Anyone know about these? They look really nice and they are super responsive. They are also going to have the Z-glide necks.
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Dean Zelinsky Mule Bass
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I was told that they are about 45 to 60 days out. I am excited to get my hands on one. Even more excited if they have a Z-Glide version.
I spoke with Dean a couple days ago at his new shop in Illinois. He'll have a 4 and 5 string model, both with the Z-Glide neck. The body has a unique contour that serves as a thumb rest above the strings. Pretty cool. He showed me some photos of the 4 and 5 string models, but didn't have any in stock yet. But they are coming soon. There is a photo of the 5 string on the home page of his website. I'll post photos when I see them in person.
Hi! I am interested as well but you cant play one without ordering it. Anyone had the chance to play one?
Glad to see some of you are showing interest in the z-glide rather than bashing it, I too am rather curious.
Thanks for posting this. The 5-string in Vintage White with a maple fretboard has me intrigued...
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I want one in black with the maple fretboard. Mmmm 
I love the idea behind the Z-Glide neck treatment and Thumb-Rail body contour. The bass just looks slick too, classic with a modern touch. Would love to try one soon.
I love the idea behind the Z-Glide neck treatment and Thumb-Rail body contour. The bass just looks slick too, classic with a modern touch. Would love to try one soon.
It is a pattern etched into the back of the neck that reduces your contact area with the neck by about 70%, supposed to eliminate the sticky feeling a lot of players experience with a neck when their hands have a lot of moisture on them. It's been getting good reviews so far.
so is that just a fender shaped neck? anyone know the string spacing? Looks nice for the price
Doesn't list spacing, but here are the specs off of the website:
- Construction/Scale - Bolt Neck/34"
- Body - Basswood
- Neck - Z-Glide Reduced Friction | Maple
- Neck Profile - Soft 'C' Medium-Thin
- Nut Width - 45mm
- Headstock - Maple w/Bright Nickel Dean Zelinsky Logo
- Fingerboard - Maple or Rosewood / Radius (12")
- Frets - 21 Medium-Jumbo
- Inlays - Black (Maple Fretboard) / MOP Diamonds (Rosewood Fretboard)
- Pickguard - 3-Ply Cream
- Pickups - DZPLG Active Humbucker
- Electronics - Vol / Blend / Treble/Bass (Stacked)
- String Gauge - 45 - 125 Gauge (Contact us for alternative gauges)
- Tuners - DZPL Vintage Open-Gear Tuners
- Hardware - Nickel
- Bridge - 5-Saddle Vintage (Topload)
- High Gloss Finish - 3-Tone Sunburst / Gun Metal Gray / Classic Black / Vintage White
- Weight - 7.5-8.5 lbs
First off the thumb rail is just one of the smartest designs I've ever seen. I wish I had that on every bass I own. The neck treatment looks interesting as well though I'm sure some people will go "oh no" I'm sure even if it felt weird at first it wouldn't take long before you didn't even notice it. Great price if the hardware checks out ok I think he'll have a hit on his hands. Gotta go I'll check this out later!
Looks like a pool cue. I'm not knocking it at all, I'd give one a try...but it looks like a pool cue.
