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Not sure what else you need to know - it has the warwick spec sheet with it, that is normally as much info as Warwick would supply. Think I saw this on eBay or somewhere recently.

Thanks John. Was it built to your spec or bought off the shelf so to speak? Long wait?

In the never ending quest for "The One" I came across Emerald guitars carbon composite acoustic basses. Has anyone tried/owned one? I'd love to hear and try one for myself. I've looked and found just one pretty crummy video online. I think the basses are a fairly recent addition to the guitar ranges. I believe there are or were some dealers but mainly of the guitar gear so no joy finding one as yet. http://www.emeraldguitars.com/basses/

I'm ok then, I already have the Fretless Wal and gave up on the geetar when I was younger. phew

Lovely Ezbass, lovely. What are you thinking of getting next? I seem to develop GAS for whatever you buy!!

Lately I have a t bird thing going on. I bet this is lush.

Thanks for the advice folks. I've dabbled with guitars before, stripping, refinishing sanding reshaping bodies but never gone to this stage. I have lots of woodworking tools available but not anything specialised for luthiery!

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1438456665' post='2834679'] OK so this is me now, after much buying, selling and trading over the last few years I have arrived at this setup. It both sounds the way I want and is portable enough for me to actually get it to gigs. Am I done with buying gear now?.... ... i'd never be so presumptuous, but I do feel I have arrived at an unbeatable setup for my current needs as a gigging bass player, involved in several projects and needing to travel on public transport to gigs / rehearsals etc. I feel very content. [/quote] That little lot on a bus?? Jesus God. Hats off to you Rob!

This is a feeler before I do any serious damage! I'm curious if it's possible to change the shape of an acoustic body. Basically to make it slightly or a lot more ergonomic. I'm thinking of reducing the depth from top to back of the body only. Ideally not just a size reduction but giving it some contouring. A bit like the Taylor /klein models that have a back that narrows towards the upper rear bout, to reduce the stretched out feeling of putting your arm around a bath tub to play it. Is that even possible? I have an old unsuspecting knackered acoustic ready to experiment on but I suppose each instrument is different in terms of construction and bracing etc. Any pointers or advice would be welcomed and appreciated !

Would probably have sold a long time ago if it weren't for the ummm graphic paint

If it left Warwick as it is now ie. A lined ebony fretless you should be able to get confirmation from warwick themselves. You need to email them (info on their site) and they can tell you how it was originally built. They did/do make lined fretless basses- I have one, albeit a custom shop order from the 90's. It's always the risk buying blind so to speak. One mans excellent condition isnt necessarily so.

Thanks. I have pangbourne gas now!! Man what a collection. Nice work!

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Living Colour - love rears it ugly head Doug is a leg end http://youtu.be/MQcPB1WkISI

I had a 4 last year. Fancied one for a while. Great quality and finish. It was one of those I couldn't get on with tho ultimately. Really wanted to as well but something didn't click. Strange it seemed like there was too much space around the strings. Whatever that means Definately one to try due to the non standard design shape and balance. Weird playing something so light!

Sly and Robbie Boops http://youtu.be/j78h2bYyrdY

Yip that caught my eye too. Seems very cheap or all other used boomslangs are over priced?

[quote name='zawinul' timestamp='1436719308' post='2820178'] I already asked but owner wants to keep it, otherwise i would jump on this, prefect bass for me!! I've giving it another few weeks before that email to Alan........! [/quote] Ahh that's a shame