warwickhunt

This is an observation NOT a criticism but have you considered adapting to a one finger one fret approach? During that clip there are times when you do play OFOF but then you swap back to that alternate little/ring finger alternate fingering (I'm sure there's a technical term for it but I don't know of one ). JUST an observation!

[quote name='RhysP' post='1075125' date='Jan 2 2011, 11:20 AM']Because it's the only shape they didn't design themselves. Warwicks are the most dog-ugly range of basses I've ever seen.[/quote] Not about to get into a debate or challenge your views about the aesthetics of Warwicks, as it is all about personal preference and you obviously have yours. However, as for the Streamer being the best shape as they didn't design it; I personally think that the 'shape' of the Thumb and Corvette is excellent... though I'll concede that the Taranis/Vampyre etc are an acquired taste!

The batteries last for AGES! So long as you don't leave it plugged in all day every day (don't worry about unplugging it between sets etc. as that is fine), then a battery will last from one year to the next. My basses get fitted with new batteries every Christmas and the batteries I take out get used in tuners etc and they've always got loads of juice left in them. On occasion I've had a battery in a gigging bass for a couple years (missed the battery change one Christmas in my main gigging bass).

Didn't quite get it at first... then I saw the price of the bridge!

Using your existing combo as an ext cab is certainly viable, you just need to ensure that the Ashdown driver is defo 8ohms; I'd assume it's 8ohm as the panel provides connection for an ext cab but I've no idea if the ext socket cuts the signal to the internal speaker... I doubt it but if it was me I'd be whipping the speaker out to double check (easy 10min job). If the Ashdown is an 8ohm driver then yes you can use it with another combo that has an ext socket. One question; Is the Ashdown speaker wired internally to the amp? If it is you are going to need to fit a socket onto/into your combo casing. Again not a massive job and you only need to be proficient with a drill, screwdriver and soldering iron. Doubled up with your new combo it will improve the sound (bearing in mind that you are only talking low powered rig here and not some monster rig). Just ask yourself if you can be bothered!

[quote name='JPJ' post='1073739' date='Dec 31 2010, 03:07 PM']Yep, that's where my head is this morning and I'm thinking PJB as I love my Bass Buddy preamp. I'm also thinking possibly of a self build small powered cab to go with the Bass Buddy. Time to get the old fretless out me thinks [/quote] Is your bass buddy rackmountable? If so I have a cunning plan, so talk to me in the near future.

IIRC the first run of Alien basses were German made, so look for an early one if they are the same price used. I have to say I've yet to encounter an acoustic bass that will compete with even one acoustic guitar strummed moderately loud... add a second or third into the mix and forget it! If you are getting on for the amplified tone that is a different matter.

I try and make my self indispensable, then the lads have to cancel and they realise how vital I am!

Hello and welcome! If you are based in the States (you using $ as the purchase currency makes me think so) then I seriously doubt that it'd be worth trying to sell this to the UK or Europe; transport costs alone would bump the price of this to the point where it wouldn't be economically viable. Of course there are some BC members in the States but I'd have thought that advertising it for sale locally or on TB would get you more responses. The Cort name is gaining a bit more status but at the end of the day it is a P bass copy and the fact that you paid $70 for it gives you an indication that it isn't a mega expensive instrument. I'd be guessing you might get £100 for it but it's back to the fact that 'IF' you are in the States it wouldn't be worth the gamble for someone to buy just in case it turned out to be a dog (not saying it is!).

Have the Schaller on my early Streamer and they are really good, the only improvement would be if you didn't have to drag the strings through the bridge to change them!

[quote name='Max Normal' post='1073056' date='Dec 30 2010, 07:40 PM']I saw these Babicz full contact bass bridges while shopping around for a bridge for my current custom build project.[/quote] They look very pretty but I'm not sure how much crud and gunk will need cleaning out of them if you are regular gigging bassist who tends to sweat a lot! Am I right in assuming that to adjust the saddle height you rotate those bearings/cylinders? If so does that not mean that at one extreme of the setting that more of the string would be resting on the saddle than at the other end of the setting... isn't that going to affect sustain et al? As I say; it looks pretty and a nice piece of engineering but from a 'sustain/tone' point of view, you could pick holes in the theory.

Wants to be a bit cheaper with all of that graffiti on the back of the headstock!

When you convert to Sterling and add the taxes on that you'd have to pay to bring it in, you'd be looking at close to £850... that gets you a pretty decent USA bass on this forum!

[quote name='kiat' post='1072749' date='Dec 30 2010, 02:24 PM']* Fender Precison body (wear, but told it was aged in factory) * Fender Jazz neck (no discernable wear) * from Fender's custom USA factory * probably early 90's * with hard case, doubt its original * $999 + sales tax of around 10%[/quote] So what you have is a BITSA bass and no guarantee that any of it is genuinely Custom Shop USA (or does it have a certificate?). For all you know the body could be from a MIA/MIF/MIM bass and the neck could equally be from any country of origin; unless you know a bit about Fenders this could be a very nice mongrel bass which on the one hand could be worth every penny but conversely could be something you could put together yourself for less money! I'd personally ask myself if the bass 'feels' and sounds like it is the one for me and what price you put on that is what you can afford. However, don't forget that when you bring it back into the UK you'll be paying approx 20% duty on what you paid for it!

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' post='1072700' date='Dec 30 2010, 01:38 PM'][url="http://www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/buy/EMG/P_Active_P.Bass_Pickup"]http://www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/buy/EMG/P_Active_P.Bass_Pickup[/url][/quote] Had EMG P pups in many of my basses; some folks love them, just as many hate them but they are/were common upgrades on many basses inc' the good old Fender P bass.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1072715' date='Dec 30 2010, 01:52 PM']The fingerboard doesn't stop at the nut on any of my Fenders - and the thicker the fingerboard the further it extends beyond the nut. Are there basses (or guitars) where it does stop at the nut?[/quote] Like the Spectors, the fingerboard stops at the nut on NT Warwick basses.

[quote name='philw' post='1072668' date='Dec 30 2010, 01:09 PM']I'd be fascinated to know how the duty and VAT came out at only £38. Care to explain? Phil[/quote] Probably best done via PM.

[quote name='David Nimrod' post='1072559' date='Dec 30 2010, 10:53 AM']Can't be that hard for a local BC'er to nip round, surely..?[/quote] [quote name='EBS_freak' post='1072560' date='Dec 30 2010, 10:54 AM']I'm tempted to see if I can have a look at the Rhodes though.[/quote] Go for it, I'd love to have my faith in eBay restored... might take a bit more than one honest sale but it'll be a start.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1072543' date='Dec 30 2010, 10:40 AM']Wow.. you're a cynical lot. Maybe a bloke has just pegged it and his family want to sell his stuff?[/quote] I'd like to believe that but experience says that an account dormant since April with 0% feedback that suddenly lists multiple instruments worth £thousands, where the pics appear to be random (if at all) and the listing info is a cut and paste job identical for all and as has been pointed out the by now legendary 'dearly departed, please take care of these items, I'm no expert etc.'... hang on a minute MB, you're just sitting in the house bored and trying to get a rise out of us!

I love the fact that the pics that he/she does have are all taken in different rooms/locations! Who's going to be the first to ask if they can go and check out 'in person', the Marcus Miller Jazz?

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='1071925' date='Dec 29 2010, 05:11 PM']thanks for the warning but im more than sure that £38 is all i have to pay, i have the receipt with it all listed and ive spoken to the UPS people. i think it all depends what the declared value is............ thats all im sayin [/quote] A nudge is as good as a wink...

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1071901' date='Dec 29 2010, 04:36 PM']SCORE! Any reason why it slipped through the net?[/quote] Just been thinking; slipped through the net SO FAR might be more apt! I one got a bass from the States and I has well chuffed when I didn't get clattered with a big bill... till it arrived 3 weeks later. Turns out one or two couriers to speed the process of delivery up, sort out all the nasty stuff after it's been delivered. Not saying it is in this case but don't go spending any funds you have put aside to pay the expected duty.

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='1071784' date='Dec 29 2010, 02:38 PM']i only paid £38 Duty and vat for it too![/quote] Now that is a result!

[quote name='jackman' post='1070624' date='Dec 27 2010, 10:56 PM']I have recently got hold of a washburn B-30, i got it fairly cheaply due to a friend moving house and having a clearout. it is in perfect condition and the pickups are working brilliantly. i just wanted to know what it is worth now a days , any help would be greatly appreciated thanks. J.[/quote] Is that the pointy headstock PJ model? If so I'd not expect more than £100-£150... that's one opinion any way!