warwickhunt

'That' I would assume is the stumbling block. I'm fairly sure that data protection is as tight as can be and getting access, even if you are law enforcement would be protracted and time consuming... time being the thing most Police forces don't have. In fact most areas can't even communicate effectively, never mind with outside agencies.

I have a one of the first series 32" scale basses which I was told by a bass retailer that I could realistically get £1500 for it (with their commission added to that figure). However, very recently I've contacted 2 people who were actively looking for one of these and when I said £1500 they both thought I was raving mad and no way could I get that much.

Purely anecdotal and based on unscientific lugs, I've estimated the the 2000/1000w rating is akin to most 300w amps/combos/active PA cabs I've heard or owned. They may well be able to claim 1000w rms at a frequency of their choosing under certain settings but it is pretty much nonsense. Saying all of that, to be able to get a mini line array at these sort of prices (used) is quite impressive and though the quality of sound is never going to worry a quality system, it is easily good enough for most applications where non-pro users will be playing to the average listener.

I own a small PA for use with an acoustic duo/trio and I'm going to give it a run out stacked as shown. BTW this was stacked randomly and not the way that I use it on a regular gig (the Headrush are FOH, the Alto as a monitor or single PA speaker for very small venues). The speakers are manufactured in such a way that when stacked they angle up/back about 5 degrees which should help with dispersion. I'll be interested to see how this 5ft mini line array deals with my bass as well: 1x10" 2x8" and 6000w peak 3000w rms but in reality maybe 900w combined. Oh and the total rig cost £400 used.

@mybass good to hear from someone doing self builds and their experience. My experience with Warwick basses is that they binned the Fender locations for ANY pup combo and even reversed the P pup, so I'd kind of guessed that pups might be placed where the manufacturer fancied them rather than say, relationship to a particular harmonic or whatever!

I'm sure there is no definitive answer to this... or is there? I'm contemplating putting a pair of J pups into a Sandberg P bass (shaped/routed) body but as the body is slightly downsized from a 'standard' Fender body I'm left wondering that if I put them in the Fender position they may be visually too close to the end of the neck. Is there a reason Leo put them where he did (considering Fender moved them in the 70's) and is there a scientific reason or location to place them? I checked but couldn't find a similar thread on here already.

What is the difference between pre/post 2015 on the MarloweDK basses... simple terms that a layman like me can spot.

From my research I'd say the older ones have a big draw back in that they are invariably a fair bit heavier. Doesn't matter in the least to some people of course.

Oh dear... what a 'mare! We turned up for a pub gig Saturday afternoon to be asked would we mind playing outdoors, at the bottom of the beer garden? 'Bottom of the beer garden' was exactly that - 50m from power (we can get you some extensions), no cover (there's a gazebo in the shed), nothing to stand drums on (do you want us to get some cardboard boxes); we politely declined and retreated to play in the bar... 1 hour later the heavens opened!

@ead @dmccombe7 I appreciate the offers folks. My point of reference is my Sandberg VS basses which are a great size and weight, I'm trying to establish/clarify my thinking re the other derivatives. A VT is straightforward; it is a VS with added J pup and all other things should be very similar/identical. The 'Jazz' option is less clear as I'm not keen on the Mendez option as it is one colour option only. If there is no other 'V' style body shape JJ (other than expensive custom order), then maybe a TT or Marlowe model are options... so long as the body is a similar/comparable reduced body size to a trad Jazz in which case any form of measurement is reference for me. Again, thanks for bearing with me.

Yes, that is the main consideration. Jazz bodies are just too big for my taste, the Sandberg V basses are even smaller than Fender P basses. I don't suppose you've encountered a comparison between Sandberg / Fender body size which either shows or measures the difference?

Oddly I have a pair of VS and the necks don't feel the same profile (1 maple board one Pau ferro)! I have a gauge so I may measure to be sure. Are the weights similar between the models as I'm presently surprised by the (lack of) weight of my 2, which are both just under/over 8lb.

Does anyone on here own the 'P' bass body style with either PJ or JJ configuration? I believe the JJ is offered as the Martin Mendez model and the PJ is the California VT. Can I heck find out very much about them as they appear to be as rare as hen's teeth. BTW I'm not interested in the regular 'J' style bass, only the P derivative with either PJ or JJ. Cheers.

Possibly a Harley Benton (Thomann) bass? I've seen a fair few (guitar more than bass) pop up as 'unknown but possibly rare' after they've been b*ggered about with to vaguely disguise origins and make them seem vintage.

Blimey we have one missed ending cue EVERY SONG... even without a dep drummer!

TC RS212 isn't exactly light weight! Keep an eye open for TKS 112 cabs (10 or 12 kg IIRC), they are very light and will handle most gigs (especially a pair) up to the point where PA support needs to kick in.

Did 2 gigs yesterday (2 today), first one went off fine (other than me jumping off stage mid song and misjudging the height to go flying). Second gig, we had taken at the last minute to help a pub out and we'd agreed that we couldn't get there as early as we normally would be we'd get there as soon as and should be on stage for 21:15. All went swimmingly, on stage for 21:07 and punters were dancing most of the night and screaming out for songs (90% of which we knew and did). All good then... As we packed up one particular regular was mouthing off as loudly as possible that he was going to ensure we got our money docked because we arrived late and we only did 1 encore (we had already played 55 mins instead of 45). I politely ignored him as he got louder and proceeded to tell all and sundry that we'd never work again in this bar unless we got straight back on stage and played another set... LOL thought I. He then upped the volume and turned to point at me and vehemently shouted "They're a bunch of c*nts...and he's the f*%king biggest c*nt"! I stepped across to him (kept my cool) and pointed out we had entertained them all night, gone beyond our contractual agreement, playing 1x45 and 1x55, at an earlier than agreed time and were in fact not c*nts. This took him back and he muttered about timings etc and that he'd speak to the management about us never playing there again. I (still) politely pointed out it had nothing to do with him and would he retract the comment about me/us? At this point his friends shouted him down and said that he should shut up and I walked away. I realise pubs sell alcohol and alcohol loosens the tongue and brain but sadly I'm finding more and more of a lack of respect for bands/performers.

Not hard to track down @lee650 owns it!

Hello from tropical SE Northumberland!

Which cab are you looking to get @DaBu? I have the 112 and a 115, the 12's come up a lot more frequently used than the 15's.

@wateroftyne might be able to add something.

Sadly don't presently have one and foolishly sold mine when prices were quite depressed, the few that are for sale presently seem to command high prices in comparison to just a couple of years ago.

Love this kind of thing and good on him. My conclusion; when listening through laptop speakers there was so little difference as to be immeasurable. That should tell me lots but I'll need to think it through. Oh and I will be making a donation... just because.