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Kubicki Ex-Factor

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0scar

Jul 11, 2003
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#1
Hey all, I'm getting my father's Kubicki fixed and I was wondering if maybe some of you with experience can tell me what this bass feels like, or maybe what bass is comparable to?

I've already looked up some of the threads but I can only find little chunks and pieces of information, which is why I made this thread :bassist:
 
#2
It's like nothing I've ever played. It's a beast into itself and while it's a 32" scale, the E string is really 34" with an extra two frets going to a low D and has a self contained capo. It's a wonderful setup and I think they're great, and as a matter of fact, if the one I played had working electronics, I would've picked it up. They play really well.
 
#4
bassclef112 said:
Actually they're 32". The necks are pretty fast and narrow - slick comes to mind. I had a couple - very well made, ergonomic and sounded good. Real nice basses.
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That's what I meant. Changed my post. I just remembered that it was the most comfortable 32" bass I've ever played.
 
#5
You're right - with that 32" scale and their neck profile they are very "grip" friendly. You can fly around on them all day long.

Play a Fender C neck for a while and then pick up one of these - you'll be untieing the knots in your fingers! :D
 
#6
Great instruments..

Lots of sound options on board with the 5 position active/passive circuit.

The X Factor has the capo in place and you can open up the E string to a D string without changing your fingerings...

Very easy to set up...

Ergomically comfortable .

You can send it back to Phil Kubicki for restoration..
I had him do my 86 X factor and he did a great job..
www.kubicki.com
 
#11
I played one a looooooooong time ago, and was floored by it.

And just to clarify, when the low string is capoed to E, it's 32" scale like the other strings. But release the capo to add the two extra frets down to D, and the length. is 35.9". Awesome.
 

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