warwickhunt

[quote name='Doctor J' post='921259' date='Aug 11 2010, 08:27 AM']Snapped the truss rod while making a fairly basic adjustment on a Corvette. Fine, my fault, I'll pay for it, I thought, even though I've been adjusting necks for 20 years and have never had a problem before. Spent about a year trying to [b]buy[/b] a new neck from Warwick but, as there isn't a Warwick dealer in ROI, they were as accomodating as a crotch rash. They're just not interested in dealing with customers directly and, if you can't go through a dealer, it's tough sh*t as far as they're concerned. You'd think a neck that chubby might be a bit better built but, wh, there you go. Never again.[/quote] Unfortunately you are talking about 'people' here and you get good and bad service all over the place; not saying Warwick are better or worse just 'people'. On the occasions that I've had to deal with Warwick re. parts etc. I've had great response. Some years ago I contacted them on two seperate occasions re. the little nut grub screws on the original brass 'Adjust-a-nut' and a seized bridge saddle; on both occasions they sent me a complete nut inc' all grub screws and a full set of 4 saddles, all [u]for free[/u]. Actually that does raise a couple of negative points re. Warwick basses. 'Sometimes' it's a good idea to put a drop of loctite or clear nail varnish (don't ask ) on the original brass adjusting nut, that way if the grub screws are adjusted out to the limits of their thread, they don't drop out when changing strings. Oh and the later upgraded 'Just-A-Nut' with the plastic tabs is prone to snapping, this doesn't compromise it's use (so I've heard; as I tend to go for the early basses that have either a solid brass nut or the original brass nut) but I bet it's dead frustrating when it happens to you. Saying that these little foibles shouldn't put you off and a bit of planning/forethought easily avoids any issues, which you'd have with virtually any bass.

Purely as a response to a the question 'amp for rock/metal' I'd certainly give the GK amps a serious trial. That isn't to say that had I the money that's what 'I'd' buy (Thunderfunk 750 or possibly the Glock Heartcore and another Aggie DB12) but then my needs are different to the OP.

Don't know what all the hype is about... Love the Streamer/Spector NS shape and despite rumours that Warwicks have clubby necks, neck dive, truss rod issues etc. you're likely to find that the worst thing about a Warwick is that they have jack sockets that are as much use as a chocolate fireguard (PLEASE replace with a decent quality unit such as Switchcraft; means I don't have to do so when it eventually passes through my hands ) and if you have the early model with a seperate battery compartment the lid is guanteed to fall off! Otherwise they (IMHO) have great tone and they are uber comfortable and a well sorted bass.

I once traded my fave bass (to a shop in Doncaster) to get what I thought was my ultimate bass; an early Dolphin Pro I. Weeks later I was back in the shop with a Warwick Thumb bass and a wedge of cash to get my original bass back! No moral to the story but sometimes you don't know what you've got till it's gone.

Many moons ago (when these basses were just released), Grott's Guitars in Newcastle had a good handful of these and they were all B stock, factory seconds, warehouse damaged stock etc. a load did the rounds up here changing hands for not a lot of money as various people cobbled together complete basses out of the various donor basses. The one that I had played well and was an excellent 'Status' bass for very little outlay.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='915922' date='Aug 5 2010, 01:27 PM']Was talking about ribbon mics with [b][u]Garcia[/u][/b] recently (rock and roll). Very delicate and can break if something blows into them, like a person or a kick drum hole. But they make fantastic room mics, and he is after some, so shoot him a PM.[/quote] We are talking joegarcia, yes?

[quote name='GremlinAndy' post='915538' date='Aug 5 2010, 01:47 AM'][color="#4169E1"]5th August... Still no sign of my hyperbass. Very (I mean *VERY*) dissapointed with the whole affair. I expected a higher level of professionalism from a manufacturer of high end basses. However I'm also becoming increasingly aware that what we're dealing with here is more like a work of art. The Sistene chapel was ready when it was ready. Not before. I dunno if Leo Da-v or Michelangelo quoted realistically but Joe sure doesn't bless him... He's a lovely disarming guy when he speaks to you... and promises the world... but top and bottom it's now well overdue, and I still don't have my bass. damn.[/color][/quote] You've the patience of a Saint, Andy! Not sure that I could be so philosophical about it... saying that I own a Sonus and it is a chuffin fabulous piece of work, so I can only imagine what your bass will be like!

[quote name='ahpook' post='915318' date='Aug 4 2010, 08:11 PM']monstrously overpriced imho. they may be ribbon mics, but they're no coles 4308[/quote] A man who knows his stuff... so what should I be checking with these and where might I get a lead to try them with (want to ensure they are working before I sell them; even at 50% of that eBay price )? Cheers.

[quote name='crez5150' post='915299' date='Aug 4 2010, 07:39 PM']Let me know i what you want for them... I have a pair of these already and need another set. Are the ribbons intact? do you have the cables and transformers? Jay[/quote] No idea about ribbons, how do I check? Certainly no cables or transformers.

[quote name='chrisd24' post='915287' date='Aug 4 2010, 07:30 PM']looks like this: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RESLO-VINTAGE-RIBBON-MIC-MICROPHONE-RESLOSOUND-/360285194431?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Music_Instruments_Microphones_MJ&hash=item53e2abc8bf"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RESLO-VINTAGE-RIBBON...=item53e2abc8bf[/url] Give you a tenner for the pair?! [/quote] Crikey moses! I usually check eBay before asking about values but just assumed these would be too obscure/old! Heck if I can get that for the pair I'd be chuffed! Off to Google the brand etc. but if anyone has some first hand experience of these things it'd be appreciated!

Going through 'stuff' and I'm clearing out when I found these... Had these for yonks and I'm going to sell them but have no idea of worth... if they have any (came to me 20+years ago with a load of stuff I bought and they've been at the back of the draw ever since)! Info on casing plate; Ribbon Mirophone 30/50 ohms Made in England Reslosound Ltd They have 3 pin fittings but a normal XLR won't fit. I've no further info so if anyone can give me some guidance it'd be appreciated.