My timing on this was good. I made the deposit 2 days ago, and I got a pic of my fretboard today. It's the 7th one from the left. I love ebony.
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| Author: | bhunt1 [ December 28th, 2020, 9:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
Just put a down payment on an HMS Pro Player 5 String from Brady Muckelroy. Here are my specs: *5 string HMC Pro Player (LEFTY) *fretted *33" *3 pc maple neck *alder tone block *ebony fingerboard *standard side dots only *mahogany wings *passive electronics (VVT) *18mm spacing at bridge *black hardware The Pro Player series is his "budget line." No fancy woods but 100% hand made by him. He is using new custom Ulyate pickups, soapbars based on the Ulyate TicTac P pickup. Brady said they will be reversed to have the pickup farther out on the upper strings. He also said Howard Ulyate can make the pickups specifically for a lefty bass so Brady doesn't have to flip the righty pickups and have the logo on upside down. These are attractively priced - $1,995 for a 5 string. He's posted that on Facebook so I am not violating any confidences. Brady told me he has had several inquiries for lefty Pro Player basses. Anyone here ask about them? |
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| Author: | bhunt1 [ December 30th, 2020, 4:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
My timing on this was good. I made the deposit 2 days ago, and I got a pic of my fretboard today. It's the 7th one from the left. I love ebony.
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| Author: | tim [ December 30th, 2020, 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
I'd never touched ebony until I got it on my custom shop G&L. I, too, absolutely loved it. |
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| Author: | fivebass52 [ December 31st, 2020, 5:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
When is the due date? Looking forward to pictures of the body/finished product! |
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| Author: | bhunt1 [ December 31st, 2020, 5:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
He estimated 4-5 months. Seems like it's moving more quickly than that. These instruments are more standardized than his one off custom builds and that keeps the price and the build time down. I will def post more pics as I get them. Thanks for looking. |
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| Author: | bhunt1 [ January 21st, 2021, 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
My neck is in production 
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| Author: | paulo [ January 21st, 2021, 4:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
It's taking shape! |
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| Author: | AzWhoFan [ January 25th, 2021, 7:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
Brady makes a killer bass. I have no doubt you'll be thrilled when it arrives. |
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| Author: | bhunt1 [ January 25th, 2021, 12:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
Thanks! |
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| Author: | bhunt1 [ January 26th, 2021, 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
Demo with the new Muck branded Ulyate pickups. I added the preamp to my build. Glad I did after hearing this. https://www.facebook.com/brady.muckelroy/videos/10159098976293530 |
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| Author: | fivebass52 [ January 29th, 2021, 12:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
bhunt1 wrote: Demo with the new Muck branded Ulyate pickups. I added the preamp to my build. Glad I did after hearing this. https://www.facebook.com/brady.muckelroy/videos/10159098976293530 Got to say, even strung B-E-A-D, this bass sounds clear, and even, across the strings... looking forward to your sound bytes when you have a chance to post up.... 
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| Author: | bhunt1 [ February 2nd, 2021, 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
Neck will be carved tomorrow - 2nd from the left -the only lefty of course 
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| Author: | fivebass52 [ February 2nd, 2021, 11:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
With the song in mind..."Anticipation".... 
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| Author: | DGentry [ February 21st, 2021, 7:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
I have a Muckelroy bass very similar to yours. It was before he started doing the "Pro Player" but it's very similar. Mine is a five-string, scale, with a Macassar Ebony fretboard. Mine is a solid cherry body and has an active preamp. You are going to love it. Easily the best bass that I have ever owned or played. |
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| Author: | bhunt1 [ February 21st, 2021, 9:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
Sounds beautiful. Can you share some pics? |
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| Author: | DGentry [ February 22nd, 2021, 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
Check out this thread... viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9812 bhunt1 wrote: Sounds beautiful. Can you share some pics?
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| Author: | bhunt1 [ February 23rd, 2021, 3:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
Looks great thanks! |
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| Author: | bhunt1 [ February 24th, 2021, 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
Brady often broadcasts his build process on Facebook live, and I happened to catch him gluing up my 5 string. These are reversed images due to Facebook. He is very meticulous.  
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| Author: | bhunt1 [ March 4th, 2021, 3:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
Body carved  
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| Author: | tim [ March 4th, 2021, 4:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Muckelroy HMS Pro Player 5 String |
Fantastic. It's starting to look like a bass! |
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