LPG83

The bass was originally sold with MEC's, but its so long since i switched to the EMGs that i can't remember how they sounded. I still have them in a cupboard somewhere, so you're right, it might be worth switching back for a wee experiment. I do hear all the unsavoury noises un-amped. I think my first step will be to get the bass a proper set up cos im sure it deserves some TLC, plus take the action up as it is sitting pretty low at the low end. As far the amp goes, im sure id benefit from a meatier cab as im using a little EA Wizzy at the moment, but its so portable and is pretty convenient since im really playing mostly "small to medium" sized gigs at the mo. But maybe all in all im just having a sudden bass players crisis and hungry for a change.... By the way, all time spent on helping me out here is very much appreciated. you're a lovely bunch.

cheers folks. very many thanks for the info and advice. i'll find the best way to put it all into practise and see what sound comes out the other end.... A little off topic...whats the opinion on mexican made fenders? any good?

No, ive not tried that. how would i go about it? I remember speaking to come knowlegable chap who suggested that EMG werent quite the right choice, but i forget the alternative he recommended...

You're right, it is a very distinct sound and im sure its through my own changing taste that ive got a bit tired of it. I must say that live its not too bad if i play through the neck pickup alone, but when it comes to recording theres just too much playing noise, which i suppose might be down to my own playing style. Out of interest, how much would you see it selling for? I bought it new about 8 years ago (not sure when the bass was made...the machine heads say "made in west germany"(!)) and i must admit its been well played and is not exactly in pristine condition. There a bit of wear and tear, dinks and scratches in various places. many thanks for the help!

Hello there. Thought I'd pop on and ask for a bit of advice from all you bass doctors. I'm playing a Warwick Corvette STD with EMG jazz pickups, and have done for a number of years. The trouble I have, even since upgrading the pickups, is that clackety/ reedy/ grainy/ brittle sound, that I suppose is the nature of "the sound of wood". In my current situation I really can't afford to do what i've wanted to do for a long time, which is go out and buy a really beautiful Jazz Bass. So, put simply....any one have any cost effective solutions to make my warwick sound a bit meatier...infact just like a jazz bass? I know you might put this down to backline. Im playing through a Euphonic Audiohead, which is lovely...but even when ive been through big mighty ampeg setups its still just rattles too much. any tips? cheers/