LukeFRC

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1479161735' post='3174489'] Yeah, that was my thought too. And I got a bass made just like that: Does it make a difference? Hard to say, as the pickup in this case is a tiny bit closer to the bridge than normal so it already sounds a bit different because of that,,, but I think so. What I did was move the EA coil to the other side, closer to the bridge. That gives the EA strings a less bassier tone, more defined, and I think it balances better. But it is not a Precision anymore, which is fine as that was not my goal, but there it is. [/quote] the Warwick streamer position

[quote name='thegummy' timestamp='1479160641' post='3174476'] I've read a lot of things online about people saying P is the only bass that fits in the mix, that producers always tell them to use P's etc. but I see countless good/famous bands using J basses. Probably about equal with P's really and that's across all the genres I listen to. As an example, was just watching an episode of Jools Holland and the Killers were using a J. [/quote] killers first album, within 20 seconds of the first song you can tell they are a jazz bass using band .... if you want to play Motown use a p, if you want to play 70s funk use a jazz ... just use what sounds right to your ears for the music you're playing.

I'm more a P man than a J ... or a j with a bit of eq that works to give it a bit of thump and I'm happy. I've found them very sensitive to pickups as to if I like them live or not. But why the hate for talking to your band members about what you sound like? I know sometimes basschat comes across as a bunch of gear obsessed bass nerds but surely you're not like that in real life? If a band suggests one bass over the other it's worth talking about and maybe doing. That to my mind, is part of making music - if I talk to a guitarist and suggest they cut the low end on their amp, or suggest a different sound is needed, or point out to the drummer they're speeding up, I would expect to be listened to and have a conversation about it in a non stress way

Love it! Nicely done aging too

[quote name='ryancowell25' timestamp='1478030375' post='3166229'] Have you not considered the Hellborg Pre-amp?....... I have one and they are stunning..... always wanted to try it with the poweramp [/quote] +1 Or if you can't find one think studio type preamp rather than a bass guitar type preamp.

Wee question - can you eq the sire to sound the way you want? If you add some compression does that get you closer?

[quote name='Fitzy73' timestamp='1477505591' post='3162690'] Hi have both not been used. I like precision basses and l always wanted a graphite neck [/quote] would it be as easy to get someone to make a precision body to fit the status neck you've got?

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1477306930' post='3161196'] You need to try my Thunderfunk 750 Kev... perfect balance between weight and heft/output. If your feet stay still for more than 12hrs let me know and we'll share coffee! [/quote] that amp is special though - I didn't get on with the preamp side but the power amp side was amazing

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1474631303' post='3139402'] I withdraw everything I said above - I was in the honeymoon period of owning the Walkabout and have now sold it due to the lack of warmth and thump. If I were to compare the Mesa to the TE I am using a layperson would think it was the TE that was the expensive bit of kit. I kidded myself that the modern Mesa I played compares to the one I played back in the 80s. My ears have obviously matured.. [/quote] was that with the WA cab or another?

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1474631303' post='3139402'] I withdraw everything I said above - I was in the honeymoon period of owning the Walkabout and have now sold it due to the lack of warmth and thump. If I were to compare the Mesa to the TE I am using a layperson would think it was the TE that was the expensive bit of kit. I kidded myself that the modern Mesa I played compares to the one I played back in the 80s. My ears have obviously matured.. [/quote] was that with the WA cab or another?

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1475874478' post='3149507'] Looks like normal service has been resumed - I took a, little used, Ritter to rehearsals this week and everyone said how nice it sounded. None of them even noticed the Fender last week. [/quote] compared to a ritter I'm not surprised!

[quote name='Ajoten' timestamp='1476643911' post='3155941'] FWIW my question arose from casting an eye around for a nice 5 string, and most are active. I don't care if active or passive TBH, I care about a lack of complication. [/quote] get a passive 5 string. Even if it is only one knob it's another thing to go wrong. I would say try the 2 band stingray - it really is quite simple to use

Well thumb basses have MEC pups. Early ones had EMG, bartolini, Seymour Duncan actives or alembic. Whatever they are it's still a thumb. Stick a set of MECs from a Warwick in a jazz bass and it will sound like any video on YouTube of a jazz bass with emg pickups in it. The preamp is warwicks own, kinda cloned from an emg one originally that has a bass freq about 100hz - higher than many others - that's part of the sound. Also the woods and the form of construction do make a difference. And the pick uplacrment is way closer to the bridge.... Also my thumb is under 9lb so not that heavy!

Seymour Duncan Active EQ bass I think they are called. See attached - they later did a version with two switches... and then decided not to do them.

[quote name='goingdownslow' timestamp='1475448005' post='3146053'] Love that short horn, I wonder if it is possible to retro one of mine. Are those switches on the pickups, what do they do? [/quote] I wouldn't, when I emailed Warwick to ask about the truss rod cover Hans mentioned that it was one of the one's where he had made a mistake in the design and made the horn too short. As it happens in my example it doesn't matter too much as it balances quite well. Switches trim the top end and put a boost around the cut off freq.

good opportunity to show mine off I think! 1985 - one of the super early ones with the short horn. This one has has the active seymore duncans and a solid mother-of-pearl truss rod cover that signified what was the closest they got to a custom shop back in 1985... but they can't remember who it was built for.... anyway - everything is about 3-4 frets further left, the ergonomics are different, you'll want a suede or something strap that doesn't move... but they sound awesome. My one is like a kinda like a funky jazz bass but with a big fat angry bottom that means a P bass lover like me likes it Interestingly I've only seen two other 1985 short horn thumb bass with the seymore duncans, one was was a fretless owned by a certain Mr Bruce ...

these are very very good

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1464596368' post='3060512'] Anyone have experience on how long they last before needing replacing? Wouldnt mind giving them a go [/quote] 2 years was my record