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Hi Fredde, it's fantastic. If you like, I can submit samples from a Warwick Corvette $$ (currently 4 string but the low B will be here soon), or an Epiphone Thunderbird - I would love to help you out on a project like this.

Mmmm quite possibly or could get their standard TB ones, why are there no images/stats about their other 4 TB models, how do they expect to sell any without any information on what each variant is?

That inlay at the 12th is yummy. Fine looking things. Only seen two used, one by JM himself, and one in a technical death metal band by and incredibly gifted player. Sounded great on both occasions, would love to try/have one myself though.

[quote name='Delberthot' post='1238456' date='May 20 2011, 05:31 PM']if the pickup route is the same as the standard Epi Thunderbird then EMG 35DCs will fit straight in. You'll have a bit of a gap top and bottom but they fit really well with no modification[/quote]

Screws are in the wrong place though, the bartolini link in my original post has them right

[quote name='Delberthot' post='1238450' date='May 20 2011, 05:29 PM']My new Blazer's been getting all the gigs since I bought it but the Thunderbird will be back out for the next gig.

Its more the feel of the bass for me. its the closest I've owned to my perfect bass playing wise. Still buggering around with the electronics. Currently has a set of EMG DCs but over the weekend I'm planning on removing the neck pickup and installing a Bartolini NTBT 2 band EQ and just run it with the bridge pickup[/quote]

EMG 35HZ's fitted? See my thread...

[quote name='cetera' post='1238401' date='May 20 2011, 04:54 PM']See if you can fit some EMG 35DCs in there..... that should do it! [/quote]

Wrong screw configuration, and shape too by the looks of it...

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1238413' date='May 20 2011, 05:01 PM']You missed the main reason that it didn't go any higher (aside from it's a Warwick)... it's BLUE! [/quote]
My Warwick is blue :-(
I think she looks lovely...

[quote name='chipmunk_jr' post='1238352' date='May 20 2011, 04:27 PM']I have the Epiphone Pro IV and is simply the best. The sound, the look it's just yes!!!
Also you get used to the neck diving.[/quote]

It is great, but I'm keen to change the pups, not overwhelmed by the sound imo.

[quote name='Machines' post='1238295' date='May 20 2011, 03:40 PM']I can't think of any basses that actually do have active pickups, just preamps.

Why do you want to change them anyway ?[/quote]

The stock epiphone ones are, well, average sounding. I know the two basses don't compare, but when I plug my warwick into my rig, the sounds I can get are infinitely better than on the TB, but the frontman of my band prefers me to play the TB live, and I agree that it fits our band's image a lot better than the 'vette. I thought some bartolinis (whose soapbars sound so great in my dean), or some EMGs might give this bass that extra oomph it needs, especially seeing as I can't afford a gibson, and I will be playing it live most weeks from july, it is something I'd seriously like to do!

[quote name='tommorichards' post='1238222' date='May 20 2011, 02:31 PM']Are you sure the pickups are active, and not just have a preamp? (if the pickups are active, there will be a power lead going from the battery to them)[/quote]

It's an active bass, so more than likely the pickups are passive I guess?

In the same vein as the Gibson thread running at the moment, I'm keen to replace the stock epi pickups in my TB-pro (the pro ones are active!).

Bartolini have this (scroll down): [url="http://www.bartolini.net/information/bass/new_bass_pu_s4.htm"]http://www.bartolini.net/information/bass/new_bass_pu_s4.htm[/url] though it says old thunderbird style, which is weird, because they look identical to the shape of my current ones.

And EMG say this: [url="http://www.emgpickups.com/products/category/260/2"]http://www.emgpickups.com/products/category/260/2[/url] where the model shown has the screws in the wrong place, but they list 5 active models for TBs also, though I can not find any links to them, their details or their screw configs.

So which ones will fit my bass, and where the hell do you find the details for those other EMG's?

Thanks
Dan

[quote name='tauzero' post='1238034' date='May 20 2011, 12:11 PM']No, a Prosebass by our very own Paul Rose.[/quote]

One is on the bay atm I think

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='1237795' date='May 20 2011, 09:47 AM']

Looks like a twiglet!
Plays well and sounds good, though.
Are you sure you didn't mean the "other Infinity" with the thru-neck and F-holes? Most seem to favour those (and they cost twice as much...)

Edit for - Bought (new) for about as much as a Fender Jazz. No-one wanted it, so I made 'em an offer! Bargain.[/quote]

Lol I think I did mean the other one, yours is still fine enough looking, but isn't the thruneck birdseye maple as the top wood?
That's a fantastic buy by the way, I'd be more than happy with that.

Hey mate, don't suppose you know on the particular differences between the russian and american muffs, and how hard the russian ones are to come by? I have a russian bassballs so would ideally prefer to get a russki muff too

Holding out for a 5er of these, in sunburst, not a fan of the natural on these - FANTASTIC sounding bass though, tried one through a seriously beefy markbass in a shop, was unbelievable - this is a steal guys!

Dear god that is pretty.

yea sort of reminds me of that ritter matt white colour

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='1237449' date='May 19 2011, 09:27 PM']Given current s/h values, almost any German Warwick in good condition is worth a punt.
I picked up a Fortress MM5 for just over £500, and it's an excellent instrument.
Streamers and Corvettes are good. Balance issues and iffy playability when seated have always put me off Thumbs. Dolphins look like they'll be a good bass. Never tried one, but that JJ/J pick-up configuration is excellent.

I currently own;
'02 Infinity SN4
'97 Fortress MM5
'97 Streamer LX6

Both of the last two have Wenge necks and JAN I. The LX 6 came with Seymour Duncans in as MEC didn't make soapbars big enough at the time..

None of them are ever likely to be sold. All way too nice.
The MM5 is a Stingray slayer and a half. With extra versatility to boot. The Infinity is like a super jazz if you tap the JJ, but gets thicker and fuller using the JJ in humbucking mode.[/quote]

OOH the set neck infinity, that is one beautiful instrument. I'm jealous.

[quote name='MuckedUpFunkies' post='1237109' date='May 19 2011, 05:04 PM']Im year 12 at the moment and looking too. My favourite so far is goldsmiths because its small but not too small (8K students), well placed even it is expensive (Cheaper part of london), doesnt need the best grades just ABB.

Dan
EDIT: Was thinking about RCM not LCM[/quote]

RCM is just next to my uni, it's in a fantastic area, but is small, and there is some serious elitism in that place - my gf went to a full orchestra recital of 8 or so pieces written by individuals at the college, she's no big classical afficionado, but did say they were largely "rubbish". Elitism can be good, hell it's a good school, but if you've got some kind of brain on you, apply for Physics and Music at Imperial, it's a double degree, and the music side is taught at the RCM (right next door), I know a girl who is a fantastic sax player doing such a degree, and speaks highly of it.
Goldsmiths has had some decent musicians come out of it, quite a few of whom now play in the proms orchestra, but it isn't that great a uni.

As repeated above, only go to a uni with a worse name if you are definitely going into music, or you'll dent your future career. If not, consider a non-music based course and just get actively involved in music societies and bands at college - imo this will be easier to do if you pick a uni with a city centre location (i.e. imperial, ucl, kings, lse in london, bristol, leeds, etc) - all have vibrant gigging scenes and doors to get your foot into.

[quote name='Machines' post='1232165' date='May 15 2011, 04:51 PM']You owe me some new trousers .[/quote]

ditto

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1236487' date='May 18 2011, 11:51 PM']Buy ANY non-budget Warwick now and glory in the fact that you'll have a cracking bass that seriously can't dip in value any lower than it presently is but rest assured WILL be worth more in years to come! [/quote]

Agreed, make sure it's a proper, german one and not a rockbass model. I would say avoid vampyres and infinitys, they occasionally appear on ebay at prices reflective of their ultra high list prices, and as a result do not sell.

My main bass is the beauty in my avatar, she's a CS model but only the top is custom, the rest is a stock Corvette $$, which I would recommend over any other model, having tried plenty of others. The tonal range is unbelievable, just utilising the pickup toggles and blend you can set your bass up as a jazz bass, a musicman, and everything else you can just about think of. It sounds great and the only issue I have had is the nut snapping, which was cheap and easy to replace, and that was only due to restringing! Can't believe the prices are what they are right now, may get another one with some summer earnings, snap yourself a bargain or two if you can. If you have the funds, perhaps a Fortress One and a Corvette standard would be a good way to go, if not, splash out a little more and get the 'vette $$ on its own.
Oh, and if you get a natural bass, make sure to get one that has been regularly treated, as warwick prescribe, or get a price drop accordingly, as it permanently ruins the finish of these basses.

Yep. I have a Dean, and the day I got a Warwick my harmonic life became easier. FWIW make sure your bass is set up right, even if it's 'cheap' it can still do the job but make sure your intonation is spot on perfect, saddles are high enough to avoid any fret buzz etc. Also, what a song, so much fun to play all of it.

@crez: great shout, unbelievable clarity on a status, never heard anything like them before.
As my mate's dad once said to me about his gorgeous piece of graphite, it has the clearest tone of any bass he's played (and he's been playing over 40 years), which is great for the sound, but means your mistakes are shown up instantly!

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1235134' date='May 18 2011, 02:34 AM']From cheapest to most expensive:

Squier, MIM, MIJ, MIA.

Squier, MIM and MIA used to be dubious QC, they've improved a lot though recently. MIJ has always been fairly consistent. Lots of people prefer MIJs due to them being consistent value wheras with the MIAs in the past you could be paying more and getting a dog. Apparently most of the QC issues are sorted now and MIMs and MIAs are more consistent, I'd still try before buying though.

CIJs are MIJs that were made in a specific factory for a couple of years in the mid 90s IIRC (that could be totally wrong though).

All of that's off the top of my head and since I've only ever very briefly had interest in Fenders it could be wrong. [/quote]

Great help, that's good to know. Sounds like the jap versions are nice and reliable then, but if you happen to get a killer MIM you're doing fantastically for your money?

I knew/know what they stand for, just want to know what the general concensus is as to the differences between each? Do some production lines have higher reliability, better necks, better sound etc etc?