LukeFRC

Warwickhunt used to have a 5 string green cruise bass... Should have bought it when he sold it. Would be on that like a flash if it came up for sale again

So you're a a manufacturer of quality printed mousemats. And a bit bummed no one uses mousemat anymore. So you make printed ones - targeted directly to your fender fan with the slogan "I love my fender bass" and then do you go and find photos of the iconic beautiful fender bass designs? do ye f..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FENDER-I-LOVE-MY-FENDER-BASS-GUITAR-MOUSE-MAT-/222009738317?hash=item33b0cfc44d:g:7hcAAOSwFnFV8CaP

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1456153230' post='2985972'] That's the one I keep going back to lust at. A passive one like that Sadly, can't be arsed to sell another bass, I'm drained [/quote] you'll get your mojo back in a week or two

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1456514748' post='2989968'] I might hold you to that! [/quote] [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1456514748' post='2989968'] ...which would have broadly the same effect as a sub-£500 category! [/quote] hehe

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1456502047' post='2989738'] I for one wholeheartedly agree with Twincam. I hardly ever look at the Basses For Sale section any more because it seems to be predominantly high-end instruments - most of which are for sale from mainland EU countries. There's seldom anything within either my budget or scope of interest any more. For the same reason, I haven't sold anything on here in several years. The fee isn't an issue; simply the fact that it feels like my modestly priced, niche-interest MIJ stuff would inevitably disappear under a mountain of ten grand Foderas! A sub-£500 section would be incredibly helpful & would do nothing to interfere with the marketing of higher-value instruments. It would only help make the Marketplace more accessible - and probably busier. Jon. [/quote] Feel free to PM a list!

[quote name='AndrewJordan' timestamp='1456382605' post='2988402'] Nice find! Interesting that they have the string through body option where the Shaftesbury does not. I don't know what kind of wood Linden is but the body of mine looks like Ash. [/quote] Linden is basswood/lime

They are not trendy at all but there's something about the design of Warwicks I love.

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1456153517' post='2985981'] Yes and no. Yes, that's typical of a commercial cab. No, it's not a good target for a DIY cab. Using tens a 50-55Hz f3 and 35-40Hz f10 is a reasonable target, easily achieved. You'd need to go around 40-45L per driver, but the external dimensions will only be a few cm larger than 25-30L per driver, and with properly braced 12mm plywood construction and neo drivers the weight won't be bad. The Deltalite II 2510 is my go-to electric bass ten. [/quote]. You will save yourself (the OP) a lot of time and money if you stick "bill fitzmaurice simplexx " into Google and buy some plans....

[quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1455826470' post='2982821'] No but I am working on one of those the moment. Looking for names working title is Neo (babe magnet)? Jokes aside it is a better name than Monique. [/quote]a 6sl7 preamp?

don't worry I'll now always go for 5.67 makes me think of the Pixie's monkeys gone to heaven

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1455286150' post='2977819'] In fairness, factory fretless ones aren't as common, so probably worth £23.45 more. My "odd bids" always end with £6.66. Dunno what that says about me. J. [/quote] Useful info for anyone ever bidding on quality japanese basses on eBay

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1455625977' post='2980784'] Cheers for the comments on the Dolphin Loving that Thumb, Luke! [/quote] I love, it. The Streamer is all delicate mids, it's all precise and snappy and has a middy growl.... and all the variations that the ACG preamp gives you. The Thumb is a absolute beast, big bottom, massive lower mid growl and feels like it's going to take your arm off. They're two good uns, the thumb is just under 9lb and the streamer a fair bit under 8lb so not heavy either.

I'm confused, Beedster is now a Wal hire service?

Best pups I ever tried were nordies... I would say go passive first and then if you gig it and find you need a preamp... Well do that, j retro or something. Nice bass too was that on here, photos help!😀

[quote name='roman_sub' timestamp='1455535242' post='2979876'] Thanks for explaining! I also have a love-hate feeling with the old MEC preamps. Anyway, seriously nice Thumb! [/quote] Cheers

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1455571315' post='2980405'] Ive had a few TE heads, the Series 6 being the pinnacle for me. SM's also great due to their simplicity. I'm probably the only person who never really gelled with the SMX. [/quote] What sound wise is the difference between the series? I used to use a 1x15 combo, no idea what series - but the 7 band EQ at church - and admittedly I didn't spend long fiddling but it was a very 80's sound with my active pupped Warwick. Now I'm thinking it wasn't the greatest cab ever but I'm intreaged to try trace stuff again (that twin valve combo for sale looks awesome) Sound wise what would I be expecting from the different series?

[quote name='Nostromo' timestamp='1455526072' post='2979728'] Re the BRIWAX . . . . which one do you recommend for cleaning up a Bass ? . . . . they seem to market loads of different products . . . most of which don't look like they'd be suitable for polishing up a bass ? . . . however one's called "Briwax Sheradale" . . . . is that the stuff ?. . . . or is it just the Briwax original . . . which seems to be coloured ? Beyond that and re the original post . . . . I'd say Beeswax = Good for wood . . . . Olive Oil = Not so good . . . . ? [/quote] I use the original which you can get in clear...

[quote name='roman_sub' timestamp='1455491571' post='2979637'] Luke, what do the pickup switches do? humbucker/series/eq? Lovely old-school Thumb by the way [/quote] So you know active pups have preamps in them... it kinda affects the roll of of the top end... different combinations have different roll offs. TBH it's not that great! The two band preamp on it is one of the earliest MEC ones - apparently a straight copy of the EMG ones of the time and it's not amazing by today's standards.

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1455412931' post='2978979'] I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic but capacitor type/construction has zero effect on tone. [/quote] "[color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]as you may discover, there is a great deal of snake oil used in the audiophile capacitor industry." [/size][/font][/color]http://sound.westhost.com/articles/capacitors.htm

I've always found pure beeswax based waxes get a little sticky underhand. Ones with Carnubra in seem to dry harder. For the price of a tin of Briwax that will last you 10 years of waxing warwicks and you *know* works I don't know what the benefit would be of making your own...