noirpunk Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Love it or hate it it's an iconic bass in punk. I'm itching to get my very own, unfortunately there are no production models - only custom shops (I think) Anyone know if there's any sneaky similar basses out there? Quote
bass_ferret Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 [quote name='noirpunk' post='255136' date='Aug 5 2008, 10:12 AM']Love it or hate it it's an iconic bass in punk. I'm itching to get my very own, unfortunately there are no production models - only custom shops (I think) Anyone know if there's any sneaky similar basses out there?[/quote] Try google Quote
noirpunk Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 (edited) I've had a look, I know Bernie Rico Jr is making replicas but as you are aware they won't be cheap. I'm looking for a suitably off the shelf option that I won't be afraid to gig Just incase anyone isn't sure of what it looks like this is the bass in question Edited August 5, 2008 by noirpunk Quote
bass_ferret Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/71989"]Warwick Vampyre[/url] - not cheap though Quote
noirpunk Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 OUCH! I bet it's cheaper to get a luthier to make one instead of buying the Warwick Quote
Machines Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 This is close too.. [url="http://www.rosetti.co.uk/products/bcrich/bass/widowwmd.html"]http://www.rosetti.co.uk/products/bcrich/bass/widowwmd.html[/url] Quote
noirpunk Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 The BC Rich looks pretty close, shame it's a 5 string Quote
waynepunkdude Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 the NT Warlock isn't far off. [url="http://www.rosetti.co.uk/products/bcrich/bass/warnt.html"]http://www.rosetti.co.uk/products/bcrich/bass/warnt.html[/url] Misfits are awesome Quote
Machines Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 I had an NT Warlock for review... have a nosey (you can get 4 strings of them). [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=18712"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=18712[/url] Quote
noirpunk Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 Yeah, I got a warlock. Really I'd be looking at something as near as near can be haha. I can see me enquiring with some luthiers! I've held the real deal in my hands, Jerry's a top man - ever since I saw it up close in the flesh I've wanted my own version Quote
noirpunk Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 Does anyone know of any reasonably priced luthiers who could produce a Devastator? Quote
waynepunkdude Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Looks like this guy has made one. [url="http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=456797"]http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=456797[/url] You could ask him or find out where he lives and rob him Quote
bass_ferret Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/zombie/70329"]BC Rich Zombie[/url] bit cheaper Quote
noirpunk Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 That custom is awesome! Know of any luthiers I could ask? Quote
Galilee Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 [quote name='noirpunk' post='255190' date='Aug 5 2008, 10:49 AM']I'm looking for a suitably off the shelf option that I won't be afraid to gig [/quote] I fervently hope that you're gigging in a middle of the road Wedding/Function band. That would be excellent. Quote
noirpunk Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 Unfortunately no... We play to crazy punks with mohicans and skinheads... and general bikers etc. Altho I would love to play a wedding just to see the faces of the bride and her family haha Quote
waynepunkdude Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 [quote name='noirpunk' post='255390' date='Aug 5 2008, 01:58 PM']Unfortunately no... We play to crazy punks with mohicans and skinheads... and general bikers etc. Altho I would love to play a wedding just to see the faces of the bride and her family haha[/quote] Where are you based ? We should do a gig together. Might even dust off our old cover of Skulls Quote
waynepunkdude Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 [quote name='noirpunk' post='255390' date='Aug 5 2008, 01:58 PM']Unfortunately no... We play to crazy punks with mohicans and skinheads... and general bikers etc. Altho I would love to play a wedding just to see the faces of the bride and her family haha[/quote] Where are you based ? We should do a gig together. Might even dust off our old cover of Skulls Quote
noirpunk Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 South Wales. If you wanna check us out /add us you can find us here: myspace.com/foreignlegionpunk youtube.com/foreignlegionpunk durtymickrecords.com Quote
waynepunkdude Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Just added you buddy. We should really do a gig South Wales i used to live down there. Any good venues you know of? Quote
noirpunk Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 TJs - Newport, goes without saying. Metros, Barfly, Clwb Ifor Bach, The Point - Cardiff Ponty Muni is pretty good too Quote
waynepunkdude Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Hmmm might be worth setting up 3 in a week and have a little holiday. Quote
noirpunk Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 TJs is your best bet for a good punk crowd. I gigged there with the UK Subs not too long ago and the crowd were awesome Quote
noirpunk Posted August 7, 2008 Author Posted August 7, 2008 Been emailing a luthier in America who specialises in the sublime. Interesting development, he said he could do it and he's mentioned that he could do a 25.5" scale version. Obviously the playability would be crazy cos of the guitar scaled neck, what I'd worry about is how it's gonna sound... Quote
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