Karl Derrick

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I'll take it!




PM on the way.


Karl

YTOTIW is a fantastic bassline and great fun to play.
I had a bit of a job learning how to hit the 'dead' (choked) notes before each of the notes of the main riff, but got there in the end.
A really percussive, perky, driving bassline.

Karl

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Yep,

'Animal's Right Shoulder'




Karl

Thanks very much, one does one's best.




Karl

Thanks Pete,

So glad you're happy.

Karl

Thanks very much.
If anyone hates my sig on the front, or the company brand on the back then I can leave them off.
I prefer to put them on, as it's good advertising

I wore the bass on the strap for over two hours last night, just to see what it felt like.

The difference between the new Mark 2 and my old, shop bought, Levy's strap is night and day.
When you put a parallel strap on you feel all the weight right on your shoulder. The Mark 2 spreads it all out evenly, you can feel the contact of the strap all over your shoulder and back.

My Kubicki is 9 Pounds dead-on.
It feels like a 6 string electric, nothing at all.


Karl

Thansk for the input, guys.

Well, the main strap/body/weight area is a little at the top of the chest, across the top of the shoulder and a short way down across the back.

While no strap can be everything to everyone, the size and shape of the new yoke section will take and spread the load well.
Wait to see the new proto

Also, there's nothing stopping us from having a 'best of both worlds' solution to the stud/stich debate.
The front section could be stitched on, as it's less likely to need changing for different basses. The tail section could be on studs to allow it to be swapped out as required.
This would retain the modular facility at the back but allow the best appearance out front.

Karl

Ok, that's good.

For the record, stitched looks better.
But you lose the 'modular' capability of being able to swap out damaged parts.

Also, with a press stud modular strap, you could have a few different front/tail straps for different guitars, and just have the one yoke section.


Karl

No other input or opinions?




Karl

The press studs are very strong, yes.
I'm particular about hardware.



If anyone who tried the brown prototype can attest, they hold extremely well.

With the modular system, there won't be adjustment at the base of the tail strap as on the brown proto, as there's nowhere to put it on the shorter yoke.

What I plan to do is make the strap to the precise measurements supplied, then allow a short and a longer button hole either side of the correct fitting length button hole.

Karl

Thanks for the input. Much appreciated.

yes, it was too wide and too big, I knew this going in.
We had to start somewhere, right?



This new version is smaller, sleeker and more cost effective, and will still be just as comfortable.

Already started on the new prototype. Fitting it for me and my Kubicki

As a point of interest, this version will also be custom made to each individual customer. There will be three measurements required when ordering:

1. Front strap button to top of shoulder
2. Back strap button to top of shoudler
3. Overall length

These measurements can be taken direct from your favourite strap.

My plan is to line the yoke section, and leave the front and back strap sections unlined. How would you guys prefer the strap sections are joined together? Stitched on, or with those military spec press studs?

The advantage of press studs is that the strap breaks down into three sections, so a worn or damaged piece can be replaced.
The strap ends where the buttons go through gets the worst hammering.


Karl

So, got started today

The strap design is evolving!

I made the necessary changes to the dimensions, as per folks' feedback. As a result the 'yoke' section, over the shoulder, is now smaller.
The design is now a three section strap.

1. The section from the front strap button to the yoke.
2. The yoke itself.
3. The tail section from the yoke to the back strap button.

I had the idea to keep the yoke as a standard piece, and the front and back strap sections as customised to client's specific fitting. The three sections will be the same soft leather, but only the yoke section will be lined with suede to prevent neckdive. I feel this is sensible, as it's really the only part which bears on the body.

Having just the smaller yoke section lined, as opposed to the whole strap, will lower the cost a bit. Also, the amount of hand stitching is also smaller. lowering cost as well.

Thoughts?

Karl

The strap made its way back, safe and sound.

I've managed to generate some free space next week to work on the strap, finally.
I apologise for the delays, but I'm snowed under with work.
Next week, I'll do a new profile for the strap incorporating all the design tweaks and then start a new prototype, probably in black leather.

Now that the first proto has done its job, it's a bit redundant, sadly.

If anyone would like to give it a good home, it's available for the cost of the materials that went into it.
Just email me if interested: [email protected]


Karl

Did you mean Martin worked on your Ex Factor?

One of the reasons I was thinking of sending the bass back to Kubicki is that I'm keen that whoever does the work is familiar with the design.

It'll save me a load of money to have it done here.

I talked to someone at the Gallery, and I'm going to take it in for a consultation.

Many thanks everyone


Karl

I'll call the Bass Gallery today, see what they say.

Thanks guys,

Karl

Thanks very much for the input.

undecided at the moment....


Karl

Thanks for the input.

I'm having the trussrod reset and a bit of a refurb, setup and intonation.
Checking the electronics, general spruce up and fret dress, but neck profile and action are priority.

The neck is a bolt on, but I'd prefer not to send in two parts.


Karl

I would like to beg your indulgence and pick your collective brain

I was fortunate enough to pick up a Kubicki Ex Factor from a member here recently.

I need some work done on it, and want to ship it back to Mike at Kubicki to do it. I don't think there's anyone better to do it than the people that make them.

The question is, which is the best company to ship it with?

I know I need a shipping carnet to be able to re-import without gettting hit up for tax and duty.

Can you guys suggest a courier company who will carry the bass, fully insured, safely, quickly and reliably?

Many thanks,

Karl

I wondered what everyone's opinions were on the Swedish Hagstrom Basses.
I had a couple of vintage Hagstrom guitars in my life, but never a bass.

The guitars' build quality was excellent and I found them very good value.

Are their basses any good?




Karl

Update:

The proto strap is on its way to one last player.
I'll set about the design tweaks when it gets back.
Few days.

Karl

Let me know if you'd like to try out the prototype of my ergonomic strap.
I'll post it, you can post it back when you've had a play.

Only cost to you is postage one way

email: [email protected]


Karl

I wanted to go over the proposed tweaks to the strap design, so we're all on the same page.

1. A bit narrower at the shoulder. Say 4" rather than 5"...

2. To narrow faster as it heads down the back to eliminate the 'fluting' some players had.

3. Adjust the strap curve to make it shallower.

4. Adjust contour at the neck side to stop digging in.


Is there anything else?



Karl