In the works at Brubaker...

[petrus61]

It looks like a cartoon! Bet it would turn some heads on stage. KEEP the round string trees...DO NOT use the bar retainer.

[DaveTomasi]

Hey Mark.

That video was absolute killer! I closed my eyes and I could see and hear Marcus on the concert dvd I have. You nailed it on all levels. Nice production too. Thanks. It made my day! Be sure to share any more you have.

Originally Posted by Audiomarkj

I did this clip a few years back for my granddaughter. It is merely a small representation of the bass. I post this so one can get a idea of it's voice. Kinda. MJ

http://youtu.be/z9myB64mTRI

[DaveTomasi]

So Tom. I have you to thank for this.

My short scale JXB-4 is in the works! Nothing like getting a Brubaker done your way.

Originally Posted by TRichardsbass

This one is inspired by a conversation I had with Kevin. Nothing like a good short scale.

[phillybass101]

My new KXB5 Build will have just 22 frets. So it will be a 34' scale. Not really a short scale bass but a shorter scale than the normal KXB5. I'm a little guy so when I'm playing an F that note should be right there for me. I'm not really a soloist so I won't miss the other two frets at all. Just my opinion but when a lot of cats play that high up it just sounds like dribble to me any way. Different strokes for different folks. A short scale JXB4 would be a gas to play though. Congrats Dave, I know your bass will be awesome!!!!

[DaveTomasi]

Thanks Walt. I'm really excited about it.

Congrats to you too! From what you have described about it here and in the Brute Club thread, your new KXB-5 should have a killer slap tone!

Originally Posted by phillybass101

My new KXB5 Build will have just 22 frets. So it will be a 34' scale. Not really a short scale bass but a shorter scale than the normal KXB5. I'm a little guy so when I'm playing an F that note should be right there for me. I'm not really a soloist so I won't miss the other two frets at all. Just my opinion but when a lot of cats play that high up it just sounds like dribble to me any way. Different strokes for different folks. A short scale JXB4 would be a gas to play though. Congrats Dave, I know your bass will be awesome!!!!

[TRichardsbass]

Originally Posted by DaveTomasi

So Tom. I have you to thank for this.

My short scale JXB-4 is in the works! Nothing like getting a Brubaker done your way.

Enjoy, and you are welcome. I have always been a shortscale guy, and Kevin started building this with me in mind, from some ideas we discussed after last years NAMM. I can't wait till its finished and you start banging on it. Its gonna be, well, KKKKEEEWWWWLLLLL!

tom

[phillybass101]

Originally Posted by DaveTomasi

Thanks Walt. I'm really excited about it.

Congrats to you too! From what you have described about it here and in the Brute Club thread, your new KXB-5 should have a killer slap tone!

Brad Johnson hasa bass made from the same woods as mine (all maple) and he says it kills. More lows than ash, but brighter than Alder. It will be my slap machine. A note of trivia. Brads first Brubaker was all maple, my first USA Brubaker will be all maple as well. I think I'm starting out in the right direction.

[a2zbassman]

I think the maple body is THE way to go!! Love mine! It kills over my Brute the way it can clearly be heard in the mix even at lower volume. When I'm financially able to place my order for my custom KXB-5 (or 6 maybe?) with dual soaps, I'm definitely going with soft maple body, maple neck, and BEM board.