Dread Bass Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Not really a build diary i guess but what the hey. I have just ordered new black hardware for my corvette standard 6 as i think the chrome looks cheap and tacky and the black will look more classy. i have ordered new: bridge 2 piece 6 machine heads new black knobs and new strap lock ends. total including shipping 130 euro i will update when i get the parts. here is a pic of the bass in its current state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Sounds cool, if you like it that way, i actually think chrome looks a lot less tacky than black and i'm thinking of making my tobias all chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 I think it depends on the bass maybe. For this bass with dark wood i def think black is the way to go. Interested to see what others think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 it's pretty subjective i guess, i'm just not a huge fan of black hardware, but thats just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 (edited) I think it will look better. I was thinking of the same mod myself. Then I got lazy. Works well with my ACG (walnut). Edited October 4, 2008 by Brave Sir Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseytrev Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 yep black does look good on dark wood , there again i my be bias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 ALL black hardware looks great I love it..... What I dont like is makers that mix bits of chrome and black or mix any colors for that matter (even my PRSs suffer that from new... ) IMHO I cant wait to see your 'vette pimped.... I must say I did have a chuckle to myself when I saw the title, for a second I was expecting a 1967 drophead chrome bumper Corvette stingray.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 [quote name='metaltime' post='299396' date='Oct 4 2008, 03:07 PM']I think it depends on the bass maybe. For this bass with dark wood i def think black is the way to go. Interested to see what others think.[/quote] +10000 Really light woods, brass or gold or something like that. i want to get some new hardware for my fender, but I can't decide what colour for the parts. I'm thinking about a new bridge, tuners, nut, knobs and a pickguard. Any help? Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 (edited) black works with lighter woods as well. Works with anything Edited October 4, 2008 by Brave Sir Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Thanks for the positve comments i too am looking forward to this. I will keep this updated and do like a photo diary thing like has been done in the past. ive always been a big fan of black hardware but i realised the other day not one of my 8 basses or 2 guitars have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I'd agree with you totally buddy. I think black hardware looks much better and for some reason, chrome on a Wick does give it a cheap and tacky feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I've got to say that 130 euro for a complete overhaul of your hardware is pretty damn reasonable, especially as the tuners etc are pretty high quality units and you are talking a 6 string! Resell the bits you take off and it'll not have cost a lot to give you the look you want. Oh and I agree the black will look classy on the dark wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 yeah i think its great value tbh as its a two piece bridge and everything. When you think about how much a badass bridge costs £50 for a 4 string one and this 2 piece bridge only costs 62 euro for a 6 string thats pretty dam good. The warwick tuners are good i agree i think they ended up being just over 40 euro for 6. I think they are just as good as my groover tuners on my fretless and they would have been more expensive. I will either sell on the hardware or keep it for a project anyone interested in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Warwick hardware is really cheap on Thomann, I think it's awesome value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 it is actually cheaper direct from warwick.de i checked that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I didn't even know Warwick had a shop online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 yup go to www.warwick.de and its there. they sell things like parts and clothing and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Yeah, checked it out when you said about it before, looks cheap, I have no Warwick at the moment though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I've used their online shop. Easy to deal with, came to me relatively quick. Looked like they were just picked up from the shop Each part came in their own plastic bags, and with a return form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 I got an email yesterday saying my order has been shipped so it will be interesting to see how long it takes to get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 They're pretty quick Metaltime, I think it was three or four days for the JAN-III I got at the start of the summer :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I had my order within about 3 days of placing it and I think that included the fact that I placed the order late afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 ok hardware is here. Pretty quick i thought. everything is present and accounted for +1 to warwick shop. Although i did end up with 2 stack knobs unstead of one. im in the middle of removing the old hardare and have had two small tech problems. 1. the knob for the pickup selector is stuck on with the force of hell so im not sure what to do yet to loosen that screw. 2. Oh dear my earth seems to have come loose it is not connected to anything in the control cavity can somone with a warwick 2 band eq help me out here of where its supposed to be. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 quick update got the little bugger. used a watch makers swrewdriver and gripped it with pliers. 1 to me 0 to screw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 ok hardware is all on it looks 100% better in my opinion. I will post pics when i get back from uni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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