TheDaivisch Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) Hi chaps, Just thought I'd show off my Delano equipped pair of beauties - A Mayones Jabba Classic (equipped with Delanos from the factory) and Warwick Corvette $$ SE Zebrano upgraded with a Nordstrand 2B pre-amp and Delano MC 4 FE/J M2 pickups. Yes I have a thing for Delano pickups! Love the rich, open tone of these things - bright, full sounding. Very cool. The Warwick was one of those "I could just get rid of it, or keep it and spend money changing it" situations - I obviously decided on the riskier latter option. It has definitely paid off. I always absolutely loved the feel, the look and woody finish as well as the acoustic tone (the intrinsic sound character of the bass) of the SE corvette, but couldn't help thinking the MEC kit was not doing it justice. Frankly, the Nordy and Delanos kick the crap out of the MEC stuff. Its a shame Warwick use MEC on such beautifully made instruments, in my opinion. Anyway, enough of the Warwick rant, I just thought I'd show off my gear - so heres a couple of pics. By the way I'm absolutely loving my Vanderkley MNT cab + Genz Shuttle 9.0 rig too - ridiculous amount of sound and tone for the size. Edited November 27, 2011 by TheDaivisch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 That Corvette is stunning! Been thinking about getting rid of my Zoot to buy a used black Corvette $$, I want one even more now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDaivisch Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Yeah they're awesome...apart from the pickups and preamp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 That's not done my Mayones Jabba gas any good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDaivisch Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Mate - I would highly recommend them. Absolutely love everything about it! Looks, feel, awesome super-jazz sound (tried the Seymour Duncan version and didnt like it as much though). All for £1200 ish. Bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Nice Mayones...Ive been looking at them and the Carvin SB5000. My only gripe is, as much as I can go down and test drive one, Ill want a different configuration, which means I won't get to test the one I want to buy! Such is life....what do you think of the Delanos vs Seymour Ds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I was on my way last year to try one at BassDirect but the snow was terrible, got the 2010 Ray 5 instead that same day. I will have a serious look before buying anymore gear, Jabba 5 Classic but not sure what colour yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDaivisch Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1322426098' post='1450788'] Nice Mayones...Ive been looking at them and the Carvin SB5000. My only gripe is, as much as I can go down and test drive one, Ill want a different configuration, which means I won't get to test the one I want to buy! Such is life....what do you think of the Delanos vs Seymour Ds? [/quote] Carvins are supposed to be very nice too. The Delanos are fuller souding with more top end - more modern, the Seymours are more oldschool, possible more mid focused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapscallion Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 The MEC stuff is terrible, my $$'s preamp packed in after a year of owning it. Really like the look of yours though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDaivisch Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Yep it is pretty mediocre, especially for high end basses. Use this as an opportunity! Swap in a Nordy, or Delano pre-amp. You'll be very pleased with the results, I'm sure. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapscallion Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Is that its factory finish? Might have to start modding mine when its back from its setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDaivisch Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Yeah its a special edition - Half Zebrano, half Ash body. 1 of 46 made. That big 1 inch slab of Zebrano affects the tone as well vs an all ash body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 All the pics I have seen of the Mayones J's look very enticing...indeed. Would love to inspect one in the flesh. Nice video on the BD website as well. Altho I think the prices are maybe a lttle heavy, new, they seem as good a spec as I can recall for their market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDaivisch Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Nah I would say the prices are fair - better instruments than Fender Dlx Jazzes in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDaivisch Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Now with sounds! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-E_i8BJuvc&context=C450cb26ADvjVQa1PpcFNg0NiWey1dFK7Ieb7FD5_zTyoTf8-eAtQ= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocket123 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 [quote name='TheDaivisch' timestamp='1322411765' post='1450513'] Hi chaps, Just thought I'd show off my Delano equipped pair of beauties - A Mayones Jabba Classic (equipped with Delanos from the factory) and Warwick Corvette $$ SE Zebrano upgraded with a Nordstrand 2B pre-amp and Delano MC 4 FE/J M2 pickups. Yes I have a thing for Delano pickups! Love the rich, open tone of these things - bright, full sounding. Very cool. The Warwick was one of those "I could just get rid of it, or keep it and spend money changing it" situations - I obviously decided on the riskier latter option. It has definitely paid off. I always absolutely loved the feel, the look and woody finish as well as the acoustic tone (the intrinsic sound character of the bass) of the SE corvette, but couldn't help thinking the MEC kit was not doing it justice. Frankly, the Nordy and Delanos kick the crap out of the MEC stuff. Its a shame Warwick use MEC on such beautifully made instruments, in my opinion. Anyway, enough of the Warwick rant, I just thought I'd show off my gear - so heres a couple of pics. By the way I'm absolutely loving my Vanderkley MNT cab + Genz Shuttle 9.0 rig too - ridiculous amount of sound and tone for the size. [/quote] You have some nice basses in there , the Delano PUs on the Warwick must sound good compared to MEC PUs , anyways , congrats on your basses . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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