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The Official MARUSZCZYK CLUB!
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I think on their Facebook page many months ago, someone had an Elwood 6 string 30" scale with 19mm spacing that looked pretty awesome.
That looks fantastic. I would love to see one with a 34 inch scale and a 16.5 string spacing.
I think you should just order one already
I've got my first Maruszczyk coming my way. It's a used, but mint Jake 55. I love the "M" logo on the head, but not so much the "From Player to Player" logo. I get it, but simply not my taste. Is there any way to get rid of that without totally stripping and re-finishing?
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Hey everybody - I'm checking to see if anyone has any first-hand experience wiring or re-wiring any of their Maruszczyk/Mensinger basses that have a stock Maruszczyk JJ 4-conductor humbucker and a 3-way series/single/parallel mini-toggle. I have a few with these switches and two of the modes stopped working (no sound) on my bridge pup out of the blue a few months back. Adrian was nice enough to send me both a new switch and, when that didn't solve the issue, a new pickup. Two local luthiers here in northern France have been unable to restore the functionality even with Adrian's guidance and factory DPDT switch wiring schematic (and it's not a language issue; they speak enough English and I speak enough French!) I'm at a loss for why two reputable guys couldn't seem to figure out how to repair some seemingly simple wiring that worked fine for years.
Has anyone else encountered something similar over the years, perhaps noting a difference between stock pickup wiring and that of other 4-conductor pickup brands like Dimarzio or SD? Anyway, it's not a huge issue, because in its stuck mode (single coil) the pickup sounds fine blended with the neck p-style pickup, but I sure would like someone to figure out how to restore it to my order specs. Thanks.
Has anyone else encountered something similar over the years, perhaps noting a difference between stock pickup wiring and that of other 4-conductor pickup brands like Dimarzio or SD? Anyway, it's not a huge issue, because in its stuck mode (single coil) the pickup sounds fine blended with the neck p-style pickup, but I sure would like someone to figure out how to restore it to my order specs. Thanks.
Hey wondering your thoughts on this. So the new bass came in and I'm a little disappointed how they would let this pass. Maybe it's the wood grain, but still a huge divot right on top to stare at. I emailed Adrian but of course nothing. Maybe I need to paint it. Not sure kind of left a bad taste in my mouth.
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I can see why it would bother you and say it would be within your rights to return it.
Myself, if the bass was great otherwise, I'd take it as part of its character and love it like a little birthmark on a beautiful woman.
It's olive burst
not sure what their return policy even is. If it was to be painted the headstock wouldn't have the logos either. I know Adrian usually gets back but I think he's ignoring this one. I'll give him a few days.
My first thought is that it would have been something that happened in transit to you, because there would be no way they'd send it to a customer; at least not without having a conversation with them first about it.
But no - it's there in the couch shot, clear as day. Obviously it's easier to see when you've got something to look for.
While looking at the couch shot with a more critical eye, I also noticed that the paint job on the upper horn is really quite shoddy too.
I wouldn't be happy with this getting passed so many eyes - QC team, Adrian's daughter during the couch shots, Adrian himself perhaps - and yet still being waved through as acceptable, without needing to say anything to the customer. That's disappointing.
I'd be seeking a replacement, or a sizeable partial refund, personally. It's not like they're the 'bargain bespoke' prices they once were - this is a €2400 instrument. There's much less room for them to wave away build issues with a "you get what you pay for".
I hope Adrian responds in the right way soon for you, Markku.
