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[quote name='Mattpt85' timestamp='1455802925' post='2982568'] Something is telling me to try flats on this, I've never really used them before, anyone have any recommendations for a flats newbie? [/quote] I use Chrome flats on my Elwood. They are brighter than most flats so you retain a little more edge to still cut through a band mix.

Another beautiful Maruszczyk bass.

[quote name='pineweasel' timestamp='1455701329' post='2981502'] Almost certainly it's by design. The Tone Hammer 500 is the same [/quote] My tone hammer did the same. Its a great idea if you want a clean sound and or have a hot output bass.

Took a few nice pic's of my Elwood. Hope you enjoy. [attachment=212453:DSCF0834.JPG] [attachment=212454:DSCF0836.JPG] Sorry.... I cant flip them ?

Pm.ed

Unfortunately I'm the other end of the country. If you ever pass you are welcome to try my Elwood 4a.

Great review. Many thanks.

These look very interesting. Has anyone else had experience of this brand. Pricing looks very good as well. http://fmc-audio.jimdo.com/startseite/english/

Fantastic collection of new Maruszczyk basses. I really need a second one now.... too much GAS.

Around ten years ago I had a custom bass made by Sandberg for around the same price of a Maruszczyk today. Sandberg then expanded and their prices are now over double for the same custom bass. I'm hoping Adrian does not get to popular and goes the same way as so many small bass companies. They expand, move to bigger factories, employ more people and prices go through the roof. Keep it real Adrian and you will have a loyal fan bass.

Thought I would write a little piece on Maruszczyk amps. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWS0Y3sPg2U"]https://www.youtube....h?v=rWS0Y3sPg2U[/url] The link shows a quick video of the features of this two channel amp in its combo form but you will get the idea of the features. I've been using Adrian's basses for a few years now and haven't really found an amp that I like. They are either to dirty and rough or detailed and sterile. Having recently sold my Tone hammer 350 after using a Taurus amp I thought I would give the Bass Tank a try. Even though it has two channels I will only use the Electric input as I don't play acoustic bass... yet. Currently I'm using it with a sh*tty Maplin speaker for home rehearsals and whatever the studio / rehearsal room has when I'm out of the house. [attachment=211849:DSCF0828.JPG] [attachment=211850:DSCF0829.JPG] [attachment=211851:DSCF0832.JPG] It's an amazing amp with very flexible EQ ( I don't really use much ) and has a warm but detailed sound that I'm really liking. Adrian does not give any specs on his web site for the EQ points. At first this worried me but I soon just dialed in what I found pleasing to the ear and it was really that simple. I stopped worrying whether I needed a 200 hz cut or boost or will the 1khz range be to cutting. I just twiddled with my knobs ( oh ). They are very subtle and musical sounding. Can't even tell you if its class B or a Class D amp or whether it has a linear or switch mode power supply. Can tell you its 7kg and 400 watts into 4ohms..... Now I would love to get my hands on one of his speaker cabs.

Sounds like the perfect day. Im at home doing the same.

[quote name='Jecklin' timestamp='1454700962' post='2972296'] What does dimed mean? [/quote] I was thinking the same.

Great review. The original just has that extra warmth through my speaker set up. Also you have been busy reviewing lots of other basses.... keep up the great work.