In the works at Brubaker...

[Bugsbass]

A couple of interesting developements. Let me know what you think.

Prototype for the new "Brubaker etc." jazz bass:

bolt-thru neck joint

sculpted headstock

I get asked on a regular basis if Kevin builds basses with more than six strings. The only reason he hadn't up to this point is because nobody placed an order for one...

Brubaker 10 string:

Getting ready for a gig...

Kevin can build ANYTHING... I like the bass in your avatar...looks similar to the one Malcolm Hall brought to NAMM last year.

 

[Brad Johnson]

This one deserves it's own thread...
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/preachs-brubaker-jxb-6-xtreme-buckeye-burl-6-a-939644/#post13560643

 

[Brad Johnson]

New interview with Kevin online...

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[Brad Johnson]

I'm looking forward to checking this one out... a 30" scale JXB-4.


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[logans59]

I would love to be able to afford a Brubaker. . . maybe for college graduation

 

[FunkyMcNasty]

I just found this thread....Dang Mr. Johnson you have some of the nicest basses on TB. I am a fan of that 10'er. That thing is bad news.

 

[Brad Johnson]

Thanks. The ten's not mine.

 

[Brad Johnson]

My green JXB-6 and red KXB-6 Custom fretless will be at the NAMM show along with Preach's Buckeye Burl JXB-6 and Greg Jones' Candy Apple Orange lefty JXB-6 among other things.

 

[SirMjac28]

Can I get a free one? wouldn't it be nice for the company to get an endorsement from an average player I think that would really stand out.

 

[capnsandwich]

I've got to get a hold of one of these and play one. They look so freakin' good. I just need to see if they feel and sound as good as they look.

 

[Brad Johnson]

Better... at least to me.

 

[capnsandwich]

Better... at least to me.

And I wouldn't doubt that for a second. I just want an excuse to play one.

 

[Itzayana]

Gee... just what the world needs, another Fender Jazz clone.

 

[Brad Johnson]

 

[JAUQO III-X]

Gee... just what the world needs, another Fender Jazz clone.

Do you think they sound like Fenders?

 

[Brad Johnson]

And I wouldn't doubt that for a second. I just want an excuse to play one.

Wish I knew someone near you who had one. If you're ever in the area there are enough here to almost make you sick of them.

 

[TRichardsbass]

I'm looking forward to checking this one out... a 30" scale JXB-4.


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This one is inspired by a conversation I had with Kevin. Nothing like a good short scale.

 

[Brad Johnson]

Do you think they sound like Fenders?

Actually the very first one, the prototype four, was almost too good to be true...

it has an Alder body and the first time I heard it on a gig (at BET Studios) it had...

- ridiculous sustain and
- ridiculous punch (I usually don't find both to that degree on a single Fender)
- sounded like a 70's Ash Jazz when slapped
- nailed the Jaco burp when the bridge pickup was soloed

The fact that one bass did all that was pretty weird. My green JXB-6 does most of that except for really nailing the soloed bridge pickup burp without a tweak.

 

[capnsandwich]

Wish I knew someone near you who had one. If you're ever in the area there are enough here to almost make you sick of them.

I used to live in Severna Park back in the 90's. I even graduated from a private school in Severn. I haven't been back since, though. I may take you up on your offer if I do go for a visit. I have a bunch people I need to see from school so there's a good reason right there, outside of playing your Brubakers, of course.

 

[Audiomarkj]

I did this clip a few years back for my granddaughter. It is merely a small representation of the bass. I post this so one can get a idea of it's voice. Kinda. MJ

http://youtu.be/z9myB64mTRI