Info on Wyman Signature pls

[scrumpymike]

...but first hi everybody!! This is my first post and I'm after info on the Bill Wyman Signature bass from anybody who owns or has played one. In particular, does it have a decent range of good useable sounds for pop/rock covers work and how is the balance in terms of neck dive? Ta

[jezzaboy]

There was a review of one in an issue of Guitar and bass magazine, maybe 12/18 months ago, so have a look on their website, it may be there. Haven`t seen one in the flesh though.

Follow this link....

[url="http://www.basscentre.com/british-bass-masters/BBM-Wyman.html"]http://www.basscentr.../BBM-Wyman.html[/url]

Oh and hello [size=4] [/size]

Edited December 29, 2014 by jezzaboy

[BetaFunk]

Here's a thread from a year ago...........

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/200974-bass-centre-bill-wyman-bass/page__p__2004011__hl__wyman%20bass__fromsearch__1#entry2004011

[Old Horse Murphy]

The "new" Bass Centre is about 5 minutes from where I live. I popped in last year and Barry showed me the new Bass Centre basses (Notman Watt-Roy Jazz in particular) and the Brian May guitar range too.

I had a quick go in the Wyman bass and thought it was fine. It is VERY small though and a bit if an acquired taste. Barry also took time to tell me how the Wyman bass came to fruition and his meetings with Bill himself during the inception.

I'm sure he'd be more than happy for anyone to pop along and try one. He makes a great cup of tea and has a whole wealth of stories.

Edited December 29, 2014 by Old Horse Murphy

[scrumpymike]

[quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1419868666' post='2643347']
There was a review of one in an issue of Guitar and bass magazine, maybe 12/18 months ago, so have a look on their website, it may be there. Haven`t seen one in the flesh though.

Follow this link....

[url="http://www.basscentre.com/british-bass-masters/BBM-Wyman.html"]http://www.basscentr.../BBM-Wyman.html[/url]

Oh and hello
[/quote]Thanks jezzaboy, already been on the Bass Centre website but their link to the article brings up an error message - and I couldn't find it on the magazine's site either. I'll phone the Bass Centre when they re-open and ask for a copy.

[scrumpymike]

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1419879627' post='2643560']
Here's a thread from a year ago...........

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/200974-bass-centre-bill-wyman-bass/page__p__2004011__hl__wyman%20bass__fromsearch__1#entry2004011"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2004011[/url]
[/quote]
Thanks - interesting read.

[scrumpymike]

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1419881027' post='2643593']
The "new" Bass Centre is about 5 minutes from where I live. I popped in last year and Barry showed me the new Bass Centre basses (Notman Watt-Roy Jazz in particular) and the Brian May guitar range too.

I had a quick go in the Wyman bass and thought it was fine. It is VERY small though and a bit if an acquired taste. Barry also took time to tell me how the Wyman bass came to fruition and his meetings with Bill himself during the inception.

I'm sure he'd be more than happy for anyone to pop along and try one. He makes a great cup of tea and has a whole wealth of stories.
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Hey Murph, used to be a regular visitor to Wapping in the golden age of UK bass when I lived in North London, but "fings ain't wot they used ta be" - bit of a hike from Taunton to Bagshot and not as much to see when you get there!!