thebrig Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This arrived lunchtime, and its absolutely beautiful!!![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Its a [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Maruszczyk [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Jake, but I asked to have it named "Old Thumper" which was what I named the very first bitsa I put together, its also the name of my favourite beer. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Due to back and neck problems, I chose a medium scale which did feel strange at first, but after playing it for an hour or so, it just felt so right, absolutely perfect balance, and weighs in at 7lb 8oz.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The Maruszczyk pickups are very powerful and being a P bass man, I will probably only use the P pickup most of the time, but its nice to have the humbucker as well to give me more options if needed.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I know its early days, but I think this will be my go to bass from now on.[/font][/color] [u][i]Here's the specs:[/i][/u] [i]Body:[/i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] alder with one piece ash veneer front and back, gloss finish[/font][/color] [i]Neck:[/i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] maple with matching headstock, 38mm nut width, white neck binding, MOP block inlays, matte finish[/font][/color] [i]Hardware:[/i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Hipshot ultra light C 3/8 tuner, standard bridge[/font][/color] [i]Pickups:[/i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Maruszczyk P & HB, passive volume, volume, tone[/font][/color] [i]Scale:[/i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Medium 32"[/font][/color] [i]Weight:[/i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] 7lb 8oz[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Painy Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Loving that ash grain through the sunburst finish. Beautiful looking bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 You need a bigger wall!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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