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  1. Being new to the world of new era Warwick's, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the wenge fretboards have a lovely sheen to them, in comparison to the old Warwicks I am used to. Now, I have looked all over the net and not found anyone talking about this. I know lemon oil does not give this sheen, what does? Is it just the fresh-ish wood, or is wax/different oil used? I'll try and take a picture to show you what I mean, but hopefully someone will know what I am talking about!
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    withdrawn

    [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1386270002' post='2298122'] Slightly later headstock shape, body 'slightly' fatter and the neck body joint is more sculpted than the 84 version... but lovely all the same [/quote] I was meaning more the general look The body on the 84 is silly thin!
  3. [quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1386270026' post='2298124'] Shame, I had a good experience dealing with her although the pedal was way too over the top for my playing style. Good of her to admit to making errors and to offer refunds out of her own pocket. [/quote] Good of her, but what choice did she have? She has over double the funds she requested and she hasn't been able to fulfil? I do wonder what the real story is behind this.
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    Looks just like the one I sold to John Lovely looking instrument! These do feel very light too, a little too light for me but favoured by most I'm sure! GLWTS
  5. You wont need a new bridge, black and gold looks great! I only bought the brass nut because I just didn't like the [s]plasic[/s], sorry Tedur nut.
  6. I trust you currently have the Just-a-nut II system? Terrible nut design, not sure what Warwick were thinking there! I have recently purchased a Just-a-nut III brass for my Warwick. Really looks the part and is solid. Is there a tone difference? No, not in my opinion. You would only hear it on open strings of course in any case, but I didn't notice anything. Find that strings do not slip out of the nut like they did with the Tedur version. And it looks much nicer. Hell of a price difference though, so if you are seeking tone and (in the most part) functionalily, I wouldn't bother. I assume the current nut still functions? It's not game over if the tabs break, it should still work fine once string tension is applied. The new nuts are not held together at all without string tension
  7. I actually ended up ordering those Auroras. Ordered on Friday but had no confirmation yet, we shall see
  8. [quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1385841647' post='2292820'] Ha ha nice dolphin Kev ! ( I guess you won't want the black beauties... [/quote] I am after spares, and the G is a little dead in my set too. Iv adapted to the strings now (tried hard as they look so bloody good!) and I now quite like them! I have some Aurora black strings on order, giving them a go.
  9. Kev

    Gone

    Looks like a bargain
  10. Sign of the times unfortunately, it may sell and it may not! Fantastic instrument, it won't be the end of the world if I have to keep it . If it doesn't sell before Xmas I may well be doing just that!
  11. Sorry buddy! Concentrate on getting a 5 string This sale is now cash only, no trades please unless substantial cash my way.
  12. Welcome! Nice to have you on board
  13. Kev

    SOLD

    Ahh, a Lane Poor Flea bass, how I have lusted after one of these! Complete wrong time for me financially but this looks like an amazing instrument.
  14. 3 figure Roscoe, not something you see every day!
  15. Am I missing something? These JV Squiers sell on here for double this....duty/VAT will only be £100 odd now, so £535? Seems like a great deal, I'm tempted myself!
  16. I know! Think it will stop now as I am happy with the Dolphin, but I have been changing my mind all week about this Streamer, I almost withdrew it today. I should have just kept the Thumb! All pm's replied to.
  17. Sold a set of flats to Paul, paid immediately and seems happy with the strings, top bloke
  18. Kev

    Show us your rig!

    Old red is probably shipping out if someone buys quick enough before I change my mind Dolphin is a 2010 model and is indeed new to me. It's fantastic The PJB is a killer HiFi amp and works great for me for home practice!
  19. Yup, apologies for photography! As the good man says, looks much better in the flesh.
  20. Cash Price £1100 Trade Value £1200 Warwick Streamer Stage I, built in 1990 (classic era) with original gorgeous high gloss red finish. Bought this bass from John (Warwickhunt) only last month as part of a surge of Warwick purchases to find the right one for me. The Dolphin seems to be about perfect so I am with a heavy heart moving this one on. [i]Hope John doesn't mind me copying in his advert text:[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/217039-warwick-streamer-stage-i-90-sold/page__hl__warwickhunt__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url][/i] [i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Manufacturer: Warwick[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Model: SSI[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Year/serial number: 90 [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Country of origin: W Germany[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Body: Maple (light flame)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Neck: Maple w Wenge stringers Neck-Thru[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Fingerboard: Wenge[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Pick-ups: MEC[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Preamp: [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]MEC[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hardware: Warwick (adjustable for height/intonation/string spacing)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Finish: Red - see-thru high gloss[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Extras: Straplocks[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Weight: 9lb 2oz [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No issues, with a few small dings, dinks and worming but nothing that is deep or through to the wood. This bass has a superb tone; which I could either attribute to the harder maple that they used on these earlier all maple Stage I's or (arguably) the gloss finish. Either way it has a lovley thick but clear, piano like tone. I originally bought this bass back in 92 and it was my only/main bass for many years. I did trade it back in the late early 00's at Howard's Bass Place and it actually ended up with a fellow BCer whom I got it back from and I am only selling it now as I have bought another similar age/tone SSI which is just a bit lighter than this and fits my weight needs better[/font][/color][/i] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]The bass feels great to play and is one of the most comfortable Warwicks I have owned. John describes the tone perfectly and the instrument sounds great. I think the bass could potentially benefit from a setup and maybe a fret dress as I find there can be a little too much fret noise with rounds at the low action I play at (John found no problems but I have a heavy attack!). Something to factor in perhaps . I know a luthier in Coventry who could do a full setup and dress for ~£60 and can by all means arrange as a condition of sale. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]In really nice condition with a perfect amount of wear for it's age. Also has four extra holes in the headstock if you wanted to angle the tuners ala Spector.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]Will prefer to meet or deliver this bass myself if local enough, but if that isn't possible I will ship. Will need to be fully insured and I would anticipate a cost between £25-£40 depending on what service you want. I'm hanging onto the Hiscox hardcase so the bass will come in an Ultimate Soft Case [/size][/font][/color][url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Ulitimate_Bags_Stands.html"]http://www.bassdirec...ags_Stands.html[/url]. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]Cash price is firm, no offers please. I do not need to sell this and would be very happy to keep hold of it, just doesn't make much sense when it won't really get played. Trades would interest me, let me have your offers by PM please.[/size][/font][/color] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Dings are very difficult to photograph due to the finish but they are just natural wear for a 23 year old bass [/color][/font] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/DSC_0858_zps83bc68f1.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/DSC_0859_zpsfea641c4.jpg.html"][/url]
  21. [quote name='Greggo' timestamp='1385332929' post='2287161'] To be honest I think I'd rather just have one bass rather than waffling about with two, problem is I've got a 4 and a 5. If I play the 4 I miss the low B but then when I play 5 long enough I think I don't use the low B enough to justify a 5! [b]I probably just need to get used to yamaha again[/b]. I am planning on going down the flatwound route so thinking a set of 40 - 100 status hotwire on the yamaha. [/quote] You should never need to get used to a bass! If the 5 feels better, why not just keep that? Doesn't matter if you don't use the low B if it feels right!
  22. [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1385328235' post='2287040'] you've got used to the sound and feel of the other bass. [/quote] This. I suffer from a similar issue if I own basses of different brands. I end up finding the other one, as you put it, 'ass' in comparison and move it on. What was the five string?
  23. Kev

    Show us your rig!

    Here's my home setup [URL=http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/Bass%20Rig%20November%2013/DSC_0855_zpsb67f0bc5.jpg.html][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/KevMan69/Bass%20Rig%20November%2013/DSC_0855_zpsb67f0bc5.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Happy for now at least!
  24. Kev

    Ibanez Porn

    [quote name='bjelkeman' timestamp='1369465040' post='2089469'] The first bass I bought, new, and still own. A lovely MC-800. [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bjelkeman/8747268599/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bjelkeman/8747270495/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bjelkeman/8747271221/"][/url] [/quote] Love how simple this bass is, just lovely
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