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The Official MARUSZCZYK CLUB!
- Thread starter ulasengin
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Just a little picture of my two Maruszczyk basses for anyone who is interested... really happy with them both...
Anyone here have a Joker semi-hollow? I've always loved the Yamaha semi-hollow bass Patitucci plays but other than the custom Ibanez and Marleaux Contra I don't think anyone else is really making anything like that.
Ok, I’ve got something to ask you guys. I already spoke to @wateroftyne who’s got a Maruszczyk with a string tree, he’s been super helpful but I’m gathering more feedback.
I currently own an Elwood 5c which I love, and I’m looking to get another Elwood built in 2021, this time in 4 string.
I’m not the biggest fan of the slanted/no string tree headstock, although I live with it just fine on my Elwood.
I asked Adrian if he could do something like this:
to which he replied:
Yes, but they are maybe still a problem with the E string.
This kind of headstocks works without 0-fret better.
I’m now confused... is it much of an issue? @wateroftyne said his Jake with a string tree on D/G only had no rattling issue with the E/A strings. Why is Adrian stating otherwise?
I mean, Sandberg don’t seem to have any issue with their 0-fret and string tree...
What do you guys reckon?
I currently own an Elwood 5c which I love, and I’m looking to get another Elwood built in 2021, this time in 4 string.
I’m not the biggest fan of the slanted/no string tree headstock, although I live with it just fine on my Elwood.
I asked Adrian if he could do something like this:
to which he replied:
Yes, but they are maybe still a problem with the E string.
This kind of headstocks works without 0-fret better.
I’m now confused... is it much of an issue? @wateroftyne said his Jake with a string tree on D/G only had no rattling issue with the E/A strings. Why is Adrian stating otherwise?
I mean, Sandberg don’t seem to have any issue with their 0-fret and string tree...
What do you guys reckon?
Then why do you worry? I have a Mr Tee and also once had an Elwood L and never at all had any issues.
Is the Sandberg headstock slanted too?
This doesn’t answer my question dude... no the Sandberg headstock is not slanted, hence why I said I don’t know what Adrian means when he says that “flat headstocks with string tree don’t work well with 0-fret”... when Sandberg’s design seem to work.
And as I said, while I don’t mind the slanted/no string tree on my Elwood 5, I’d like to have the option to choose a different way for a future Elwood 4. Adrian said it’s doable, yet I don’t understand why he said it wouldn’t work well. That’s what I’m trying to figure out. Thanks!
I could see how the string tree could pull the strings too far down, causing them to bend against the nut and arch over the zero fret. The sandberg might have a deeper slot on the nut to compensate for that.
I had a little buzzing behind the nut on mine, only on the open B string right now. Not sure of the best fix, but I rarely use that note so I’m not worried.
Every builder is gonna have their own ideas based on their experience.
Anyway, I haven't heard of string buzz being a common issue on Adrians basses, so who cares.
Makes sense... that’s a plausible explanation.
I know, I have one with no issue. Just wondering about the string tree option and how that would impact the potential buzz/rattle.
The more examples I see of the Sputnik the more i think that is the way to go for my first boutique (I've zeroed in on 33" scale and not many builders offer it).
Do you notice any benefits of the single cut and neck join compared to the bolt on offerings?
That's an awesome hanging rig. I've never seen anything like it.
I had the same first impression. But then I thought, if it was my closet, there would need to be a few shirts or jackets hanging between each bass. I could see myself accidentally knocking into one and starting a chain reaction of bass collisions.
I am currently waiting on mine. With a little luck, i should receive it before X-Mas...
