pierreganseman Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 12 hours ago, evan47 said: Actually, they didn't even bother to ask if I was the first owner or if it was under warranty. They simply stated that they were too busy to do repairs but would fit a new neck. It is surprising that a bolt on neck has to be individually fitted by them and is not interchangeable Such a shame as it is a beautiful instrument. 10 hours ago, wateroftyne said: FWIW this isn't a new policy from them. I enquired about buying a new neck for one of mine (for cosmetic reasons) and he wouldn't entertain the idea unless I sent the whole thing back to him. as far as I understand to have a perfect fit you need the body at the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Some of my latest configurations I was enjoying the combination of pastel colours, ebony, black hardware and white/off white pick guards. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 On 05/05/2022 at 18:49, gazzatriumph said: Its probably cheaper to change it than to repair it. How old is the bass, and as you are not the first owner im not suprised they will charge you. I reckon the previous owner could have broke it and moved it on I wouldn't know for sure , much simpler than a proper repair that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris85 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 (edited) On 05/05/2022 at 16:43, evan47 said: What bothers me most is the fact that Marusczyk won't repair it, they will only change the neck (at my cost) I had the exact same issue and story... I had to buy a new neck. Edited May 12, 2022 by Chris85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 On 06/05/2022 at 20:32, wateroftyne said: FWIW this isn't a new policy from them. I enquired about buying a new neck for one of mine (for cosmetic reasons) and he wouldn't entertain the idea unless I sent the whole thing back to him. I think it is probably because there isn't really a 'standard' as such so it is to check the fit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Hmm... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Anyone know which Hipshot D-tuner I’d need to use on my Elwood? BT7? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gazzatriumph Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Its arrived today, first impressions are good, exactly what I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 The configurator is a dangerous place 😬 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 17 hours ago, ezbass said: The configurator is a dangerous place 😬 very lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danweb22 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 My new purchase, Jake 4P Custom “Jeff Ament” 😀 Superlight chambered mahogany body (3.27kg) Custom matt orange finish Reverse matching headstock Hard rock maple neck with carbon reinforcing rods for supreme stability Satin finished neck 42mm nut width Haeussel Bassbar 'Thunderbird-style' pickups Hipshot Ultralite machineheads Passive electronics (volume, volume, tone) 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 51 minutes ago, danweb22 said: My new purchase, Jake 4P Custom “Jeff Ament” 😀 Superlight chambered mahogany body (3.27kg) Custom matt orange finish Reverse matching headstock Hard rock maple neck with carbon reinforcing rods for supreme stability Satin finished neck 42mm nut width Haeussel Bassbar 'Thunderbird-style' pickups Hipshot Ultralite machineheads Passive electronics (volume, volume, tone) Delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 I'm sure I've seen a J Ament orange bass for sale recently, did you buy it used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danweb22 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 24 minutes ago, warwickhunt said: I'm sure I've seen a J Ament orange bass for sale recently, did you buy it used? Yep, managed to get it on eBay from a guy who was in a Pearl Jam tribute band 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Maruszczyk neck screw size. I've previously read complaints about Maruszczyk's soft screws and indeed when I bought a used Jake last year it came to me with at least one neck screw head stripped. Anyway, I finally got around to replacing them this week. Couldn't find the size on the internet anywhere, so if it helps anyone it's 4mm x 40mm. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, jrixn1 said: Maruszczyk neck screw size. I've previously read complaints about Maruszczyk's soft screws and indeed when I bought a used Jake last year it came to me with at least one neck screw head stripped. Anyway, I finally got around to replacing them this week. Couldn't find the size on the internet anywhere, so if it helps anyone it's 4mm x 40mm. Handy to know, thanks. Are they the official ones sponsored by Wensleydale, or actual metal ones? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 On 16/05/2022 at 15:48, Woodinblack said: Hmm... It would be tempting if they did this in a 30in scale. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 hour ago, msb said: It would be tempting if they did this in a 30in scale. I’m guessing this would be possible as a custom build, you just need to ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I was looking at the custom build and it just said 34 . I’d love to see an Epi Pro short scale Tbird for under a thousand , but it ain’t about to happen. Gibson once did a small run of 30 in Tbirds and they sold fairly fast , but that was it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 24 minutes ago, msb said: I was looking at the custom build and it just said 34 . I’d love to see an Epi Pro short scale Tbird for under a thousand , but it ain’t about to happen. Gibson once did a small run of 30 in Tbirds and they sold fairly fast , but that was it. Contact them by email, not everything that is available as an option is on the website. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) Haven't played my Elwood custom, other than for a quick noodle, for ages, having been 'Mr Short Scale' for the last 2 years. However, rather than use my Mustang for practising for an upcoming gig ('60s Mod type affair), I thought I'd use the Maruszczyk. Bloody hell! I'd forgotten what a totally awesome bass it is. Dialled just slightly towards the neck, it nails that P vibe, but with just a bit more clarity & smoothness than the Mustang provides. The Delano pickups were really growling nicely and it was effortless to play. Visually, it's not what this band requires (more’s the pity) but I'm definitely going to take it to next week's rehearsal just to see what the other guys say. Anyhoo, shameless picture posting time. Edited February 24, 2023 by ezbass 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmettC Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I never thought to post it here, but I bought a lovely light Maruszczyk 5 string PJ bass recently. I've been using it a lot in my wedding band, strung with flats it sounds perfect for motown etc. I was considering a preamp for it, but actually it's perfect passive. There's a push/pull that puts the P and J pickups in series and it makes it aggressive enough for some rock and roll. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, EmmettC said: I never thought to post it here, but I bought a lovely light Maruszczyk 5 string PJ bass recently. I've been using it a lot in my wedding band, strung with flats it sounds perfect for motown etc. I was considering a preamp for it, but actually it's perfect passive. There's a push/pull that puts the P and J pickups in series and it makes it aggressive enough for some rock and roll. I have 2 Elwoods, both passive and I can thoroughly recommend putting them through a Sadowsky preamp pedal (I have a SBP2) it really sprinkles a certain ’fairy dust’ over the tone that’s hard to describe, it’s just more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmettC Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I'm using a Jad Freer Capo with it just now. Works really well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Here's mine. Elwood 5a Got it as a PX when I sold my Elite Jazz 5 I know you've heard it all before but this really has turned out to be everything I've been searching for in a bass. A sort of mixture of all the good attributes of all the other basses I've had in the past. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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