jwbassman

Hi guys - I'm gigging at The Railway Pub in Leyland tonight with local singer Debbie Wilson. Music probably best described as 'Great American Songbook' with a few more modern numbers thrown in as it's a Saturday night. First set is 9:30pm if anybody fancies popping down for a pint - come and say hello

[quote name='Spoombung' post='647369' date='Nov 6 2009, 05:27 PM']I've never heard/played one before - even though they've been around for years.[/quote] I know that some of the guys who do the TV work (Strictly Come Dancing, X Factor etc) use Overwaters, so you may well have heard one and not been aware of it. I've recently go this - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=64410"]more overwater porn...[/url]

[quote name='ped' post='641579' date='Oct 31 2009, 01:08 AM']I think I have only ever played one OW bass and that was a long time ago... actually no I played a 36" fretless recently... lovely craftsmanship. ped[/quote] The quality and attention to detail is superb - I'm afraid my photography doesn't do her justice...

thanks Ped - sounds and plays great too

this is mine... [attachment=35411:JW_EVO_04.jpg] my new Overwater Evolution Custom 5 - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=64410"]more pics here[/url]...

[quote name='Clarky' post='638072' date='Oct 27 2009, 05:01 PM']BTW, the stealth look is great[/quote] +1 lovely looking bass you have there...

[quote name='ezbass' post='637699' date='Oct 27 2009, 11:46 AM']Someone pass me my coat, I'm going to go away and sulk and comtemplate my sad looking (yet toneful) instruments.[/quote] Hey mate - no coat and no sulking required. I know I'm exceptionally lucky to own the basses I do - I've worked mighty hard to afford them and I take none of them for granted. As a designer aesthetics are important to me, but ultimatley it's about the way they sound that is most important, the fact they look great too is just a bonus

Southport's ok - for some reason most people who visit really like it, I guess when you live here you have a slightly different outlook... If ever you fancy popping over again give me a shout and bring your Overwaters

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='637322' date='Oct 26 2009, 09:47 PM']I tune ADGCF [/quote] I see... [quote name='tayste_2000' post='637322' date='Oct 26 2009, 09:47 PM']I have a trans black Evo and it does not look this nice so you made a good choice, but you know if you want to swap [/quote] It's a tempting offer, but you'll understand if I decline

...and just for completeness, the whole family... [attachment=35230:JW_ALL_01.jpg]

...and a couple of them together [attachment=35228:JW_OWB_01.jpg] [attachment=35229:JW_OWB_02.jpg]

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='636609' date='Oct 26 2009, 12:43 AM']That is super nice, any pics of your other Overwater?[/quote] Here's a few of shots of my fretless... [attachment=35224:JW_PRO_01.jpg] [attachment=35225:JW_PRO_02.jpg] [attachment=35226:JW_PRO_03.jpg] [attachment=35227:JW_PRO_04.jpg]

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='636609' date='Oct 26 2009, 12:43 AM']That is super nice, any pics of your other Overwater? I own a Progress and an Evolution, hoping to get another Evolution soon, but think I'd prefer another 36inch scale over the 35.[/quote] Indeed it is. I'm sure I've got some somewhere - I'll have a look... Why do you find the 36" better? [quote name='Stingray5' post='636653' date='Oct 26 2009, 04:10 AM']Yep, that's one seriously nice looking bass. The matching pickup covers really set it off. Your patience has definitely been well rewarded! [/quote] Glad you like it - yeah the pickups were a bit of a last minute decision but add so much. It's a good job I have the patience of a saint [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='637101' date='Oct 26 2009, 06:34 PM']Awesome... love it, and I usually avoid Red like the plague! Already planning my second OW and each new one I see makes me realise why I wouldn't pay for anything else[/quote] I almost changed my mind and went for a trans black instead but the red and maple combination is stunning, so I'm glad I went with my first instinct... It is exceptionally high quality and the attention to detail is superb - I have no hesitation in recommending Overwater to anybody

Thanks for all the really postive comments guys, I really appreciate it Tell you what, it makes it really tough to choose which bass to take to the gig - I went for the fretless tonight (bit of a Buble set) but will be using the Evo at rehersal tomorrow morning...

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='635083' date='Oct 24 2009, 08:10 AM']Nicest OW I've ever seen - congrats [/quote] [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='635093' date='Oct 24 2009, 09:11 AM']Congrats! Lovely looking bass you have there [/quote] Thanks guys - she's very special. I had quite a wait, but it was well worth it. My photography skills do not do her justice - in the flesh (wood) she really is stunning

[quote name='steve-soar' post='634956' date='Oct 23 2009, 11:22 PM']Cor!!![/quote] Indeed - she plays beautifully and sounds awesome too, already done a couple of gigs and had superb feedback from the guys in both bands...

[quote name='FLoydElgar' post='628714' date='Oct 17 2009, 01:48 PM']Nice man post a couple of pics and spec Cheers, Floyd[/quote] Finally managed to get some pics - see them [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=64410"]here[/url]

Hi Guys Spec is as follows: Evolution Custom 5 string (fretted - 35" scale length) Body: Central American Mahogany with a flamed Sycamore top (with matching headstock) Neck: 3 piece Maple with a Birdseye Maple board (matching truss rod cover - side dots only not marks on board - 26 frets) Hardware: Black - Hipshot ultralite tuners, Hipshot individual saddles (option for through body stringing too) Electronics: OW BMT 3 band preamp - OW5 pickups (matching wood covers) Strings: currently OW nickels but planning on some DR black beauties in the not too distant future For those who wanted to see some pics here she is... [attachment=35033:JW_EVO_01.jpg] [attachment=35034:JW_EVO_02.jpg] [attachment=35035:JW_EVO_03.jpg] [attachment=35036:JW_EVO_04.jpg] Needless to say I'm very happy

I've got a couple of eno - ET-3000's (approx £15 a piece if memory serves) and have had no issues - very handy for 'silent' tuning whilst the MD addresses the audience. The low B sometimes needs a moment to settle but other than that they're great

[quote name='FLoydElgar' post='628714' date='Oct 17 2009, 01:48 PM']Nice man post a couple of pics and spec Cheers, Floyd[/quote] Camera is currently at work but will put some pics up next week... Spec as follows: Evolution 5 string (fretted - 35" scale length) Body: Central American Mahogany with a flamed Sycamore top (with matching headstock) Neck: 3 piece Maple with a Birdseye Maple board (matching truss rod cover - side dots only not marks on board - 26 frets) Hardware: Black - Hipshot ultralite tuners, Hipshot individual saddles (option for through body stringing too) Electronics: OW BMT 3 band preamp - OW5 pickups (wood covers) Strings: currently OW nickels but planning on some DR black beauties in the not too distant future

I saw this in the flesh (wood) when I was up in Carlisle a couple of weeks back collecting my new Overwater - a stunning piece of work Chris and the guys really know their stuff, great guys too... enjoy

Live and Let Die - Guns and Roses - great track and reminds me of the witchdoctor scene in the Bond film

[quote name='lee650' post='548396' date='Jul 22 2009, 11:11 PM']Where are you doing this show mate, i played it a couple of years ago. used my warwick. but if i did it again id use my musicman, is it the osaltwhistle production? in which case ill say hello ( a mate of mines wife,s in it) could be way off the mark, but just to say a jazz is a great choice- all the best - lee[/quote] Hi Lee Sorry mate you missed it, the show was a couple of weeks ago in Southport - it all in all went really well the cast worked so hard the energy on stage was superb, it really could have been a pro show, the cast were that good. My new 75RI jazz (strung with TI flats) and the Compact sounded great, had some good comments from the cast and some of the guys in my big band who came to see the show made a point of saying how good the bass sounded which was nice... Cheers John

Looking good - I've been tempted to go on the course myself for a couple of years now but haven't got round to it yet, maybe next year... Keep up the good work - there must be a great sense of achievement in doing this