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As an owner of some IN-5s, I can't see how any other monitor in that price bracket comes anywhere close. In fact, I was about to sing their praises based on the mistaken memory that I paid about £800 for a pair. To discover that I must have paid only £560 - going by Thomann's current prices - just makes them even more of a steal. They can be extended with a Kali subwoofer too, if required. They're a bit bulky, mind, so check desk space first.

Yes, it is mentioned. I don't think it's mentioned strenuously enough, of course. "Who reads the manual for a BASS?!" etc. Also, used ones don't always come with all the paperwork. I wonder if the reversed truss rod has its roots in Eastern European traditional instrument making? I can't think of much else it could be for it to be a consistent feature of Maruszczyks.

As an owner of an MK1-equipped Cort 5er that came with a proper Bartolini NTMB-F preamp, I'd suggest trying the MK1s with a preamp upgrade first. They're not as "cheap made in China copy" as you may be led to believe If new pickups are definitely going to happen no matter what, then I'd consider Delano SBC 5 HE/S Drivers or Times Squares: https://www.delano.de/pickup_overview/sbc_5/sbc_5_listing.html Not only are they top class drop-in replacements that are string-spacing agnostic, but their German origin means you'll probably be able to get your hands on them much more quickly than most US pickups in the current supply climate.

I received mine yesterday. It's insane, the quality that £180 gets you. Other than needing a setup [and decent strings], all the fundamentals are pretty solid. Nice straight satin neck, no sharp frets Which is quite handy, as I bought it to see if it's a good platform for serious modification. And yeah, I'd say it definitely is. It's not light - certainly not basswood, if my memories of a Precision Lyte in the 90s are anything to go by - but other than that, I couldn't be happier. Let the modding begin! 😁

Judging by the fact that the controls look standard and there are two pickups, my edumacated guess is that the pickup blend pot determines how 'on' each pickup is.

The Elwood I've just received [the purple one above] is top quality, with no niggles. My concerns about the remedial work that was required were completely unfounded - they did a perfect job. I'll post later with my thoughts and findings about my Maruszczyk experience in more detail... but suffice to say that it's 100% praise so far

I have absolutely no need for a large hollow-body bass. But that looks absolutely flipping fantastic 💙💜🖤 You can probably guess my third sentence.

After a smidge over 6 months, I finally have my proper sofa shot: Yes, I may have previously exhibited all the patience of a 5-year-old in Hamleys. But that's all in the past and forgotten now, of course. I am nothing if not a very predictable manchild. Because, boy... I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but it's a bit of a looker, right? I mean, just gaze in dumbstruck awe at the chatoyance on that neck 🧐 Alas, not all is totally perfect. The sofa shot revealed that: The nut is the wrong colour - I wanted white to match the binding. This has already been fixed by Adrian and crew during the "choose your string retainer" phase, however, so that's all good 🙂 I ordered string-through-body, and as you can see, that's been missed. Adrian immediately told me they'd fix this, but I am slightly concerned given the less-than-stellar post-build corrective experience of some others [as reported way back in this thread] Separate battery compartments - I guess I should have asked for one dual-battery compartment, but you'd have thought they'd have worked out by now that two single-battery compartments is aesthetically lacking, and incorporated a dual without anyone needing to ask. Is there another reason that I may have overlooked? Balance, perhaps? So while my experience hasn't been faultless - and I want to stress that Adrian has been lightning fast when it comes to responding to my emails - I'm still optimistic that once I get my mitts on this, it'll be bloody awesome. Did I point out the gorgeous neck already? Oh. Obviously, I'll post an update when it arrives.

To celebrate the 6 month anniversary since I placed my order for an Elwood, I thought I'd show off my sofa shot. [Yup, still waiting ]

Sorry - I didn't mean to imply that I'm blaming anyone, or getting poor service! I've emailed Adrian twice asking for updates, and each time he's replied quickly and with explanation

On the one hand: Yeah, of course. Everyone else in this thread ordered their Frogs and Elwoods from atop their radium-powered velocipedes while holding back Wat Tyler and his pangolins. I get it. On the other hand: TK in Vegas' Jake - as seen on this very page! - was ordered in September, and he's currently spanking the derrière off it[*] as we speak. Frankly, I'd quite like my sofa shot just to stop daydreaming about the bloody thing 😛 EDIT: Anyway, point is... Like Pierre says, assume 20 weeks. That way, you'll be delighted if/when it probably turns up earlier [*] I imagine. It's hard to tell, given Vegas' famously tight reins on local happenstance.

18 weeks and counting for mine. Each "10 !" or "12 lol" is an icy arrow to my heart 😛

Ah, right. That'll teach me to daytime drink! I've never played one, but I've always thought that Tobias basses were some of the more handsome designs. Really well proportioned; the headstock is a particular highlight. Enjoy!

"Bookmatched? Um... yeah, sure." That's an original pre-Gibson Tobias, right? Nice

Heh! Tk, it was seeing your gorgeous and ultra-quick couch shot on Talkbass that ramped up my unease I can only assume that there's something in my build that is currently hard to get hold of. I know gold hardware isn't as popular as it once was, so maybe that's it. 🤷‍♂️ It doesn't help that it's now getting close to the manic and delay-likely Christmas postage period. Oh well, just gotta be patient, I guess! Thanks, folks

What's the longest anyone here has had to wait until their couch shot? I ask because I'm now into my 17th week, waiting on my Elwood. [Nothing fancy; all specced via the configurator.] Seems ridiculous to get antsy about a custom built instrument after a mere 4 months... but I've seen so many posters get their couch shots around the 10-12 week mark that it's set my expectations a bit. Any owners here had to wait longer?

Ruarl recently bought a Sei Original 6-string from me, and it was a pleasure to trade with him. Pre-sale communication was good, and when he visited to try out the bass he was respectful and friendly. Heck, even the money talk wasn't awkward. It is a measure of his character that he was all of those things despite experiencing some last-minute messing about from me. I'm delighted that a fine instrument has gone to such a good home, where I know it will be appreciated. I would happily have dealings with him again without hesitation

Unsure whether this is a bug or a feature, but in the For Sale section, the Price field isn't editable for those who wish to do a price drop. See: