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warwickhunt

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  1. [quote name='timmyo' post='285101' date='Sep 16 2008, 02:58 PM']If I can't fix the treble pot on mine I don't suppose there's any reason this wouldn't drop in to my Fender P Lyte ? How is it likely to compare quality-wise with the factory controls ? Also (sorry for all the Qs) are the freqs a preamp operates at more fo a personal preference thing, or might one brand actually sound poor with the wrong bass that it wasn't designed for ? ta Tim Tim[/quote] Quality wise it potentially should be streets ahead of the factory job as the preamp alone retails at 200+ euro and I can't imagine a P Lyte would have had as high a spec pre fitted as that... I could be wrong! Either way it would be a matter of taste any way. A preamp should theoretically work with any bass but as you say the frequencies that it operates at may well suit some basses better than others but if you want something different from your P bass then I'd suggest fitting a non-Fender part might be what you want. Loads of people (inc me) have fitted Aguilar/Glock/Audere/Demeter/J East/ACG etc to there basses with no guarantee as to what the results will be but I suppose that the joy of buying used is that it isn't costing you a fraction of the new price and you can always resell it
  2. [quote name='lemmywinks' post='284553' date='Sep 15 2008, 09:32 PM']Cheers guys! This is the cavity Is the circuit board usually mounted to a post or anything on Warwicks?[/quote] The board is already prewired to the pots etc. it isn't hard-wired to a pot as such it is just connected by wires from your pots to the board so it would be possible to rejig the board as you see fit... if you have the know how However looking at your bass you have 3 controls rather than the 4 that are needed for the mid control. Of course if you are a dab hand with the soldering iron you should be able to easily resolder this to a stacked pot for the bass and treble... this would give you stacked vol/pan, stacked bass/treble and a mid pot. Alternatively a bit of research and you can do what you like
  3. [quote name='BassManKev' post='284623' date='Sep 15 2008, 11:06 PM']i couldnt have a bass that didnt have extensive tone control, [b]as i change quite alot[/b] probably why i hate passives[/quote] Why change? You have [i]one[/i] sound in your bass that you like... use it and then use it lots more
  4. [quote name='WarPig' post='284399' date='Sep 15 2008, 05:52 PM']They are the same bass to an extent, just people call them either 1 or One, Fender use 'One'. When the highway one first came out [b]it had a nitro paintjob,[/b] standard fender bridge ect ect, but they released an upgraded version a few years ago, which has the same nitro finish but come with a BAII bridge and 70's logo as standard. No HW-1's are thru-body. On my GAS list currently, well have been for a few years.[/quote] [quote name='GЯДИК' post='284410' date='Sep 15 2008, 06:08 PM']the originals weren't nitro they were [b]catalyzed lacquer[/b] - a kind of acrylic I believe[/quote] Come on guys I want absolutes here
  5. Can someone give me the [u]definitive[/u] answer as to what features each bass has and when they are/were in production. I really like the nitro finish (which I'm certain both have) and I have a deep dislike for the 'pointy/stabbing' bridge saddles that Fenders have, so would only consider one with a BA (again confusion is it a BA or BA II and I'm certain none are thru-body strung) but I've seen loads of basses here and eBay that appear to be described as [i][b]one[/b][/i] or [i][b]1[/b][/i] and they have either been retro fitted with BA or there's a rabbit away somewhere with the descriptions. Colour me confused Cheers
  6. [quote name='Big Bass Man' post='284366' date='Sep 15 2008, 05:01 PM']It's sold guys Thanks for all the interest, blimey you fellas are quick!! [b]Will def use BassChat again for selling[/b] Cheers Nick[/quote] What and you won't pop back and just 'shoot the breeze'?
  7. The fact that there wasn't a single bit of interest when it was on ebay @ £1000 gives you some fair indication that if the seller was prepared to let it go for £1000 minus any eBay seller or Paypal fees (which would be clocking on toward £80) indicates that they expected/hoped to net about £920 absolute top whack. I'd agree that a no hassle sale of £800 shouldn't be too wide of the mark so I'd be silly and offer £750... though don't try that with me Good luck
  8. [quote name='Peaty' post='284187' date='Sep 15 2008, 01:23 PM']Hi warwickhunt Yup I have very seriously considered putting frets in it and keeping it, but I am playing 5 strings much more these days hence the post. If it had been though a harder life I would consider giving it the orange treatment that looks sooo good on your pumkin bass, but as the body is pretty pristine I just could not bring my self to do it. Just out of interest how easy is it to get hold of the warwick bell brass fret wire. Pete[/quote] Warwick supply their fret wire and it's even pre-cut the correct length/width for Warwick necks, not too expensive either! [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='284329' date='Sep 15 2008, 04:06 PM']I love the look of these old "racing stripe" Streamers. [b]Wish they'd had the two-piece bridge on them though.[/b] I'm tempted but I only have another fretless 4 for trade, and currently no gear cash. [/quote] There was a transition period of about a year (88-89ish) where you got the predominantly wenge necks (ie thick wenge and skinny maple stringers) with 2 piece bridges, they take some finding but generally prices on these early Warwick Streamers isn't influenced by what wood and/or whether they had 1 or 2 piece bridges (or pup choice for that matter).
  9. Stick me in the queue to buy it if it isn't already sold Seriously!
  10. Stick some frets in and I'd have it
  11. [quote name='squire5' post='283901' date='Sep 14 2008, 08:58 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Musicman-Stingray-4-string-bass_W0QQitemZ320297429890QQihZ011QQcategoryZ4713QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Musicman-Stingray-4-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Worth keeping an eye on,dontcha think?[/quote] Just a little tip for you but if you find something that is a bargain and fancy keeping it that way... don't tell the whole bass playing community on a public forum [quote name='budget bassist' post='283997' date='Sep 15 2008, 12:01 AM']that could potentially go pretty cheap i think....[/quote] Why? or do you just mean 'cheap' as in all EB/MM basses appear cheap at the minute.
  12. [quote name='alexclaber' post='283818' date='Sep 14 2008, 06:41 PM']My '87 Warwick Streamer has a cherry body and sounds very nice. Cherry appears to have fallen out of favour as a tonewood because its relatively expensive and doesn't look fancy but that doesn't mean it isn't a good body wood. It isn't the lightest of woods, so bear that in mind with body shapes / chambering. Alex[/quote] As Alex says, the earliest Warwick Streamer Stage Is were Cherry bodied then they changed to Maple. I have to say that the early Cherry bodied models are still some of my favourites Warwick pretty much came up with their slogan 'The sound of wood' based upon these Cherry Streamers.
  13. Class The Jam were/are one of my all time fav bands; some of the first lines I tried to learn were Foxton's. I can't believe you actually continued to rehearse though, I'd have just pulled a chair up and sat and listened (even if it was out of sight/in the corridor/in another room)
  14. Why not just ask for a pic of the bass with the scratchplate off, it would be glaringly obvious if this was an aftermarket job. Saying that I doubt Fender would have tooled up the CNC machine to route for such a limited number basses, they may well have just taken a bunch of P basses and routed them by hand Surely there must be a fender site somewhere that documents this bass if it is a ltd run!
  15. [quote name='molan' post='283329' date='Sep 13 2008, 08:13 PM']Pics have disappeared - bandwidth exceeded?[/quote] Still OK for me
  16. [quote name='tayste_2000' post='282970' date='Sep 12 2008, 11:10 PM']Didn't realise they were this grainy but enjoy[/quote] My back is cringing at the sight of the flightcases never mind what is in them Just out of interest what are you replacing the CXL 12s with or is the 4x10 the replacement?
  17. [quote name='molan' post='282979' date='Sep 12 2008, 11:21 PM']Looks like the ever sufferin' wife is getting a trip to Southend into the bargain as well [/quote] If it wasn't me I might have known it would be thou
  18. [quote name='tonybassplayer' post='282965' date='Sep 12 2008, 11:00 PM']I have one of these sat up in the wardrobe. Think I need to put a new battery in it and play it at tomorrows gig !! [attachment=13284:IMG_0002.JPG][/quote] I likee the look of these but does the TRBII have the piezo or would that be the TRBII(p)... might sound obvious but the Yamaha range is confusing to simpletons
  19. Hello there! A brief introduction in the forum 'Introductions' section (original eh ) and a few pics of the bass, will go a long way toward a positive response. Best of luck.
  20. [quote name='bass_ferret' post='282838' date='Sep 12 2008, 06:49 PM']£799 in GAK! Get an EBS one for that price - nearly.[/quote] I do rate Peavey gear and the TX range gives a hell of a lot of bang for the buck but £799 for a cab labelled as Peavey is just asking to lose 75% of the value when you 'wheel' (couldn't carry) the cab out of the shop.
  21. [quote name='Exile252' post='282876' date='Sep 12 2008, 08:09 PM']You could be right hehe. only other problem with buying a new neck, would it devalue the bass?[/quote] Devalue it from £250 Me thinks not
  22. [quote name='wolldav' post='282606' date='Sep 12 2008, 01:21 PM']awww... how do i move it ?[/quote] Flutter your eyelids at a Mod
  23. I know the 'PRO' range are better spec but this still seems a bit much for a Peavey cab... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PEAVEY-PRO410-BASS-CABINET_W0QQitemZ260283544776QQihZ016QQcategoryZ58719QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PEAVEY-PRO410-BASS-C...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]
  24. I liberated Mark of his OBP1 and he was a top chap as usual and even got to see him dep with The RHCP (that's The [b]Reet[/b] Hot Chilli Peppers). Must be about the 3rd or 4th time I've dealt with Mark and all seamless and pain free
  25. Just out of interest how much bigger is the SKB body over the LG (is it several cm wider/longer/deeper or are we talking mm) and is it a different shape, it doesn't look dissimilar on the Roscoe site.
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