GregBass

Just for reference: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hayman-40-40-Bass-project-refurbishment-/120914478928?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1c27108750

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1337603866' post='1662532'] All this talk of valuable basses .. makes me wonder what Macca's original Hofner would fetch [/quote] I had a 61 Hofner Violin Bass. Played like a dog and sounded like someone kicking a cardboard box. Sold it for 15 quid - including its original case ((

[quote name='mart' timestamp='1337593467' post='1662319'] Yes, and no. For the Streamers the difference is obvious: the originals (and the Korean Pros) are curved, whereas the Rockbass is a slab. But for Corvettes the only obvious difference is the tiny writing on the headstock, unless you're looking at a natural finish and can tell one wood from another. [/quote] The Rockbass Corvette's that I have seen have a totally different neck too - I seem to remember them having a maple neck rather than the ovangkol of German made Warwicks - and they feel completely different.

I haven't done many deals yet - but it's here anyway

Am I the only one who finds it weird that people will pay a premium for worn new basses, but look for genuine old basses in mint condition? There's a phrase involving arses and faces here, isn't there?

I bought an MIM 60th anniversary P-bass in pretty damned good nick last week for a touch under 230. It was put on ebay by a shop which had it on display at 499!!!!

You could also take a look at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te44eWXd9pc An excellent mini series of demos.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1336646061' post='1648782'] That's mathematically impossible. [/quote] Hey - this is art, not science. My finger missed the 2 and hit the 3

I have a 1979 Rick 4001 that I would not let go. It's no longer my "go to" bass - that is a Warwick - but the Rick has been with me for 35 years now and is staying with me for a while yet

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1336589977' post='1648132'] passive as in passive pups and no preamp? hmm, if their is a preamp in there pull the volume to turn it off and see how that effects it. Other than that I would check the string heights. Also check the break angles at both the headstock and bridge end. The bridge is cool that you can effect height an break angle semi- independently. Oh and when you do all this set the EQ flat on your amp... if you're just using headphones it could be something to do with how they process bass frequencies.... [/quote] Indeed, it is purely passive. MEC jazz type pickups, no preamp. I do have an active Corvette too, but its in for a repair at the moment so I can't check it out. I have changed the strings and given the bass a setup. The headphones are for my home practise, and everything sounds good. It's when cranking it out through a full rig that the differences appear between basses. The Rick and Fenders sound fine, but the Warwick goes weedy on the top two strings. I will arrive early for this weekend's rehearsal and see if I can mess with the settings to improve things

I would always go for Hiscox first. I have used them for 20 years now for my guitars and my basses.They don't make a case that's tailored for one of my basses, so I emailed them for a solution. They recommended a case thats slightly bigger and posted me a load of pads with instructions on how to fit them for my bass. Free of charge!!

Sadly, the physics of the situation tells you that if you don't move a lot of air, you won't get deep bass. I remember hearing a bass player trying to get depth out of a Genz Benz 1x12 and it sounded like someone kicking a dustbin.

I go for the overkill back line - Peavey Tour 700, Hartke 4x10 and Electrovoice 1x18 sub. This means that I can usually get my sound projecting well even in bigger venues - and the sub produces more deep bass than most PAs. On a side note from this thread, I also provide the PA and that is a Behringer powered mixer with Mackie slave and two chassis amps for monitors. I have never had a single issue with the Behringer - works fine for us

I used to play a Rick through an HH 100 and HH 4x12 back in the early 70s. I'd love to try one of these for you. I'm a professional writer working in Cambridge too!

Luke - the bass in question is passive. I am playing with the EQ to see if I can even out the response, but as the band hasn't rehearsed for a while I haven't had a chance to see how it sounds at playing volume. I practise on headphones, which sounds completely different of course!

Go for it!! I have my second Rick - and there really is no bass that's like them for feel and sound.

My selection: 1973 Fender Mustang in competition red with competition stripes. Bought when I couldn't afford a "real bass" back in the late 70s (I had just bought a house and was strapped for cash), but sounded like a Fender and that was enough. In the bad old days before the value of vintage instruments was realised, I cut a hole for an extra Jazz pickup and had it refinished in black. I am having that vandalism corrected by a local luthier at the moment. Easy bass to play, with nearly enough sound to be satisfying. 1979 Rickenbacker 4001 in natural blonde. My main bass since the early 80s - super low action and sounds like a Rick. Nuff said. 1997 Warwick Corvette Standard Passive in blue. Bought from Jigster on here a few months ago, and now my go to bass. All my friends who have played it want it. Some basses just feel right - and this is the one for me. The sound is a bit weak on the G and D strings - which I am hoping to put right with a bit of setup and judicious EQ at tonight's rehearsal - but the E and A have that Warwick growl. Mmmmmm. 2009 Warwick Corvette Standard Active in honey. Big truss rod problems which are being sorted. Sounds great but doesn't play as well as the passive. Will have the occasional outing when the neck is sorted. Warwick Rockbass Streamer 5 string in lustrous shiny blue. Gorgeous looking beast, plays OK but sounds a bit weak. I needed a 5 string, and it does the job.

Yes Dr J - but I don't get the same bass drop on my Rick 4001 or my Fender Mustang.