warwickhunt

[quote name='lemmywinks' timestamp='1402137184' post='2470315'] Aria Sinsonido, should be able to pick one up for under £200 and you won't find much lighter than that! [/quote] +1 I can't play a heavy bass and though my Aria isn't now my main bass, it helped me through the worst.

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#141823]Gasoline Junkies - Electro/Acoustic 4 piece (when we have recruited a new member) looking for a guitarist/vocalist. [/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#141823]All of the band contribute to the vocals so anyone interested would need to be able to harmonise; no need for any 'lead' vocal. [/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#141823]Message me on here or the band via FB if you need more details.[/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#141823]Nice, easy going gig, played at low volume (no drums); it may suit someone already in a rock band but looking for a sideline project.[/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#141823]Playing in SE Northumberland/Newcastle area.[/color][/font] [size=4]https://www.facebook.com/GasolineJunkies[/size]

Another Google Calendar recommendation and ANOTHER warning that it is only as good as the people using it! It's a PITA for me as one of our band members just basically emails me when he has unavailable dates and expects me to update... he's using email FFS it is just as easy to log onto the calendar! [size=4] [/size] [size=4]I'm trialling a 'Doodle' poll which just entails putting a tick in a box when you aren't available (which is all I need to know for planning on booking gigs). [/size]

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1401302860' post='2462282'] 1991-3 ish didn't the hard wear go from brass Warwick branded made by Schaller to an alloy not made by Schaller? [/quote] Size of the actual bridge assembly also changed as well Luke but only really a problem if you try and buy a replacement and forget to check the size! [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Things like straplock fittings/type and battery compartments have also changed over time but again, no issue other than replacements... OH and the battery compartment will have at least one broken tag or will be held in with gaffa tape. [/size]

Where to start... [size=4] [/size] [size=4]The good thing is, you'll not find any dodgy 'fakes' as you can get with Fender.[/size] [size=4]Since inception in 82 till now, the overall bass has changed in quite a few ways; [/size][list] [*]Neck woods have gone from predominantly wenge to maple (3-9 piece depending on era), earliest basses had pencil thin necks then in the mid/late 80's they fattened out a bit [*]Body woods have gone from Cherry wood to Maple, with a wood called Anegre possibly in there somewhere. Likewise the bodies started very slim (front to back), thickening up into the late 80's; adding weight in the process (weight varies from just under 8lb to about 9.5lb) [*]Electronics from 2-3 band and can be from a multitude of manufacturers but predominantly MEC, pups likewise from Alembic/EMG/SD/Bartolini/MEC... and others. You occasionally get preamp failures but no worse than any other manufacturers. [*]The nut has gone from a single solid brass affair through 3 evolutions of the JAN unit (many of which have bits that break off but that still works) [*]Truss rod material has changed and some early basses had breaks but these should all be resolved by now. [*]Bridges were one piece Shaller then 2 piece Warwick units (some saddle units can rust if not looked after but easily replaced) [*]Jack sockets are made of chocolate and will likely have been replaced if the bassis more than a couple years old [/list] There are probably more changes and as and when I think I'll post back. [size=4] [/size] [size=4] [/size][size=4] [/size]

IMHO it's a case of what is 'not' being said or shown that would make me walk away. VERY vague non-committal with the description, yes contact for details but then you would expect to be able to any way. No one thing shouts out to me but as a whole the bass just doesn't seem quite right.

The SN basses are cheaper than the NT and obviously more than the BO but that doesn't make them worse/better, as some folk just prefer the tone. I've owned the (4 string) version of ALL of these Dolphin basses and I found the neck of the SN was chunkier than the Pro I but of all of the three models I have retained the BO Pro II... the cheapest by far but to my ears, hands and eyes the best of the three! [size=4] [/size]

Don't ever recall hearing his playing but I defo remember the name from Seymour Duncan (amp/cab) adverts of the 80's!

I'm sure we'd have heard if he'd taken a bad turn. [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Every so often he does seem to drop off the radar, I'd imagine to crack on and sort out orders/builds etc. but he always surfaces shortly after. I'll ask about and see if there is any local craic [/size]

On the subject/description of the heft/punch etc being discussed; Dave Funk (designer of Thunderfunk amps [among others]) described it as some amps throw doughnuts whereas others cannonballs... or words to that affect! [size=4] [/size]

Couldn't tempt Andy with a Warwick this time so he bought my Thunderfunk. Fine fella and no qualms trading with him at any time.

Aaaah just spotted 'TH'... you had the AG! [size=4] [/size]

Did you not own the Aggie amp Michael? [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1399795535' post='2447615'] I've always read really good things about these amps and many times I've thought about getting one but I'm worried those 300 watts are not enough, I play in rather loud band Any ideas on how it compares, volume and tone wise, to heads like the Aguilar TH500? I'd run this amp through a Barefaced Super Twin [/quote] WoT is the man to 'subjectively' answer that.

Pete bought a rack case from me and a top guy,waited patiently for me to sort out packaging... milk cartons don't grow on trees!

My old band 'Jo James Band' might fit the bill perfectly. https://www.facebook.com/jojamesband?fref=ts http://www.jojamesband.com/home Their present bassist is also a BCer.

Relisted and sorted with no fuss. It appears if you don't opt for Int postage when listing, it isn't possible to amend!

Hmmm tried every which way to alter it but looks like it'll be a relisting job... just hope that sorts it!