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Truly a grim time for musicians that were the soundtrack to my youth (sorry for the overused cliché) and opened my eyes to music in all its variety.

I just acquired a set at the time I posted on here but not fitted them to a bass as yet. Never tried this type of p/up before as I've always been a single coil guy.

Another week has gone by and not a peep out of Warwick. I love been treated like this.

Just a heads up that Thomann are offering these at c.£76 + P&P. Seems to be about £20+ below the average.

Great buy Jon, looking forward to seeing the finished article. Just acquired a Farida P myself that I'm 'upgrading' a little. Nowhere near as old but equally good value I hope.

I hear from sources that Mr Rothery attracted some comments from Mr Wilson re his tardiness.

Saw Steve at the Manchester Apollo last night. What a great show, recommended to all who like this style of music.

Happy to help as I'm a Chorley (Lancashire just to confirm!) resident.

... and my first proper bass, a Spector Legend 4, I wonder where that is now?

I'm fairly sure there are a couple of ACGs with ebony tops knocking about. But not the full monty so to speak.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1453986387' post='2964939'] If you post a video of yourself standing in the centre of Aberdeen (in your pants) shouting "Gibsons are crap" I'll do it [/quote] With pants? You're going soft in your old age. Votes duly cast.

Steve Wilson in Manchester tomorrow.

I admit to looking quite lustfully at this one, just not sure if I am cool enough and/or have the right shades to wear whilst playing it in front of people http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/portfolio/limelight-custom-00161/

Rather like the Cutlass; with a 3-octave neck too. Never quite understood why Leo stopped at 20 frets.

I had a RW J for a bit, and during one gig the headstock brushed the edge of a bit of the drum kit making a small mark (I was aiming for the singer of course). I was instanteously annoyed with myself and then realised that it was probably the only legitimate mark on the bass so felt much better.

Still rumbling on re some cash back for the general inconvenience. Warwick have moved from replacement pickguard plus full refund inc. postage; to replacement pickguard with part refund; to we'll refund the postage. I did offer to split the whole thing 50/50 but apprently not.

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I suggest getting in touch with Scott (All Thumbs on here), here's his website: http://www.shortscalebass.co.uk/why-short-scale/

Good story and good luck. Have you tried tracking it through the feedback threads if possible?

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1453892460' post='2963816'] I am 64 and still gigging (on and off) with two bands. I reckon I have maybe ten years more gigging in me. I'd still gig then if I was fit enough and had a roadie. But music is just one of my hobbies. I have hinterland. I have other interests. I have family. I have NOT spent my life dissatisfied and wishing I was a professional musician.[/color] [/quote] Here, here. In the blues band I play in I'm the baby at 55yrs old. The drummer is 71 (and bloody good) and the two guitarists are in their mid 60s. We all love playing and rarely get less than 3 or 4 encores. The originals band I play is busy becoming a power trio after our singer left. We fully intend to be out there as soon as we have the material sorted.

If it's your dream bass have you considered getting something wound to your exact specification?

Boys nights out surely.

Plus one for Jack. I am trying out his new p/g service at this very moment so happy to report back.