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NBD!!!! (Warning: Rybski Content)
- Thread starter Lownote38
- Start date
5 string
standard Rybski body shape
24 frets
34" scale
Body: alder core with flamed maple top/alder cover for electronics on the back
Neck: hard maple with a rosewood fret board/double action spoke wheel truss rod
Brass nut
Flatter back on the neck with a Fender-ish radius on the fret board (my preference)
String spacing is smaller than 18mm (my preference)
Abalone inlays for the dots and headstock logo
Black epoxy inlay for the pick up cover logos - only the second bass he's done the pick up logos on (covers are also alder with a flamed maple cap)
18volt EMG pre-amp with volume/blend/treble/mid frequency sweep and mid volume on a stack knob/bass
Pick ups are wound by Rybski
Bridge - Hipshot Type A - black
Tuners - Hipshot Ultralights - black
Black Schaller strap locks included along with a hardshell case
I think that's it.
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
I think so, too! I've already held the neck and body in my hands when they were first cut, and I knew right then that he was going to build something REALLY nice for me at a very fair price.
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
I went with him due to his pricing, and because he is close by. He will do just about anything you want. You just need to make sure he understands what you mean. He's originally from Poland, so he might not understand what you want unless you make it really clear. I always keep that in mind when e-mailing with him just to make sure we're on the same page. So far, so good!
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
Thanks! Some have called my choices too basic, but the woods I chose are the ones I like the sound of, and Rybski picked which planks of those woods would be used. He chose well!
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
I'll say he did!! and have you heard the pups? does he only install his own?
I'm sure he'd put in any pickup you wanted him to, but he got his start winding pickups, and I like the way his sound. I haven't heard mine yet, but I did have him wind them for a slightly darker sound due to the active pre-amp system (which tends to always have biting treble even when rolled off all the way). I wanted to be able to dial out the treble more than you can with stock EMG pickups. So, I've heard his pickups, and love the sound, so I went with his combined with the EMG pre-amp.
Should have the bass tomorrow, or Thursday. Stay tuned for pictures of the finished bass. That will truly be NBD!
Awesome! Send me a note when they are up. Can't wait to see this beauty.
Getting the bass tomorrow. It's official. It might be Friday before I can post any pictures, but I will do my best! I can't wait to play this bass!!
