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Marek Witkowski is the builder this week for this week’s feature bass guitar, the B5-35 Custom. And while the build keeps a simple, clean look, it’s packed with features (such as a compound radius fingerboard and having 26 frets).
Marek (info@witkowskiguitars.com) writes:
This is custom built model. The B5-35 Custom specification is:
scale: 35” (889mm)
construction: neck thru
body: Swamp Ash
neck: 5x maple/ebony, reinforced with carbon fibre
fingerboard: maple radius: 12”-16”
frets: 26 Jumbo
pickups: Nordstrand NJ5FS (neck), MM5.4 (bridge)
controls: Preamp John East J-Retro 01 Deluxe
bridge: Hipshot (strings thru body)
tuners: Hipshot B6Y Ultralite
finish: oil/wax
Note to those who didn’t see it: The thin block fret markers just above the 5 string are a very nice touch. Subtle, but does the job nicely.
Well done, Marek!
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There are so many things to love about this instrument. I love the clean look of a fretboard without markers, and the small markers are a great look for a compromise. Absolutely one of my favorite looks in a bass I have seen in a long time.
Love, love, love the simplicity and elegance. This represents my favorite esthetic: a clean look can still be premium and packed with player-friendly features.
Gorgeous build! I love to see the clean and natural wood grain of an instrument. Excellent job!
I like this Bass.The not over done thing is actually very atractive
Would love more detail on your electrics set-up! I am planning a similar bass but with fan frets! georgeharter918@hotmail.com
Beautiful, so many features, and clean! Love it!
this is really a beautiful bass, I wouldn’t change a thing on it.
Well built, great components, HOW MUCH IS IT?
Looks good, let’s here it. Would the price range be in the Fender jazz bass range or boutique range?
Maple! Maple! Maple! What’s not to love about it?! The pickups and top notch preamp? TONE heaven!
If that were a 4 string with a rosewood board I’d be finding out where you live. 😉 Very nice work!
Brilliant! Best bass I’ve seem in a long time!
Awesome work..
This is sooooo very beautiful great work
There’s surely a super nice growl and sustain with the maple/ebony/carbon neck and throaty mids with the swamp ash. The headstock could have looked more original other than the Fender style but anyway it is a nice design… 8/10
BUT I LOVE IT AND I’VE NEVER EVEN HEARD HOW IT SOUNDS 😀
I would not have characterized that bass as simple myself but since others do, well, if this bass is simple then simple is great!
She’s Hired!!!! I got to add this one to my family of basses. Great looking Axe I’m sure this baby is already to sit with the big dog bottom line now is, how does it sound and we have a winner.
Love this look, bet it feels like part of you when you play it! Beautifully crafted Bass!