"Official" Mikro Bass Club Part 2

[Trayster2]

I got a purple 4 string from CL & right now, it's getting a pro setup and new strings!!!!! Will post a pic soon.

[edt844]

Originally Posted by WildWes

Now your just messing with me edt844. Is that really an Ibanez in that tiny photo.

It's a photo shrunk to an Avatar. Here are 2 more photos.

[WildWes]

Originally Posted by edt844

It's a photo shrunk to an Avatar. Here are 2 more photos.

That's what I'm talking about. Guarding the gates of entry to Mikrofabalicity is a never-ending love/hate endeavour.

Possibly the last number to be issued to the Kingdom of MikroWorld is submitted for your approval. Let all bass amps produce a thunderous growl at 47 hz.

Welcome to MikroWorld edt844 (#47)

01 pixiechick
02 unbridled
03 gassieball
04 mongo2
05 sxlover
06 baptistcreature
07 roadkill
08 walpow
09 jags
10 1120beismon
11 gregdunn
12 mekanamom
13 lycanbreed
14 smellkellhell
15 willqx4
16 yodedude2
17 castle1227
18 mr.gone
19 fuzzy beard
20 jimijames
21 skipsinclair
22 quadrogong
23 paulnyc
24 skyboltone
25 hammerhed
26 toddj1s
27 marcocolo
28 crome23
29 noiseninja
30 wildwes
31 lownote floyd
32 usmc_lb
33 tadog
34 pcake
35 n4vgm
36 mercury4
37 micahwc
38 macheted01
39 carpediem930
40 grifo21
41 aj brown
42 rane
43 jcorneli
44 melikecookies
45 dasbusking (Danas daddy)
46 mx21
47 edt844
99 elevensixty

[WildWes]

Originally Posted by Trayster2

I got a purple 4 string from CL & right now, it's getting a pro setup and new strings!!!!! Will post a pic soon.

Well,,,,,,,,,,,you really can't go wrong owning too much purple

[Trayster2]

Originally Posted by WildWes

Well,,,,,,,,,,,you really can't go wrong owning too much purple

Love it!!! Maybe we should start the Purple Bass Club.

[howardcano]

Originally Posted by WildWes

Well,,,,,,,,,,,you really can't go wrong owning too much purple

Check with a few sewing/fabric stores. You might find fabric-backed vinyl in purple. Then you can make purple covers for the speaker cabinets!

My son goes to K State, so most of his wardrobe would match your equipment.

[Rip Topaz]

Originally Posted by howardcano

Check with a few sewing/fabric stores. You might find fabric-backed vinyl in purple. Then you can make purple covers for the speaker cabinets!

My son goes to K State, so most of his wardrobe would match your equipment.

There are just too many things I love about that drum set!!

[SBassman]

I just slapped a set of these on the Mikro, and they sound most excellent.

[jcorneli]

Originally Posted by SBassman

I just slapped a set of these on the Mikro, and they sound most excellent.

That's my string of choice, too. Beautiful tone. I may try Rotosound 88's - but love these for the extra "zing".

[SBassman]

Originally Posted by jcorneli

That's my string of choice, too. Beautiful tone. I may try Rotosound 88's - but love these for the extra "zing".

I don't think you need the 88s. I think these babies are Perfect for this bass. What great tone I'm getting. Feels great, too.

[howardcano]

Originally Posted by howardcano

Could someone please let me know a few dimensions on the Mikro? I'm looking for the maximum width (which would probably be at the lower bout) and the maximum depth, which might be affected by the angled headstock. Thanks!

Does anybody have a tape measure handy?

[WildWes]

Originally Posted by howardcano

Does anybody have a tape measure handy?

Finally found where I hid it to prevent me from leaving my recliner to work on the house.

Measurements with the mighty Mikro lying on it's back:

Total length: 39"
Body: 1 /58" thick x 12" across (top to bottom)
Neck at the body: 2 1/8" tall (from the floor)
Neck at the nut: 2 3/8" tall (from the floor)

Hope this helps. WW

[MX21]

Originally Posted by MX21

Can I get a number? I've got the 5-string version in black. It needed a bit of setup. I still have to figure out how I want to fix the intonation. The adjustment screws are maxed.
Other than that it sounds great. I'm considering stringing it piccolo. It will make a great little practice bass that could also use a tiny amp if it's an octave up.

MX

Just to update: I put a set of D'Addario Piccolo strings on it and now it sounds great. The strings are intonated now with no other changes. Seems that they ship stock with the cheapest strings possible and they don't intonate or sound in tune across all frets very well.

[howardcano]

Originally Posted by WildWes

Finally found where I hid it to prevent me from leaving my recliner to work on the house.

Measurements with the mighty Mikro lying on it's back:

Total length: 39"
Body: 1 /58" thick x 12" across (top to bottom)
Neck at the body: 2 1/8" tall (from the floor)
Neck at the nut: 2 3/8" tall (from the floor)

Hope this helps. WW

Thanks, Wes! It looks like it will just squeak into an unused rifle case I have available. I'll assume the 5 string Mikro uses the same body.

Using the rifle case could cause problems, though, depending on where I take it. I once brought my Chapman Stick to work, in its case. The managers didn't call in a SWAT team, but they did approach me VERY cautiously to inquire about what I had in the case!

[WildWes]

Originally Posted by howardcano

Thanks, Wes! It looks like it will just squeak into an unused rifle case I have available. I'll assume the 5 string Mikro uses the same body.

Using the rifle case could cause problems, though, depending on where I take it. I once brought my Chapman Stick to work, in its case. The managers didn't call in a SWAT team, but they did approach me VERY cautiously to inquire about what I had in the case!

Your welcome howardcano. I did need to google what a chapman stick was . Pretty cool looking instrumant.

Since he just received one, you might ask MX21 (post #413) if the Mikro 5 has the same dimensions as the Mikro 4. WW

[MX21]

Originally Posted by WildWes

Your welcome howardcano. I did need to google what a chapman stick was . Pretty cool looking instrumant.

Since he just received one, you might ask MX21 (post #413) if the Mikro 5 has the same dimensions as the Mikro 4. WW

The 5-string measures the same.

MX

[howardcano]

Originally Posted by WildWes

Your welcome howardcano. I did need to google what a chapman stick was . Pretty cool looking instrumant.

Sticks have an awesome bass sound. The first time most people saw or heard it was via Tony Levin on King Crimson's "Elephant Talk". Sadly, that was also probably the last time they saw or heard it.

They're a challenge to play due to the narrow string spacing, which is one reason I made my own 6 string version with wider spacing.

Originally Posted by MX21

The 5-string measures the same.
MX

Thanks!

[dasbusking]

As Promised Here is a pic of my favorite bass player with her purple four string Mikro and opening her new 5 string Mikro that Santa brought her...

[SBassman]

Originally Posted by dasbusking

As Promised Here is a pic of my favorite bass player with her purple four string Mikro and opening her new 5 string Mikro that Santa brought her...

Awesome.

Tell her all her bass fans wish her a Merry Christmas.

[Roadkill]

Originally Posted by MX21

I still have to figure out how I want to fix the intonation. The adjustment screws are maxed.

Folks get tired of telling every single one that comes on here and doesn't read through the thread that you have to cut one or two of the screws down and possibly the associated spring too. So I won't tell you either .