Recent content by Daniel Immel

Hello Steve, Thanks for posting these here. Very helpful indeed. The solo clip sounded very nice. I can see how in the right setting it could be worth it to actually mic it. Hope I don't sound too nitpicky but there was a bit of a fuzzy-buzz in the tone; could that have been from the amp or...

Well that is really sad to hear. He was a very gracious guy when we visited him in early 2020 and had quite the interesting history. :( Thank you for the update though. RIP Bruce.

Hey guys, sorry for the delay as I'm just getting around to this thread again. SUPER helpful stuff Steve. Thanks for posting these and sharing your experiences, especially with the experimenting with different transducers. I really think this one is worth a shot to check out in depth. I've...

Thanks Steve. How is it actually traveling with it? Have you actually ever walked on plane with it as your cabin baggage? Also, how is the 'bounce' of the top? In other words, is there something inherent about the design of the bass that limits the 'feel' that we can dial in with setup? Or can...

Whuchyutalkin'boutWillis? It's an open D. Clear as day. :P

I wonder if there are any more threads about this bass. From what i've seen the thing seems like a glorious compromise from a full bass. He says he's sold out so people must be using them since I haven't seen any for sale used yet.

Good lawd that’s beautiful.

Yes I can confirm that Bruce is a great guy. Cirque was on tour in San Diego last February/March so we made a visit out to see him since this was on my radar back then too. REALLY glad to hear that you had a solid look at one and liked what you saw. That helps set me at ease quite a lot. Reports...

Wow this thread went cold about 4 years ago. I'm sure C19 didn't help that either. I too am now on the hunt for a RN case. Giving a very high consideration to the Model C from Casextreme but just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing. Has anyone else had experience with that model? My...

Just throwing this out there.... is there anyone with a pentabuzz or a MVP5 with Black hardware which they really wish was Silver/Chrome? I have a pentabuzz that I love, picked up used, but it has the silver hardware which all works perfectly....but I'm maybe I'm just too demanding....(-Prince)...

Man I'm laughing my ass off!!! That's great! Sam makes great stuff....but that's hilarious.

As these are becoming more popular I'd imagine that some enterprising builder or maker of sorts may have started to churn these out based on common JJ/PJ/Soap/MMJ/ReversePJ sorts of layouts. Does anyone here know if there is a luthier or supplier out there who is known for crafting the ramps...

Id love to see those. Who is the manufacturer? After 30 years of playing this thing "perception" isn't simply a flippant sensation. That being said I'm not a luthier nor an engineer. I'm assuming you must be.

Thanks for this article Nogbert. A solid read. Based on this makers statements and measurements it seems perhaps I should be using the term "down pressure" or "down force" to describe the "perceived tension" that I'm referring to.

I appreciate this perspective in the name Science...but perhaps you have a better explanation. Personally speaking I have installed the saddle on a Juzek w 44” scale it made the instrument easier to play and with a lower perceived tension. So, in the real world where the proof is in the pudding...