Urban Bassman

Having no idea how much my basses weighed so I thought I'd try and qualify things by actually weighing them, so here goes. Thumb BO 4 string is 7 3/4 lbs SS1 4 string is 9lbs $$ 5 string is 9 1/2 lbs and for comparison my P Bass weighs in at 8 3/4 lbs Not sure what any of that means since I don't have an issue with weight of any of the basses but include them for interest as much as anything else. Naturally the Thumb is noticeably lighter when you strap it on but after a while the difference is not really noticeable. The bottom line is I think my Warwicks are great

[quote name='lee4' post='921593' date='Aug 11 2010, 01:46 PM']I owned a $$ and loved the neck shape,the brilliant pups and eq,but I found that the Just-a-nut cut my fingers,and the weight caused pain in my left shoulder. Despite fitting a Comfort strap,I had to sell it. If they were lighter and had a standard nut I would have another.[/quote] Oh yeah both the S$$ and SS1 are heavy beasts no doubt about it but for me that adds to the overall feel of the instruments. Something to grab hold of if you get my drift! Can't say I had any issues with adjust-a nuts other than those already made by Warwickhunt. My Thumb is much lighter than my SS1 so if it's lighter weight you need, go for a Thumb I guess.

Can only echo some of the other comments, my Streamer S1, Streamer 5 $$ and Thumb BO are great instruments; they sound great, easy and comfortable to play. Can't fault them.

[quote name='ezbass' post='919925' date='Aug 9 2010, 07:01 PM']I am reliably informed that my '63 P used to belong to Bruce Thomas of The Attractions. It's the one he bought to replace his stolen salmon pink P. It originally came to me with a retro fitted anodised gold p/g, I replaced it with a tort one to get the right vintage look. BT does talk about it on the Fender website but mistakenly dates it as a '64 [/quote] I don't think my P was owned by anyone famous but it looks uncannily like yours... [attachment=56197:61P_2.jpg]

Couldn't be happier with my RH450, RS210 and RS212. Great sounds, not heavy. Suggest you look at the footswitch as well, a really useful accessory IMO. Go try one, you'll not be disapointed.

....ahh yes 1978 - was 17 then.... Here's a couple of photos of me with my first proper bass, sorry they're a bit small - I'll try and find the originals photo and re-scan them. The bass I'm holding is a 75/76 (I think) Fender P Bass. Can't now remember exactly how much I paid for it; £200-ish I guess, a small fortune in those days. I was earning £23 a week as an apprentice. The photo was taken in the Allan Gorden rehearsal rooms in Leyton. They were built into/underneath some railway arches. It might also be interesting to some chatters here that rehearsing next door to us that day was an unknown band called Iron Maiden... [attachment=53792:jw78b.jpg] [attachment=53793:jw78a.jpg]

$$ Streamer 5 is a fab bass (Naturally I'm biased cos that's what I have)....however £500....suggest you keep saving a little bit longer.

Lovin my Streamer $$ 5 string, couldn't be happier with it.

My Streamer $$ 5er balances fine, I use a Levy's strap - no problems

[quote name='99ster' post='855979' date='Jun 3 2010, 12:26 PM'][url="http://labs.echonest.com/SixDegrees/?start=steps&end=charles+mingus"]Steps > Mingus in 7[/url] [/quote] Me too, starting with Jon Hiseman whom I met on a couple of occasions.....a bit tenuous but hey here it is [url="http://labs.echonest.com/SixDegrees/?start=jon+hiseman&end=charles+mingus"]http://labs.echonest.com/SixDegrees/?start...=charles+mingus[/url]

Nice one Not quite so many dinks as my 61 Enjoy it!

[quote name='RussFM' post='848489' date='May 26 2010, 02:03 PM']Yes, but only for the first few months, and only because I had access to a guitar but not a bass. I still learnt Flea and Timmy C's bass lines on my guitar! I think learning guitar helps make a better bass player though, if you know the chord shapes your guitarist is playing, it helps you play along with them before your ear has developed.[/quote] +1 to that I started on bass wayyyyyyy back when I was 15, then for work and family reasons stopped playing when I was 20. Started learning guitar in 1998 and switched back to bass in 2001, never looked back. My time spent learning to play guitar gave me a real step up when started playing bass again and it's nice to strum a few chords now and then.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='846757' date='May 24 2010, 06:58 PM']Vertically they sound massive due to the fact you can actually hear your notes correctly [/quote] +1 to that!

[quote name='Dave_MuadDib' post='846695' date='May 24 2010, 05:43 PM']Hi folks! I'm on the hunt for a new cab to replace my dying peavy 4x10, and I've always loved the markbass 2x10 STD (but it's ouchies expensive) and I like the look of the Hartke 4x10s, but I've been recommended the TC Electronics RS210. They look excellent for the money, but has anyone actually got any experience with them? I'm looking for something reasonably light, nice and loud (for my markbass little mark ii 500watts) and punchy. Thanks guys! Dave[/quote] I'm sure you'll plenty of response to this question. I got one of these babies last year and they work really well, sound great and not heavy either. The newer finish is more robust I understand, I have the original finish which isn't very robust. Suggest you look at the covers as well seem good value for money. Would have no hesitation on recommending one - the RS212 is a great piece of kit too!

[quote name='Shacky' post='846736' date='May 24 2010, 06:35 PM']Anyone tried one? I got a Blowtorch a little while ago, but it's not quite what I was after. The El Grande seems to be a bit more up my street. Anything to be aware of, etc?[/quote] I got one a couple of months ago...so far so good

18Khz through my laptop speakers - with my ear close to the speaker ) I'm 49 so not too bad I guess.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='822071' date='Apr 28 2010, 04:01 PM']Hi guys. I'm VERY excited to be announcing this. Uffe Hansen at TC Electronic has invited 5 TalkBass users to particpate in a test group for the RH450 and an internal beta version of a PC application that allows the user to access internal settings on the Preamp. The connection between the RH450 to the PC is facilitated by a special USB-to-Midi cable that connects to the "Remote" port on the back panel of the RH450. The users who were invited are: KJung Vic Tom7 Musicman20 (me!) Eublet None of us are endorsers, but we have been very enthusiastic about the RH450 for a while now, and have rambled on at length in many threads here about these heads, the potential they provide, and how we would like to be able to adjust this or that under the hood. Uffe and TC have noticed this so they're going to let us give it a go. We have freedom to post our discussions here, and hopefully to get ideas for things to try from others. So please participate in the discussion with us. We can not however share the Tweaker PC application with anyone so please don't ask! I want to give a very special thanks to Uffe and TC Electronic for asking us to particpate and provide feedback. This is the kind of thing you want to see from a manufacturer as it shows they care about what their users are interested in. So many here have made suggestions and Uffe has noticed them. So here we go! HERE is a link the the Talkbass thread where the discussions are going to take place: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=652395"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=652395[/url] Below is a partial cut and paste from an email Uffe sent us which explains a few things about what we're doing.[/quote] As a fellow RH450 enthusiast - would be very interested to be kept informed of any developments on this. Could a great amp about to be made even better...can't wait

I think he has all his equipment set up details on his web site but for some reason I can't get on it - server trouble I think... Anyho I thought he used two Sunn Bass Amps in the early days and Marshall these days with each amp going through a 8 x 10 cab. if his web site comes back on line I'm sure you'll get all the answers there - www.chrissquire.com

......and then there's players like Lemmy....don't know how he is still alive....mind you I don't think he does either

Used to have a Bass POD XT Live which was/is a good piece of kit but I ended up only using one or two of the effects and one or two of the myriad amp models that are available so I sold it on in favour of something more simple. On the floor I now have a Boss Chorus, DOD Flanger and an MXR Distortion Pedal they only get used once each in an evening but they've earned their place. I also make use of my RH450's, eq, compressor and valve emulation via the TC footswitch which also has the built in tuner. All placed on a Pedal Train Jnr board with a power supply mounted underneath and there you have it a nice simple set up that works well (for me).

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='815956' date='Apr 23 2010, 11:18 AM']Do it! They've suffered price-wise under Warwick's problems, so they can be got for good prices. But then, I might be biased too. [/quote] Yeah, it's on my "to do list" let's hope my lotto numbers come up

Streamer 5er for me, then I might be biased [attachment=48087:Streamer5.jpg] However I am developing GAS for a Thumb 5

OK, since you asked here's my 61P in Olympic White or at least it was once. Same age as me, sounds awesome, very proud to own her. [attachment=47953:61P_1.jpg] [attachment=47954:61P_2.jpg] [attachment=47955:61P_3.jpg]

[quote name='Musicman20' post='813736' date='Apr 21 2010, 01:27 PM']It is with a slight hint of regret that ive had to sell on some great basses the past few weeks. Originally, I was very happy with my setups, but I found myself wanting different things, and when one of the basschat members said 'why not thin the herd to get what you want' I decided to embark on some serious shuffling about. So far, ive sold my awesome DB212s (8 ohms) and I nearly went for two DB112s, but I got a great quote on a DB212 (4ohm) and it also meant I had spare money to spend on other bits. BUT, the most difficult decision was selling the Stingrays. I have really really looked after those basses. Before the new Fenders came out wit improvements, I was weary of buying them, but now Im a happy owner of three! They aint going nowhere now. The Ps are just perfect, and the Jazz really is that Jazz ive wanted for years, (and is far superior to one I bought from new at a similar price about 7 years ago....which went straight back!) I have been really excited about the Classic Rays for a long time, so one Ray had to go Then, I gave my 5 string yearning a good kick into gear and tested a few more basses. The Ray 5 'works' for me...perfectly. So yet another of my Rays had to go Its very strange looking at my gear to see no Ernie Balls, but thats all change soon Has anyone else had a total change recently? Now I dont own any instruments that are more than about 9 months old. Same with amps but the oldest one is roughly 18 months old, (Orange gear). Massive change, but thats how it is! Now I also think Ive found a suitable workhorse backup bass....Squier Classic Vibe 60s Jazz....so Ill probably get one soon.[/quote] Oh yes - I recently my sold two Ray's and an Alembic and now am the proud owner of three Warwicks - I found that they really did what I want, no regrets. Might be in the market for Thumb 5er but not for a while yet... Also recently got myself a TC R450 and two TC cabs, which really work well with the 'wicks...lovin' it! So, yes, a complete change round in under 6 months. Still got my year of birth P-Bass "that ain't going nowhere"