The Muckelroy Bass Club Part 1 (It's high time!)

[retroXvertigo]

This fella is up for grabs in the classifieds!

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Very motivated to move this and the fretless I have for sale.

 

[Bryan Threlkeld]

Years ago, I was at Brady's shop and played on this short scale bass he made (see pic below). Ever since, I've wondered who ended up as the lucky owner of this beauty. Decided I'd check TalkBass to see if anyone knows...

 

[retroXvertigo]

I feel like I remember that one. Very pretty bass.

 

[bassWR]

Hi All
I have a great Muck Fretless for sale.
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/muckelroy-renegade-fretless.1646427/

 

[coppertongue]

hey y'all. quick question for those here with a 32" 5 string ensemble model: what strings do you use? i was talking to strings and beyond and they said i'd likely need a custom scale set to accommodate the apparently atypical lengths on this bad betty. that true? where do you get yours from?

 

[Bill Adams]

Just wanted to share, I have a gorgeous Ensemble Custom 5 for sale here https://www.talkbass.com/classifieds/muckelroy-ensemble-custom-5.1656299/

 

[teopatl]

hey y'all. quick question for those here with a 32" 5 string ensemble model: what strings do you use? i was talking to strings and beyond and they said i'd likely need a custom scale set to accommodate the apparently atypical lengths on this bad betty. that true? where do you get yours from?

I've a 33" ensemble and I've been very happy with the Muckelroy signature set from Curt Mangan

 

[UpperBout]

hey y'all. quick question for those here with a 32" 5 string ensemble model: what strings do you use? i was talking to strings and beyond and they said i'd likely need a custom scale set to accommodate the apparently atypical lengths on this bad betty. that true? where do you get yours from?

I've a 33" ensemble and I've been very happy with the Muckelroy signature set from Curt Mangan

I don’t have the same scale length as you’re asking about, but I’ll 2nd the motion : I have a 30” six string Muck and Curt made sure what he sent fit perfectly

 

[Bryan Threlkeld]

One more in favor of Curt Mangan - use him for my 30.75" and 33" scales.

 

[daddymactx]

One more for Curt Mangan!! That's my string source!! 33" Muck 6 string and Fretless 5.. And my Modulus'!!

 

[craigb43]

I wish Brady was still building his basses , love this one and proud to own it !

 

[Ben Rose]

Does anybody here have a 33" scale Muck 6 they are willing to sell? Especially interested in one with narrowing string spacing and a Smith vibe.

 

[UpperBout]

Does anybody here have a 33" scale Muck 6 they are willing to sell? Especially interested in one with narrowing string spacing and a Smith vibe.

Did you see this one on Reverb? (No affiliation, just have "Muckelroy" saved on Reverb and noticed it in my email digests)

 

[Ben Rose]

Yes, and am cons

Did you see this one on Reverb? (No affiliation, just have "Muckelroy" saved on Reverb and noticed it in my email digests)

Thanks for posting. Yes I am familiar with that one, and the string spacing and scale specs are great, but I'm hoping to find one that is a little more "smithy". Maybe Kent Armstrongs and not trans black.

 

[Ben Rose]

Who owns this bass?

 

[Bryan Threlkeld]

A 16.5mm spaced 5-string Muck is a rarity but it's my preferred spacing as well.
In fact, I have a ProPlayer 5 in his cue right now with that spacing.
And the Fretless 6 Renegade I posted recently is also 16.5mm.

I have tried wider string spacing on other basses but 16.5 is my sweet spot.
I'm guessing it's from playing Warwicks for many years before deciding on a custom build by Brady.

Good luck with your search Bryan.

How did that ProPlayer 5 with 16.5mm spacing turn out for you? Still searching for that elusive 16.5mm fretted five string.

 

[Jeff Elkins]

I love, LOVE my Muck 5 string—but I need to invest in a 6 with a solid low B, so I’ve posted it for sale: For Sale - Muckelroy HMC5 Custom "Muck Signature"

I've made this one Live again and will consider all offers! Work has dried to a trickle, and I have bills to pay.

I'm also about to post my Muck 633, if current discussions don't result in a sale.

 

[Joebone]

Hello, Muckelroy experts! I've recently obtained my first Muck - a 34" 5-string fixed neck - and it is an excellent bass; sorry I was late to the Muckelroy party! However, the input jack is intermittent, with some play for most male prongs; and per the pictures, it appears to be an encapsulated unit that does not permit the kind of contact adjustments (that is, press-and-bend) available on lesser instruments. None of the locking parts is loose to the touch. Is there any way to jiggle these parts from the inside, and if not, what precisely are they, so that I might seek complete replacement (although I'd have to delegate, as my soldering skills are way behind the clean presentation of this wiring installation). Thanks for all hints and advice!

 

[UpperBout]

Hello, Muckelroy experts! I've recently obtained my first Muck - a 34" 5-string fixed neck - and it is an excellent bass; sorry I was late to the Muckelroy party! However, the input jack is intermittent, with some play for most male prongs; and per the pictures, it appears to be an encapsulated unit that does not permit the kind of contact adjustments (that is, press-and-bend) available on lesser instruments. None of the locking parts is loose to the touch. Is there any way to jiggle these parts from the inside, and if not, what precisely are they, so that I might seek complete replacement (although I'd have to delegate, as my soldering skills are way behind the clean presentation of this wiring installation). Thanks for all hints and advice!

I recommend reaching out to Brady directly. His contact info is on his website GetAMuck.com: 512-618-1781 [email protected]. Facebook messenger is also a good way to go.

 

[Ben Rose]

How did that ProPlayer 5 with 16.5mm spacing turn out for you? Still searching for that elusive 16.5mm fretted five string.

I love it. The roasted hemlock roasted ash ebony combo was a gamble that really paid off.