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  1. [quote name='TraceAmp' timestamp='1396800494' post='2417454'] [/quote] Love that photo
  2. I have found that Warwicks favour nickel rather than steel strings, for me it seems to bring out the characteristics of the Warwick tone best. I have used Dr, D'addario and Dunlop strings to great effect.
  3. [quote name='Hector' timestamp='1397510132' post='2424724'] Thanks for the advice guys. I have detailed to him what I was told from my second opinion about how exactly the installation is incorrect, and have asked for both a refund of his original fee and compensation for the cost of having a new bridge cut elsewhere (no second chances handling my bass, although I didn't say as much of course). I think that's pretty fair. He's a nice guy, and I hope that's the last of it. I don't want to be rude or spiteful, but that installation he did could well have ended up doing some serious damage over time - luckily it was picked up on early enough! Although it was hard not to since the adjusters didn't even work.... He is a fair luthier (trained and apprenticed) who has done some minor adjustments for me in the past, and has done major work on friend's basses. Perhaps he is more used to the classical DB side of things and was out of his comfort zone with the full circle? Not sure how I feel about public name and shame (anyone care to chip in?)[b][i], but feel free to PM me if you're in the Oxford area and would like to know for peace of mind[/i][/b]. [/quote] Name and shame policy for me is simple: if he responds fairly and sorts this out for you the way he should, and your message seems to represent this, then no naming or shaming. If he does not respond fairly and refuses to be of further assistance to you and there is no realistic prospect of recovery, name and shame away so no-one else will make the mistake of dealing with him
  4. I have this ones slightly bigger brother the 801 and it is fantastic, I love it!
  5. Sold my Dingwall Z1 to this fine fellow, he arranged for the bass to be picked up the same day and paid cash on collection, can't say fairer than that! Cheers mate!
  6. Just sold some strings to this bloke, paid straight away and seems happy, nice deal! Cheers buddy!
  7. Argh!! This bass is just stunning, but I could not deal with that weight
  8. [quote name='shemeckfrac' timestamp='1397318121' post='2422778'] People may sell for lot's of reasons ... typically these types of questions are not asked on the main threat. Just PM the guy, otherwise you may be putting him in awkward position. [/quote] To be honest, I think it is a fair question to be asked on the thread It is a beautiful bass, love buckeye burl!
  9. Sure Op doesn't mind me posting a link to where he got it, some really nice pictures in the thread! http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fs-zon-sonus-todd-johnson-5-string-rare-woods-754674/ Very tempted by this?!
  10. *drool*
  11. The answer is Yes, and which basses they are differ for every person!
  12. It varies so much its crazy. I have had a pedal turn up from the US in a matter of days, not using the express service either. I used the express service last year, 3-5 days, took 2 weeks.
  13. Best thing to do is give Doug/Spencer an email. They are both excellent at sorting things out, be it advice or repair
  14. For clarity, this is the first version of the Bass Whammy, not the first version of the Whammy
  15. Didn't know you had two kingbasses! Pics?
  16. [quote name='Sercet' timestamp='1397070561' post='2420413'] Massive price drop to £1,690. I expect this to sell really quickly now. [/quote]
  17. I dunno, several LTD s have the twin j in the neck position, do they not? I imagine there would still be a noticabke difference.
  18. [quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1396980686' post='2419449'] I know...but I really don't like the p-bass tone [/quote] Don't do it buddy, or if you must then please get it done by a pro as it is too beautiful a bass to mess up! The Twin J pickups are fantastic, though, and having two with coil taps on both would be awesome!
  19. In that case I'm out, but best of luck with the sale
  20. Go on, how much for? If you say four figures... ...Twelvety Pounds!
  21. [quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1396803599' post='2417499'] I tried one of these yesterday, and was really disappointed actually. Although I like the new harmony options, the chord mode just sounds a bit fake/digital to me and the classic mode does not react in the same way as my Whammy 1 at all! I usually use the octave or fifth up harmonies with a bit of delay for a really nice haunting, warbley sound, but this sounded really bad on the bass whammy! Keeping the Whammy 1 now and I'm not going to pick one of these up. Bit of a shame as this had me very excited :-(... [/quote] This is disappointing
  22. Just purchased these for my Dingwall, tried them on, preferred the steels so took them off again. They are cut for a Z1 (37inch with 2-3 winds so will fit any Dingwall. Standard scale 45-65-85-105-130 £26 posted, save yourself a few quid [color=#424242][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][center][color=#B71A15][font=Helvetica-Bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3]PAYSON STRINGS[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][/color][color=#584D4D][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [size=1] [/size]These strings were designed to sound good with your tone control as wide open as possible taking advantage of the pu's wide sonic range. The Stainless steel strings give maximum clarity on the high end and upper mids helping "cut" through the mix but also have excellent bass response. The Nickel string have greater lower mid and low end with smooth yet clear high end, the greater tension allows you to use a straighter neck and lower action.[/size][/font][/color][color=#584D4D][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] Compared to the La Bella's/R Coccos they have a little less tension with a more balanced feel from string to string.[/size][/font][/color]
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