wateroftyne

You'll need to keep it clear of any exposed metal, as it'll singe the plate. This guy recommends wedging it in a cake:

I seem to recall the switch was added to bump up the output 'cos it wasn't hot enough to drive a power amp.

I had one of these, in walnut. It was a beautiful thing - active circuit, but very natural sounding. Loads of great tones. Wide, flat neck. Unfortunately it weighed slightly more than a Humvee so it had to go.

It looks legit to me based on a cursory glance at the pics... decals in the right place, 12th fret dots seem to be the right spacing... pickguard isn't a repro. What a stunner.

'twas Abe Laboriel, apparently.

For heaven's sake... I've waited years for a video of this tune, and... it sounds great, but the lighting is cack. What a missed opportunity. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzcA8_EkYQ0

Bergantino's rep is pretty solid, I think.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1444635493' post='2884568'] no extra charge for each of those spec changes [/quote] Indeed, and once again I find myself wondering... How on earth do they do it? Does everyone work there for nowt? Amazing.

Don't the later ones have a switch to boost the output?

[quote name='JoeTomW' timestamp='1444613660' post='2884529'] That is such a nice bass! Maruszczyk are doing something right! Just a quick one because I can't seem to find the answer anywhere; are the dimensions of the Maruszczyk jake the same dimensions as a standard p bass? I am hoping to get one but a standard precision is slightly big for my size and I have a condition that limits movement in my left hand. My other bass is Fender jazz American special. The body is fine and the neck is superb on that for example. [/quote] You can pretty much spec what you like - I did.

But seriously, this one's pretty good:

[quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1444401692' post='2882972'] Abacab, surely. [url="http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/AbbaCab_zpspu7seaaj.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] You want it? You got it - well now you know.

[quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1444401589' post='2882967'] The one played by the best bass player in the world, of course. Wish I could remember her name... [/quote] Ah, Gladys Butterworth. Awesome. She plays a P through a stock 1985 Guinness Book of Records. It sounds tremendous.

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1444335528' post='2882424'] So.Much.Want. [/quote] Yeah - it's a cracker. To be honest, it's overkill for most stuff, but it's nice to have it.

This one:

Put it between two heavy sheets of glass in the sunlight. Leave it a while. Sorted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZmK4PKrJ60

^^^ that's all good to hear. One of the main issues I had with my cabs was the use of MDF, meaning some of the joints weren't great. Bear in mind this is a number of years ago now, so hopefully that's a thing of the past!

It's dreadful. But so is everything before and after it...

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1443798091' post='2877828'] Yes it's not exactly a shining accolade is it.... [/quote] Why not? I know many part-time bands who are pretty formidable...

Of course - the main point of interest for me was how a chambered featherweight PJ can compare to a stock P. The age gap was immaterial, really.. it was just a bit'o'fun.

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1443715746' post='2877134'] Thank you. I fancy trying some. [/quote] You're weclome. I ordered some direct from Lakland last Tuesday. They arrived yesterday. £22 all-in

[quote name='deaky' timestamp='1443616317' post='2876246'] Sorry WOT bad day. Apologies [/quote] No problem! I hope today's been better :-)

Hello! They're Precision flats.