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#1,087
Nohrellas said:
I know this is talkBASS, but I'm seriously thinking about getting a Mensinger guitar. Either a showroom model for cheap or having something serious built to my exact specs.
I'd expect the same level of craftsmanship as my Jake and I haven't found any other manufacturer that offers that at this price point.
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Why not? I also bought a Mensinger Foreigner electric guitar. I don't play it much, but the build quality is also fantastic!
 
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#1,088
raphaeld said:
So I've reading all this wonderful thread for the last few days and playing intensely with the configurator (Damn this is addicting!!!).
I'm planning on building a custom passive Jake or Elwood in solid color PJ configuration (like the one in the pic attached) and I have several questions for you guys:

1 - I've notice that depending on the model (Jake/Elwood) the price of the same pickups is very different, especially in bridge position.
Adding a bridge pickup to a Jake is much more expensive than changing the bridge pickup in an Elwood. Any reason for this?

2 - Is the included gigbag (Standard) is good enough for this great basses or should I spend more for the thicker one (Standard GBBS)?
3 - I've read earlier that a strap could be included with the order, is that correct?

4 - Is there a great difference of weight between Ash body and Swamp ash that would justify the additional cost? I want the bass to be fairly light ( like my Lakland Skyline Deluxe 44-02) around 3.7 kg.
5 - What would be the best tuners for regular and flatwounds strings (1/2 or 3/8)

Thank you guys for your help
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I can at least say to just go with the standard (included) gig bag. Go out and get a Gator Pro-Go...they are the best. Yes, they have much better padding than Mono, as I've had a couple of theirs, too, so Mono is very overrated, imo. I think the Pro-Go is the next-best thing to a hardshell.

Grab a Gator.
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I used to work at this place, and their prices are really good, so register (you can thank me later)!
 
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#1,100
gln1955 said:
I have mine ordered through Fretspot. One nice thing is you only have to put $300 down to order and Donovan handles all the details.
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Cool, I have an email out with him. I just sent him all of my configurator selections and the things I wanted to add. Seems like payment will also be easier, I am not sure how to do a foreign wire transfer or whatever you need to do to order from Adrien directly.
 

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