eubassix 106 Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) Karl Eckert Custom 5:- : http://www.karleckertguitars.co.uk/ body wings are European Ash with circular routed voids within each half under the Walnut top (weight reducing). The through neck is made from European Maple and Khaya Mahogany with an Indian Rosewood finger board (21-fret) and face plate (headstock). The old pre-amp was poor and offered only vol, bass and treble. I’ve installed (*with the help/advice of excellent local Tech’ Aidan – twincam here on BC: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/226645-twincams-feedback/ ) an excellent Andy Schack pre-amp (currently 9v – can be changed to 18v; but no need, really) which combines really well with the Delano humbuckers. Vol (notched) pan + 3EQ (bass, mids, treble) plus the option via dip-switches on the circuit board of altering the B-M-T Hz/FreQ (B: 100-300Hz with 13 variations; M: 500-1500Hz with 12 variations; T: 2k-8k with 8 variations) Weight is 9.5 lbs, 34” scale, 2.75” nut, string spacing 9/18mm (nut/bridge). Edited November 27, 2020 by eubassix sold 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
owen 1,240 Posted September 15, 2019 That is a lovely looking axe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eubassix 106 Posted September 17, 2019 On 14/09/2019 at 08:42, MNY said: Lovely. On 15/09/2019 at 21:43, owen said: That is a lovely looking axe. Thanks / agreed chaps. Something or a rarity as I think KE mainly producing high-end, handbuilt acoustics and occasional electric guitars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksterphil 309 Posted November 13, 2019 Is it a 2.75 inch but width? 1.75 inch maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eubassix 106 Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) yes (sorry) 1.75" (Nut) Edited May 25, 2020 by eubassix typo/s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
owen 1,240 Posted April 3, 2020 There is a lot to like about this bass. This is a classic rambling about an instrument but not buying it post. But the aesthetics are very classy indeed - yes it is boutique-y but in 10 years time it will still be classy and understated. Some boutique stuff does not age well. This will. It looks beautifully made and I tried a bass with one of those Delanos in it once and it was just superb. I like the double strap buttons for "putting down" stability. Such an obvious thing but so few people do it. And a jack socket which means that you can put it down while plugged in. Weird how unusual that is as well. I shall stop rambling now, but this is lush. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigsmokebass 320 Posted April 4, 2020 An extraordinary bass, lots of great features and a superb price. 😱😍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TorVic 104 Posted April 13, 2020 Hi, is the battery compartment on the underside of the body (on the lower bout)? Is there a close-up photo of this part? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eubassix 106 Posted April 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, TorVic said: Hi, is the battery compartment on the underside of the body (on the lower bout)? Is there a close-up photo of this part? Thanks. Yes, it can be seen in the photo above (rear/body/angled) and more clearly in the photo below :- Thanks owen / bigsmokebass for the ++ comments (above) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gapiro 66 Posted May 31, 2020 Ugh, I keep coming back to this, and getting very interested.... if its here in a month or two when I get paid.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philparker 66 Posted August 22, 2020 A lot of bass for the money - GLWTS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanTM 64 Posted September 21, 2020 Wow, this should be a no brainer for someone that is looking for a 5 string bass with a lot of sound options Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gapiro 66 Posted September 24, 2020 On 31/05/2020 at 12:38, gapiro said: Ugh, I keep coming back to this, and getting very interested.... if its here in a month or two when I get paid.... I said this, covid life hasn't been kind =( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MNY 95 Posted November 1, 2020 Great price, lovely bass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bassman666 130 Posted November 16, 2020 Do you have any pictures of the headstock? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eubassix 106 Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bassman666 said: Do you have any pictures of the headstock? Thanks! Edited November 16, 2020 by eubassix photos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eubassix 106 Posted November 17, 2020 currently On-Hold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
