warwickhunt Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Well I've blown some of the funds from my Warwick sales and I'm left wondering if I now need to have a new Basschat ID, 'Bolinhunt' seems to lose something How about; 'Bolinforsoup' 'bolinbolinbolinkeepthosewagonsbolin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 (edited) Gorgeous! First singlecut ive liked! Edited February 20, 2008 by charic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 You should have bought a Colin bass Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 That bass is gorgeous mate! How's it compare having played Warwicks for so long? Never seen a 4 string Bolin before either, very very nice. Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 [quote name='eude' post='143600' date='Feb 20 2008, 11:17 AM']That bass is gorgeous mate! How's it compare having played Warwicks for so long? Never seen a 4 string Bolin before either, very very nice. Eude[/quote] Totally different in almost every way from my Warwicks, which is what I was aiming for so that I literally won't be making any direct comparisons. The main focus for getting this was to alleviate an ongoing shoulder problem. This is lighter than any Warwick and the first fret neck position is shifted a good 6"-9" back toward me so less stretch/strain (not that the Warwicks have a problem with this it's just my dicky shoulder). The tone... well with a pair of EMGs, Fishman Piezo loaded bridge and a variable mid control, I'm kind of finding my way but I do have to say that it sounds phenominal with everything flat and me blending between the trad' pups and the piezo! It doesn't bite and growl like my Warwicks but with a bit of time I'll nail that as well The BO neck and the singlecut have made me realise how little I use the dusty end of the fretboard these days. I've ventured up there to see what access is like and then come to the conclusion I rarely do much widdling up there now. If I were a full on top end surfer then I'd be better off with the unhindered access of the NT Warwick but I'm not so it isn't an issue. A full review to follow but I'm not one for diving into eulogies about my gear until they've had a thorough running in period... I'm just about ready to write reviews of my Thunderfunk and Tech cab after 12 months; like I said I don't rush into heaping praise on things until I've road-tested for issues and foibles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 (edited) I can see it's not a Fender !! Does it have balls ? (see what I did there Bolin Balls) Edited February 20, 2008 by Marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='143571' date='Feb 20 2008, 10:23 AM']How about; 'Bolinforsoup' 'bolinbolinbolinkeepthosewagonsbolin'[/quote] Nice looking bass with a -- dare I say it -- Les Paul vibe. You could be Marc Bolin Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 [quote name='Marcus' post='143612' date='Feb 20 2008, 11:52 AM']I can see it's not a Fender !! [b]Does it have balls[/b] ? (see what I did there Bolin Balls)[/quote] Lets organise a bash and you can try it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 That's a grand bass indeed! There's a 5er languishing in one of the Music shops here that I might have bought by now if it was fretless... BTW used the Black Cat for the first time at my band's rehearsal and it blew everyone away with the sound (and the volume!). It's definitely a keeper. Thanks once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='143701' date='Feb 20 2008, 02:13 PM']That's a grand bass indeed! There's a 5er languishing in one of the Music shops here that I might have bought by now if it was fretless... BTW used the Black Cat for the first time at my band's rehearsal and it blew everyone away with the sound (and the volume!). It's definitely a keeper. Thanks once again.[/quote] Glad the BC is working out for you, I knew the volume would be MORE than enough but tone can be so subjective. Are you getting warmth or overdrive/grind when you push the front end? I rang The store in Nottingham that you are on about (courtesy of a pointer from a fellow BCer) and unfortunately it was a 5. I had a Bolin 5 (now owned and for sale by Owen) and it was what inspired me to get this 4. If anyone is in the market for a stunning 5 with a great tone then check out Owen's 5 it is well worth the money... £1000 less than the 5 in the shop in Nottingham (which is also a used model). That can't be a bad deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Oh my! I love everything about how this bass looks... the singlecut, the top, the headstock. This is putting my oath not to buy any more basses this year under strain. The bass looks stunning. *I am happy with the basses I have* *I am happy with the basses I have* *I am happy with the basses I have* You bringing this to the Bass Bash I assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='143627' date='Feb 20 2008, 12:38 PM']Lets organise a bash and you can try it out [/quote] I'd be embarrased if we had a bash ! I've only got one Fender bass and a baby amp to bring along ! I'd feel such a fraud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 You could always join the [i][b]Bolin' Stones[/b][/i] (sorry!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 [quote name='s_u_y_*' post='143721' date='Feb 20 2008, 02:47 PM']Oh my! I love everything about how this bass looks... the singlecut, the top, the headstock. This is putting my oath not to buy any more basses this year under strain. The bass looks stunning. *I am happy with the basses I have* *I am happy with the basses I have* *I am happy with the basses I have* You bringing this to the Bass Bash I assume?[/quote] If a 5 is your bag look in the for sales, Owen's bass also has the piezo bridge and it is sweet! The locking tuners have been a bit of a revelation and soooo smooth, the Warwick's weren't slouches but these are a class above. Unfortunately the Bass Bashes are a bit far for me to trek (Northumberland) and if I remember correctly I'm gigging that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='143729' date='Feb 20 2008, 02:52 PM']If a 5 is your bag look in the for sales, Owen's bass also has the piezo bridge and it is sweet! The locking tuners have been a bit of a revelation and soooo smooth, the Warwick's weren't slouches but these are a class above. Unfortunately the Bass Bashes are a bit far for me to trek (Northumberland) and if I remember correctly I'm gigging that night.[/quote] I just used that pic to show off the headstock... If I were to buy one, it would be a four. So lemme know if and when you're sick and tired of it. lol A shame you can't make the bash mate. Would have loved to have a quick nosey around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Bolin, Bolin, Bolin. Keep them wagons Bolin..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 John, even tho thats been left in the washer with several Leprachauns.... Its bl88dy lovely! Nice choice! PS dad loved his pressie thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 [quote name='The Burpster' post='143757' date='Feb 20 2008, 03:25 PM']John, even tho thats been left in the washer with several Leprachauns.... Its bl88dy lovely! Nice choice! PS dad loved his pressie thanks [/quote] Cheers mate. First choice would have been amber but impossible to source with 2 pups and the piezo... unless I commissioned Mr Bolin to make one (that's the only way to get a brand new one now though there are a few NOS 4s & 5s with single pup kicking about). The Leatherman CRUNCH was a good choice and a bit different from the usual plier equipped tools. I'm glad I'm getting something right these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Jeez, I've just noticed 2 of the knobs are stacked.... do you get a CD ROM of instructions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Very nice - I remember when Eubassix was selling a 4 string in a dark wood colour which I looked at. There is something really classy and different about these basses. I didn't know they offered Piezo bridges too. Fantastic - looking forward to hearing some samples if you are able? Cheers ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 [quote name='ped' post='143884' date='Feb 20 2008, 06:14 PM']Very nice - I remember when Eubassix was selling a 4 string in a dark wood colour which I looked at. There is something really classy and different about these basses. I didn't know they offered Piezo bridges too. Fantastic - [b]looking forward to hearing some samples if you are able[/b]? Cheers ped[/quote] Now you know I will if I can but you guys are going to be plagued to death guiding my through it The controls looked intimidating at first but you basically have a Volume, Bass+Treble (stacked) Variable Mid (stacked - cut and boost and sweepable) and a pan pot for the 2 EMGs; you then have a Volume and cut and boost Treble for the Piezo. Only thing so far that I would have liked was a master volume as you have to turn the two volumes down to mute the output completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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