Show us your Martin Keith Basses

[Aram]

Progress pics of my fretless 6, just got some finish! Wowzer this is gonna be sweet. Now for guts!

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This looks unbelievable. What are those woods again -- I looked back a few pages, but couldn't find the spec. I'm guessing either koa or walnut top, flame maple back/sides, mac ebony or katalox board, walnut neck??

Does anyone know MK's build time these days? This thread is really GAS-inducing...

 

[emjazz]

This looks unbelievable. What are those woods again -- I looked back a few pages, but couldn't find the spec. I'm guessing either koa or walnut top, flame maple back/sides, mac ebony or katalox board, walnut neck??

Does anyone know MK's build time these days? This thread is really GAS-inducing...

Come play mine!

 

[emjazz]

Awesome! Anyone recognized that pickup logo?

Graph tech…I had to ask Martin

 

[Aram]

Come play mine!

you know that'll seal the deal on a custom order, Andy...

 

[emjazz]

you know that'll seal the deal on a custom order, Andy...

I aim to please!

 

[J.Wolf]

This looks unbelievable. What are those woods again -- I looked back a few pages, but couldn't find the spec. I'm guessing either koa or walnut top, flame maple back/sides, mac ebony or katalox board, walnut neck??

Does anyone know MK's build time these days? This thread is really GAS-inducing...

spruce top, flame maple back and sides, hybrid neck (spruce core, carbon, walnut), figured Macassar board and bridge! just working out some electronics stuff and it should be done very soon!

 

[J.Wolf]

Awesome! Anyone recognized that pickup logo?

Apparently MJS is a boutique Canadian pickup maker, according to Martin. Ive never heard of them. This bass also has a Richter preamp.

It looks killer!!

 

[FeltTipPen]

After reading through this thread and having really great conversations with Martin, I've put my deposit in for my first custom bass, a 5 string unlined fretless! So excited!

 

[emjazz]

After reading through this thread and having really great conversations with Martin, I've put my deposit in for my first custom bass, a 5 string unlined fretless! So excited!

Congratulations!!

 

[Jeff Scott]

After reading through this thread and having really great conversations with Martin, I've put my deposit in for my first custom bass, a 5 string unlined fretless! So excited!

You will love it!

Here's mine which happens to be the first Martin Keith bass I got, in January 2010.

 

[FeltTipPen]

Congratulations!!

Thanks emjazz and everyone!

 

[FeltTipPen]

You will love it!

Here's mine which happens to be the first Martin Keith bass I got, in January 2010.

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Thanks Jeff!

Your's is a real beauty (and all of Martin's builds!)!

 

[smperry]

Alert: this may be the only time you see me post a Martin Keith bass up for sale. It's only because I'm jonesing for TapyTap's. For Sale - 2007 Martin Keith Elfin 5 (the very first Elfin bass!)

I've been playing this more in preparation to sell...and I just couldn't do it.

 

[TapyTap]

I've been playing this more in preparation to sell...and I just couldn't do it.

He makes good stuff...I don't blame you.

 

[J.Wolf]

I think mine is shipping this week! Martin has been saying extremely encouraging things about how this bass is shaping up! Seriously can’t wait

 

[J.Wolf]

Welp, this is insane. Cant wait to get it, Martin really outdid himself on this one, on so many levels.

 

[smperry]

WOW.

Gorgeous. Perfect.

Wow.

 

[emjazz]

And to add to what Jake said, Martin told me today that he thinks it’s the best bass that he’s ever made. He’s completely smitten by it. Congrats, Jake!!

 

[J.Wolf]

Thanks Andy! I feel incredibly fortunate

 

[nonohmic]

Welp, this is insane. Cant wait to get it, Martin really outdid himself on this one, on so many levels.

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Wowza!