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Sorry for the double post here:but have the prices for Adrian gone up slightly? Build I'm planning is at least 100/200 more expensive than my last one and it's similar in spec. But I'm not sure, also WOT how dark is dark rosewood? I know you asked for some, but is it almost like ebony or is it slightly lighter?

So many good basses in that price point from Yamaha, Fender, Ibanez and more recently Maruszcyk (I think that's right) I'd probably get a custom from Maruszcyk or a couple of Classic Vibe Squires if I needed more than one and have some change left over

[quote name='phin' timestamp='1464639662' post='3061091'] Hi all, Just wanted to update and say thanks. After a lot of reading I decided that there wasn't enough of a difference between the lower end Yamaha and Ibanez basses to worry a total beginner, and just bit the bullet and got what I could for a decent price on eBya. That ended up being a Yamaha RBX370 for £72. Pretty happy with that! It's in decent nick and I got some new strings and a replacement string tightening key from The Bass Gallery for another £33. I have just won a Peavey Microbass for £28 and will pick that up this week, so I feel like I'm set up with a system adequate for a beginner. When I can walk into a bass shop and play something that won't embarass myself, and (more importantly) be able to clearly identify the differences in sound, feel etc. between different basses, I shall think about getting something better. But I suspect that won't be for a while! Spent the last week getting my head around scales, trying to figure out the best way to teach myself to read music (figure I may as well go all-in) and also try and make sense of the musical notation system and all its weirdness (like there being no E# or B#). Quite happy with my progress so far - feel reasonable confident with the Major and Minor scales, had a look at triads and printed myself out a song, all in musical notation, to have a proper look at. Any suggestions for beginner funk/jass pieces are welcome! Will try and avoid posting stupid questions but possibly see you around in the future on here [/quote] Nice scores there, it would help to learn a little bit of theory, such as what keys are, a couple of scales. how to write music (It takes practice) and generally just take your time and have fun doing it. It won't fall into place right away and we're all still learning, but just focus on playing and making a sound! The guys on here will answer any questions, they're pretty quick and patient.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1464630263' post='3060983'] I've experience with both the stock tuners and the Ultralites. The Ultralites 'feel' higher grade, but the stock tuners are just fine. The reason I went with the Ultralites on my custom orders was purely to minimise any risk of neck dive, as I'd asked for lightweight bodies. [/quote] So at 4KG the tuners shouldn't be an issue?

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1464629542' post='3060978'] Really? Wow.. mine must be one of the last of this run, then. It's a shame as they're as pokey as hell... [/quote] Yeah so I was surprised. My last thing to know is about the tuners, are the Hipshot Ultralites worth the money compared to the stock ones? If not I'll be ready to put a deposit down at the end of the week.

Looking forward to seeing how this develops.

[quote name='cocco' timestamp='1464619792' post='3060837'] They're high output and pretty gritty. They do the rise against kind of sound really easily. [/quote] Shame he's not doing them anymore, I went with Delano's instead. Sound much better on the video's than the ones I have in my Jake already. Been tempted to swap them out for some Dimarzio's but I have no idea if they'd be a straight swap or not. Anyone who's had one of these, can you guys tell me IF the Ultralites are worth the 150 extra? So far in my build I've got them in, but if they're not worth it, then I'll skip them

Yum, sent him an email. Not sure on wood types yet. May go for Alder/Mahogany/Maple for this one. If you had to describe what his own pickups sounded like what would you go for? I'm having a hard time finding samples in the context ( older style Metal and general use) that I'd use it for. Adrian has just told me his own brand of pickups aren't doing a Humbucker right now, just letting you guys know

Been trying out some Flex Steels, which have lasted me ages and I'm not a massive steel string guy. Going to be giving these a try next.

Lovely bass. Been meaning to grab one of these, what are they like?

That;[quote name='cocco' timestamp='1464591154' post='3060466'] Hey buddy, it was me that got the reverse headstock Jake. I added it about 3 weeks into the build, luckily it wasn't a problem. It didn't add anything to the price though. I think the only part that knocked the price up slightly was the ebony board. Here's the pic [url="http://s1106.photobucket.com/user/ashrome/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8730.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote][quote name='cocco' timestamp='1464591154' post='3060466'] Hey buddy, it was me that got the reverse headstock Jake. I added it about 3 weeks into the build, luckily it wasn't a problem. It didn't add anything to the price though. I think the only part that knocked the price up slightly was the ebony board. Here's the pic [url="http://s1106.photobucket.com/user/ashrome/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8730.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Lovely, stock electronics too?

Hey guys, been off site for ages. So I've got thirty odd pages of this thread to go through. Looking forward to seeing what sort of basses you guys have got from Adrian! I'm planning another one from him, as I've been saving for about seven odd months. My band folded and now the money I have that was going to recording is now going to another bass. I'm wanting another Jake for sure, with a MM/Split P combination and a Sea Foam green colour scheme. However I can't find many basses with a reversed headstock that's a P style. Didn't someone in here get one of those from Adrian? (Seabasskid?) What did it look like and how much was it added onto the price? Looking at going no pick guard for this one too. Bit of a departure from my usual solid colour/chrome guard but I wanted a change.

Ever had a feeling to downsize? For those who have, have you missed any basses that you've sold got/rid of? If so has anything ever filled the void for those missing basses for you?

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1456004680' post='2984536'] Very nice custom bass that is! I kinda wished I'd thought about a Maruszczyk before I bought my MIM Fender P bass. The Fender's a superb bass but those Maruszczyks look just out of this world gorgeous and are by all accounts amazing to play. [/quote] Yeah it's lovely! Already emailed Adrian regarding a custom Speesy from the Mensinger side of things!

[quote name='JohnFitzgerald' timestamp='1455999225' post='2984475'] I'll answer my own question. It's a Squier Pro Tone. [/quote] I've never even heard of one!

Hey guys! So there's a little story behind this one, I've been playing Fender precisions for a long time (CIJ, MIM Harris) and they felt perfect to me, apart from one thing. The weight, as a sufferer of back problems, I decided to go and start hunting, for something that wouldn't hurt my back and retain the same feel as my Fenders. So I found these guys, Public Peace in Germany, who were getting rave reviews from Talk Bass and Bass Chat, so I thought why not and enquired about getting a custom Jake (Which is a precision) made for me and it's here, it also only came out to what a high end MIM Fender would cost. (Only got one picture of it, but I'll get more I promise) It is slightly darker in person, however it changes dependent on where the light is. [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/Andyscarlettreviews/media/Jake_zpsvhnnw7yy.jpg.html"][/url] The specs are as follows: Chambered Ash Body Blue Burst Black Block inlays Chrome Pick Guard Haussel P+J set Hipshot Ultra Lite tuners Hipshot A type bridge So, it's a nice sounding bass. Very vintage like and warm. My first thoughts were similar to James Jamerson Motown, but with a bit of a livelier feel to it. Haven't taken it to a rehersal yet, but I will be doing so on Monday and will report back, my band play older style metal, so think Maiden, Priest and that sort of sound and you're there. The J pickup has a lot of bite too it and is perfect for some of the quieter sections in some of our songs. Feeling wise, it's dead on to my MIM Harris, exactly the same thickness and width. Which is all I gave him, however he's got the radius and all the finer details dead on, which is pretty cool. All in all communication was excellent (Despite some broken English, but it was always very clear what he meant) and it was packaged really well. Also came with a gig bag with tons of space and a leather strap! Took around 10 weeks to build. But it feels like it's been worth it! I'm gigging with it Thursday, which is apparently getting filmed and up on YouTube, so you'll be able to see and hear it better then. Sorry about my incoherent ramblings! Never been too good at this, but hope you guys enjoy! It's so good, I've sent another email about doing another bass from the same builder.

[quote name='Mattpt85' timestamp='1455890532' post='2983349'] What specs? Or you going for a guitar? [/quote] It's a Custom Speesy from the Mensinger side of things, just waiting on an email back. If all else fails, I'll inbox the Mensinger page and see if they'll build me one!

Sent him another email...

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1455832826' post='2982909'] I've been banging on about them to the point where I've probably sounded a bit obsessed. I feel a bit better now a few people have them - at least I know I haven't been imagining it. :-) [/quote] I actually based my general idea after your sunburst one! But still, the neck profile is shaped for my liking, which is great!

[quote name='cocco' timestamp='1455824009' post='2982787'] Mine is home. Far exceeding my expectations to be honest. It's an absolute monster! Plays like a dream. Looks incredible, even if the wife doesn't understand why it has a reversed headstock. Never been happier, just can't wait for practice now. Roll on Monday! [/quote] Stop it. You're making me want to order another one!

I'm going for a custom Speesy next I think, Mensingers are the same builder right?

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1455788667' post='2982377'] I'm about ready to order - I just need to man-up and commit to a couple of tweaks in the spec. I CAN'T TAKE THE PRESSURE! [/quote] What are you going for? I take it your white one sold? (I didn't see if you mentioned it in the thread or not!)

Think I'll post my thread around the same time as Coco does, I want to get a bit more playing time in it. I'm amazed at the weight though. It's really light (Lightest bass I own thus far (Even lighter than my Geddy Lee!) but that's what the chambered body is for, sounds awesome with the Hussal's though. Can't wait to try it at practice on Monday!

Some lovely basses coming from Adrian right now... Tempted by one of those Valentine Mensingers, if he can build me one of those that's 26.5 neckthrough with 7 strings (it's a guitar) I'd be set for life. But I'd love another bass from him though.

Stunning! It's making me want to order another one tomorrow! Haha!