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[quote name='applerocks' post='273039' date='Aug 30 2008, 10:15 AM']Hi guys, I'm considering selling my Warmoth Jazz Bass neck, intended for a project bass that never came together. The neck has never been used, is in immaculate condition and is a real looker featuring perloid blocks and binding! Here is a link to the neck from the Wamoth store: [url="http://www.warmoth.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_26_57&products_id=40282"]http://www.warmoth.com/catalog/product_inf...oducts_id=40282[/url] Specs are as follows: Maple/Maple 1-1/2 in. Nut Width Standard Thin Contour Straight 10" Radius Block Inlays + Binding Drilled For BML Tunners Warmoth Pro Construction With Double-Expanding Truss Rod I paid £320 in total for the neck, including import tax shipping etc. Would be looking for around £280 ono. Pics to follow, let me know if there is any interest. Thanks![/quote] I've got a Warmoth SG bass and am "toying" with the idea of a jazz build. So far all I've bought is a Gotoh bridge! It's a start! This would suit, however. What fretwire guage and, more importantly, which finish to the neck did you spec on this one? -
Well, it's coming along at a good rate now. Almost all of the woodworking is completed and it just needs its lacquer coats, hardware and electrics. The woods have been wiped with white spirit here to give an impression of what it will look like when lacquered.
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[quote name='spiritchaser' post='248796' date='Jul 27 2008, 10:01 AM']Hi all, thanks for all your warm comments. Yes, these basses really are timeless beauties, and, no, I can't consider trading this one for anything since I need the money to buy wombator's beautiful MIDI WAL MK II. If I could, I'd never even thought of selling this one. I reckonyou all know the GAS attacks, but you also have to act in a sensible way not to go bankrupt because of musical instruments ...BTW - I posted that one also on the walbassesnaturally forum. Seems as if the administration did a fine job in recovering my posting abilities. Cheers & best regards Oliver[/quote] I'm a little confused. The headstock transfers alter from pic to pic. Most pics have WAL on the headstock yet one pic has a transfer which reads "Wal Custom Bass" - have you used a stock pic here, you cheeky little monkey, you? -
[quote name='charic' post='247699' date='Jul 25 2008, 11:53 AM']so I've decided on a greenburst similar to this [attachment=11201:Greenbur...lt___top.jpg][/quote] Green is cool. I have a Roscoe SKB3005 5 string which (until I get my 4 string ACG recurve) is the bass I turn to first currently out of the ten instruments I own. Like I say. Green is cool.
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More work completed... neck and fretboard are now glued up. And the body and neck in situ (the headstock needs lots more work so the neck's not fixed in place yet). This is just to get an idea of what it'll look like when completed. I think it's fair to say that I'm officially enthused.
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[quote name='Geddys nose' post='227759' date='Jun 27 2008, 08:10 AM']Really happy you like it Dave hope it give your ACG a run its money [/quote] I got a short notice call (four hours) to do a depping gig with a rock covers band tonight - playing a biker's rally - so took it along together with my KSD jazz. I used the KSD for most of the night as I'm familiar with it and I've used this bass for deps with this band before (so it knows the songs ) but I used the Warmoth for a couple of numbers. Big sound. Nice bass. Very nice indeed. -
SOLD - To the Scoopster! And very nice it is too...
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PM'd.
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[quote name='Hamster' post='211703' date='Jun 3 2008, 12:17 PM']You'll find a few links to decal suppliers in the spare parts sticky above, and IIRC there's an application guide on the Axesrus website Hamster[/quote] Cheers, Hammy! Thanks for that.
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Hi Dave, I think I mentioned this at the NW Bass Bash, but personally I'm not a fan of headless basses as I don't intuitively find the fret that I'm after; the lack of headstock in my peripheral vision throws me out on where I am on the neck though I'm sure that would be overcome after spending more time with one. That said, the spec on this is fabulous and I'm keenly looking forward to seeing this one (and 7's incredible 9-stringer) progress through the build stages. I [i]cannot wait[/i] to get my hands on my Recurve. We'll have to start an ACG Owners' Club you know and get the word out to the masses...
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[quote name='bigjohn' post='211679' date='Jun 3 2008, 11:54 AM']I've got a decal coming for a new neck I'm putting on my project - does anyone have any tips for applying them? Will I need to lacquer over it? ta John[/quote] Hmmm. I've often wondered this too. I'm considering trying my hand at a Warmoth build at some stage in the next twelve months or so and would like to add a decal or two, so I'm also interested in replies. Also, what's the best manner in which to get custom decals made? I'm not building a genuine Fender and won't pass it off as one of theirs so buying a Fender decal off the net isn't an option for me. How do you make / obtain custom decals, folks?
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[quote name='Bassworm' post='207402' date='May 27 2008, 05:31 PM']Would you believe it? 47 watchers and only one bid....[/quote] Mike, seriously. If you're putting anything else up for sale give me first refusal by mail before you throw it on the 'bay. Dammit man, if circumstances change you can always buy them back at cost from me coz I know how much some of these have meant to you over the years!!
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This is going to be a fascinating thread, seems like you're getting both a unique and lovingly crafted instrument. I watched the documentary. I like people like him. They have passion for their work which is fuelled by a spiritual fulfillement rather than an obsession with filthy lucre. Can't wait to see how this turns out.
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More pics... Body edges now rounded and control cavities and battery box routings completed. It's stunningly bloody lovely.
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This is scheckel countingly tempting. You may get a PM in a day or two.
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Thinking about writing a John Entwistle Book...
Scoop replied to Stuart Clayton's topic in General Discussion
I'd seriously consider Behind Blue Eyes. The song is in two distinct parts, the first part is quiet and acoustic and sees Entwistle using some nifty and very supportive scalar and chromomatic runs - but like everything that Entwistle did of a "supportive" nature it somehow sits on top rather than underneath. His note choices, feel and timing in this section are impeccable. The second section of the song is louder, rockier and more uptempo. This track was recorded in the same sessions as "Won't Get Fooled Again" and his delivery style is similar but with very subtle differences to the former which, I think, would be a worthwhile exposition of how he could alter his technique ever so slightly yet achieve significantly different results. -
[quote name='Shaggy' post='194431' date='May 8 2008, 08:55 AM']+1 (snip) Having said that, I’m not sure I’d wear a Womble suit for anyone! [b]Or be in a Kajagoogoo tribute band[/b]. Or….[/quote] No, nor me. I haven't got the chops. Say what you like about Kajagoogoo but Nick Beggs is a phenomenal bassist.
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[quote name='Paul_C' post='194461' date='May 8 2008, 09:48 AM']Time Is Tight is Booker T and the MGs, Monkey Man is Toots and the Maytals (The Specials covered it live, as did Amy Winehouse on a JH Hootenanny) The Harder They Come is Jimmy Cliff The band myspace is [url="http://www.myspace.com/markdacosta"]http://www.myspace.com/markdacosta[/url] with a couple of the originals on it. I'm loathe to try and identify exactly what's wanted, as people might throw in things I'd never consider, but those should give some idea.[/quote] I think I'd be tempted to dig out some '70s / 80s reggae, Paul. Get some Peter Tosh, Marley/ Wailers and Third World spinning and choose from that. Alternatively, mine the old Two Tone label's ska back catalogue. Just don't go down the road of Dave & Ansel Collins' "Monkey Spanner" ffs.
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[quote name='Paul_C' post='194417' date='May 8 2008, 08:32 AM']I'm gigging in a band playing mostly originals mixed with a few covers, Time Is Tight - Monkey Man - The Harder They Come are the current ones. Any suggestions for similar bouncy songs ?[/quote] Hi paul, I don't recognise the titles. Who did the originals? That might give me an idea of stuff in similar vein.
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[quote name='Metal-Mariachi' post='194295' date='May 7 2008, 11:39 PM']You could also use the Fender Deluxe series bridge. [url="http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bridge_genuinefender.htm"]http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bridge_genuinefender.htm[/url] (just below the Tele bridge) And there is a Gotoh available [url="http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bridge_gotoh.htm"]http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bridge_gotoh.htm[/url] MM[/quote] I replaced mine with a Fender four saddle jobby but that's largely because I was unaware of the Wilkinson at that time. The Wilk is still, I guess, going to be a compromise but at least the angled compensation will get things a damned sight closer on the intonation front than the OEM. To be honest, if I'd known then about the Wilkinson I would have ummed and ahhed about it for ages. I'd quite like to retain the look of the two saddle with the Wilk but the four saddle Fender makes more musical sense. I'm glad I made the decision from a position of ignorance otherwise it could have kept me awake at night for weeks...
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The creed by which I have always lived. 1) is the music good? 2) are the guys in the band a good laugh? 3) is the money good? If you have answered YES to TWO of those three then it's viable. Hate the songs? That's okay if you like the bandmembers and the money is good. Money crap? Same story... if you like the guys and believe in the music, then fine. Hate the band members? Well you can live with it if you love the music and the money's good. I can think of few scenarios worse than wanting to get your hands on the guitarist's neck in preference to the neck of your bass but if the music's great and the money's good you can live it. Two of the three. And that's all the integrity you need.
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I've been giving this a bit more thought, this whole bass snobbery business. I'm getting on in years now, comparative to many of you here (I'm 48). I have a bigger house than I did when I was in my twenties. I have a much nicer car than I did when I was younger too. I go on more expensive holidays. And I love basses. It's kind of natural; sociologists refer to embourgoisement, but the older you are and the more affluent you are the more likely you are to indulge yourself in life's luxuries. Does that make me a snob? No, I don't think so. It makes me an enthusiast who can actually afford his hobby. That's all. Oh and if anyone would like to see it, I can upload a pic of me doing a stand in gig with someone else's Shine 8 string. I didn't tape over the logo.
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[quote name='lowhand_mike' post='192721' date='May 6 2008, 10:06 AM']in a slightly clearer state of mind i should reply i took 'Jem' to be misspelling of 'THEM', hence the frazzeled delusional thingy assuming ibanez are crap. and the was poor choice of smilie the bass snobbery was actually sarcasm which i find is bloody hard to get across in a forum based situation. [b]my appologies for being a twat [/b][/quote] Accepted without reservation and thank you for taking the time to do so. It elevates you to scholar and gentleman level. And you weren't that much of a twat anyway - I actually like Ibanez basses, btw, but I have played with Ibanez Jem-toting widdle-merchants for so long that the very mention of the name brings me out in hives. Actually, while I think about it, four of the five Ibenezista that I've played with over the last decade were really good musicians and lovely guys. One was a good musician but was a pain in the arse. Big time. Blame him.
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[quote name='7string' post='194296' date='May 7 2008, 11:41 PM']I think that I'm so used to playing a 7 that the 9 doesn't seem that much bigger! I think I was madder when I went from a fretted 4 to a fretless 6 It's definately going to be a special instrument.[/quote] I can't decide which of you I respect more, or which of you is the more insane - you for having it built or Alan for accepting the challenge. I'm certain that this will be a [i]very[/i] special instrument. Props to you both. And the woods you have chosen are simply stunning. One question, tho'. The spalted maple fretboard that you've chosen is clearly bookmatched, isn't it? It has to be. If so, I'd guess that's the first bookmatched 'board I've ever seen. It won't be unique in having a join in it, I recall that maverick guitars used to use a fretboard with a diagonal maple / rosewood split on some models, but it certainly makes it really bloody special.
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[quote name='lowhand_mike' post='190715' date='May 2 2008, 05:08 PM']wot you trying to say then? ibby players dont know sh*te? that right there is bass snobbery [/quote] When have you ever seen a Jem bass? Where do I say Ibanez basses are crap? How is it bass snobbery? I know you've been to the pub but you could at least read it properly before you reply. And it's never a good idea to be when you're beered up.
