) 1.75" (Nut) Edited May 25, 2020 by eubassix typo/s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 There is a lot to like about this bass. This is a classic rambling about an instrument but not buying it post. But the aesthetics are very classy indeed - yes it is boutique-y but in 10 years time it will still be classy and understated. Some boutique stuff does not age well. This will. It looks beautifully made and I tried a bass with one of those Delanos in it once and it was just superb. I like the double strap buttons for "putting down" stability. Such an obvious thing but so few people do it. And a jack socket which means that you can put it down while plugged in. Weird how unusual that is as well. I shall stop rambling now, but this is lush. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 An extraordinary bass, lots of great features and a superb price. 😱😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorVic Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Hi, is the battery compartment on the underside of the body (on the lower bout)? Is there a close-up photo of this part? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, TorVic said: Hi, is the battery compartment on the underside of the body (on the lower bout)? Is there a close-up photo of this part? Thanks. Yes, it can be seen in the photo above (rear/body/angled) and more clearly in the photo below :- Thanks owen / bigsmokebass for the ++ comments (above) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapiro Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Ugh, I keep coming back to this, and getting very interested.... if its here in a month or two when I get paid.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philparker Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 A lot of bass for the money - GLWTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTM Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Wow, this should be a no brainer for someone that is looking for a 5 string bass with a lot of sound options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapiro Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 On 31/05/2020 at 12:38, gapiro said: Ugh, I keep coming back to this, and getting very interested.... if its here in a month or two when I get paid.... I said this, covid life hasn't been kind =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 £745 !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNY Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Great price, lovely bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman666 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Do you have any pictures of the headstock? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bassman666 said: Do you have any pictures of the headstock? Thanks! Edited November 16, 2020 by eubassix photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 currently On-Hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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