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Warwick Thumb nt 5 hardware replacement
Kev replied to StinkyBassFace's topic in Repairs and Technical
You wont need a new bridge, black and gold looks great! I only bought the brass nut because I just didn't like the [s]plasic[/s], sorry Tedur nut. -
Warwick Thumb nt 5 hardware replacement
Kev replied to StinkyBassFace's topic in Repairs and Technical
I trust you currently have the Just-a-nut II system? Terrible nut design, not sure what Warwick were thinking there! I have recently purchased a Just-a-nut III brass for my Warwick. Really looks the part and is solid. Is there a tone difference? No, not in my opinion. You would only hear it on open strings of course in any case, but I didn't notice anything. Find that strings do not slip out of the nut like they did with the Tedur version. And it looks much nicer. Hell of a price difference though, so if you are seeking tone and (in the most part) functionalily, I wouldn't bother. I assume the current nut still functions? It's not game over if the tabs break, it should still work fine once string tension is applied. The new nuts are not held together at all without string tension -
I actually ended up ordering those Auroras. Ordered on Friday but had no confirmation yet, we shall see
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[quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1385841647' post='2292820'] Ha ha nice dolphin Kev ! ( I guess you won't want the black beauties... [/quote] I am after spares, and the G is a little dead in my set too. Iv adapted to the strings now (tried hard as they look so bloody good!) and I now quite like them! I have some Aurora black strings on order, giving them a go.
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Welcome! Nice to have you on board
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FS/FT ASHDOWN CL610 6x10 1200w 4ohm Cab - REDUCED TO JUST £499
Kev replied to Kev's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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SOLD : Squier JazzBass Made by FUJIGEN 1984 JV serial
Kev replied to kukkunyan's topic in Basses For Sale
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Sold a set of flats to Paul, paid immediately and seems happy with the strings, top bloke
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Old red is probably shipping out if someone buys quick enough before I change my mind Dolphin is a 2010 model and is indeed new to me. It's fantastic The PJB is a killer HiFi amp and works great for me for home practice!
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Cash Price £1100 Trade Value £1200 Warwick Streamer Stage I, built in 1990 (classic era) with original gorgeous high gloss red finish. Bought this bass from John (Warwickhunt) only last month as part of a surge of Warwick purchases to find the right one for me. The Dolphin seems to be about perfect so I am with a heavy heart moving this one on. [i]Hope John doesn't mind me copying in his advert text:[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/217039-warwick-streamer-stage-i-90-sold/page__hl__warwickhunt__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url][/i] [i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Manufacturer: Warwick[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Model: SSI[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Year/serial number: 90 [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Country of origin: W Germany[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Body: Maple (light flame)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Neck: Maple w Wenge stringers Neck-Thru[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Fingerboard: Wenge[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Pick-ups: MEC[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Preamp: [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]MEC[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hardware: Warwick (adjustable for height/intonation/string spacing)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Finish: Red - see-thru high gloss[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Extras: Straplocks[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Weight: 9lb 2oz [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No issues, with a few small dings, dinks and worming but nothing that is deep or through to the wood. This bass has a superb tone; which I could either attribute to the harder maple that they used on these earlier all maple Stage I's or (arguably) the gloss finish. Either way it has a lovley thick but clear, piano like tone. I originally bought this bass back in 92 and it was my only/main bass for many years. I did trade it back in the late early 00's at Howard's Bass Place and it actually ended up with a fellow BCer whom I got it back from and I am only selling it now as I have bought another similar age/tone SSI which is just a bit lighter than this and fits my weight needs better[/font][/color][/i] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]The bass feels great to play and is one of the most comfortable Warwicks I have owned. John describes the tone perfectly and the instrument sounds great. I think the bass could potentially benefit from a setup and maybe a fret dress as I find there can be a little too much fret noise with rounds at the low action I play at (John found no problems but I have a heavy attack!). Something to factor in perhaps . I know a luthier in Coventry who could do a full setup and dress for ~£60 and can by all means arrange as a condition of sale. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]In really nice condition with a perfect amount of wear for it's age. Also has four extra holes in the headstock if you wanted to angle the tuners ala Spector.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]Will prefer to meet or deliver this bass myself if local enough, but if that isn't possible I will ship. Will need to be fully insured and I would anticipate a cost between £25-£40 depending on what service you want. I'm hanging onto the Hiscox hardcase so the bass will come in an Ultimate Soft Case [/size][/font][/color][url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Ulitimate_Bags_Stands.html"]http://www.bassdirec...ags_Stands.html[/url]. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]Cash price is firm, no offers please. I do not need to sell this and would be very happy to keep hold of it, just doesn't make much sense when it won't really get played. Trades would interest me, let me have your offers by PM please.[/size][/font][/color] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Dings are very difficult to photograph due to the finish but they are just natural wear for a 23 year old bass [/color][/font] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/DSC_0858_zps83bc68f1.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/DSC_0859_zpsfea641c4.jpg.html"][/url]
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Why does my 4 string suddenly feel rubbish to play?
Kev replied to Greggo's topic in Repairs and Technical
[quote name='Greggo' timestamp='1385332929' post='2287161'] To be honest I think I'd rather just have one bass rather than waffling about with two, problem is I've got a 4 and a 5. If I play the 4 I miss the low B but then when I play 5 long enough I think I don't use the low B enough to justify a 5! [b]I probably just need to get used to yamaha again[/b]. I am planning on going down the flatwound route so thinking a set of 40 - 100 status hotwire on the yamaha. [/quote] You should never need to get used to a bass! If the 5 feels better, why not just keep that? Doesn't matter if you don't use the low B if it feels right! -
Why does my 4 string suddenly feel rubbish to play?
Kev replied to Greggo's topic in Repairs and Technical
[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1385328235' post='2287040'] you've got used to the sound and feel of the other bass. [/quote] This. I suffer from a similar issue if I own basses of different brands. I end up finding the other one, as you put it, 'ass' in comparison and move it on. What was the five string? -
Here's my home setup [URL=http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/Bass%20Rig%20November%2013/DSC_0855_zpsb67f0bc5.jpg.html][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/KevMan69/Bass%20Rig%20November%2013/DSC_0855_zpsb67f0bc5.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Happy for now at least!
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[quote name='bjelkeman' timestamp='1369465040' post='2089469'] The first bass I bought, new, and still own. A lovely MC-800. [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bjelkeman/8747268599/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bjelkeman/8747270495/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bjelkeman/8747271221/"][/url] [/quote] Love how simple this bass is, just lovely
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Personally, I just think he plays through pedals like you would use the pedal for. Whereas, many demo-ists just noodle away the same kinda riff for any pedal, be it a fuzz, overdrive or filter. I swear by his demos and they completely sold me on the Iron Ether range. Albeit I have now sold all my Iron Ethers
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[quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1385211321' post='2285630'] amusing, as excane's playing is so annoying to me I can't listen to his demos [/quote] haha! [size=4] [/size]