Stunning work, Maurizio! Can't wait to hear the clips.
2.7 kg seems like the lightest 5 string J-bass ever!
2.7 kg seems like the lightest 5 string J-bass ever!
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Über-Jay V Spalted Maple
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Thank you!
It's the end of Ramadan here and until end of next week it's all very slow. Not for me though... But the recording has to wait a little bit longer. Sorry....
It's the end of Ramadan here and until end of next week it's all very slow. Not for me though... But the recording has to wait a little bit longer. Sorry....
Finally.... a sound clip with pictures.
The clip was recorded at a friend's studio right before I left to Europe. Didn't have the time to edit the pictures and the sound clips until today. I finally managed to cut it down to a more manageable 2'52" length.
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It's DI recorded - wish I had a 4 x 10 cabinet to add to the mix. No pedals and no much fiddling with the OBP either. .40/.120 stainless steel roundwound. Extremely low action for that touch of buzz that makes for a more aggressive attack. That's how I like it. Glad to know the owner likes it that way too
Please listen to it through good headphones or proper speakers. Computer spakers make basses sound awful
full disclosure: I am completely, wholehartedly, undeniably biased and I love the big, nasty, grawly sound of this bass. I dig the snappy, articulated tone and its electronics' simplicity. As I pluck the strings with a combination of figer tips and finger nails, the sound produced has more attack. I like the way it turns out on this bass.
The B string is tight and big sounding. As a bassist, I'm very pleased with it. But the true hero of this 5er IMHO is the E string. I'm really glad. To me, a great E is what makes a good 5er.
Forgive the lack of precision and messy playing. I was in a hurry and shamefully unprepared and underrehearsed
The clip was recorded at a friend's studio right before I left to Europe. Didn't have the time to edit the pictures and the sound clips until today. I finally managed to cut it down to a more manageable 2'52" length.
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It's DI recorded - wish I had a 4 x 10 cabinet to add to the mix. No pedals and no much fiddling with the OBP either. .40/.120 stainless steel roundwound. Extremely low action for that touch of buzz that makes for a more aggressive attack. That's how I like it. Glad to know the owner likes it that way too
Please listen to it through good headphones or proper speakers. Computer spakers make basses sound awful
full disclosure: I am completely, wholehartedly, undeniably biased and I love the big, nasty, grawly sound of this bass. I dig the snappy, articulated tone and its electronics' simplicity. As I pluck the strings with a combination of figer tips and finger nails, the sound produced has more attack. I like the way it turns out on this bass.
The B string is tight and big sounding. As a bassist, I'm very pleased with it. But the true hero of this 5er IMHO is the E string. I'm really glad. To me, a great E is what makes a good 5er.
Forgive the lack of precision and messy playing. I was in a hurry and shamefully unprepared and underrehearsed
Sounded good even through the computer speakers at work. I would love to hear it with a less scooped sound.
By the way I'm incredibly curious about what you do for a living. You travel the world, find time to do these incredible builds and you can play. When you are seated in an airplane, do they bring you selfdestroying messages with impossible missions?
By the way I'm incredibly curious about what you do for a living. You travel the world, find time to do these incredible builds and you can play. When you are seated in an airplane, do they bring you selfdestroying messages with impossible missions?
LOL... If I told you I'd have to kill you - and everyone else reading this
It's a busy life.... building basses is the relaxing part.
I'm a film director and a photographer. That keeps me very busy when on a project and leaves me with a lot of free time in between jobs. Over the last few years I have gradually reduced the number of projects I take on to dedicate more time to building. In a not too distant future I will just build basses. And play with my band.
Self destroying messages with builds specs will be welcomed
The scooped sound is due to a few reasons. The way the bass was set for the recording and the way I play.
P-ups and OBP are Sadowski with Vintage tone. So, in a way, you know what you can expect. I played the bass in active mode and cranked the bass and treble controls with a 50% increase on overall tone. That kinda soften the mids.
This bass would sound much less scooped if someone else played it with the exact same settings. That's what I always experience when checking out basses with other bassists. I tend to make basses sound that way.
On a hindsight, I should have recorded different sounds. I wanted to have another bassist I know to play it too. Not enough time.
Thank you
In a not too distant future I will just build basses. And play with my band.
Self destroying messages with builds specs will be welcomed
That's the best part!!
How I wish Rok was there when I visited your place
On the other hand, I was sold by the low note GROWLS! Superb!
LOL... If I told you I'd have to kill you - and everyone else reading this
It's a busy life.... building basses is the relaxing part.
I'm a film director and a photographer. That keeps me very busy when on a project and leaves me with a lot of free time in between jobs. Over the last few years I have gradually reduced the number of projects I take on to dedicate more time to building. In a not too distant future I will just build basses. And play with my band.
Self destroying messages with builds specs will be welcomed
The scooped sound is due to a few reasons. The way the bass was set for the recording and the way I play.
P-ups and OBP are Sadowski with Vintage tone. So, in a way, you know what you can expect. I played the bass in active mode and cranked the bass and treble controls with a 50% increase on overall tone. That kinda soften the mids.
This bass would sound much less scooped if someone else played it with the exact same settings. That's what I always experience when checking out basses with other bassists. I tend to make basses sound that way.
On a hindsight, I should have recorded different sounds. I wanted to have another bassist I know to play it too. Not enough time.
Thank you
wow! I'm an actor, please hire me!!!
the soundclip sounds great... but you could always have the owner post new clips!
That's the best part!!
How I wish Rok was there when I visited your place
On the other hand, I was sold by the low note GROWLS! Superb!
You're too nice man
If you can, do drop by when I'm back. Rök will be there for a few more days before being shipped to his owner.
wow! I'm an actor, please hire me!!!
the soundclip sounds great... but you could always have the owner post new clips!
You know? Last year I came this close to go to your country for a shoot. Next time
LOL....
ps: thank you RedMoses
You know? Last year I came this close to go to your country for a shoot. Next time
LOL....
ps: thank you RedMoses
You better let me know if you ever do!!!
As usual, awesome, awesome work.
Any TBers with back or shoulder issues should take a long look at your Über-Jays
Any TBers with back or shoulder issues should take a long look at your Über-Jays
