warwickhunt

To be fair, I've just noted your upper budget is £1000... my suggestion was aimed more at your lower end budget! One point of note is that stuff like speaker/mic stands and all of the various leads need to be budgeted for because they eat up budgets.

You'd be better off (for your budget) looking at passive cabs such as Peaveys, Power amp can be any make but go for 1000w+, Yamaha do a very good desk MG16cx I think it is. You'd get all of these used within your budget.

[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1451824369' post='2943675'] Thomas Eich starts up another company and comes up with something else interesting. [/quote] I'm fairly sure that this'll be the logical step.

[color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Modding a 4 string to a 5... not seen it done like this before! [/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [URL=http://s54.photobucket.com/user/warwickhunt/media/4-5_zpsrttlt5ts.jpg.html][IMG]http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g119/warwickhunt/4-5_zpsrttlt5ts.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/font][/color][color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [URL=http://s54.photobucket.com/user/warwickhunt/media/4-5%20ii_zpsi0t22h2a.jpg.html][IMG]http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g119/warwickhunt/4-5%20ii_zpsi0t22h2a.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/font][/color][color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [URL=http://s54.photobucket.com/user/warwickhunt/media/4-5%20iii_zpspncd8sqm.jpg.html][IMG]http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g119/warwickhunt/4-5%20iii_zpspncd8sqm.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] http://www.ebay.de/itm/Warwick-Streamer-Bass-Stage-one-5-Saiter-1985-/231801226355?[/font][/color]

If anyone spots their product being knocked out at mega discount, give me a shout.

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1451750912' post='2943103'] You got a link to the Richard Bona thing WOT? [/quote] Think I saw/read it on his FB profile... quite [s]aggressive[/s] [edit] uncompromising!

[quote name='2elliot' timestamp='1451144726' post='2938541'] That would be great. Hopefuly the neck will be similar..ish and it will sound like a Warwick, lol. I've just started giging again after several years away and have started to get shoulder issues, I'm thinking a Streamer will be more forgiving when hanging around my neck due to the body shape and strap location. [/quote] What you want then is my 83/84 SSI... less than 8lb and is all 'Warwick'!

[quote name='2elliot' timestamp='1451139638' post='2938506'] If someone could bring a 90s thru neck Streamer 4 string it would be appreciated. I would like to compare it to my Thumb. Cheers [/quote] Can do but it is early 90's, unsure what you might expect!

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[quote name='Jacqueslemac' timestamp='1450799423' post='2935992'] Thanks for that. Just ordered a pile of bits! [/quote] You've got to love that Thomann can sell the genuine article 'way' cheaper than direct from the manufacturer!

Neck stability is certainly increased, though some would argue that Leo's lumps are stable enough as it is. Stability/Rigidity should influence tone but that is subjective and over-rated any way. Mine doesn't meet at the 12th fret (an extending arm helps with balance though) and I don't consider it ugly. [URL=http://s54.photobucket.com/user/warwickhunt/media/100_2395_zps7083fa93.jpg.html][IMG]http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g119/warwickhunt/100_2395_zps7083fa93.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1450777463' post='2935673'] ...I'm sure any other answers to any other questions are not pressing and will be answered in time. [/quote] I think the OP was (light-heartedly) wondering what those 'other' questions might be. We all have different priorities and newbies might not consider some questions relevant... well not till they've been in the band a few months and invested time/effort/money and THEN they realise 'If only I'd asked...'

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1450775666' post='2935645'] That all sounds very sensible... you're getting all the business stuff sorted upfront, saves any arguments down the line. [/quote] From experience those kind of things need airing and sorting straightway as they will be more difficult to approach at later dates; added to which most other questions I'd have I'll not ask verbally, I'll be looking at 'attitudes' (see above).

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1450775287' post='2935641'] You see my problem is I don't have the ability to be able to look into the future. The singer was a perfectly nice chap when he was setting out the bands mission statement. However it's easier to spot other peoples shortcomings than see your own and we've all got perfect vision in hindsight. [/quote] You don't need to see into the future but I've been able to ascertain within one meeting/rehearsal if something is going to work for me. If on the first meet a band member turns up 30 mins late with no apology and nobody bats an eyelid because that's just typical of them, then I'll likely walk because in my book that type of person will invariably get my back up at some point. Likewise if persons in a band don't know how to use stuff they've owned for years or don't know their parts then it might indicate a lazy attitude... doesn't sit well with 'me' (though some may be more tolerant). I'm not expecting perfection but if the rest of the band won't pull their socks up for a first meet then chances are they never will.

I'm about to go for an audition tonight (covers band). I know the drummer and have depped in one of his former bands so know that he can at least play/keep time, so I'm reasonably confident the band will be OK as players (not a question as such as I haven't met the rest of the band). However I will want to know; 1. How often and where do you rehearse (individually and as a band)? I have no problems with members getting together in homes to iron out or busk new ideas but I won't travel 20 miles for a rehearsal where the band haven't picked up an instrument since last rehearsal. 2. Who owns the PA and if it is hired in what is the situation with gig money? I own my own bass gear inc' my own mic, mic stand, vocal monitor etc. I expect vocalists to have PA... some might find that unreasonable but IMHO it shows commitment. I presently own a vocal PA which I bought as my previous band was made up of friends where nobody was the lead singer; agreement was that I'd get £20 from each gig to put toward the payment of the PA. In hindsight it isn't a reasonable payment as the PA will take donkey's years to pay off but in the meantime I have a PA for my use. Regards money - it isn't a driving factor with me but I expect to get paid and I want a fair share of the fee. 3. How often do you intend gigging? I've been in bands where I've gigged every weekend (+weekday gigs as and when), sometimes doing Fri/Sat/Sun but those days are behind me and I now play for pleasure/enjoyment and don't want more than about 3 a month and if a band wat 1 every 2mths or back to my old routine, then it isn't for me. 4. Does everyone have their own transport for rehearsals/gigs? Sorry but I'm not about to get involved with being the free taxi service for the sponger in the band! 5. Are any of the band members in other bands? Not the limiting/deciding factor but if someone is in a band that is out gigging regularly and this band is their 2nd (or 3rd) string then chances are fitting in gigs to suit everyone is difficult, especially if members have shift work for day jobs. See what the responses are tonight!

Glad you've got it sorted and I'll bet it will be a massive amount less than quoted by 'W'... and I bet you'd never know the board has been off!

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1450373653' post='2932190'] For comparison at the price they are going for 3000 euros would buy you a Streamer Stage 1[u][b]and[/b][/u] thumb from the late 80's early 90's.. and probably a Streamer $$ from a more recent period... [/quote] I'll sell you 3 NT Streamers for that price... and the truss rods are replaceable without leaving your own living room!

Wonder how many BCers have already been on the phone tonight?

[quote name='P_bass_1983' timestamp='1449600561' post='2925070'] ...can anyone recommend somewhere (preferably south uk) that would give me good trade in prices or better still, do a 4 for 1 straight swap. [/quote] I doubt you'd find anywhere that would do you that deal. Shops have overheads and tax to pay on sales, hence any price offered would be minus tax and the cost for them to have it hanging on the wall (+ the headache if a used bass had an issue when sold). You can generally expect to be offered 25-50% of an instruments worth as a trade in (average used value), you'd get much more selling private!

Southern heathens!