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Über-Jay 5er Quilted Maple Funk Machine.
- Thread starter miziomix
- Start date
that sticker will attract thieves or irrational enthusiats.
LOL!! I should have added that it bites
SaintMez
Commercial User
- Jan 3, 2010
- 428
- 59
- Disclosures
- Blood Brothers Guitars - Luthier, Porter Guitars - Contractor
JAUQO III-X
Inactive
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This is exactly how the bass was delivered to me.
I am the owner of the bass Maurizio calls the funk machine. Maurizio this bass is beyond awesome.
Maurizio is like no other luthier I have ever dealt with.
The quality of this bass is of the highest, There seems to have been no short cuts taken in achieving a well crafted work of art. Maurizio you really did it with this bass.
I can not find any thing to indicate that Maurizio is a shoddy luthier, Maurizio truly is a alchemist that has created a awesome something out of wood and metal.
It plays like butter and I'm able action to get the action extra super low just like I like it.
Funk machine yes, with both pickups on the bass has a thick in your face bodiness to it., bridge pickup midrange growl for days and the front pickup cops a nice P bass gutsy growl.
The bass is very light and comfortable and there is no neck dive at all
sitting or standing the bass balances very well and this is a bass that can be used on a gig all night.
The neck profile if kind of flat and it's fast.
Overall a bass contender with the big boys that will not let disappoint.
Uber Jay endorser.
This is exactly how the bass was delivered to me.
I am the owner of the bass Maurizio calls the funk machine. Maurizio this bass is beyond awesome.
Maurizio is like no other luthier I have ever dealt with.
The quality of this bass is of the highest, There seems to have been no short cuts taken in achieving a well crafted work of art. Maurizio you really did it with this bass.
I can not find any thing to indicate that Maurizio is a shoddy luthier, Maurizio truly is a alchemist that has created a awesome something out of wood and metal.
It plays like butter and I'm able action to get the action extra super low just like I like it.
Funk machine yes, with both pickups on the bass has a thick in your face bodiness to it., bridge pickup midrange growl for days and the front pickup cops a nice P bass gutsy growl.
The bass is very light and comfortable and there is no neck dive at all
sitting or standing the bass balances very well and this is a bass that can be used on a gig all night.The neck profile if kind of flat and it's fast.
Overall a bass contender with the big boys that will not let disappoint.
Uber Jay endorser.
Jauqo,
I am so very glad you like the bass. Thank you so much for your words of appreciation. I hope you will slap the heck out of that dude
Designing and building this bass with Jauqo has been a fantastic experience. And it has been fun! Jauqp knows exactly what he's after - he should, his has probably played every bass out there. Plus he has brought to life a few that did not exist before! We share this passion for funk and we both strongly believe that a bass has to set itself free from limitations and become a true extension of the musician.
I have learned a ton. I never challenged myself that far. Especially when it comes to super thin necks and low action. I love both but, oh boy, Jauqo is in a different league altogether. After the Funk Machine I have improved so much in so many areas. For that Jauqo, I am truly grateful.
Here's the picture that was waiting for this moment.
Jauqo emailed his signature to me and I had it laser engraved. Then it was filled up with epoxy to create a flat surface for the lacquer.
Overall, this bass incorporates quite a few new design features. It is slightly shorter than the original Ü-J - which is shorter that the Jazz bass. It is slimmer and the horns are slimmer too. The neck is extremely thin, flat and of equal thickness from scarf to heel. All the new body features have fund their way in the new basses I'm building. The neck will be available to those who share our passion for thin necks.
Jauqo, thank you again and I am looking forward to hearing and seeing you slapping the Ü-J FM
I am so very glad you like the bass. Thank you so much for your words of appreciation. I hope you will slap the heck out of that dude
Designing and building this bass with Jauqo has been a fantastic experience. And it has been fun! Jauqp knows exactly what he's after - he should, his has probably played every bass out there. Plus he has brought to life a few that did not exist before! We share this passion for funk and we both strongly believe that a bass has to set itself free from limitations and become a true extension of the musician.
I have learned a ton. I never challenged myself that far. Especially when it comes to super thin necks and low action. I love both but, oh boy, Jauqo is in a different league altogether. After the Funk Machine I have improved so much in so many areas. For that Jauqo, I am truly grateful.
Here's the picture that was waiting for this moment.
Jauqo emailed his signature to me and I had it laser engraved. Then it was filled up with epoxy to create a flat surface for the lacquer.
Overall, this bass incorporates quite a few new design features. It is slightly shorter than the original Ü-J - which is shorter that the Jazz bass. It is slimmer and the horns are slimmer too. The neck is extremely thin, flat and of equal thickness from scarf to heel. All the new body features have fund their way in the new basses I'm building. The neck will be available to those who share our passion for thin necks.
Jauqo, thank you again and I am looking forward to hearing and seeing you slapping the Ü-J FM
JAUQO III-X
Inactive
Maurizio you sir are extremely welcome and it was a blast working with you.
And I'm glad I was able to help you in your journey.
And I'm glad I was able to help you in your journey.
No wonder you never post the headstock pic... that'll reveal the owner of the bass
Congratulations, Jauqo!
Congratulations, Jauqo!
JAUQO III-X
Inactive
No wonder you never post the headstock pic... that'll reveal the owner of the bass
Congratulations, Jauqo!
Thank you.
Hopkins
Commercial User
No wonder you never post the headstock pic... that'll reveal the owner of the bass
Congratulations, Jauqo!
You got me there
Indeed! And while we all wait for it, I'll throw in a little video I have put together in the few hours I could play the bass before shipping it.
Not nearly what Jauqo could accomplish. But it's funky alright
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The bass was stringed with stainless steel, round wound .30/.40/.60/.80/.100 gauge. Amp on flat, 12" speaker. Recorded with Zoom H1 digital rec. No pedals were used.
I played the various combinations of neck, bridge and both p-ups. In slap mode I also switched mid freq a few times. You should probably be able to tell by looking at the markers on the knobs. Usually my right hand is near the selected p-up.
Please, listen to it through good speakers or headphones.
Thank you
A postcard from the Ü-Jay Funk Machine, in Chicago with his owner Jauqo III-X.
Thank you Jauqo!
ps: Cool rig. Is the cabinet behind you also a 4x10"?
Thank you Jauqo!
ps: Cool rig. Is the cabinet behind you also a 4x10"?
JAUQO III-X
Inactive
woooo that must sound like an earthquake.................. big rigs are so cool..............
JAUQO III-X
Inactive
JAUQO III-X
Inactive
Here's a snippet of me with my Uber J 5 string. I'm using a MXR envelope filter(M82) and the MXR bass Octave(M288) at the same time. Listen with headphones or nice computer speakers.
Thank you. Yes, I do ship overseas. In fact, 80% of my orders come from overseas. I am based in Asia.
