Jump to content
Why become a member? ×

6feet7

⭐Supporting Member⭐
  • Posts

    746
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Everything posted by 6feet7

  1. You mention that they are all lightweight. One mans lightweight is another mans boat anchor. Can you pop some figures down please? Doesn't matter if it's lbs or Kg :))))
  2. One of my Maru 5's has posh flamed neck wood and the other doesn't at all, and they both hang the same.....
  3. I've two Jake 5's (a P/J and a P/MM) which balance perfectly (3.1Kg and 3.2Kg - so both just over 7lbs), but I do use a 4 inch wide suede backed leather strap (also Maruszczyk made) which may well help here. I love them both and would always consider getting another Maruszczyk again (actually got my eye on a Jazzus 5 at the moment).
  4. 6feet7

    Sold

    Oh I wish that it were a 5'er.
  5. I've been hankering for a 5 string Ricky. I did have the new version with the triangular pickups, but was underwhelmed with it (you buy a Rick for it's looks, and this new version has been watered down too much). Does anyone have any experience with the late 1980's/early 1990's 5 string version? If so, are they worth it or is it all hype (I should say that I've had 2 4003's and the new 4003/S5 in the past and sold them, but I still keep coming back
  6. I remember lusting after this before you bought it, must have been a couple of years ago on Reverb. I don't need it now, unfortunately, but can you remind me of its weight?
  7. I used to own an AB45 (5 string version of this bass) and was sorely tempted to get one again as I really regretted selling it (it's the sound hole that just looks so wonderful), but after seeing this repair I've gone and bought an Ibanez electro-acoustic instead.
  8. https://blackmountainpicks.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1PSDBhDbARIsAPeTqrcQjT2DwjH1Sda-rKVc1GE9OoLaFU3CirilX-G27LYgKrXjz70KkZMaAnv-EALw_wcB I just did a google search (or amazon). Loads of places sell them.
  9. I use Black Mountain Thumbpicks. About £5 but they allow me to alternate pick or fingers easily.
  10. Oh, do tell I must say that I've been trying to find an AB45 to replace one I stupidly sold last year, but after reading this I've gone for something else as I wasn't sure if the same neck would withstand 5 strings, let alone the 4 this bass is having to deal with.
  11. Just have a little read of the website 60 seconds recharge of some sort of electrical gubbins attached to the jack plug gives up to 15 hours use, so no need for a battery.
  12. Have a look at this lot. Active (without the need for a battery) magnetic / piezo type pickup Not sure if it will work with a standard bass but worth a look. https://mi-si.com/products/
  13. I don't think I've ever played anything 'right'. Never had any complaints
  14. I had an AB45 which I sorely regret selling. Wonderful basses these Washburns. I'm looking to get another AB45 if anyone has one they'd like to sell to me
  15. I was watching a similar repair to the truss rod 'escaping' from the back of a guitar on YouTube the other day where the repairer used fibreglass resin and silk sheets (because they are so thin and strong) to stop it happening again. The only issue there though is that it had to be painted to cover all the patches. Watching this with interest.
  16. I've got two Maru's at just over 3kg so already know the website. Absolutely wonderful basses, but lightweight is the way to go for me nowadays.
  17. Ouch. Both mine are just over 3Kg. Anything over 4 is just plain silly.
  18. There's a Maruszczyk Elwood 5 on eBay for £499 at the moment. About 1/4 of what it was new. I'd have it if I didn't have two already.
  19. Bought a couple of years ago, then I swapped over to 5 string basses, so it never got used live. Comes with power supply. Here's what Digitech say: DigiTech Drop Polyphonic Drop Tune Pedal Overview It's a long way down. The DigiTech Drop Polyphonic Drop Tune Pedal is a well of tunings, offering you the ability to drop tune your guitar without having to touch the strings. This nifty little box of low end madness has the power to transform your sound. Whether you just want to drop down a semitone for a slightly deeper voice, or you want to take your tuning right to the depths of the earth by dropping it a full octave, you can do so. Take it with you. Built for the stage, this robust drop tune pedal has all the characteristics of an expertly designed creation. Tired of dragging your gaggle of guitars to live shows? The DigiTech Drop eliminates the need to do so by allowing you to access virtually any drop tuning you want, meaning one guitar should be more than enough for any performance. With intuitive controls and a standout design, it will be the centrepiece of your pedalboard.
      • 1
      • Like
  20. Bought a couple of years ago, installed, and never played live (and only about 3 times in the sitting room) Here's the blurb from the website: The Realist Docking station double bass volume control enables you to change the volume output of your bass pickup. It works with any pickup that has a 1/4 inch jack socket output and allows you to change the volume of your bass in situ without having to put it down to walk over to your amp. Universal Volume Attenuator Designed by David Gage and Ned Steinberger Works with all Double Bass pickups, not just Realist. Attaches to tailpiece without glue or fasteners Adjust volume on-the-fly, no matter which double bass pickup is installed. This no-fuss dock installs to the tailpiece without fasteners. Simply loosen the strings, mount, tighten. You’re in control. Jack-Pot™ volume control provides flexibility for those who want to bypass resistance altogether. À la This Is Spinal Tap, this control lets you “go all the way up to eleven.”
  21. Guten tag. Wie gehts? Enjoy BC, but watch your wallet. You might start buying more bass gear than you need
  22. Just bought my youngest daughter a new short scale SX precision for £150 including gigbag. Cannot fault it in any way whatsoever, so cannot see why their long scale would be any different.
  23. AC/DC - If you want blood, you've got it. Whitesnake - Live in the heart of the city Deep Purple - Made in Japan Rammstein - Paris
×
×
  • Create New...