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Perhaps it was originally ordered with that set up when new. The original or earlier Warwicks like mine which is an 89 Thumb had a small encapsulated block pre-amp. My pre-amp failed in the first 6mths and again approx 10 yrs ago. I now can't remember if mine had any print on it. Warwick no longer supply those original style pre-amps and mine now has an MEC preamp. Dave

Thanks for that. I just always assumed that direct drive meant less maintenance with belt replacements. Interesting to see the trend is more towards belt drive. I'm guessing belts are made from better quality materials these days. Dave

WOW that's a fantastic find. Well done. Hope it gets returned to its rightful owner and that some poor sod doesn't buy it thinking its genuine and then loses his money when the police return it to its owner. Also hope the seller gets caught, charged and loses his job over this. No sympathy for thieving B's. Dave

I'm still using my old Sony deck from 70's. I replaced the cartridge on it, no idea what it is tho but it still works fine but doesn't get much use these days. If you find the stylus jumping a bit do you not just adjust the balance weight to prevent jumping. Its not something i've ever had a problem with. The manual told me how to set the weight and its been there ever since. Its a NAD power amp with Mission and Bose speakers. I tend to use CD's more or if practicing the set list just fire in the laptop to a spare input channel. Think if i was buying a new deck it would be direct drive rather than belt which i've had to replace twice on mine over the years. Dave

Someone asked me to put a length of laminate floor in the box running along the neck and joint area to offer more strength. From memory i bubble wrapped the neck with the smaller/thinner bubble wrap attached the laminate and then wrapped the full neck and body with the heavier bubble wrap. I don't sell or post many basses so i'm no expert. Dave

Just watching The Who live on TV at moment. From their Electric Proms at The Roundhouse i think 2006 era. BBC4 Jings they were good. Dave

Can i come along and listen 😂 Dave

Sounds like a different song Neil. Pretty good song tho. I've never heard of Volbeat but this is pretty good. Catchy song. Like a modern Classic Rock song to those of a certain generation. 😂 Dave

WOW some great songs in there Lozz. You've missed out my fav DP song "Burn" The live version is a song i just loved playing in the "Friends of DP" tribute band. Have to admit Stargazer was also another fav of mine. I'd be very chuffed if i had that set list in front of me. Dave

Many thanks for going "old school". I still love reading magazines rather than online threads. For me this takes me back to when our only way of finding out about basses and gear was to read reviews in mags. I used to collect them, keep them and use for reference when i fancied another bass. I had a few subscriptions to motorcycle mags but they went all online. I've never read any since. Its just not the same as having a mag in your hand. Such a great idea and wish you all the very best with it. Dave

We might have a fiddle player interested now so this is getting interesting. Dave

I've played a few Doobie Brothers songs over the years and they are great bass lines. Dave

Every time i hear Pimlico i automatically go back to the Ealing movie Passport to Pimlico. Dave

Not at rehearsal stage yet but new Celtic Rock/Folk band now has Bass, Drums, Guitar and Vocals all brought together in last week so its starting to shape up. Still few others to find to get a truly authentic Celtic sound of course. No idea who the guys are or their ability but we'll soon find out once we get a few songs learned and get to rehearsal stage. Drummer is the one putting it all together. Fingers crossed. They are aware i'm in the Glam band but seem ok with it. Dave