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That Ric is the best colour they've ever done, absolutely stunning. Regarding the "clank tone" A new set of strings all controls on full and a bit of bass boost on a LOAD amp! Failing that and you don't get on with it, sell me it LOL Dave

Gorgeous please sell me it Dave

Please leave feedback for me here Thanks Dave

Sold a EHX DrQ Pedal to Rich Absolutely faultless deal, Great bloke. Dave

Ive got really bad GAS for Vigier Passion [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26235"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26235[/url] Please help Dave

Ive got realy bad GAS for Vigier Passion [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26235"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26235[/url] Please help Dave

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='267137' date='Aug 21 2008, 03:34 PM']I'm sure a Ric expert would be able to help authenticate that particular model.[/quote] Im not an expert but that looks like a 4003/5s, the owner has screwed the pickup cover over the saddles as a hand rest i presume, other than that could be one of the tuxedo/blackstar series. Someone will correct me if im wrong?? Thanks Dave

The serial number should be on the jack plate and for a 77 should start with the letter Q. and then have another letter A-L for the month of the year and then 4 digits. Dave

[quote name='NJE' post='261478' date='Aug 13 2008, 12:29 PM']Quite possibly was his rig actually, he is a bit of a plug and play kinda guy and never seemed to bothered about sound, or looking after his very expensive 6 string. I just want to say it did sound like I was having an overwater bash....I really wasn't.[/quote] Hi I realised that and hope you dont think i came in strong, the point i was trying to make was that the basses have the ability to sound very neutral and combined with an amp like the EA i was surprised with the description of the sound. I've experienced a lot of instruments that have too much eq or character and when coupled with certain amps they can sound muddy, But as mentioned earlier its all down to personal taste and i suppose the context your using the gear in. Thanks Dave

[quote name='BassBalls' post='261737' date='Aug 13 2008, 05:10 PM']Yep i think you can. Its 35866 if you dont mind having a look for me. [/quote] My mistake its this site not the book but there is a bass detailed here with the number 35863, thats 3 instruments off yours and thats registered as oct 1992 [url="http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/TOWN8019/mycustompage0012.htm"]http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/TOWN8019/mycustompage0012.htm[/url] Cheers Dave

[quote name='BassBalls' post='261732' date='Aug 13 2008, 05:05 PM']cool, where can i find the serial? is it the number on the bridge?[/quote] Yeah i think i can see it under the saddles on your first pic?

[quote name='BassBalls' post='261711' date='Aug 13 2008, 04:48 PM']My lovely musicman stinigray. Not sure how old it is though. [attachment=12040:DSCF0034.JPG] [attachment=12045:DSCF0031.JPG][/quote] The serial numbers are detailed in the bass book by tony bacon, if you dont have a copy let me know the serial number as i have a copy. Dave

[quote name='NJE' post='261444' date='Aug 13 2008, 11:17 AM']My friend used his in a rock band with a Euphonic Audio Iamp 800 and to be honest it was gutless and didn't cut through in a hard rock band (may just have been him not using it right) but I found the sound very mellow. (incidentally he used a warwick and an Ashdown next gig in the same venue and it was HUGE!) I dont want to offend any Overwater owners, they are stunning but not right for my ears![/quote] It is all personal taste, however i would suggest its your mates rig that was possibly at fault. I use an overwater all the time gigging in a 3 piece, I use a rack system and 8x10 and get nothing but compliments about the cut and balls of my sound, Overwaters are designed to sound like the wood and construction of the instrument. If you want a character eq and pick ups, stick some in but as mentioned by others in the thread the build quality and playability is second to none. Dave

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=23453&st=0"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=23453&st=0[/url] This is a previous thread about overwaters, I love them, they have been my main gigging bass for 20years. Good luck in your search Dave

Here are mine. A stingray was the first dream bass i wanted when i first started playing, inspired by Steve Garvey from the Buzzcocks. Eventually got one and didnt stop! Left to right Piezo Ltd natural 3 Band , Honey Burst 3 Band, Ash body with Cairns neck and Musicman 2 Band in vintage white, 78 see through brown. Recently had the necks of the two 3 bands lacquered and they play much better, never really been a fan of waxed necks, they get very sticky when im playing, its just my preference i knwo some bass players who say the opposite.

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='258549' date='Aug 8 2008, 10:16 PM']No probs! She (Mrs Wilkes!) is still in the family so to speak - can you believe its over 10 years that the old Yahoo clubs were first set up! My collection is now reaching critical mass - I've got 57 basses and at least 13 lesser instruments (geetars!) so I'm either going to open a bass shop, buy a bigger house or sell them all and buy a Lamborghini (think thats how to spell it)! I recently picked up a JayDee Calibas 6 string bass - monstrous. Just need to learn how to play it. Nick[/quote] 10 years? Its terrifying how quickly time has passed, Im 40 in September!!!! 57 Basses, thats crazy talk you lucky bugger. Not sure what to do with my lot, not sure wether to go for any more, i sold about 10-12 over the last couple of years to buy some more fenders and slightly older basses and a few guitars to increase the value of the collection. I might go alembic, not sure at the moment nothing really taken my fancy lately. Re Mrs Wilkes, if you ever fancy a swap type deal let me know mate. ATB Dave

[quote name='ste_m3' post='258855' date='Aug 9 2008, 02:58 PM']Okay clue of the day! Haha, Man, im good.[/quote] Something black and white with a bad ass?

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='258532' date='Aug 8 2008, 10:01 PM']Lovely collection, Dave! Like me (and moreso, Nick!) you must spend a small fortune on strings!!![/quote] Thanks very much, you have some beauties and yeah the string bill can be sizable plus i love the sound of new ones so i change the regularly played ones quite often

[quote name='budget bassist' post='258528' date='Aug 8 2008, 09:55 PM']That blue 5 string overwater is STUNNING![/quote] It is, i wish i hadn't sold it now still there's always the opportunity that it will come up for sale again.