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    [quote name='mushers' timestamp='1355506890' post='1899458'] thinking of sticking one of the above on my ray 35 but in need of some facts first. the fretboard looks plastic is it ? does it feel ok to play on ? [/quote] Just a quick one, but when do you ever really touch the fretboard?
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    Morning all, I'm fancying a new toy this morning. So up for trade or sale I put my only bass, my Warwick Thumb 5 string BO with the Broadneck and soapbar options. Previously owned by our very own Clarky, this bass is in beautiful condition. It's an easy 9/10 on condition, it has been very well looked after and I have enjoyed it immensely but I fancy a slap machine as I've been listening to a lot of Stuart Hamm lately. Yes, my bandmates, sound engineer and producer will no doubt lament me moving on the Warwick but I fancy a change. Some pictures, borrowed from Eude: The bass comes with a Warwick Rockbag, tool kit, manual and wax. I may be able to source a hardcase to post it, if you so wish. Trade wise I'm not sure what I'm after, so I would be open to offers but ideally I'd like something quite bright and slappy. For sale, I'd like £900 so trades of about that value (I can add some cash for the right bass). I look forward to hearing from you! Chris
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    [quote name='Wiggybass' timestamp='1355408610' post='1898022'] Sorry, didn't mean to sound derogatory, that wasn't the intention. I have a TRB-5PII which I adore, but I've yet to hear a set of EMGs that do anything for me, it's just personal taste. And in fairness the price does fairly reflect the small lack of originality, it's very attractive indeed IMO. So is the active circuit still in place, i.e. you have passive pups hooked up to the original active preamp and tone circuit? [/quote] Victor Wooten? Stuart Hamm? Amazing tones from EMG equipped basses... Referring of course to Stuart's Washburn basses.
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    I'm sure we've all been there with a bass.
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    They are very nice basses. They don't suit everyone though, with most people seemed to cite the shape as the reason they don't like them. I think they're cooler than the mkII Kingbass though.
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    [quote name='molan' timestamp='1354672328' post='1889078'] I think it's been fairly easy to pick up recent'ish Rays for around the £600 mark for a while really. [/quote] On the couple of occasions I've considered a Ray, it's been one between £600-£700. They've been available at that price for a while, from realistic sellers.
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    You don't see many of these in Europe. They look nice, though I was never too fond of that clubby headstock design.
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    I have mentioned it on the occasion but I am sure some of them have forgotten it. It's always good to have a hobby outside of work, and sharing these with colleagues can be pretty cool. I have surprised on occasion by visiting a guitar shop with a colleague and having an impromptu ditty or two!
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    It appears you are correct! Thanks!
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    Morning all, Just a quick question on behalf of a friend of mine. He is a big Led Zeppelin fan and was today telling me about how much he has been enjoying the Celebration Day DVD. He was wondering what bass JPJ is playing in it. I'm not a Led Zeppelin fan so I don't really know what JPJ favours these days. It can be seen in the video below, does anyone know what it is? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpigDGf6vXM
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    One of my favourite songs from one of the greatest musicians of all time. I remember reading something about [i]A Show Of Hands[/i] being re-released. Might have to check it out all over again!
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    You'd never get your money back on a refinish. Just leave it as it is!
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    Respect must be given to Warwick not only for their vision and their dedication to it, but for carving out a niche in an industry obsessed with the P and J! I have owned and loved a few of their basses over the years, including my current Thumb 5 string!
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    Now we can start listening to this again... Awesome bass playing! One of my favourite Christmas songs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbk8Z6feLvs
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    You can spot the Lane Poor pickup as it has a little 'jewel' logo on the case. That isn't a Lane Poor. But I wouldn't get sucked into paying more for a Lane Poor pickup. Some people revere them and say they are better than the equivalent Bartolini/SD pickup but I can't say that they ever sounded better than those pickups. I certainly wouldn't pay a premium for one. OP, I would put a bit more time into researching these basses, particularly their value over in the US. You can get a good one there for significantly less than that (or what you will pay here) but you'll end up paying the import and VAT to get it into the UK.
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    Any explanation of what it is?
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    It's not my thing now but about 11 years ago I would have loved it. Keep rocking!
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    It's like it's 1999 all over again!
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    I'd just go for it. 5 strings may not be for you. For years I avoided them and only played 4's and 6's. Now I'm happy playing a 4, 5 or 6 string. A good bass is a good bass and having a good 5 string doesn't mean you'll never like another 4 string, or your current 4 strings will become redundant.
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    Why do you want talked out of it? The top end Ibanez SR basses are, and have long been, top quality products!
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    My old bass! Sounds great in the videos but it has to be heard in person to hear what it can really do!
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    What I can remember from the past few years Warwick Thumb 5 String BO wideneck Warwick Thumb 4 string BO Status Matrix Status Series II Status Stealth 6 string Zon Sonus x2 1989 Kubicki Ex Factors (pre-fender crossover) Status Rebop DLX 4 string (Zebrano) Ibanez BTB405QM Zoot fretless bass Fender Jaco Pastorius fretless jazz bass ACG Harlot Singlecut Warwick Streamer Ltd Edition 1990 Alembic Epic There will be others I have forgotten about too!
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    Asking for pictures? Common sense really. You wouldn't buy something you haven't seen. Even if they do have the item, if they're too lazy to take pictures of it they can get stuffed!
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    It is definitely a beauty.
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    The 'Lightwave' pickups have always been a bit pump, really. I never thought they were going to change the way basses were made.
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