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SOLD Please close Warwick Streamer Jazzman 5
Grangur replied to MikanHannille's topic in Basses For Sale
[quote name='dragosh420' timestamp='1500012202' post='3335068'] Would you think about a trade with a Spector ReBop5 DLX with Zebrano Top ? It's in mint conidition. [/quote] Welcome to BC. I'm sure the OP will get back to you, but please can you send all offers in private messages. Many thanks -
Mrs G and I went through a phase of going to pub gigs. We saw a fair mix of bands. I'm sure most of the acts we saw were if the opinion that what they did was good enough. Maybe it was good enough to get re-booked. Certainly nobody complained, but we both weren't impressed by many. So much so that we don't bother going anymore. So we're they good enough? I agree, the genre makes a difference. If it's punk or thrash-metal notes may not make a difference. But in all acts timing does matter.
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[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1499868970' post='3334184'] I think a new board on a neck that already works for you is a risk and an expense too far. I had a fretless ebony board put on a Precision neck a while back and it never sang as well as it had with the old, albeit worn out, fretless rosewood board. I don't think it was a bad job, just that for some reason it changed the response of the instrument in a way I didn't really care for. It could have been the mass, density, depth or even simply the surface of the new board, but either way, I wish I'd left it as it was. Lovely looking neck all the same walbassist [/quote] As they say; if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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It's looking good, Andy. Pleased to see it's staying with the natural colour of the wood. I like the minimalistic look.
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[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1499856777' post='3334061'] It doesn't really bother me tbh. I get cash for gigs, and for teaching, it's all paid into my bank. I make a trip down a couple of times a week. I don't use cash for anything, personally I dislike carrying money, I love contactless ��. I'm of the opinion that the government should first of all look at the dodgy dealings of Google, Starbucks's, Amazon, G4S and the myriad other tax dodging corporations, before picking on people out earning what are in actual fact very little amounts, and when transport costs, and equipment purchases are taken into account, they probably run into a loss anyway. [/quote] Sir, the following have something in common: Amazon, Costa coffee, Starbucks, Vodafone, CEF, PayPal, Uber, eBay, Google.... Yes, they don't pay tax. Amazon, for one, doesn't to my knowledge, even pay VAT in the UK on goods you buy. But they all have bigger lawyers than we can afford. We, dear friends are the "low-hanging fruit". The Snoopers charter was never about terrorism. There's no money in that. But there is money in checking email to find small businesses.
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Fitting custom shop pickups to a left handed P
Grangur replied to Srwu's topic in Repairs and Technical
[quote name='Steve Browning' timestamp='1499844326' post='3333936'] They must be sitting on them! [/quote] I reckon he's flogged them on eBay! -
I'm more than happy with my OTT Babicz. I'm sure the BBOT does everything, and it's "all in the mind" but the sound of my P with the FC bridge is cleaner than any P I've to had with a BBOT.
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[quote name='ikay' timestamp='1499797777' post='3333715'] Thanks and good to know that you sometimes venture this way. I like that this is 32" but it would require a bit of modding for what I have in mind. Let me have a think. [/quote] To answer your other question - Weight: 3.46Kg. 7.63lb I'm curious about your plans for the project. -
Fitting custom shop pickups to a left handed P
Grangur replied to Srwu's topic in Repairs and Technical
How about a nice, hand-wound P-bass pup? I've used pups from Jess Loureiro. They're a bargain and sound good to my ears. I'd record you something but a certain cab maker has borrowed them and not sent them back. http://jlguitars.eu/shop/index.php?id_product=11&controller=product&id_lang=4 -
[quote name='ikay' timestamp='1499782025' post='3333561'] What does it weigh please and can you post a pic of the back showing the neck heel? (I'm interested in mod potential for something I have in mind). Thanks [/quote] It's nice and light. I've had a few Westones and this is a lot lighter. When I get home tonight I'll weigh it. I sometimes travel near Horsham for work. So I could drop in sometime. Maybe meet you lunchtime at your work, if you are interested.
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WOW!!! Dyerseve! Right now I only need 1, but if you can get 3 it would be amazing if you can. Do let me know what I owe you. I'd be happy to pay something. Your contact doesn't also do Warwick Just-a-nuts in 45mm length for 5 strings by any chance?
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[quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1499775472' post='3333494'] [url="http://uk.farnell.com/multicomp/2md6t1b5m2re/switch-dpdt-0-1a-20v-solder/dp/1550108"]http://uk.farnell.co...lder/dp/1550108[/url] [/quote] Many thanks. That's a good find. I need a gold one though; which is frustrating as I'm sure Warwick don't make them. Someone else must stock them and charge less than £15 each.
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They have 2 rows of contacts, so they're double-pole. If you find a nice supplier of cool, small ones, other than Warwick. Please do let me know, I need one too in Gold.
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[quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1499686881' post='3332903'] It's very subjective though, I returned to playing the bass at 46, two years ago, when the chance to join a band came up. I learnt a two hour, 38 song set of unfamiliar material to a gig-able standard in less than a month, without any problem. Perhaps if I were younger I could've learnt it in a shorter time? [/quote] I'm sure it is subjective, but you did say " ..returned to playing bass...". Maybe that makes a difference? I've not ridden a bike in years, but I know I can still do it. If I started now, would I be as quick to get on there for the first time? Plus, I'm 50+. It's probably different at 40+. (Much as it grieves me to say so.)
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Vanderkley are better than Barefaced cabs, right?!
Grangur replied to Al Krow's topic in Amps and Cabs
I've got a BF One10 if you're interested in trying one out. I too have used BF for ages. The others mentioned here have sounded as good to me, but not better. -
My Bro in Law is a classically trained cellist. He performs concerts in a duo. Many others do too, and they perform without the dots. It can be done. Good luck
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[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1499635369' post='3332687'] Whenever anyone posts up a question like this, you're always going to get positivity from members here (it's like nobody wants to say anything detrimental), so I'll pass on this little nugget: I have a mate who started at 40-ish, he said the hardest things were; i) not having the time to practice, ii) not being able to remember everything he'd learnt - the capacity for recall isn't as great as it is/was when you're 20, iii) the inherent fear that once he even got anywhere like up to speed, he was always going to be 20+ years behind guys of his age (which I suppose is fair comment), iv) being overlooked for band positions because of his inexperience, v) the fear that his wife will pull his testicles over his head if she finds out how much he's spending on this bedroom hobby. He eventually gave up! Learning anything is a long trip, so just be prepared for that. No one can just be handed an instrument and be expected to play it in a day, irrespective of what anyone says, it's a grind. It's going to hurt, you might even bleed once or twice, but if you're determined enough, you will succeed. [/quote] I started soon after I turned 50. I would agree with all of the above. It takes a lot of time and progress is slower than for youngsters. If you stop for a week your progress goes back too because the muscle-memory isn't ingrained. Also, we have work that gets in the way of practice too. But if you can get into a band do that as soon as you can. I too am left handed. I play right handed though. If you can play right handed: it gives you a far bigger choice of instruments. But I agree with Leftybassmsn, you need to try a bass and see if you can play right handed. Your brain will soon tell you if this won't happen. Studybass.com Scottsbasslessons.com Both are good sites. Good luck and enjoy the journey; that's good to remember. There's no "end result". It's a journey.
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[quote name='ead' timestamp='1499411453' post='3331344']Done by the way. Why the Q on kids living at home? [/quote] I thought it simply asked about if you have kids. I wasn't sure what to say there. I have 2 grown 'kids' living somewhere else. Kids at home could be a distraction from playing, or could limit how often you can play some instruments.
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[color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]This is a Vantage X-88B Bass guitar from 1982. It's in amazing condition for a 35 year old bass. It does have a few dings, but the condition is quite remarkable. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]The knobs have been replaced, but the originals are included. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]It's all set up and working well. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Body Japanese Ash Solid construction. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Neck 3-piece rock maple. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Fingerboard Rosewood. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Scale length 32-1/4 inches [/size][/font][/color] Weight: 3.46Kg. 7.63lb [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Frets 22 frets [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Pickups Delano S-600 [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Controls 1 Volume, 1 Tone; Passive [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Bridge Ripper type. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Tailpiece Brass saddles. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Tuners Chrome plated die-cast[/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Hardware Chrome plated [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Finishes Tobacco Brown and Dark Brown Shade. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]In production 1982[/size][/font][/color] Most of the marks here are dust, but you can see here that I have the original knobs Located in East Herts, but I travel about a fair bit. Or I can post it at shipping cost.
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If it's all down to pups and spacing how do all P-basses manage to not sound the same. If the wood has no effect, why did you buy to have a Warwick? Just buy a cheap bass and adjust the settings to those of a Warwick.
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[quote name='Dudgeman' timestamp='1499281201' post='3330543'] First off I am an incredibly keen semi pro guitar builder/restorer so any Pro's out there might know better ways...but I am a cabinet maker of 28 years so it is [i]kind[/i] of my area..but I am always learning so if you hear better advice, then take it!! .... If you don't find a good recommendation for someone be careful who you let loose on it...this was a tale of a warwick I bought recently.. I am going to show a reversal build on a Warwick streamer soon where the guy had it de-fretted by his local guitar shop (who clearly had no idea what they were doing, but funnily enough didn't tell him that) and the shop filled the slots with what can only be some sort of wood filler...well the strings had worn it away in places..the fretboard (Wenge which is notoriously brittle and open pored) was in a terrible state with tear out all over the place....but the filler came out like 3 year old toothpaste....I have had to run a plane over it and re fret it...not a problem as I wanted to flatten the radius slightly any way. But if this is a pride and joy bass don't trust the word of your local Shop...get some good advice on the forum as to who is best to approach.. [/quote] Funnily, my background is similar. From what I've seen I'd say "shop" and "luthier" are mutually exclusive. If you drop an instrument into a shop for their luthier, it can be a real game of chance. You're leaving it to them to pass your pride-n-joy to anyone who offers to do the job at a price they can mark-up and profit from. There are, I'm sure, a few exceptions, but most music-store shops won't give you much control over who does it. The main exception is, of course, The Bass Gallery.
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[quote name='Trueno' timestamp='1499187667' post='3329825'] I was on the Warwick forum for quite a while. The wisdom, as I remember it, was that you just can't get replacement Warwick necks, unless you can prove to them that your current neck has been comprehensively trashed. It was a few years ago. You may have to consider custom made, but hopefully someone else will have some more up to date info, or maybe a company that does cheaper necks. [/quote] I enquired about a new neck for a Warwick body someone was selling and was told the same by Warwick themselves. There's not a lot of difference in the depth of the Warwick neck to a Fender P MIM. There might be a millimeter or 2. But don't forget there may be a significant difference in the tone after you've done it. Folk talk about the tonewood in the body and how that resonates (or doesn't). But the resonation in the neck is bound to be far more significant. I'm a fan of Warwick basses, but if you want that tone, but don't like the neck, I think you might be disappointed when you change the neck wood mass. It would be a shame to make a major change and find the tone, after the work is no longer "Warwick" and you've rendered it unsaleable. I recon the luthier-built replacement neck is safer. You could do well to find a luthier who's experienced in making necks and talk about it more with them.
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[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1498847933' post='3327586'] How about a Babicz? [/quote] This would be my choice. They're more expensive, but much lighter in weight and can be strung without feeding the strings through holes. I've got one on mine and it's got the best tone I've ever had from a Fender. (Accepting that this could be coincidence and nothing to do with the bridge)
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Welcome to BC Clunkie. I too was about 50 when i started. So you're not alone. It's all good fun. Just keep out of the marketplace threads and you'll be fine.