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Kubicki club?

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Not an owner here but I was at an open mic a couple weeks ago and a cat there was playing one of the original prototypes (so he said). He said it was just a Factor. No Key or EX and it was blue. Nice sounding bass. He was a decent player. I woulda loved to hear him 'slap' on it but he wasn't a slapper. He was a rock guy (odd seeing a rocker playing a Kubicki).
 
#103
DWBass said:
Not an owner here but I was at an open mic a couple weeks ago and a cat there was playing one of the original prototypes (so he said). He said it was just a Factor. No Key or EX and it was blue. Nice sounding bass. He was a decent player. I woulda loved to hear him 'slap' on it but he wasn't a slapper. He was a rock guy (odd seeing a rocker playing a Kubicki).
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Well, here's one of Phil's protos (ExFactor) that was JT's of DuranDuran\Powerstation:

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It's #024. So that dude's would have had to be #011-023. Check the back of his headstock at the next open mic! ;)
 
#104
I bought #035 from it's original owner. Notice the neck p/u is butted up against the neck. The electronics were different too, in that the active output was way hot and the passive was weaker. The control cavity was a different shape too. This was supposedly the 3rd ExFactor sold, the 1st to JT and the 2nd to a player in Nashville.

BTW, Phil says he started his #'s at 011 (get it?)
 
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emblymouse said:
I bought #035 from it's original owner. Notice the neck p/u is butted up against the neck. The electronics were different too, in that the active output was way hot and the passive was weaker. The control cavity was a different shape too. This was supposedly the 3rd ExFactor sold, the 1st to JT and the 2nd to a player in Nashville.

BTW, Phil says he started his #'s at 011 (get it?)
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Wow that thing has seen some action! What's up with the forearm shield or rather forearmguard? :smug:

Also, I don't get why he started at 011?:confused:
 
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Mastersonics said:
Please let me know the link

I'm looking for one as well

thanks,
Charles
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The Blueburst one IMHO is way overpriced for it's condition (couple of cracks in finish).

I'd verify with the seller if it's an FCS, Pre\Post or 'transition' period.

They state in the listing that it has the 18V pre, but then states that it's a 1990 FCS? :confused:

I know it's possible it could be an FCS that was built with leftover parts, especially the early ones. But I'd ask for pics of the body cavity to verify just to be sure you're not paying $1500 for a average condition FCS ExFactor.

The white one still has 5 days on it and it's already almost $800! That will most definitely go for over $1200 by auction end.

BTW I am in no way affiliated to either of these auctions. I'm just a Kubicki fan and have an 'auto search' set up so I'm notified every time someone puts one up!
 
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rappa29 said:
Wow that thing has seen some action! What's up with the forearm shield or rather forearmguard? :smug:

Also, I don't get why he started at 011?:confused:
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That is just an experimental paint job, it's original. The previous owner was a monster and , at least while he played this bass, loved to slap. That is worn into the wood!

As far as 11 goes, think Spinal Tap.
 
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rappa29 said:
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The Blueburst one IMHO is way overpriced for it's condition (couple of cracks in finish).

I'd verify with the seller if it's an FCS, Pre\Post or 'transition' period.

They state in the listing that it has the 18V pre, but then states that it's a 1990 FCS? :confused:

I know it's possible it could be an FCS that was built with leftover parts, especially the early ones. But I'd ask for pics of the body cavity to verify just to be sure you're not paying $1500 for a average condition FCS ExFactor.

The white one still has 5 days on it and it's already almost $800! That will most definitely go for over $1200 by auction end.

BTW I am in no way affiliated to either of these auctions. I'm just a Kubicki fan and have an 'auto search' set up so I'm notified every time someone puts one up!
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Yea that blue one has some serious damage for that price.
That white one had a bin price around 1200 but the description did not say if it was a Fender then someone put a bid on it and the bin price went away. I'm pissed at myself I did buy it as it will probably go for a lot more now.
 
#115
banditcosmo said:
Yea that blue one has some serious damage for that price.
That white one had a bin price around 1200 but the description did not say if it was a Fender then someone put a bid on it and the bin price went away. I'm pissed at myself I did buy it as it will probably go for a lot more now.
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Yup. I don't know what got into the water lately, but any version of these has been going for over $1000 easily on the 'bay.
 
#116
banditcosmo said:
If anyone has an Ex Factor they want to sell please let me know.
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Here's mine----I'm going to sell it...

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Just kidding....I waited nearly two years before I got mine. I contacted him in Oct 2005 to order it and I finally got it in August 2007.
 
#118
Hey guys.............

Just got off the phone with Phil Kubicki.

He got back last night from a well deserved vacations in the rockies.
He will get back to you guys eventually this week.
He told me that he got like 90 emails and 200 messages, lol!

The bad news are.........
Factor prices will start now at $4,200 to $4,400 depending on the top.

I just ordered mine and now my wallet is empty.....:bawl:

just wanted to let you guys know about it.

cheers,
Charles
 
#120
Hey guys

since there's a lot of movement in this thread.

how about if we start getting some numbers?

#1 for the original poster then
#2 for me...unless the original poster don't mind giving me the #1 spot, :D
#3 ?????
#4 ??????

come on let's get this thread organized......

cheers,
Charles
 
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