Vester 4 String Warwick thumb copy(Sold to spoo_bass).

[rohan]

I doubt anyone has heard of this make... I think they are similar to tokai in that they make mostly copies etc. But yeah this bass is a warwick thumb copy... jazz pickups. two volume, one tone. brass nut, bolt on neck, rosewood fretboard.
Comes with custom flightcase. I'll be honest with you, this sounds better than most rock basses and you are free to come down and try it out. If anyone wants anymore info or better pics feel free, looking for a swap preferably, Cash £300 ONO.

Edited April 6, 2008 by rohan

[Shockwave]

[quote name='rohan' post='11336' date='Jun 3 2007, 11:17 AM']I doubt anyone has heard of this make... I think they are similar to tokai in that they make mostly copies etc. But yeah this bass is a warwick thumb copy... jazz pickups. two volume, one tone. brass nut, bolt on neck, rosewood fretboard.
Comes with custom flightcase. I'll be honest with you, this sounds better than most rock basses and you are free to come down and try it out. If anyone wants anymore info or better pics feel free, looking for a swap preferably £300 ONO.

[/quote]

As per the forum rules i will not post the value of this bass here, So i will send you a PM.

Pmed.

[MB1]

MB1.

"Rohan knew he could get his own back on the guitarist,by playing the dreaded BROWN NOTE!"

Great photo,does look like a thumb/fortress,like the dot markers.

all the best
MB1.

[parker_muse]

^ i was about to say that.

I hate you.

[MB1]

MB1.

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog!
as chris tarrant says........... "fastest finger first"

MB1.

[rohan]

Haha!

[rohan]

Video demo of this bass will be up asap

[RichBowman]

Just thought I'd pop on and say that I had a Vester bass once - Not quite the same as this one, was sort of Jazz shaped, but had the sloping pickup thing a la the Thumb. I have to say that it was an exceptionally well made and very nice sounding bass. Really solid and my band mates complained when I sold it and got a Warwick.

I was told/ read somewhere that they were closed down by Fender with a 'Cease and Desist' type order in the 90's for some reason or another, but can't find or supply any evidence to support this - Sorry.

So anyway, just thought I'd give a thumbs up to this...er....thumb(copy)...(well, Vester in particular)

Cheers,

Rich

[rohan]

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3eMBTDD-Zs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3eMBTDD-Zs[/url]

This is the guy i bought the bass off... played in a band called psycho elliot.

[rohan]

Anyone got any ideas where the serial numbers on this will be?

[Merton]

I have a Vester Jazz bass, it's damn good for the money - was my first bass and I still love it in a sentimental way. Can't compete with my Statii basses anymore but still fun!

And the serial no. is on a sticker on the back of the headstock. Or on the neck plate. Can't remember now.

[rohan]

Bumpizzle - anyone?

[paul, the]

[quote name='rohan' post='13468' date='Jun 7 2007, 09:49 AM']Bumpizzle - anyone?[/quote]
That's a real nice looking bass.


Although I don't like fret markers at the edge, it makes me feel all funny when I look at the pic. Or maybe it's yer vest


j/k




-edit:

*bu-ump*

Edited June 7, 2007 by paul, the

[rohan]

[paul, the]

Wow, the wood's stunning.

Don't tempt me!

[Stubacca]

I used to own the fretless version of this, bought it back in 1995. Great bass for the money - really nice feel. Sound Control were selling them for £300 at the time - it was their silly price period - and they were going like hot cakes.

[rohan]

C'mon guys.. I've had nothing but positive comments! I love this bass but have had it too long.

[paul, the]

[quote name='Stubacca' post='14023' date='Jun 8 2007, 09:32 AM']I used to own the fretless version of this, bought it back in 1995. Great bass for the money - really nice feel. Sound Control were selling them for £300 at the time - it was their silly price period - and they were going like hot cakes.[/quote]

One finished on Ebay recently. Wish I'd seen it sooner. Looks a great first fretless.

[BigAlonBass]

I still use mine every weekend. With it being active, it really[i] growls[/i] when I need it. Bump for a good'un!

[rohan]

Maybe I'll just keep this.

[rohan]

Bump?

[parker_muse]

What does the battery do in the bass?


It hasn't got an onboard eq... am i being a noob?

[rohan]

Active pickups

[parker_muse]

Im a noob.


Whats the benefits?

[rohan]

With active you can boost the high mid and bass up to +10dB i think. Basically means you got a warmer more punchier sound without using any processing.