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  1. BassBod
    I had one - very good, light and surprisingly tough. Only problem was size - it fitted my Streamer, but from memory wouldn't easily fit a fender jazz. Check with Lukeward, he got mine when he got my old Streamer? BB
  2. BassBod
    From memory, the MM circuit "inspired" the Aguilar (as well as the Sadowsky..designed by Alex Aguilar?), but you might need to find room for two 9V batteries? I've got the older boxed version, and its great. But I would talk to John East first, about his "early MM" circuit before reaching for the soldering iron... BB
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    Thomastik flats are great, if you can get on with the odd guages and floppy feel - I find that just moving the action up a bit makes them play really nicely. I also tried the Status black nylon wrapped strings and they are also fantastic, if a bit floppy. They certainly won't damage a soft fingerboard. BB
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    I've seen one guitar - looked pretty good, provided you like the "fake old" thing. I've seen pics of his basses, and I don't like the necks - he seems to take all the finish off the middle of the neck and leaves it pale/unfinished. Most of the really old basses I've seen haven't worn this badly, or are dark/dirty rather than pale...but it's hard to know without seeing one for real. My guess is he leaves it barely sealed and expects to get dirty/worn from playing? BB
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    The only negative I ever hear about Warmouth is the extra steel rods in the neck - this can make them heavier than a "standard" neck. I guess this is more noticable with a heavier exotic wood neck?? I'd love to see one of their fender necks to find out. BB
  6. BassBod
    Yes, but probably both ceramic or alnico - I can't remember which. BB
  7. BassBod
    These are used, but in perfect working order. The bridge one is a ceramic magnet (bit brighter sounding) and the neck is alnico. They sound really good for the money - I replaced them with Seymour Duncans and the difference isn't that great (!). I think these go for around £60 new, so yours for £30 for the set, posted etc. I can do photo's if anyone wants them, pm with any questions.... BB Edit - Pics added below, by request... [attachment=8130:DSCN1131.JPG][attachment=8131:DSCN1132.JPG][attachment=8132:DSCN1133.JPG]
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    I always liked the Schaller 3D, although it needs new 3 holes. They were very popular in the 70's before you could get the Badass easily in the UK. I'm sure I've got an old one here somewhere if anyone fancies trying it out? BB
  9. BassBod
    Bump - reduced to £60 (posted) before evilbay..... BB
  10. BassBod
    Interesting bass - do you find the Warmouth neck heavy? I heard that the extra steel rods can make the neck a fair bit heavier than a trad fender? Those filter preamps..hmm BB
  11. BassBod
    I wouldn't bother - I think that Jaco chap had a point when he changed his for the more modern version! I don't know if the "non-resistor" variations of the the stack knob have the same output reduction, but I suspect its a trade off - interaction of the stacks vs more output. The lower output isn't a massive difference, so I wouldn't want to put you off if you think you'd prefer it. But using the same pickups I found I had to increase the amp input a notch or two. BB
  12. BassBod
    I find them a bit strange as well (on a fretless, shortscale). I think its just a "characteristic" of these strings. I've used other tapewounds (LaBella, Status) and not had the same experience. Its not a big problem as the sound is pretty dull anyway, you just get used to it! BB
  13. BassBod
    I think WD sell them (maybe not the plate?) or you can get the whole lot from basspartsresource in the states. There are a couple of wiring configurations, some also use extra resitsors to islolate the two stacks and prevent them from interacting. I went back to the three knob setup - I didn't find the two tones that useful and also found the resistors take a bit of output away, not a lot but enough to notice. BB
  14. BassBod
    I can use virtually any active DI box with my GK MB150E - but that has the extra "boost" gain control. If you can borrow one I'd suggest the Sadowsky preamp (new or old) or the old Fishman preamp. From what I remember both these provide a fair bit of output and should do the job? Failing that, a one rack unit preamp (SWR Grand Prix...or similar) would work so well you'll want to keep it, but is obviously a bit more cumbersome. Good luck BB
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    Bump - reduced to £70 paypal/posted or £65 collected (Bristol, ish) BB
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    I researched them a lot years ago - spoke to a few users etc. The outcome seemed to be that most people loved the amps and had no problems over many years. Those who had problems and managed to make contact with WW (usually in the states) were very happy with his work/turnaround time etc. There were a couple of people who had a bad time getting in contact or who were told their amp wasn't fixable (due to components being unavailable). The only person that can tell you seems to be WW himself. Another interesting thing is that he really doesn't like fitting XLR DI outputs on his amps (though I think he has sometimes?). Instead he suggests a good passive transformer style box run out of a jack output from the amp. I used to think this was cranky....but a few years later I totally agree. BB
  17. BassBod
    A friend of mine used one for acoustic guitar - a good unit with plenty of options. Can't vouch for its sonic quality, but Radial stuff has a good reputation (I've used one of their cheaper passive DI's for a few years with no complaints). I didn't like the fact it won't run on phantom or batts, but I guess if its the centre of an effects pedal board then that won't matter. BB
  18. BassBod
    He's (CK) got a point - WW has a reputation for being hard to contact, secretive of his designs etc. Some say he's great, will fix anything he's ever made..puts circuit plans inside the amp....others say he never answers the phone, scratches part numbers off componenets etc and frequently changes designs even within the same "model". If I owned one I'd make sure I made contact with him, just to see if he'd be helpful here in the UK. BB
  19. BassBod
    Dave Ford or Gary Alesbrook (I think he's playing keys a lot these days, band called Backyard) - both on MEEEspace...somewhere. Had a chat with Any Hague few weeks ago and he didn't sound that busy at the mo? BB
  20. BassBod
    Hi James, I can only suggest a search on Talkbass - that seems to be the best info source. They are a bit esoteric over here in blighty..and WW himself isn't exactly high profile! Good luck with the sale BB
  21. BassBod
    Some interest, but no sale yet....bump BB
  22. BassBod
    Don't forget the EMG pickup option for the Pbass - thay have fantastic clarity, and you can easily restore the bass the passive in the future. The battery can be a squeeze in a P, but usually works fine. You can get them fairly cheaply, (and re-sell if it doesn't work out without). BB
  23. BassBod
    I've had this for at least 20 years, and I can only remember using it about three times! Its a lovely lush sounding chorus, or wacky vibrato. Big metal case, mains powered (yikes - american two pin plug, plus "shaver adaptor" just like the old days...) and is pretty hissy by modern standards. Put it through the effects loop of your amp and it hisses a lot less...but still hisses. I've no idea what these go for, but I know some people here really love their effects. How's about £75 paypal/posted? I'll get some pics up later today, when I've charged the camera. BB EDIT - pics now attached [attachment=6305:DSCN1110.JPG][attachment=6304:DSCN1109.JPG]
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    [quote name='Beedster' post='153558' date='Mar 8 2008, 12:07 PM']Funnily enough, most people who saw my old Shergold from a distance thought it was a Wal anyway Chris[/quote] I always thought the body design (certainly of the earliest Wals) bore some Shergold influence...I'm sure part of this stems from the fact that both Hayman/Burns/Shergold and Electric Wood made virtually all the components themselves, so form follows function...in a 1970's England way. Oh..bump... BB
  25. BassBod
    Only a suggestion, (I've never been brave enough to have a hearing test..) but a more traditional P bass pickup will give you more mids and clarity. The Sd QP is all about top and bottom, and this can easily get lost on stage. I'd also recommend the Docs Pro plugs earplugs (usually marketed at drummers). They attenuate volume (esp top end) but you can still hear a lot of what is going on around you. If you put them in well before you play you don't really notice them, if you always use them. BB
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