cb213 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hello All, Just thought I'd say hello as I'm new to the BC forum - I've lurked a few times but thought I'd join proper as I really like the content and format. Anyway I'm 40 years old and started playing bass when I was about 15 and played for about 15 years before having to stop playing due to a sports injury. After a 10 year hiatus, I've decided to get back into it again for fun after finding my old Hohner Jack bass round my parents. Gave it a dust-down, plugged it in, and the thing was almost in tune! I've owned a variety of basses in the past (a Washburn 5-sting, and a couple of Arias), and am now thinking of getting a 2nd hand Warwick Corvette for £350 (this seems cheap given it's immaculate - I'm sure these used to hold their price)? I'll leave it short and sweet - thanks in advance for reading. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickenFreak Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hi Chris, Welcome on the BC forum. I am "new" here too, having lurked around just as you did. Good to hear you picked up the bass again I hope you'll find what you seek on Basschat and hopefully share some of your knowledge on here aswell. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Welcome to the forum, beware the GAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul S Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hi from just along the A13 - Benfleet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BassTractor Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hey Chris, Welcome! Yup, Corvettes are terribly cheap these days. Can't advise about the price, but if you do a search for them in the Marketplace, you'll get a good impression. Enjoy the site! best, bert . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='cb213' timestamp='1364733141' post='2030082'] Hello All, Just thought I'd say hello as I'm new to the BC forum - I've lurked a few times but thought I'd join proper as I really like the content and format. <snip> I've owned a variety of basses in the past (a Washburn 5-sting, and a couple of Arias), and am now thinking of getting a 2nd hand Warwick Corvette for £350 (this seems cheap given it's immaculate - I'm sure these used to hold their price)? [/quote] Welcome to the forum, mate. Gear Acquisition Syndrome will now be your constant bedfellow. And yes, that Corvette is pretty, but not favoured by the current fashion, hence £350 mates/basschat rates. It will be making it's way to you for a once-over tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leen2112 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='cb213' timestamp='1364733141' post='2030082'] I've owned a variety of basses in the past (a Washburn 5-sting, and a couple of Arias), and am now thinking of getting a 2nd hand Warwick Corvette for £350 (this seems cheap given it's immaculate - I'm sure these used to hold their price)? [/quote] Welcome Chris, Look out that the Warwick isnt a rockbass version, they are still good but not like the true warwicks. Also the pre-rockbass are the German made standard series, they too are cheaper but In my impression better than the Rockbass........I have one! Anyway, you cant go wrong with any Bass with Warwick on it, good luck. Cheers Leen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1364755640' post='2030502'] Hi from just along the A13 - Benfleet. [/quote] I am just down on Canvey.... Welcome Chris, and enjoy. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1364906618' post='2032402'] I am just down on Canvey.... [/quote] Ah, I see - your log in name is altitudinal, not musical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1364916666' post='2032582'] Ah, I see - your log in name is altitudinal, not musical! [/quote] If it was altitudunal, it would be......... Lowdowninthearesholeoftheworld. I sold one of my Avalon U5's to someone in Benfleet about five years ago, Was that you ? Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Not me. I don't actually know what one is. I assumed it was a type of 5 string bass but Google tells me differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonEdward Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hello Chris, Welcome to BC from a 'Romford' boy (you can take a boy out of Essex, but you can't take Essex out of the boy...) [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1364739837' post='2030186'] Welcome to the forum, beware the GAS [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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