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[quote name='muttley' timestamp='1327062024' post='1505842']I agree with you on that point. But surely they have always been expensive?[/quote] You might be right dude, I think, like I mentioned in a previous post, the ability to discuss the pros and cons of any bass or bass related purchase with people from all over the world really makes you think twice. Perhaps in the grand scheme of things, they're not actually that much more expensive, but we are all a bit wiser... Eude

[quote name='muttley' timestamp='1327058165' post='1505723'] This, OTOH, doesn't work out. £1300 from 1998 is worth £1,859 today so that model has gone up by nearly 24% . There's also the change in the exchange rate to consider. 10 years ago the Euro rate was about 1.6. It's now only about 1.2. That's a decrease of around 25%. Does that mean the first example has gone [i]down[/i] in price and the second one remained about the same? [/quote] Regardless of all the fancy maths, plain and simple, these basses are just "too expensive" now, and the replacement Korean made ones at the original price point, regardless of whether they cut the mustard or not, are always going to be viewed as sub par by comparison, at least by folks in the know, to the now insanely priced originals. If they'd managed to keep the same woods and finishes and out sourced the manufacture, I think it would've gone down OK, but it's now a step too far from "the sound of wood" if you ask me. Shame Eude

Here's an immaculate Thumb from 89 for €1550! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/159036-warwick-thumbass-4nt-89-to-sell/ I guarantee that would whip the ass off any of the new ones and, again it's less than half the price! Eude

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1327055503' post='1505649'] That Warwick Anniversary Streamer is really nice! A bit out of my price range though... As a matter of interest how much would a Streamer from the 80s be worth these days? [/quote] If you're lucky, you could probably find an OK one for under £1000, from what I've seen on here anyway, worst case £1500 I reckon. Probably about a 1/3 of the cost of that anniversary one... Eude

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1327054210' post='1505617'] Because people will pay it. [/quote] Will they? I wouldn't. Like I said in a previous post, I paid £1300 for a Thumb Bolt-On back in 1998, mainly because I'd idolised Warwick basses for so long. In hindsight, I don't really think it was worth £1300, and no way a modern equivalent is worth £2300! I think the explosion of the net in the bass playing community will probably steer people away from spending that kind of money on a Warwick bass these days. Just like in this thread, if someone mentions they're planning on buying a new Warwick bass, plenty of peeps will chime in to direct them to the pre 2000 Thumb Bass NT's sitting in the "For Sale Section" for under £1k. I'd like to own a Warwick again at some point, but it will definitely be a pre owned pre 2000 Thumb NT or a Dolphin. Eude

Hey Pete, how'd you get on in the search for your "very specific" bass then?... Eude

[quote name='jackers' timestamp='1326988501' post='1504797'] 7.5k for a rob trujillo sig bass...... definitely gone mental. [/quote] Or 2 Ritters, or maybe a Fodera?...

You could get a freakin' Ritter for substantially less than any of the signature models! They've definitely gone mentile. Eude

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1326985274' post='1504738'] Thanks! I hope it's not a typo! Couldn't see the price but i'll take your word (as my searching skills are clearly wanting ) [/quote] Here you go man >> http://www.warwick.de/media/prices/Rockbass_UK.pdf

Here's the bass in question >> http://www.warwick.de/modules/produkte/produkt.php?cl=EN&katID=24308 You can get the price off the website too, no actual shops with them online yet though, so it might be a typo... Eude

I bought a Thumb BO 5 string back in 1998 new from the Bass Centre for just under £1300. I've just looked at the pricelist, no way I would pay £2269 for one now! You could have a completely hand made custom bass made entirely to your own specs with much nicer wood and any construction method for a fair bit less than that these days. Maybe they have gone mental afterall... Eude

I agree that their high end prices have become isane, but I'm pleased to see they're producing some more affordable models. I know it looks like they've simply replaced their previous high end price point with cheaper Korean made ones, but at least they're trying to remain competetive while their German made prices are going sky high. I for one, am quite tempted by the 6 string Acoustic Alien, you can get 6 string Rockbass version for £869! Eude

Any news matey?...

[quote name='voxpop' timestamp='1326966672' post='1504291'] Just need to find the money for a fretted version now. Twins..... perfect. [/quote] It's an expensive habit!...

That is one stunning bas mate! I've always thought a 6 string Precision Bass would be awesome, turns out I was right You're right about the black finish too, my old stealth Jazz the Jon made me was like an evil mirror! Eude

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1326933000' post='1504107'] Cheers Ewan mate, no i hadn't seen those! I'll check 'em out! [/quote] No bother mate, just thought it might be a nice cheap way to try out a tighter spacing, you could mod it with mono-rails to get it down to 14.5mm I reckon

Another one with 15mm spacing >> http://www.rondomusic.com/ursa2mn6bk.html Eude

So tantalisingly close... Not long now Eude

Here's my little Soundcloud page >> http://soundcloud.com/eudeboy/sets Kind of like a musical portfolio I guess... Be gentle! Eude

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1326801361' post='1502044'] It's arrived! Its metal, and solid and shiny! [attachment=97552:photo.JPG] Much darker red than I thought, I'll let you know how it sounds a bit later... [/quote] Nice one dude, looking forward to hear your thougts

Just heard from the talkbass thread that these are made of metal and feel nice and solid. That's exactly what I wanted to hear Eude

[quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1326744001' post='1501472'] Cor... Missus... Dirty Ash...Loverly [/quote] Thanks Sean

[quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1326710035' post='1500664'] Yup! Rich is working late into the nights now. Which I'm uber thankful for! Mans a god now [/quote] Wow, that looks the dogs bits! Be great to see it, and your good self at Moffat, looking forward to it Eude

[quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1326709495' post='1500647'] Thanks guys - I'll upload more pictures with the paint hopefully this week. We've also decided to change the pickguard shape... [/quote] Reckon you'll have this by Moffat mate?

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1326707279' post='1500615'] Thank god. Removes the temptation for a while... [/quote] Yup, just long enough to sell some pedals to fund one