FunkyDude

I’ve always liked the single-cut SM2, and when one became available from Jones Basses, I just couldn’t resist—I had to buy it! 😅 I’m glad I did, because the craftsmanship is top-notch. Surprisingly, the bass balances quite well too. Mind you, even if it didn’t, I’d be fine with it since I mostly play sitting down anyway. Tone-wise, it’s very versatile with a strong midrange presence. The action is perfectly set. Super happy with the bass that I am going to have another one built with the multi-coil configuration. 😑

Has the new replacement arrived and is it any better than the last one?

I think it's next to impossible to achieve under 8.5 lbs with the wood combination, which is similar to a Ken Smith. The average Black Tiger 5 string weighs well over 9 lbs I believe. Hope you find a solution on the weight Jeff as Mark is a really nice person, hard to find these days! 😬

So I was on the phone with Chris this afternoon about building an Overwater Classic J 5 with a pair of Turner Multicoils and Lusithand 'Double NFP-Special MKII'. Funny enough, he told me he was talking to Paul of Wal last week. Apparently, Wal will not sell its pickups or electronics to a 3rd party anymore. My guess is, Wal is up to their neck with orders and can't be bothered with other things!

Wow....lost for words!

Lovely grain on the wood, both top and back! 👍

Just as I thought. Surprised that they are not made in China as Gibson has a factory there, and most of the Epiphones are made in China, and the quality is surprisingly good!

Are you sure you wanted to move back to the UK? 😅

Wow, would love to see them when they are finished. I can imagine they are going to be spectacular!

Not anymore, I am afraid. Martin said they mainly do repair, custom and modification now. Of course, they still build if someone wants one. Also, the commission sales are quite profitable, I can imagine.

Wow, what a beautiful bass? Is this a recent build? The last time I talked to Martin he told me they hardly built any more basses these day!

Wow, did you make the body and neck yourself? 🤔

Any update on your built Ron? 🤔