2020Jazz Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) Reminds me of a recent argument on another forum about how there is indeed life after 7ender, particularly on the east side of the Atlantic Ocean. Seems some think there is no other(besides fender). I argued that you lot have all kinds of options. I was poo-pooed away. Then there's- https://mayones.com/basses/ Edited July 22, 2021 by 2020Jazz better link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sausage Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I'm familiar with Egg Mayones! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020Jazz Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Seriously? Nobody has heard of these basses? They look like incredible craftsmanship to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I've seen a few that look great, but Mayones have never once replied to an email from me so I've lost interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I’ve never had one myself, there’s a bit of info here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Owned a few of these, great basses. But as Ped says, if you don't get a response then there are plenty of equally good/arguably better builders out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookPassBabtridge Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I’ve played a couple in GuitarGuitar, they are very good but there’s a lot of competition at that price point IMO. Bass Direct stock them too so worth a trip to try one out if you’re interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I had some too. Excellent basses, but in that price bracket, there are so many excellent builders. So 🤷♂️ 🤷♀️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I've been GASsing for a Mayones Patriot for years, maybe one day one will replace the Spector. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman666 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I have had two mayones jabba classic 5 basses (still have one) and they are amazing basses. Agreed new they are expensive like many other high end instruments and the build quality is top class. "A" being better than "B" is completely down to personal preference in terms of tone and what neck specs etc that you prefer. I love the very flat fretboard radius and the solid b string. I also have a USA lakland 55 14 which until I got my mayones was my holy grail 5 string. The mayo is easily on par with the lakland but again, preference as they are very different beasts. Definitely if you get chance give one a try 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grahambythesea Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I thought I read somewhere that Mayones and Maruszczyk were related/ same company or something. How many bass builders are there in Poland? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I owned one briefly whilst at uni. They’re really nice, very well made instruments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
such Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: I thought I read somewhere that Mayones and Maruszczyk were related/ same company or something. How many bass builders are there in Poland? They're not related. Adrian Maruszczyk is based in Germany, and uses a luthiery workshop in southern Poland. Those guys made other brands before. Now, Mayones is in Gdańsk, some 400 miles north, and is a (Dziewulski) family business. At first known mostly locally for decent and inexpensive instruments "for beginners" marketed under a few brand names simultaneously (see pic). They were well built, had good hardware (Schaller Tuners, WSC pickups) and cost about as much as a Squier Affinity. Edited July 23, 2021 by such 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 49 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: I thought I read somewhere that Mayones and Maruszczyk were related/ same company or something. How many bass builders are there in Poland? Are you thinking of Mensinger, which has some relation with Maruszczyk, although I'm not sure exactly what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan63 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, ped said: I've seen a few that look great, but Mayones have never once replied to an email from me so I've lost interest. weird that, I have emailed them twice in last year, once to ask if they built the Windmill basses (they did not) and once enquiring about the run of of mini basses they were doing, both times I had a proper detailed reply inside 24 hours I had a play of one of their basses in BassDirect and it was very very good, stunning looks, well built, great feel and great sound from Aquilar pickups Edited July 24, 2021 by Aidan63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 12 hours ago, Grahambythesea said: How many bass builders are there in Poland I've got the impression that the answer to this question is lots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020Jazz Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 13 hours ago, Bassman666 said: Gorgeous! Black is beautiful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020Jazz Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 12 hours ago, such said: They're not related. Adrian Maruszczyk is based in Germany, and uses a luthiery workshop in southern Poland. Those guys made other brands before. Now, Mayones is in Gdańsk, some 400 miles north, and is a (Dziewulski) family business. At first known mostly locally for decent and inexpensive instruments "for beginners" marketed under a few brand names simultaneously (see pic). They were well built, had good hardware (Schaller Tuners, WSC pickups) and cost about as much as a Squier Affinity. Neat inlays there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 I used to have this one, which was a custom bolt on. I recorded this album with it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 I’ve played a couple. Very nice, but pretty heavy which is a no-no for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020Jazz Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 2 hours ago, 4000 said: I’ve played a couple. Very nice, but pretty heavy which is a no-no for me. What is heavy? 10lbs? My Jazz is 9.8 and kills my shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman666 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Both my 5 string jabbas have been just over 10 lbs, the schaller tuners make them neck heavy as well. The later ones are generally lighter and use hipshot tuners which are much lighter than the schallers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 2 hours ago, 2020Jazz said: What is heavy? 10lbs? My Jazz is 9.8 and kills my shoulder. Well I don’t do over 9lbs, but they were noticeably over that, I’d say probably 10lbs plus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 I almost bought one but the guy got very vague, then stopped talking. Probably just as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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