warwickhunt

[quote name='OldGit' post='733752' date='Feb 3 2010, 09:02 AM'][u][b]Very old[/b][/u] TE guitar speaker cab, I think.[/quote] I hate it when someone (especially an 'OldGit' ) says that; as I remember when these were released/reviewed... and it doesn't seem that long ago!

If there's a bad word said against the CV basses I'd be surprised/amazed. That isn't to say that they are perfect but for the money you are 'unlikely' to find a better Fender styled bass available in this price range!

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='732322' date='Feb 1 2010, 10:17 PM']also which two are you down too Warwickhunt?[/quote] Old Red (first Warwick I ever owned) Infinette #2 (the one reviewed in 'Bassist' 1991)

[quote name='martthebass' post='732290' date='Feb 1 2010, 09:58 PM']Have to say that the 2 Wicks Ive owned were perfect QC wise - like Volkswagens. But the ash covette (and the Thumb that replaced it) both had neck dive like a beeatch. That with the perceived neck length made me go back to Fender and MM in the end.[/quote] Well there's always a first! I've not heard of a Corvette with neck dive as the long top horn tends to even the balance but I suppose if the Ash body was light enough it may well compromise stability!

[quote name='silddx' post='732231' date='Feb 1 2010, 09:11 PM']Really?! How do you know?[/quote] I occasionally get PM's from people who I've communicated with on a regular basis or who I've met at local bashes and you'd be amazed how many have said they took ages to twig... or maybe you wouldn't be amazed!

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='732141' date='Feb 1 2010, 08:05 PM']Love the username BTW. [/quote] Some people don't even spot it!

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='732131' date='Feb 1 2010, 08:01 PM']look in the 'bass' forum, there's a warwick thread and you can see how people are wanting a "Made in Germany" bass someday in the future. I bet warwickhunt is waiting for the day when the desired models will say "made in West Germany"![/quote] I only have TWO Warwick basses left so it matters little to me... but I know where you are coming from!

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='731961' date='Feb 1 2010, 05:40 PM']Just been discussing this. Ritters are definitely more a work of art. Personally, I love them.[/quote] However one man's 'work of art' is another man's 'pretentious fussiness'... and that could be said of Ritter, Warwick OR Alembic!

[quote name='Musicman20' post='731695' date='Feb 1 2010, 01:42 PM']Requirements: Not too heavy No neck dive Plenty of eq options Tradional as possible[/quote] The Streamer and Corvette shapes are very different to look at and essentially it's down to personal preference in that respect. Neither of the basses that you mention are mega heavy (though a Bubinga bodied Corvette will 'generally' be heavier than an Ash) and I've never heard of neck dive from either bass. If you are going for the $$ you are spoilt for choice with regard to tonal options. Traditional... Nah! The Corvette body shape is hardly trad' Fender style and though the Streamer (Spector NS) body shape has been around 25+ years it also isn't a J or P bass; the options from the $$ pups means that you can replicate some trad tones but then again why would you you buy a Warwick because you don't want a Fender!

[quote name='lee650' post='727927' date='Jan 28 2010, 06:25 PM']cheers and congrats on a great bass, give me a shout if you evermove it on - all the best lee[/quote] Ignore Lee ( )... and give me a shout if you want to sell the 'basschat bike' as I was one of the MANY owners before him! Just so happens I'm actively looking to find a similar/identical Sterling but it has to smell as nice as that one! re. the strings - I used DR Sunbeams on it (45-105) and they were fab.

[quote name='TimR' post='728239' date='Jan 28 2010, 11:13 PM']I still have one in white. I paid £350 for it in 1987.[/quote] I had one of these basses in the 80's and it cost me (as you say) about £350. It was black sparkle, BO neck and as opposed to the OPs bass very light. It wasn't the same as Mep's bass as it didn't have the rounded off body edges, though there were obviously chamfers on the forearm rest etc. Decent bass in its day and @ £50 a positive bargain. Oh and if I can find a snap I'll see if I can scan it.

At half that price I'd drive down and give it the once over but not at £5k.

So the fretted one is listed separate and is up to £2100! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ex-Simple-Minds-Wal-bass_W0QQitemZ190368211783QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2c52d46347#ht_1453wt_1165"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ex-Simple-Minds-Wal-...#ht_1453wt_1165[/url]

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='727569' date='Jan 28 2010, 01:38 PM']Should I ever list anything on ebay, I shall be noting this stuff in my listing, such as I will not post until funds have cleared into my bank account etc.[/quote] Unfortunately 'IF' you use eBay you can't do the things that you've suggested! If you list on eBay then you agree to abide by eBay's T&C, hence you've got to offer PayPal as an option in which case a buyer can elect to use PayPal and you are thereby caught up in this whole scenario outlined in this thread! You can't even go down the route of simply offering cash on collection; that is eBay's pet hate and they'll pull your listing sharpish if they spot it. <edit> Oh and don't leave the feedback just yet... you are in the enviable position of being in the (buyers) driving seat and like it or not eBay/PayPal is on your side for now.

[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='724575' date='Jan 25 2010, 09:20 PM']Bloody hell... it's Flea!! Everybody knew that except me, didn't they?? [/quote] Yep!

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='724282' date='Jan 25 2010, 05:05 PM']What a jolly good idea - I'll see if I can find the serial number - someone may have registered it.[/quote] I hope you won't get upset if it doesn't have the original strings on Howie... saying that you can get a 30 year old set off one of your other basses!

[quote name='30507090' post='709033' date='Jan 11 2010, 04:38 PM']hi dude - how do you rate the Zon sonus? I have one too - custome splat top - beaut!![/quote] I love the Sonus... must do as I'm onto my 3rd!

His price has certainly come down from £1750! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/American-Fender-bass-1960s-precision_W0QQitemZ320473916787QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item4a9dbbe573"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/American-Fender-bass...=item4a9dbbe573[/url]

[quote name='Musicman20' post='703625' date='Jan 6 2010, 10:55 PM']That gives you an idea of the heavier/faster music I like. For example, Comeback Kid, Dead Swans, Champion, Gorilla Biscuits, No Use For A Name, NOFX, Lagwagon, Ignite, Strung Out, Bring Me The Horizon, The Architects, Underoath, Every Time I Die, Converge, Cave-In, ISIS, Rancid, Pennywise, H20, Descendants, Strike Anywhere, Cancer Bats, Ghost Of A Thosand, The Bronx, The Plight, BANE, Weezer.[/quote] WHO? ...and your looking for this kind of band in Newcastle! A tip from a resident North Easterner; learn a bit of Thin Lizzy and Free, then Robert's your Mother's brother... you'll be a part of the NE music scene.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='720512' date='Jan 21 2010, 08:43 PM'][/quote] "I wish I could balance a bass on my c0ck"

[quote name='vmaxblues' post='719663' date='Jan 20 2010, 11:05 PM']I bow to your knowledge my friend, and thank you for putting me right. Cheers Stuart[/quote] I'm sorry if it came across as 'putting you right' Stuart. You'd asked for info and as with any bass or manufacturer there are loads of stories and anomalies but some things are simply statements of fact and the 'I' / 'II' comments I made were simply recounts of the model line-up; a bit like say the difference between a jazz and a Precision... bad analogy actually as they blur a bit a Sadowsky NYC and Metro might be better!