Brubaker Brute

[Brad Johnson]

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Should be available soon.

 

[Bassconbeatz]

Wow! That's a great price point. I'm sure it's an asian import, regardless, I'd love to try one out.

 

[JAUQO III-X]

I had a chance to check one out at NAMM and I give it two thumbs up. From the quality and sound I would have to realistically say that some companies are going to feel a serious threat.

 

[Chad Michael]

Regardless of origin or price, that bass is too cool for words.

 

[Psychicpet]

looks great! 3 cheers for Brubaker kickin' some great design ideas at that price range!!

 

[needmoney]

That's really cool! So what's the catch? Where's it made?

 

[Psychicpet]

That's really cool! So what's the catch? Where's it made?

my guess would be bodies and necks built to Brubaker's specs by someone like Cort (just like how Cort builds for: Ibanez, Fender, Lakland Skyline,G&L Tribute, etc., etc.) and then possibly assembled or checked over/set-up in the Brubaker shop in the US.

 

[JAUQO III-X]

Where's it made?

One would be surprised

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Brad, don't be such a tease! That picture is great, but I want some details about the preamp, pickups, wood, etc.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

That price is right around the level of a G&L Tribute. If the build quality is that nice, it will be a nice option at the lower/mid price point. I am going to talk to my favorite local dealer to see if he might interested in Brubaker. I know he is considering Lakland, and this sure looks like it could appeal to the same sort of buyer.

 

[SuperDuck]

That certainly looks interesting. It's nice to see a more affordable import being made that's _not_ a Fender clone.

 

[smakbass]

That looks great...I kinda want one

 

[Psychicpet]

That looks great...I kinda want one

______ of gear we are......




if you get one, I'll get one!

 

[neurotictim]

Brad, don't be such a tease! That picture is great, but I want some details about the preamp, pickups, wood, etc.

And color choices, and availability...

And can I get some of that cool Photoshop craziness?

 

[FL Knifemaker]

You couldn't have convinced them to call it the "Brad"???

 

[Brad Johnson]

Brad, don't be such a tease! That picture is great, but I want some details about the preamp, pickups, wood, etc.

Thanks for all of the comments. Still nailing down some of the details, looks like it will have a 3 band preamp, not sure of what particular preamp and pickups will be in the final product. The burst figured Maple pickguard was a recent change from the clear figured Maple one that was at NAMM. Also the headstock will be contoured like the US basses vs. flat. Still has the deep set bolt-thru neck designed, in a modified form. Solid colors so far, not sure which will be initially available. It's made in China.

Target street price AFAIK is $699. I played the pictured bass and it is indeed impressive, especially at that pricepoint.

 

[Brad Johnson]

You couldn't have convinced them to call it the "Brad"???

I'm not that vain.


It's been fun watching this come together, even the naming process. It'll be fun seeing how this all turns out.

 

[Psychicpet]

the 'burst p/g was the deal closer for me looks waaaaaay too cool!

again, cool to see the 2+3 headstock with some more 'gooder' consideration to string tensions/etc. as well as the p/up placement.

 

[warwick.hoy]

HMMM, I might be putting my plans for a Skyline on Hold. I'm assuming it will be available in 4 and 5 string varieties.

 

[Brad Johnson]

HMMM, I might be putting my plans for a Skyline on Hold. I'm assuming it will be available in 4 and 5 string varieties.

Yes.