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  1. leftyhook
    throwoff, pm replied.
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    thanks everyone. Ive asked the seller a few times but I don't think he knows much about this bass. perhaps he's not as nutty as I am on basses! I had toyed with the idea of a Fender precision as I have a Wal Custom from 1984. I have asked myself if the warwick and Wal would be similar?
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    I really dislike the natural finish on mine. I think it cheapens the look. Think I would prefer the wood naked. Considered having it coloured (Black cos I'm not the tallest and it's a big body!) but at £90...the bass only cost £270 Still awaiting the arrival of a Babicz bridge.....5 weeks.....coming from the far.......far east....via a certain renowned London Bass shop...zzzz....zzzzzzzzz.......... refund!!!!
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    if the serial number is on the back of the headstock between the machine heads, it's pre-2010. = German made, so I am told.
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    yeah, no left handed. How much more work is it to produce one? If cheapo companies (with all due respect to Johnson etc) make the effort, why can't we have a Fender Jag??!!
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    Guitarist in my current (!) band swears by his, and his houses 3 Les Paul's total value around 6 grand. Looks after them like babies, so believe me, if they didn't do the job he wouldn't use one. saw them on ebay recently for 45 quid ( 6 guitar version). Guitar Guitar selling them for over 70. doh!
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    Wow! Thanks so much throwoff! Don't understand "Hardware upcharge" ?? I hope I am buying a decent bass as I have never tried a Warwick, but I like what I have heard. Much appreciated
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    Hi Apologies for jumping in without thoroughly searching for the right topic area, but I am considering buying a s/h Warwick Corvette standard (l/h) and was wondering if anyone recognised the wood of the body? I don't think it's Bubunga... The serial number is between the machine heads on the back of the headstock, so that means it is pre 2010 I beleive. Many thanks for any help! LH [IMG]http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/leftyhook/corvettestandard.jpg[/IMG]
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    I have an Ibanez copy of the Dan Armstrong 'see-thru' plexiglass bass which was issued from '69 for a few years. Unfortunately some 30 plus years ago I attempted to rectify a pick-up problem and have managed to lose the pick-ups, pots, knobs and bridge saddle! Does anyone have any idea which type of pick-ups would fit the bass? I don't mind having to modify the body as I will never be able to restore the bass to it's original state. This is very much a sentimental bass that I would like to get up and running. The bass cost me a mere £50 way back then so I am prepared to spend a couple of hundred £ on it. Help?!!
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    [quote name='Ba55me15ter' post='901756' date='Jul 22 2010, 11:42 AM']Bassist seeks band: No timewasters No beginners No egos No attitudes No teenagers No guitarists who can't keep quiet No drummers who can't groove No singers who can't No bad timekeepers No shift workers No perpetual rehearsers No dellusionals No Yokos No indie shoegazing No dad rock No Brown Eyed Girl No clubs No backing tracks No smoking No heavy petting No bombing[/quote] wha???? negative negative negative. oh, its a joke, right? haha
  11. leftyhook
    not too far from yourself. Tyneside I would prefer the 4 x 10 despite the weight difference.1 x 15 is a bit to dull on its own from past experience. I would be interested to hear your price for the 4 x 10. you can always let me know via pm thanks
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    I'm interested...but mainly the 4 x 10 as the size of the 2 together will have the band's van owner complaining about the weight.
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    I had a guy buy my amp from me today and he brought along his friends bass to try it out. It was a 1961 Gibson EB O,but some numbskull had decided to spray it white 30 years ago! It very good condition otherwise Of course it's just the single pick up, but how much would it have been worth had it been left it's original colour?(the red was beginning to show through atr the headstock where the serial number is. The guy said his friend would sell it to him (and him alone...)for about £100! A pretty poor bass by todays standards that has clearly lost tons of value due to the white paint job, but still....£100 for a '61 Gibson?
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    Anyone tried a sterling fretless? Do they have that 'singing' fretless sound?
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    Hi My Wal Custom looks like it's on it's way to Holland. Does anyone know the weight of a wal Custom 4-string with fibreglass case? Need to know to price postage cost from UK Thanks for any help Joe
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    Hi My Wal Custom looks like it's on it's way to Holland. Does anyone know the weight of a wal Custom 4-string with fibreglass case? Need to know to price postage cost from UK Thanks for any help Joe
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    Already spoke to him via email and he assures me he definaltely wants it. That's cool. Looking at my WAL right now.......AAAAARGH!!!! I forgot how lucky I have been to have this bass........but not for long. AAargh! Marcus, thanks for the kind words and introducing me to this great forum. It is a great sounding bass. I just plug in, no effects etc. and POW!!!
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    Hey guys I posted on a few other places and I have had interest, mostly from a guy in Holland who is stil in contact, but until I'm absolutely sure then I have to keep my options open, though I am a man of honour. If he comes up with a definate plan to pay for and receive my Wal very soon then it is his. Joe
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    Can't believe I'm having to do this, but..... [color="#000080"] Left-handed Wal Custom bass. Year 1984 –serial number 2309. Beautiful Schedua body (Mahogany core) gives this bass a stunning look to match its amazing range of tones. Plain (without spots) Indian Ebony fingerboard as originally fretless, professionally converted to fretted several years ago. As it’s 24 years old, the bass has several dings on body, though they do not detract from it’s natural beauty. The volume knob is not the original and the plastic electronics cover on the back has a small piece that has snapped off (see pic), A wonderful piece of craftsmanship that I am reluctantly parting with after 24 years of having it from new.(see my story in the ‘welcome’ column) Comes with original Wal brown fibreglass moulded case with embossed ‘Wal’ signature.Case looking travel-worn and some catches ineffective but still closes fine, though can't lock. If you know your basses, you will know that Wal basses are as rare as hen’s teeth. I’m looking for a bargain price of £1,200 (One thousand, two hundred GBP) plus and P& P.[/color] Joe (North East UK)
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    Hi all It's great to see so much enthusiasm for bass guitars! I've been playing for around 30 years and,after having played a large percentage of that time using my left handed[color="#0000FF"]Wal [/color]Custom,(24 years from new)I am having to take a break from playing due to personal reasnso So, I am reluctantly put my beloved up for sale.. I met Mr. Waller and Pete 'the fish' back in 1983 whenI travelled to their factory in High Wycombe to try out a left handed Wal. The late, great Wal himself picked me up from the coach station in a beaten up old Ford Cortina and made me feel so welcome at the factory. Ah, wonderful memories. However, time moves on and I feel it's time to let someone else enjoy the pleasures of this beautiful piece of craftmanship. If you are interested, I will post pics and description in the Basses for sale column. I will certainly continue to visit this site. Joe
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