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Hi guys, I did have this advertised the other day at a slightly lower price... but that was before I had all the information. I had exchanged a few emails with Hans P. Wilfer (president of Warwick) and I have been told by him that this was the 1st Warwick Vampyre to be built... it has a serial number of 2003/001. He mentioned that I should list the bass between £2000 and £3000 for sale. (I can provide all the emails to any interested parties to confirm this, and yes, I have HPW permission to share these!) It is signed by Hans P. Wilfer on the reverse of the headstock and bears the serial number 2003/001 This is a monster of a bass and sounds incredible, it is in excellent condition and has very little signs of wear what so ever, pretty amazing for a bass that was the absolute first of its kind. This is a exert from one of the emails Hans sent me... "Dear Russ, [color=#000000]- Vampyre[/color] [color=#000000] yes it is the Number 1 and you can say that, that I confirmed this.. specs are the same as today[/color] [color=#000000] with a Quilted Top and yours is an 5 AAAAA Quilted Maple top.. absolut stunning and the price for[/color] [color=#000000] this Bass new today will be Euro 6.247,00 so you can ask even 2.500 to 3.000 for your Vampyre..[/color] [color=#000000] it is the number 1..."[/color] [color=#000000]I can provide all the other emails if you want as well...[/color] [color=#000000]This bass is savage in looks and tone, its is a piece of Warwick history, and looks STUNNING![/color] [color=#000000]I am based in Wickford, Essex, and I am on 07912222127. You are welcome to try it out, and look her over if you want to! I can ship anywhere within reason at your cost. (I can arrange it all though!)[/color] [color=#000000]I may accept trades in the form of 6 string fretted basses, but I am mainly after cash.[/color] £1500 is the price! That £3000 less than a new one, and this has the history of being the first of its kind! [color=#000000]Let me know guys![/color] [color=#000000]Russ.[/color]
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Well, it's amazing what you can find out about an instrument that you didn't know the day before! I send an email over to Warwick today and got a reply about an hour later from Mr H.P.Wilfer, president of Warwick, to tell me that my Warwick Vampyre was in fact the first one to be produced, it has a serial nuber of 2003/001. Hans Wilfer wrote: [color=#000000] Dear. Russ,[/color] [color=#000000] we brought out the Vampyer in 2004 and your Bass is one of the first models end of 2003 which[/color][color=#000000] we brought to the market.. and indeed your model is the No. 1 of the Series.. so you are real[/color][color=#000000] lucky and you can be very proud to be able to get this model.. very unique.. Beside that.. the model wen`t after n a serial production and we still are doing it by today...[/color] [color=#000000] With best regards[/color] Warwick GmbH & Co Music Equipment KG H.P.Wilfer 27.02.2013, 16:24 President I am pretty stunned by this... It's damn cool to own THE FIRST Warwick Vampyre ever made... crazy. I did have this up for sale, but I'm not sure I can now. Just wanted to share this! Thanks, Russ. [attachment=128632:20130227_121150.jpg] [attachment=128633:20130227_121201.jpg] [attachment=128634:20130227_121247.jpg] [attachment=128635:20130227_121303.jpg]
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FS: Ibanez Roadster 1979 Black. £230. PRICE DROP!
binky_bass replied to binky_bass's topic in Basses For Sale
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Hey guys, Time to flip this bad boy again...I really need this gone to afford something here on the lovely BassChat! She's a 1979 Black Ibanez Roadster, 34 years old. Fresh Rotosound strings on her. It plays like a beast, lovely deep flapping tone with the tone dial all the way down, when you switch it up she's really tight with a crisp hi-fi tone. I love it But I need some cash right now. The sound is constantly likened to a musicman stingray, and that's definitely not far from the truth! £230 for that vintage musicman sound? Surely someone?? I'm asking for £230 collected, or £240 delivered in a half decent padded gig bag. (Will pad her out so she's safe!) Shes got a few little scars, but nowt major. There are 2 little filled holes by either side of the strings just above the bridge where I had a midi pickup fitted. I'm on 07912222127 and based in Wickford, Essex. Someone grab this 4 string legend before I change my mind! [attachment=128615:20130227_141726.jpg] [attachment=128616:20130227_141732.jpg] [attachment=128617:20130227_141755.jpg] Russ.
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PASS IT ON: White Line Fever: Lemmy - The Autobiography
binky_bass replied to Jondeeman's topic in Completed Items
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Hey! We, Art Of Rebellion, need a good solid vocalist to join our current drum/bass/guitar rock trio based in essex. We have gigs and a decent set of songs, just need a dedent vocalist who can belt out some awesome silky tones to our rocking tunes!! Get in touch... Russ. 07912222127.
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WITHDRAWN: MarkBass CL104 600w Cab.
binky_bass replied to binky_bass's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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SOLD - TC Electronics BG500 210 500w Combo. Mint. £280
binky_bass replied to binky_bass's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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WITHDRAWN: MarkBass CL104 600w Cab.
binky_bass replied to binky_bass's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale