Doh!
Thank you, I guess I could have just searched for Purple since Bishop is transparent Purple basically. 
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Doh!
Thank you, I guess I could have just searched for Purple since Bishop is transparent Purple basically. 
I've found if you ask for a custom color, be prepared to show examples.
For the Jazzmine I ordered, I asked if Daphne Blue could be done transparent, since the stock blue was a little dark. I was then asked if I could share a picture of what I have in mind (fair), but couldn't find anything. We settled on an off-label color called Blue Jeans.
For the Jazzmine I ordered, I asked if Daphne Blue could be done transparent, since the stock blue was a little dark. I was then asked if I could share a picture of what I have in mind (fair), but couldn't find anything. We settled on an off-label color called Blue Jeans.
That color theme with the black replaced in purple would be pretty amazing as well
Be careful! All those are either Translucent Purple or 2-tone Purple. Not Bishop.
The only example I think I have of Bishop is this:
As you can see, it's more towards the red side of the purple spectrum - Plum or Mulberry, perhaps.
Here's my 2-tone Translucent Purple Elwood for comparison:
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Now THAT is how you utilise white XTenders! Love it
Mine is not glossy, but it's bishop ash.
Not pure purple, but reddish purple.
The picture of Bishop, which Adrian sent me in 2021, is probably a gloss.
Not pure purple, but reddish purple.
The picture of Bishop, which Adrian sent me in 2021, is probably a gloss.
Woah! That's awesome. What model is that? I wonder if they'd do that in a multiscale 5 string...
Hi. If anyone is interested, I've just listed my new/mint headless Frog 6. More pics and full description in TB classifieds.
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Here is a pic that Adrian sent of a more recent build with transparent Bishop over Ash in Matte. He didn't have any current Bishop in gloss..This is the color I like and will probably be a tad darker in Gloss I was told. 
Maruszczyk Jazz Bass with upgraded Aguilar 70's pickups £550.00
This is for sale near me here in the UK for £550 ($667). Seems like a pretty good deal? What are the thoughts on the neck shape on these....or are they all custom shapes?
This is for sale near me here in the UK for £550 ($667). Seems like a pretty good deal? What are the thoughts on the neck shape on these....or are they all custom shapes?
Assuming that the bass is all in working order, then that's a great price - even by Maruszczyk's unfathomably low used UK market prices.
Having a new one built to that spec would be £1500. And that's not even factoring in any import fees.
The configurator only allows for a 'C' shape profile neck, and I can confirm that it's a very comfortable profile, especially when coupled with a satin finish.
I'm sure that Marus with custom neck profiles exist - they are very accommodating with their custom orders, after all - but I imagine that they're very rare. Given the spec of this one, it's almost certainly the standard 'C' shape.
I really don't know where you'd have to go for a better J-bass for £550. A Sire, perhaps?
Even if it needs some fret work, you'd still be getting a good deal.
Just my opinion - hope that helps
Having a new one built to that spec would be £1500. And that's not even factoring in any import fees.
The configurator only allows for a 'C' shape profile neck, and I can confirm that it's a very comfortable profile, especially when coupled with a satin finish.
I'm sure that Marus with custom neck profiles exist - they are very accommodating with their custom orders, after all - but I imagine that they're very rare. Given the spec of this one, it's almost certainly the standard 'C' shape.
I really don't know where you'd have to go for a better J-bass for £550. A Sire, perhaps?
Even if it needs some fret work, you'd still be getting a good deal.
Just my opinion - hope that helps
For that price it's certainly a bargain. From what year is it? I've noticed that it doesn't have the rounded heel like the ones currently being sold.
That has me thinking about getting it, and I don't even need one.
By far the worst Bass I've ever owned. It's beautiful to look at but my Ibanez BTB just kills it. From the 13th fret on the B string it goes dead, I mean like incredibly dead, like a rubber band strung across a Coffee can dead. I emailed Adrian, since I bought it used he couldn't help me. The Bass brand new was like 3500.00. I'm so glad I didn't pay that for it. Never again!
Although I do appreciate when people are posting about bad experiences I'd be interested in hearing sound samples showing the problem. Maybe people here can help you fix it?
Of course I'd try a new set of strings first, even if the current ones are new(ish). Another brand and/or gauge might work wonders.
A while ago I threatened to post a family portrait. This Jake will be here in about a month (delayed shipping due to travel), and then I'll get them gathered to pose. Quilted ash over alder, pau ferro fretboard, 32" scale...
