warwickhunt

It isn't quite Fender but don't G&L do something similar... hold on that; just realised it will be similar money!

[quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='264623' date='Aug 18 2008, 02:57 PM']did you look inside to see if there is a trim pot to control the output? Many pre-amps have that built in. It's possible it is set low.[/quote] Yes...

Schack are good (had one of their carbon necked headless basses) but I found the preamp 'WAY' to complex... Saying that I once had a bass custom built that had one control; Volume! Suited me down to the ground until I installed a 2nd pup

[quote name='NeonMig' post='264474' date='Aug 18 2008, 12:38 PM']Yeah so I really love the sound of my bass. The only thing that bugs me is the output is surprisingly low, considering it's active (both preamp and pickups). It's a '99 model with SD Bassline pickups, and I think an MEC preamp but I'm not sure (got it used). So I was thinking about upgrading the preamp. It's a 2-band, but that's all I need really, I'm not a fan of fiddling around with knobs much (no I don't mean like that you bloody pervert) so I'm not thinking of getting a 3-band. Any suggestions? I'm a bit clueless when it comes to higher-end electronics.[/quote] I agree that a lot of the Warwick MEC preamp outputs can be fairly low BUT (hopefully without sounding patronising) can you match the input gain on your amp to get the desired output? If you can then there really isn't much point throwing money at a new pre. A new higher gain pre would just mean that you'd have to lower the input gain compared to your present pre. It's a different kettle of piscine altogether if you aren't getting the level out of the bass to drive the front end of your amp. This (again) isn't meant to sound patronising but have you got a fresh battery in and does your present preamp have the little blue gain pot fitted? Many Warwick MEC pres have a little blue trim pot sealed into the block that can be tweaked to give more gain (watch you don't increase too much and add noise), have a look inside the cavity... you might get a pleasant surprise. If all this fails there are loads of excellent preamps out there. In fact I have a Warwick 18v 3 band (4 pot) preamp that I am taking out of my Warwick fretless to drop in a 2 band I purchased as I'm not keen on 3 band EQs

[quote name='neilb' post='264482' date='Aug 18 2008, 12:44 PM']Is this thread going anywhere now?[/quote] This could be asked of a good few threads

Anyone know what the latest state of play with regard to what Spectors and Warwicks they have left?

[quote name='5_string_death' post='264310' date='Aug 18 2008, 03:49 AM']Right, we've all seen the rigs already owned by many of us, so now lets see the rigs we would all like to own, both amps AND basses lol. I reckon that if people can be bothered, could be interesting lol I'll start with mine. Amp-wise, this 36x10 monster Admit it, if you saw it, you would have a go lol. Although i dont think it would fit in my local venue , or that anyone in general, not just my band would appreciate me using that within about 10 miles of civilization And for the bass, the Spector NS-5XL in green lol (I assume at this point Cetera will jump in lol) Zach[/quote] Was that the Ampeg cab made for the guy from Dokken many moons ago (showing my age and musical roots here ) or is that a recent pic?

I may be wrong but... drop 'Marcus' a PM as I'm sure he got a couple of the DR cabs off Robbie recently and (though I may be confusing it with his Aguilar 4x10) he may be able to give some insight as he has quite a bit of experience with various 4x10s

Dear OP I can cure your GAS(full-stop) I can put you onto someone selling Me'shell N'degeocello's Celinder bass Surely that would stop your 'rainbow chasing' antics Regards Mr Hunt <edit to stick in a smiley as I am being genuine and not being an ars*>

I don't know... I go away on my Jollies and where has all the love gone? There are two sides to all of this but occasionally people do get steamed up and get a 'cob on' (as my wife has been wont to direct at me over the last 10 days or so ) over tense things like spending/receiving monies. Just chill out, what goes around comes around. F*ck people around on deals and you will be f*cked around on deals... believe me it will happen. I have ALWAYS tried to be fair with people and by and large people have reciprocated (cheers MB, I picked the envelope stuffed full of dosh that you squeezed through my letter box while I was away... didn't realise £1 notes were still in circulation when we struck that deal ) but buying/selling shouldn't be the 'be all and end all' of BC. Let my holiday chillness wash over everyone... or I'll kick your f*ckin head in

[quote name='Hellrazor' post='263830' date='Aug 17 2008, 08:50 AM']Gunslinger? Gawd, it's a small world. Bliddy good band that was, I still have some demos somewhere....[/quote] I got given a bunch of demos prior to joining (may still have them somewhere), would you likely be playing on them? Actually... that was so long ago that the music is fashionable again

3... 4... either way it's a piece of pants that needs fixing

[quote name='Hellrazor' post='263314' date='Aug 15 2008, 06:51 PM']Wey aye, it just needs a gook howk to straighten the neck. It's a Fender thing.... [/quote] It would appear we share a former band Ed... I played with Stiddy and the lads until he did off for better things

[quote name='bassman2790' post='263221' date='Aug 15 2008, 04:40 PM']Despite my previous statement about Basschatters not being the eBay Police, I admit I reported the listing too. [/quote] You can now wear your 'eBay Police' sheriff's badge with pride

[quote name='molan' post='262892' date='Aug 15 2008, 07:29 AM']What happened to the EBay listing? I spotted it the other day & it had a few days to run but it seems to have disappeared![/quote] Someone probably read your OP and thought 'I'll have that, thank you very much' I'm 'semi' kidding, but it's always a risk when you ask a question on an open forum like this as there are likely to be an awful lot of folk that are quite prepared to dive in if the opportunity arises. In fact they may never actually post... just sit and watch

It's a 3 bolt Fender FFS... all it needs is a firm pull the other way and it'll be c*ck on! Until you knock it the other way of course Stuff like that is easily enough fixable by a competent DIYer or a straightforward job for a professional but factor in the hassle when setting your budget.

Oddly enough when I contacted the seller I was quite open and positive and I gave him/her the benefit of the doubt but simply pointed out that there were a few 'issues' with the bass and its description and that it may well save him/her any future grief retaliation from a potential buyer if they could answer a few simple questions and maybe take a pic or two of a few salient features. I'd like to think I approached the whole matter with the kind of sensitivity that I'd want someone to do if it were my parent selling something for me. I doubt eBay would have pulled it due to the fact that it may not have been 100% Fender... there must have been some other issue maybe a hacked account.

I touched a raw nerve when i asked if she would mind posting her response to my question about the bass "So you would appreciate me posting the fact that IN YOUR OPINION the bass is not a Fender. This wouldn't be so you can bid on it and get it at a fraction of it's worth would it? I have described the bass as accurately as possible and included large close up pictures so that those interested in it can bid what it is worth to them. My son bought it about 20 years ago in its present condition for about £500 but never got it restored. I trust this answers your questions" It didn't actually answer my question as it happens, as I never said it wasn't a Fender but I guess the fact that it was pulled did answer a few questions!

I've asked if the seller would post my 'concern' that the bass may not be a Fender, this would be to offset the claim that it is worth at least £1500! Time will tell.

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='262499' date='Aug 14 2008, 03:37 PM']You might have to go clothes shopping - France isn't great for guitar shops. All the ones I've ever been into seem to have a load of copies and very little in the way of basses. No wonder their music's rubbish! Can't you persuade her that New York's really cheap at the moment? That way you could bring a little something home for yourself at $2 to the £1.[/quote] Tell me about it! Unfortunately SWMBO doesn't do flying so the car and ferry are pretty much our mode of holiday transport.

OK so let's widen this French thing out a bit I'm near Avignon in the S of France and I'm travelling back to the UK up along the Rhone valley road system later this week... who has something for me to buy and/or somewhere to go (long shot I know)?

Just to add flesh to the numerous reasons it may be a scam... the seller ended the listing early to the highest bidder at that time; this is something that does happen but TBH not something that you'd normally do with a bass listing!

Before you lash out a wedge on new pups and pre be aware that sometimes these mods may well not have any impact on the tone and if they do it may well just be a 'different' tone, not better/not worse! You can debate till the cows come home to what degree the constituent parts of a bass make the tone of that instrument but ultimately the woods and construction must have a bearing so your bass may well just sound like 'your bass' regardless of electrics.