warwickhunt

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1358641819' post='1942840'] My current pair '90 Thumb NT and '88 Streamer SS1 [/quote] Have you very recently bought that SSI or had it up for sale elsewhere?

Yes I've spotted many similar listings and reported them but I've not tracked to see if they are from different sellers, is it the same account or different ones? I figured I'd have some fun and bid on this, possibly even winning it!

If he had a genuine 66 Jazz available @ £1200 he'd be a chuffin mug selling at that. However, he is either selling a dodgy one or really wants significantly more but wants to tell a buyer in person; either way there is a rabbit away somewhere and he can't force buyers to contact him before bidding.

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1358881977' post='1946556'] No link matey? [/quote] DOH! That would help! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281055056907?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Don't bid too much as it'll be nice if it were to go up in small amounts with many people!

Over the last 30+ years of playing bass live in bands, I've gotten as much (possibly more) enjoyment out of some of the simplest bass-lines as I have from some of the more technical and flash stuff. As has been said already, it's about the song/the whole experience and if I need to play one note 120 times in succession I'd be happy knowing it was what was required... in fact I'm already imagining varying the tone of that single note by altering my finger/pick attack, subtly altering the dynamic as dictated by the other instruments, possibly even playing few individual notes and letting them sustain to add space or tension as I start to put the notes back in. Oooh I'm off to play some U2!

...but please, please, please DON'T contact the seller first! I'm sure this guy is running scams but either way it really p*sses me off when sellers demand that you contact them first (because they want to do a deal off ebay... IF they have the item) before placing a bid; Sorry but that isn't how ebay works, I don't have to do any such thing!

Some folks go one step further than just a drink or two... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGAI3pxByqM

Yep MEC preamps are mega expensive new but they are generally dirt cheap if you find one used on ebay. However, I've fitted Aguilar OBP1 and Glock pres to match with MEC pups and they work great; there are loads of other pres that would do just as good a job.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1358585341' post='1941626'] Have you tried the Orange Terror Bass then? Thumps like a mofo. [/quote] JPJ on BC is local to me & has one, which sounded nice enough at low volume but I haven't personally tried that one... saying that he got rid of his in favour of lugging his big ol SWR about!

I have to confess that I am not a fan of digital amps (a sweeping generalisation but I've owned or at least tried in a real-life situation many of the main players), I find that they lack what I would defined as 'thump/punch' in the low end. I wouldn't say they were spongy in those frequencies but certainly they didn't carry the low end as non-digital amps can do (I am talking about decent quality brands). IIRC Dave Funk of Thunderfunk said that some amps throw doughnuts but his amps throw cannonballs.... not the greatest but it is visual enough for me! Hence I am intrigued to try one of these but I have a feeling that the poor representation of the Warwick brand in the UK is going to make that difficult unless you live close to the one or two retailers which will undoubtedly be down South. Saying that I'd need some kind of returns policy as many digital amps can sound fine in isolation, then you put it in a live band scenario and you identify the shortcomings! ...unless someone has taken the plunge in the NE? .

Not trying to be ar5ey but even the 100w difference between the lowest and highest ratings won't make a ha'peth of difference in the real world. The ratings on the cabs (regardless of make) will be just as vague/incorrect as the amps ratings and whether you are putting in 550w rather than 450w won't 'really' matter.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1358365906' post='1937973'] I've watched BIN's before, because i think the seller has started high, will realise after 3 days he's pitched it high, only to lower the BIN considerably, if you 'aint watchin', but you're interested, then it could go elsewhere. This happens more often than you think, less so, since the 'best offer' option appeared, but its a regular thing. I also watch things that I'm curious about what the current market price is, keeps you up to date. [/quote] ^ This.

Yes it is an odd one that WarwickMEC don't officially list a 3x9v compartment/cover. I'm wondering if that meant that it was out sourced to a 3rd party or (most likely) Warwick didn't originally fit the compartment, as it could have been a retrospective LED fit? I know that Warwick do a factory LED but IIRC the extra battery has been in the control route and x2 batteries were in a double compartment. It'd be interesting to establish if there are any images of 'factory' basses that have LEDs or that have a triple compartment.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1358020040' post='1932047'] It's kind-of like loads of bass players getting together in the pub. Only not in the pub. And with gear rather than beer. You can bring stuff to show off if you want, or just come along and chew the fat. That's it, really! [/quote] Did you have a clip from the one at Seaton Deleval?