Hi John
Have to agree with you aboutimperfections making a unique instrument. Even Ron said to me that I have a unique bass as it is slightly different from the stock issue.
When I said that some geek had added a screw hole for another strap button on the NECK, it is actually in the body section where the button on a short scale goes (behind what would be the 24th fret)-not anywhere near the neck. I may even try it one day---who knows, I may even prefer it!
I think the age of the woods have such a huge influence on its tone. She is so sweet and mellow, yet so forceful if required, and so powerful. I love the security of the big body, and the neck appears to be about the same width at the nut as at the 24 th fret---a joy to feel and play!
There are a couple of tiny dings on her-not bad for an old girl!, but you would have to search for them. Otherwise, I'm so happy with her, very big for me---yes, but a slight slide back of the body to enable me to reach a low F, and she is the business.
Let me just say one thing,--The Series instruments are wonderful, but maybe not to everyone's taste, due to size weight, and even sound, due to single coil p/ups etc---Me-I love singles. My bass is dead quiet no silly noises (that I've ever noticed). My mate in Birmingham has a Spoiler which he brings up from time to time. It's real good, but I prefer the S1------and so does he. If you look close at the pic of mine in the case, you can see the Birch sandwich between the beautiful Koa core, and the Zebra top and back,
The Curbow is a REALLY underestimated little bass for the dosh-----clear, deep, powerful, and very clean and trebly.
I've met Graeme on numerous occasions: a great guy and a great player--------and owns 3 Alembics!
I've played his Rogue and his Epic; Superb instruments. I suppose his MK is wonderful----maybe even better than a Series FOR HIM! or indeed others, cause as I said, the Series basses are top of the range, but DONT suit everyone.
Take care
George
