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[quote name='Golchen' post='647006' date='Nov 6 2009, 10:10 AM']Thanks for all the contributions everyone (finally got around to reading my own thread!) So many amazing and touching stories. I feel a bit sad to say that I have never had a 'greatest moment in music'. It's the one single area of my life where I feel like a total loser Oh well, life's been good to me otherwise so I shouldn't complain.[/quote] Something I did was to set goals for the bands I am in. My most successful band I set the goals of, record a CD, have a song played on the radio and do a gig somewhere in Europe. I far exceeded that by releasing a CD, doing a gig in Europe, then getting a record deal having 3 singles and an album released, playing on TV and Radio including live sessions and gigging all over the place. My current band I have set the goals of the singer and guitarist to do a couple of covers and open mic sessions, then as a band write a live set of original songs, get a drummer, record an album, do some gigs and a photoshoot. All pretty easy. So just try setting some goals including one or two that may push or challenge you and see how you get on. Its amazing how much having a target or goal can drive you on.

Another greatest moment for me would be playing Brixton Academy to around 5000 people. It was an originals band and our singer had a massive powerful voice. Near the end of a song, he put his mic down and sang something to them which they sang back. The whole venue was singing back and forth and it was amazing being on stage seeing and hearing it.

Just watched it. Foo Fighters did sound like Tom Petty. I see Nate is still playing a Lakland through Ashdown ABM gear. Times Like These sounded good. Jay-z New York song was pretty good. The female singer had an awsome voice but not so keen on the rapping but I guess thats what he does. The song had so much space, the bass player could of had a field day and done some amazing stuff. The Guitarist was certainly was having some fun, just wish he was a bit louder. Nora Jones had nice hair. Quite 90's britpop. Stornoway reminded me of something Simon and Garfunkle would do. Not quite my cup of tea and the guys voice started to annoy me. Sting, also known as Captain Birdseye, did not do much for me. I am a big fan of Sting but this was just a little bland for me.

None at all, super clean and smooth for me I'm afraid and that from playing guitar punk pop, loud folk and stadium rock type bands. Always prefer to let the natural sound of the bass come through.

Once again, many thanks for all the help and advice. At the moment, the passive Corvette in Ash with black accesories is top of my list.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='640071' date='Oct 29 2009, 02:24 PM']Here're a couple of others on my radar at the moment... [/quote] Anything special about that Stingray. Apart from the scratchplate, mine looks identical.

I have always found 45 - 105 gauge suits me better tonally.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='638946' date='Oct 28 2009, 11:59 AM']Cheers Michael. Not sure ill get the tone i was hoping for but im getting a great tone so thats good enough. I think with the neck pup a bit closer to the neck its a bit deeper sounding than a normal P, and not sure if you found this but the DJ5 seems to produce a slightly deeper tone anyway (one reason i didn't get on with it in the first place) but this deeper tone from the split coil works really well with the small cabs im using. Slightly less mids now, scooped slighlty i guess, and i noticed a more traditional bass tone at the gig. It might just be that venue but yeah, im very happy. Now, phase two has started. Im going to put a Nordy NJ5FS in the bridge position in the next couple of weeks to try and get rid of the RF noise the bridge pup is now picking up, and then its all finished and will probably be in the for sale section before Christmas LOL.[/quote] Hey Dave, yep exactly what I found that it had a really deep sound. Molan I think said he found that also when he had one. I found it to deep for my liking. It was still a nice tone but just too deep. Its great your getting a tone that you like though.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='638671' date='Oct 28 2009, 12:20 AM']Similarly I've got an old Thumb bass, sounds great - just like a Thumb bass! But I've also got a Jazz strung with flats which I use for that thumpy old "trad" bass guitar noise when I need it. To the thread starter: If you're a Fender die-hard you might find Warwicks a bit strange in terms of ergonomics, but (for me anyway) that just takes a bit of getting used to. As for the sound, while it won't sound like a Fender you will like the sound. Whether you can use the sound is another matter, but you won't dislike it.[/quote] I think this is my biggest concern, the ergonomics. I love the feel of Fender and Musicman basses. Warwicks to me look drop dead gorgeous but look to have all the things I hate about a bass. Long necks, lots of frets, slim bodies, pointy horns etc. However, until I try one and hang it around my neck, then I will never know so I think the sooner the better. As for the sound they make, I'm not so concerned about this. I know they are going to sound good. I might try and go this Friday and have a play of a few.

I would like one of these, a Warwick Streamer, However, I doubt I could afford it so I may put this on my list, a Warwick Corvette, However, I probably won't like it if I get one but I think they look nice and I won't be able to kill the GAS until I get one

Hey Dave, thats looking super groovy now. Really hope you get the tone you're looking for out of it, they are lovely basses.

Thanks again for all the info and advice. I have been looking at prices of Streamers and they are pretty expensive. However, the Corvette is very affordable, just a shame the Streamer looks so much nicer. So whats the difference between a Warwick Streamer and a Spector? Is one better than the other.

[quote name='gary mac' post='636262' date='Oct 25 2009, 04:45 PM']What's to hate about a through neck? I'm not being argumentative, just interested. Never owned a Warwick but have lusted after some of them.[/quote] Visually I think bolt on necks look nicer. However, I think its more of a deep down sub concious thing. I had an old Ibanez Musician bass once that was a thru-neck and the neck snapped off. Ever since that, I have always prefered a bolt on

Thanks for the help everyone, I do plan to pop down to Andertons and have a play of some soon. Lfalex v1.1, thanks for the input, especially as you have a Jazz and a Stingray like me also. How does the Streamer compare tonally? Can it produce a smooth tone, similar to a Jazz or does it have a very distinct sound like a Stingray?

[quote name='Lylodile' post='635657' date='Oct 24 2009, 09:51 PM'] This but with the SLO Special neck option .[/quote] Yummy Yummy Cherryburst. Lush

[quote name='Musicman20' post='635594' date='Oct 24 2009, 08:38 PM']USA Fender Precision 62 Reissue - white....POSSIBLY sunburst. USA Fender Jazz 75 Reissue - I want it in a colour other than natural, even though I quite like natural! Next year....I'm going to try and get them.[/quote] I have the Fender MIA Jazz 75 Re-issue and it is amazing. It's my number 1 bass and it feels like I have played it all my life despite only owning it for a couple of months. It is so easy and natural to play. I love it. As for GAS, well a Warwick Streamer in maple with a bolt on neck. Something like a Jazzman. No idea if I will like them and probably hate it but just got GAS for one.

Back around the late 80's, I had an advert from Warwick advertising a Streamer. It was the light ash or maple colour that they do and it had yin and yan dot inlays. I fell in love with it and always wanted one. However, I am a Fender bass player through and through. I love the feel, the neck length and the sound of the Fender basses. They are perfect for me as a player. The only other non Fender bass I love is a Stingray. Apart from the sound which I am not keen on, it basically looks and feels like a Fender so thats good enough for me. So, am I going to like a Warwick Streamer? I was looking at the Jazzman as that has a bolt on neck (I hate through neck basses) and it looks pretty straight forward. One concern is the neck looks so long. It has 24 frets where as the Fender has 20. What sort of sound will I get from it? I keep hearing about this Warwick growl but I prefer the smooth well balanced tone that you get from a Fender and certainly not the middle sparkly sound from the Stingray. Are they quite versatile tonally? Before I think about spending some money in the future, just wondering what the general feeling is towards them. Thanks for any help. By the way, I will never sell my Fender Jazz or my Stingray. I just fancy making one of my dreams come true and getting a Warwick I fell in love with.