Muzz Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) OK, here's a reluctant one, I do like this bass a lot, but I'm so used to passive basses these days I can't get on with actives at all. It's a Warmoth body and neck, probably Ash topped with Warmoth's two-foot-deep-looking flame maple with a blackburst finish and natural masked binding. Neck is maple and rosewood, P-sized nut and matching flamed headstock. Gold Hipshot Ultralight tuners, EMG HZs with a 3-band 18v active EQ with sweepable mids. Like probably lots of us, I'd spent hours idly flicking through Warmoth's website looking at all the options, but I'd never laid hands on any of their stuff until this one came my way, and I'm knocked out by the quality. The finish is fantastic, the flame's lustrous, and the neck joint is airtight - you really have to separate the body and neck with some effort. It's never been gigged, and has only been together a matter of weeks, so there are no dings of note, just a few very small marks which gloss black always shows up. Anyway, here's the first pics, if you need any more let me know. [url="http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b585/MTM133/explorer1.jpg"]http://i1293.photobu...3/explorer1.jpg[/url] [url="http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b585/MTM133/explorer3.jpg"]http://i1293.photobu...3/explorer3.jpg[/url] [url="http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b585/MTM133/explorer2.jpg"]http://i1293.photobu...3/explorer2.jpg[/url] [url="http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b585/MTM133/explorer4.jpg"]http://i1293.photobu...3/explorer4.jpg[/url] SOLD Cheers. Edited March 7, 2013 by Muzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassulike66 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Now then now then...thats tempting the old wallet out of retirement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 That's lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Alembic Exploiter thing going on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 [quote name='visog' timestamp='1353703287' post='1877751'] Alembic Exploiter thing going on... [/quote] Definitely. C'mon peeps, Muzz is a good guy with great gear mand far too close to me. Get this bought before I do something daft (again!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 How much does she weigh, and how's she balance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednose200 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 MMMMMM - Nice. I love it. Got nothing to trade though unfortunately. Stunningly beautiful. You had great taste when you produced this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 That is 'kin' stunning. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) I want an Explorer so badly.... Have done for ages. Don't have the the requisite swap though. Edited November 24, 2012 by tom1946 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the compliments guys, she's definitely a head-turner. [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1353708722' post='1877820'] Definitely. C'mon peeps, Muzz is a good guy with great gear mand far too close to me. Get this bought before I do something daft (again!). [/quote] Karl, doing daft things is 90% of the fun, mate - I've just bought an 8-string! Balance is great, no issues, the strap button position and Ultralites make all the difference. She weighs 9 1/2 lbs by my kitchen scales. Edited November 24, 2012 by Muzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Added lightweight cabs or amps for trade possibilities, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xytras 1978 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 This is looking amazing, just what I'm looking for...... with a Jazz-nut.... sadley. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Had some interesting offers, but it's still here, so....bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG Flatline Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 That's lovely, good luck with the sale!! If circumstances were different I would have this off you immediately!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Oh come on you young Rock Gods, why is this still here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-Bass-M Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Tasty! PM'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Still more interesting offers - folk on here have some great stuff for trade - but still here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Why not put passive pickups in it and change the controls to vol/vol/tone/tone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 It's just been pointed out to me (Cheers M-Bass-M!) that Warmoth aren't making Explorer bodies any more thanks to a Gibson legal action, so this is one of a now-limited run. Probaby not all that significant, but worth a bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Bump - now for sale, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 Quick! Treat yourself to some rock 'n roll before the end of the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Quick New Year Bump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Right, it's officially very post-Xmas, and I'm skint, so this needs to go...don't make me EBay her, guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Not to my taste at all, but I can appreciate how beautifully this has been put together. All you need are a pair of leather trews and a Jack Daniels TShirt and hey presto - instant Rock God! Have a bump and good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 OK, once-in-a-while bump, just to keep her in the picture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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