Anyone like bass guitars?

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Tricksta wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 7:53 am Possibly one for the "in the post" thread, as I don't have it in my hands yet. But I'm breaking the rules because this is quite special to me and I've been waiting over a year for it. Folks, I present my custom build Marleaux Consat, on its way from Germany very soon.
Oh man, that looks absolutely stunning. Probably the coolest bass I've ever seen 🤯

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JoeBlow wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 11:25 am
Tricksta wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 7:53 am Possibly one for the "in the post" thread, as I don't have it in my hands yet. But I'm breaking the rules because this is quite special to me and I've been waiting over a year for it. Folks, I present my custom build Marleaux Consat, on its way from Germany very soon.
Oh man, that looks absolutely stunning. Probably the coolest bass I've ever seen 🤯
Cheers mate, yeah she's a beauty alright.

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jeremyb wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 7:55 pm Not entirely sure whats going on here...

Can't get my head round Ritter basses. Too weird. Nice sound though.

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So the Mark Bass strings I got for my 5 are quite interesting, the bridge end is tapered too, apparently to allow you to get lower action, it looks weird though... the tapered other end has a yellow cotton wrap around it which looks kinda cool...
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Behold the Fodera Masterbuilt ‘Lord of the Rings’ Emperor II 5 Elite! ✨🦋

Built in 2013 to commemorate Fodera’s 30th Anniversary, this awe-inspiring Masterbuilt creation exemplifies the pinnacle of craftsmanship, artistry, and design. Every detail is a testament to the extraordinary skill and vision of our builders.

From its jaw-dropping hand-carved wood details to the intricate shell inlays inspired by Tolkien’s epic saga, this bass is a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship and artistry that define Fodera.

This is not just a bass — it’s an unparalleled work of art, a masterpiece that reflects the very essence of what it means to be “Masterbuilt.”

Built with passion, precision, and a deep appreciation for storytelling through design, this one-of-a-kind creation continues to leave bass enthusiasts in awe.

This is not just a bass — it’s a legend.
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jeremyb wrote: Wed Dec 11, 2024 7:24 am
Behold the Fodera Masterbuilt ‘Lord of the Rings’ Emperor II 5 Elite! ✨🦋

Built in 2013 to commemorate Fodera’s 30th Anniversary, this awe-inspiring Masterbuilt creation exemplifies the pinnacle of craftsmanship, artistry, and design. Every detail is a testament to the extraordinary skill and vision of our builders.

From its jaw-dropping hand-carved wood details to the intricate shell inlays inspired by Tolkien’s epic saga, this bass is a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship and artistry that define Fodera.

This is not just a bass — it’s an unparalleled work of art, a masterpiece that reflects the very essence of what it means to be “Masterbuilt.”

Built with passion, precision, and a deep appreciation for storytelling through design, this one-of-a-kind creation continues to leave bass enthusiasts in awe.

This is not just a bass — it’s a legend.
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Jeez, ordinary Foderas cost an arm and a leg, I shudder to think how much this one would set you back!

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Tricksta wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 7:53 am Possibly one for the "in the post" thread, as I don't have it in my hands yet. But I'm breaking the rules because this is quite special to me and I've been waiting over a year for it. Folks, I present my custom build Marleaux Consat, on its way from Germany very soon.
Beautiful, it must have arrived by now?
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Jay wrote: Sun Feb 23, 2025 1:43 pm
Tricksta wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 7:53 am Possibly one for the "in the post" thread, as I don't have it in my hands yet. But I'm breaking the rules because this is quite special to me and I've been waiting over a year for it. Folks, I present my custom build Marleaux Consat, on its way from Germany very soon.
Beautiful, it must have arrived by now?
Yep I've had it for a little while now. Plays and sounds every bit as good as it looks. Construction is flawless. It's a little on the heavy side, but not uncomfortably so. I think that'd probably be the mostly-maple construction , which is a fair trade off in return for having mids for days.

Short answer, I love it. Expensive, but worth every penny.

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Theres a 1970 aluminium necked Kramer bass on a certain NZ auction website right now. Pretty crazy design, I've read about them online. Never thought id see one of those over here in NZ.

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Jump13 wrote: Tue Apr 08, 2025 6:15 pm Theres a 1970 aluminium necked Kramer bass on a certain NZ auction website right now. Pretty crazy design, I've read about them online. Never thought id see one of those over here in NZ.

Pretty sure that's my old one that I used for a while in the mid 80s. There was (or is) a few of them around. :-)
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