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[quote name='The Burpster' post='196436' date='May 11 2008, 11:38 AM']It probably involves cloaks secret handshakes and mumbling ancient runes..... Or maybe just lederhosen a good ole thigh slapping and plenty of steins of zee best German lager.... You only find out when you buy one... Apparently.... [/quote] I think you know a little too much for one not initiated

TBH the various models sound different but in many ways share characteristics that as good a starting point as any is to select your price bracket (NT/BO etc) then try out the model that pleases you aesthetically, then go from there. Shallow I know but I've got to like what a bass looks like to get the best from it

I'm stepping down from this unit to pursue a few other avenues 'less rocky'! The band are a 4 piece (Vox/guitar/bass/drum) based in and around Newcastle/Washington (have been rehearsing in Blyth), they have gigs booked from now till December (approx 3 a month) and may negotiate to increase that number if the bassist is up for it. Gigging rates at the minute mean that you get approx £50 a gig. Full PA support already bought and paid for you just need your back-line and transport. Material ranges from Terrovision through to Pearl Jam and covers most rock bases (sic) between. A good bunch of lads with loads of experience between them and enthusiasm to crack on. I'm going to cover the gigs for the next 5-6 weeks until a replacement is up to speed... unless you can step in now PM me for more detail until I check with the band who wants to handle enquires.

Looking at that pic I assume that bass case wasn't designed for the Blade bass If he slams that shut he'll leave some nasty marks on the headstock

Walkin On Sunshine - Katrina & the Waves (3 chord jobbie) Much of the U2 back catalogue (no insult intended, I enjoy playing some of it) Hard to Handle - Otis/Black Crowes 20th Century Boy - T-Rex Summer of 69 - B Adams Song 2 - Blur

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='196063' date='May 10 2008, 04:35 PM']Thanks again! Huge Hands... are you suggesting that if I got these self-tappers, I wouldn't need a cage nut or anything on the other side? That might be a goer, because a ) I really like my Boschma case and b ) I'm now totally skint...[/quote] Sent you an email wit a poss solution if you are self-tapping

[quote name='Josh' post='196061' date='May 10 2008, 04:35 PM']There is to an extent, but thats purely price based, so to in answer to that, the highest ranking Warwick is a Streamer Stage II and then the cheapest being the Rock-Bass range which is as you've said Warwicks entry level series. It's 100% personal preferences when it comes to which one is better, as mentioned some will go strictly for which is the more expensive with the mind set of "Ohhhh it's expensive, therefore it must be amazing" and in a good amount of cases they're right And then there are the guys who prefer to buy the mid-range and second hand stuff and usually alot of guys prefer Corvettes (Prolines, $$'s, Jazzman's) and Streamers(LX, Jazzmans, $$'s, Standards) over the top of the range W's, like: Buzzards, Dolphins, Vampyres, Strykers and then the NT Streamers and Thumbs. I'm part of the Warwick forum and there are countless members on there who even prefer Rock-Bass models over the higher models. On paper you could say a SS II is better than a Corvette standard, due to much better woods, NT construction, 3-Way MEC electronics, Nifty Inlays, JAN 3, All Gold Hardware, but really if you can pick up the Corvette and get the tone you want and also feel comfortable then why worry about saving another £1500 instead of paying between £250-£450 on a secondhand Corvette. Another example base don my experiences on the Warwick forum, the Thumb NT is the highest in the series, and is one of the most popular basses within bassists around the world, yet some guys will get a Bolt-On version and will prefer it over a NT, and there is a good £500 or more difference between the 2 and a good amount of different attributes (As in different body woods, which do significantly change the tone), some guys just prefer the feel of a Bolt-On and are happy with the tones they can get and I respect that because I spite my own Thumb because it's not a NT, but that's just me. You'd really have to sit down with a whole bunch of Warwicks to find the individual differences, but that famouns Warwick growl is a signature on most of the basses, it's just some of the basses do it better. And some guys love the basses that provide variety as well, like the $$, I personally can't see what the fuss is all about and thats from having one, but I can respect that some player prefer a greater tonal pallet than opposed to Thumb which is more ideal for growly mids. But for me, I'll be 100% happy when I've got a NT Thumb and a SSII, because their the most expensive [/quote] [quote name='warwickhunt' post='196062' date='May 10 2008, 04:35 PM']Easiest way to do it is look at the price The NT basses are pretty much all of a similar standard (all CNC machined and made in the same factory) and the differences between the various models is obvious by the shape/woods/pups/electrics etc. I wouldn't say that a Dolphin was better than a Thumb or a Thumb better than a Streamer or a Stage I better than a Stage II... they are just different (is a P bass 'better' than a Jazz). The same applies for the BO range; Corvettes aren't better than Thumbs which aren't better than Streamers.... they are just different. In fact the BO range need not be classed as inferior to the NT they may well have the tone that 'you' prefer (though the BO are way cheaper to buy). However, as you rightly say, the Rockbass line are the entry level. Joking aside; the way to 'rate' them for want of a better word is probably to look at the RRP (If it's £2000 it's top of the range, if it's £200 it'll be bottom) otherwise if picking between various basses in the same price bracket just go for which you like the sound of![/quote] SNAP

Easiest way to do it is look at the price The NT basses are pretty much all of a similar standard (all CNC machined and made in the same factory) and the differences between the various models is obvious by the shape/woods/pups/electrics etc. I wouldn't say that a Dolphin was better than a Thumb or a Thumb better than a Streamer or a Stage I better than a Stage II... they are just different (is a P bass 'better' than a Jazz). The same applies for the BO range; Corvettes aren't better than Thumbs which aren't better than Streamers.... they are just different. In fact the BO range need not be classed as inferior to the NT they may well have the tone that 'you' prefer (though the BO are way cheaper to buy). However, as you rightly say, the Rockbass line are the entry level. Joking aside; the way to 'rate' them for want of a better word is probably to look at the RRP (If it's £2000 it's top of the range, if it's £200 it'll be bottom) otherwise if picking between various basses in the same price bracket just go for which you like the sound of!

I see, different to the TB one and the one on their site. Great looking bass, though I wish I could find a Hamer Single-Cut TP12

[quote name='NancyJohnson' post='195948' date='May 10 2008, 12:57 PM']Nope you're spot on. Bruce Foxton is also one of their endorsees. Steve Jones (Sex Pistols too). The target design was originally destined for an orange-sparkled coloured TP12, somehow it got changed to blue. The orange looked much nicer. P[/quote] There was an orange one (with target) for sale on TB a short while back but it was basically the same price as buying a new one direct (they had orange with target on the site).

Ah! The Jam connection may go part of the way to explaining the mod 'target' finish on some of the range... or maybe I'm being too simplistic

I've been a fan of Cheap Trick and TP for longer than I'd care to say and on numerous occasions I've been tempted to get one of these. I contacted Waterstone a short while back and the prices aren't as mad as I assumed they might be but like you I'd likely as not just pick it up every now and again to try some CT or PJ licks

I've got one/two you can have... if you really want to pay for postage! Wouldn't it be more fun (and almost as cheap) to buy a tin of sweets This might sound odd but do you need it boxed up to avoid dings (would add to the postage cost)?

Give me a bell MB as I have a rackcase (not a poly one) that 'might' accommodate the amp but it depends on depth! You could also consider trading your 2u for a 3u (not a huge size difference and the amp gets ventilation), someone on here might be up for that.

[quote name='Pedro1020' post='195454' date='May 9 2008, 02:35 PM']I think with this one the neck is all wenge :wacko: and the fretboard are as one (I see no seam-line to indicate its two parts, or maybe I have bad eyes... So if this the case, maybe it means oil all for neck 'n' fretboard?[/quote] Your fingerboard is a nice thick slab of wenge but the neck is separate laminates of wenge and maple/cherry/unpronounceablewoodthatIalwaysforget. I've never yet been able to establish exactly which wood is used for the thin stringers through the neck; even the Warwick forum has differing opinions but I always assumed that it would be the same wood as used on the body... makes sense commercially and for stability! All good info for waxing/oiling/feeding the bass and lemon-oil etc is good for the fingerboard but you don't need to go beserk with any cleaner/nourisher.

Hey Luke, I'm really glad you are getting the Warwick I have to confess that I get a buzz just imagining how you feel as I can still vividly recall my first encounter with a Warwick... all those years ago! I'm sure it's true of many peoples encounters with their first 'quality bass' especially if it happens to be the bass of their dreams/desires. You can start chipping in to threads about the thickness of Warwick necks now Take care and most of all; Enjoy!