warwickhunt

I want to know which touring band the boyfriend is in, he must be a right lying toe-rag to kid the seller that this was an expensive MM!

[quote name='molan' post='940958' date='Aug 31 2010, 01:59 PM']Did you spot that Fender '75 RI signed by Marcus M that went for £599? That was a good £150 less then I'd have estimated.[/quote] If that was the USA one with the Sadowsky circuit then yes; unfortunately as you know I'm fickle when it comes to colour and the natural MMs do nothing for me!

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I'm sure you'll have noted that it isn't confined to Ric's (though they generally aren't subject to big swings in used value), I've sat and watched a couple of very nice MM and Fender basses go for not a lot of money (sellers couldn't/wouldn't divulge weight so I didn't bid). Odd because I was under the impression that used prices had bottomed out and were bouncing back a bit! Oh well, good if you are buying but naff if you are selling.

The thing that a lot of people seem to forget with using large power amps is that you don't need to use the whole chuffin lot! The amazing thing is that amps can turn down as well as up and whether you do it from the preamp or the power amp you are the one in control of your volume.

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='940735' date='Aug 31 2010, 10:25 AM'][b]If you use PayPal they have a pretty good system of getting you your money back in 45 days (sometimes too good )[/b] but i think you have to have an adult bank account to use it or something.[/quote] Only 'really' of any use if you are talking about eBay, otherwise for a private transaction between individuals its not applicable. No disrespect to the OP intended but unless he is a very savvy individual, I'd get a responsible adult to look at your intended transaction... 'responsible adult' that excludes anyone on this site then!

[quote name='merello' post='940437' date='Aug 30 2010, 09:59 PM']Cheques, paypal, bank transfers, postal orders all work if both parties are up for it. Once you have paid, the vendor sends the item. Lot of trust involved but that's why you look at the feedback.[/quote] Very reasonable but I've also worked it in reverse! I've done deals with newbies whereby because I've got good feedback and loads of history (GAS has a lot to answer for), I've received the item first then paid for it afterwards. That may seem odd but it makes complete sense... why would I pay someone who is new to the forum and trust to them sending the item when I am the one with 100% positive feedback and masses of contact with everyone from the mods through to complete strangers asking advice on Warwicks? However, there is no substitute for meeting up in person.

Take a look here there is some good advice relating to any kind of distance buying, especially on forums! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=92250&hl=buying+on+the+internet"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...on+the+internet[/url]

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='939207' date='Aug 29 2010, 09:35 AM']Michael Manring represents everything I love about music. Challenging stucture and composition, pushing his instrument to the edge of its' capabilities and beyond, a burning desire to educate his audience, and good hair.[/quote] Agreed... hair! I do totally agree but wouldn't have tagged you as a MM fan oddly enough (no slight in any way shape or form intended ). Hopefully catch you later or if not I'll make time next week and call by yours. Oh and apologies for the hijack, I'll keep banter to PMs in future!

[quote name='misrule' post='939136' date='Aug 29 2010, 01:27 AM']Is that Laurence Archer, as in Wild Horses? I loved his band Stampede in the Eighties -- they were great but never seemed to get anywhere.[/quote] Stampede... that's a blast from the past, think I still have a 12" single of theirs somewhere. UFO played a local bike rally a couple years ago and by all accounts Pete was so out of it he had to be pointed in the direction of the stage and pushed... 'allegedly'! Wasn't in a great way but whether that was health or self inflicted I have no idea. He wasn't the greatest influence on me as a bassist but he did have that iconic pose with the T'bird that 'almost' had me buying a Gibson.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='939178' date='Aug 29 2010, 08:56 AM']Oh, hell aye.. It's clear that the man was nasty beyond belief. Part of the reason it's such a great book...! Back on Bruce Palmer, for a vague idea of how he sounded in a more modern environment, find Neil Young's Berlin DVD, recorded on the Trans tour. Bruce is in the band... he looks like a tubby, sinister uncle, but his playing and tone are fantastic. He's playing one of them there Kramer aluminium basses. It's mentioned in Shakey, I think.[/quote] <Hijack apology> WTF is going on with you having Michael Manring as an avatar? I couldn't think of a more [s]obscure[/s] [s] inappropriate [/s] [s]oxymoronic[/s] [u]ODD[/u] avatar for you! Unless (and I apologise if I am correct) Mr Manring who was in Dads Army has just passed away and this is an oblique tip of the hat to him? BTW passing by yours later so time permitting may get the chance for that cuppa.

[quote name='molan' post='938407' date='Aug 27 2010, 08:26 PM']Damn, I'm up to 14 (including three incoming) - how did that happen?[/quote] What happened to 'sell, sell, sell'!

[quote name='Conan' post='938735' date='Aug 28 2010, 01:00 PM']Been looking at these recently... there is a big price difference between the GRAMMA (£40) and the Great GRAMMA (£80) - is it essential that the pad is bigger than the cabinet or would it still work if the can overhangs the pad by an inch or so either side?[/quote] So long as the cab is 'balanced' OK on the smaller pad then there should be absolutely no reason not to do that, the effect will be the same!

I take it you've looked here ( [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=466"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=466[/url] ) for the cabs, which imho are the main area to focus on if you are looking for lightweight. I'll elaborate on that as I've been down your route and despite having owned and/or road tested a few of the high end 'lightweight' digi/switching amps (inc having owned the SA450 and LMK Markbass amps) I've come back to a traditional amp (Thunderfunk). When you consider that your average non-digi/switching amp might be 15kg (excluding valve amps) or so that is still going to be lighter than your lightest cab, by definition a manageable weight. So unless you need a micro-weight amp to fit in a gigbag, I wouldn't get hung up on the weight of the amp; focus on the cabs... oh and despite having owned EBS and Tech Soundsystem Neo cabs I went full circle back to trad ferro magnet Aguilar DB112 cabs!

Distinct lack of info!

I'd have (getting) one of those just to annoy the guitarists I play with!

As Barrie says, Interparcel have a next day delivery service starting from £8 which will take a cab or combo under 25kg (or was it 40kg?) so long as you don't mind taking a gamble on it not getting damaged... unless it's a cheapie combo/cab in which case you have nothing to lose! There services go up and £15 gets you £150 insurance but as noted the service goes up to about £40-£50 if you are talking insurance up to £1000+ Basses fit in with their size restriction but ensure the service that you select (you get the choice of a few inc UPS TNT etc) doesn't exclude musical instruments. Loads of info on a 'stickie' elsewhere.

Single DB12 just sold on eBay for more than £300.