6feet7 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) Up to now I've gone for lightweight and passive (2 Maruszczyk Jake V's - just over 3Kg each), so why have I gone for a 4.5Kg active bass? I can't answer that but it was love at first sight, so it was both Maruszczyk's off to Mark at BassDirect (one as a part ex, the other he's selling for me) and one 1990 Yamaha TRB5P back in return. I haven't played it properly yet, but even though it's 1.5Kg heavier than the Maru's, it doesn't feel like it (ask me again after a 3 hour gig), but it feels 'proper luxury' compared to other basses I've had in the past (even some really quite posh ones). Old strings already off and a set of TI Jazz flats fitted. Tuned up and will recheck everything tomorrow after the strings have settled in. Here's some photos. Edited June 15, 2021 by 6feet7 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 That's a real beauty! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 That's quite proper, very nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron1 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Not a big fan of raw wood finishes, but wow that's a gorgeous example of one done right. Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 I really liked the look of this one and with the reputation these hold I bet it’s an incredible bass. Glad that someone on BC got it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6feet7 Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 It had to go back to Bass Direct. Tooooo heavy for my knackered old shoulders 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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