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[quote name='Danuman' timestamp='1475962478' post='3150167']
Haha, wow, a neck reshape... you make it sound easy.
[/quote]Once you get through the finish, it's surprising how little sanding makes a big difference. It's being confident enough to take the bull by the horns, or should I say, guitar by the neck.

Wal Mk1 fretless - still do.

10,091 e-signatures; first milestone achieved.

Too many furrow lines? You should see my Ric 4003S!

New bridge, P90s and a neck reshape and you're good to go. A very cool score.

[quote name='bonzodog' timestamp='1475825199' post='3148944']


There is still time!! 😀😀
[/quote]Ha ha! I'd be lying if I hadn't thought that myself

When I posted this the count was at about 5.4k so folks seem seem to be getting behind this. The BC response has been extremely heartwarming, it seems to be something we all agree on.

Oh my!

It appears that there is a petition to stop folks moving into areas adjacent to known music venues and then complaining about the noise until the venue is closed down, depriving both venue workers and bands of employment. As the MU say, "Keep music live."

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/168135

Even at the current rate, they're still great value.

Another vote for a Maruszczyk Jake here, or perhaps a Lakland Bob Glaub (or whatever they're called these days).

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1475542736' post='3146832']


Awesome burst.

Blue
[/quote]Ta very much. It's a great bass. Those guys at Maruszczyk really do make a fine instrument.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1475230138' post='3144166']
I'm not envious. It would be torture to be able to just swing by and have a chat and look at basses... and not leave with an order or three in place
[/quote]I take your point, proximity would be financially very dangerous indeed. However, it would beat following the tracking online if one could remain strong willed to keep the credit card stored in one's wallet.

[quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1475216553' post='3144021']


i know :-D getting it tuesday !
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Firstly

Secondly, I assume you're going to pick it up personally thus avoiding the dreaded courier wait. The ability to be able to do that makes me envious.

I feel it's only a matter of time before I order another Elwood L from Adrian (I've already mocked it up and worked out the spec).

I came from guitar so the rudiments were already known to me. However, I did take some lessons which corrected some technique faults. The way I seem to improve the most is by learning lots of new songs and playing along to the originals and then gigging them with a band.

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1475152786' post='3143487']
WOOOOO-HOOOOO! Guess what I just got?

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Shipping next week
[/quote]Now the waiting by the windows begins.

In an effort to have a selfie taken with me actually holding my phone at arm's length, I give you...

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[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1475079353' post='3142897']
Seriously? Fur?!? Are you having me over? Why?
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Well, you could use Ernie Ball Cobalt flats, they're pretty zingy, for flatwounds. But if you're dead against flats, then any roundwound will suffice; I always liked D'Addarios.

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1475073923' post='3142824']
For me and others who are counting the weeks down to Maruszczyk Christmas, could you lucky owners tell us how good he is at keeping to his delivery promises?
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Mine was pretty much spot on.

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1475077497' post='3142878']
Didn't realise the 'sofa shot' was part of every buying experience - [i]really[/i] can't wait now!
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Oh yes, this is a very special moment indeed and ramps up the anticipation levels to this...

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Welcome, DR. I'm glad to see you've joined our happy throng.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1475045191' post='3142476']


I honestly don't think that kind of tomfoolery is in the spirit of a selfie.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selfie
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And neither should the selfie stick be either in that case, but yet it exists. Vincent Van Gogh, amongst others, is turning in his grave

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1475043320' post='3142467']
But none of these pictures are selfies! We already have a thread 'Post Your Pictures, Lets See What You Look Like.'

Oh well..
[/quote]Mine is. I set the camera up, I set the self timer, I pushed the button and I posed.

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I had a 55-02 and it was a very nice, journeyman bass (for want of a better term) and did its job well. However, it wasn't a patch on my Maruszczyk in terms of build and feel. I'm seriously contemplating another Elwood L, but I'm not ever likely to have another Lakland. They're very good basses, but I never really connected with it. YMMV.