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[fourstr00]

Any tips on configuring a lightweight Frog (5 string)?

I spec's with Hipshot tuners and an aluminum bridge. Seemed to have worked. I get the impression the roasted neck is slightly lighter but it's not based on anything.

 

[BlackWolf]

Well since I already have three Maru 4-string basses, why not a custom 5-string!


Better look at a Cream white + cream pearl Mopped B:

 

[BlueTalon]

Well since I already have three Maru 4-string basses, why not a custom 5-string!

I like the look of the dark fretboard and pearloid pickguard.

 

[Bartrinsic]

Hey, guys! Looking at building a multiscale. Debating between an Elwood L and a Frog. Any significant difference in weight between those models?

I'm trying to decide which body shape would look better in a multiscale configuration. I really love the classic shape of the Elwood, but maybe the Frog's modern shape works better given the almost futuristic look of a multiscale?

I vote frog, but then I'm biased:

 

[dave64o]

I vote frog, but then I'm biased: View attachment 5295896

Good grief, that's pretty!

 

[DaveAceofBass]

Can you guys weigh in whether I should go with a 12" on 14" radius? I can't imagine there's a huge difference and it's probably a personal preference thing.

12" is Sadowsky spec.

 

[Bartrinsic]

12" is Sadowsky spec.

Mine are all 14", which is a nice compromise between vintage round (9.5") or modern flat (>=20").

Please let me know how you like your Jazzus. I'm intrigued by the body shape and am considering a 32" fiver. Plus, the Jazzus has the best-looking headstock shape out of all of the Maru basses.

Love mine:

 

[BlackWolf]

How is the Maru GBBS compared to the standard one? The backpack straps are more comfortable?

 

[BlackWolf]

I vote frog, but then I'm biased: View attachment 5295896

What a beauty! Another vote for the Frog, multiscale or not, I think it's one of the most comfortable basses you can buy.

 

[AudioTaper]

I vote frog, but then I'm biased: View attachment 5295896

Very nice!
What are the 2 silver buttons or switches? I usually see toggle switches there, but those look like pushbuttons.

 

[seescottrock]

Tragedy has struck - one of the screws in the bridge, specifically the screw and spring for intonation on the A string, of my beloved Elwood has magically disappeared and I cannot find it. It's the stock high mass bridge, anyone got the deets on the specifics of this screw and spring, or am I going to need a new bridge?

 

[Core Creek]

There's a Messenger 4 string at my local GC. Feels like 30". I've never played a 30" before and it was cool and sounded great. Too bad I don't play 4 strings. But if anyone's interested I'm sure you can find it online.

 

[AudioTaper]

Very nice!
What are the 2 silver buttons or switches? I usually see toggle switches there, but those look like pushbuttons.

I meant to say 3 buttons. I can't edit it. Sorry

 

[gscroggin]

Tragedy has struck - one of the screws in the bridge, specifically the screw and spring for intonation on the A string, of my beloved Elwood has magically disappeared and I cannot find it. It's the stock high mass bridge, anyone got the deets on the specifics of this screw and spring, or am I going to need a new bridge?

Try contacting Public Peace. I've had positive interactions with them for parts support.

Maruszczyk Instruments - From Player To Player - Contact (public-peace.de)

 

[Bartrinsic]

Very nice!
What are the 2 silver buttons or switches? I usually see toggle switches there, but those look like pushbuttons.

Those used to be switches, 2 for coil taps and one on/off. I swapped the previous Delano SBC pickups with Aguilar DCBs, so no coil taps, and the pre-amp is now a Trickfish/Pope 4-band. The holes are filled with Chicago screws, which I needed to ground.

 

[BlackWolf]

Order placed!

Specs:

• body wood and top - alder
• 20 frets*
  
• Matte cream white color
• Hard rock maple neck, matte finish
• 45mm nut width
• Carbon rods
• Katalox fingerboard, white acryl stripes
• 18" fingerboard radius
• Matching headstock, matte finish and black Mopped B logo
• Delano PC 5 AL/M2 and Delano JC 5 AL PJ set**
  
• Hipshot Vintage bridge, 17mm spacing, Dome-style knobs, Hipshot Ultralite Clover-Style 3/8 tuners

Extra requests: *I asked for 21 frets and a string retainer. **Nordstrand Big Splits instead of Delano PJ set.

Edit: Adrian said "Ok" to everything except for 21 frets.

 

[seescottrock]

Try contacting Public Peace. I've had positive interactions with them for parts support.

Maruszczyk Instruments - From Player To Player - Contact (public-peace.de)

Thanks I'll shoot them an email

 

[seescottrock]

I Keep putting some variation of this together in the configurator... 32" 5 String with Bigsplits. Lottery win soon I hope!

 

[xbud]

Order placed!

Specs:

• body wood and top - alder
• 20 frets*
  
• Matte cream white color
• Hard rock maple neck, matte finish
• 45mm nut width
• Carbon rods
• Katalox fingerboard, white acryl stripes
• 18" fingerboard radius
• Matching headstock, matte finish and black Mopped B logo
• Delano PC 5 AL/M2 and Delano JC 5 AL PJ set**
  
• Hipshot Vintage bridge, 17mm spacing, Dome-style knobs, Hipshot Ultralite Clover-Style 3/8 tuners

Extra requests: *I asked for 21 frets and a string retainer. **Nordstrand Big Splits instead of Delano PJ set.

Edit: Adrian said "Ok" to everything except for 21 frets.

I like your specs!

 

[waver]

See #7903 for the 1/2". I wanted the Jazzus to handle flats easily if needed---I haven't tested that yet.

Possible stupid question department: Would you (or anyone else) explain the issue of flats with Hipshot Ultralite 1/2" tuners?

Thanks!