Linus27

[quote name='merello' post='735490' date='Feb 4 2010, 08:34 PM']1st instinct - MM wins.[/quote] Really?? I thought that sounded the least impresive

Came home and had this urge to record some sound clips of my various basses. Played the first thing that came into my head so its bit rough. Its played through my Genz Benz Shuttle 6 with the EQ flat and direct onto my minidisc recorder. Also played with fingers. Kind of surprised at the different tones so maybe others might like to have a listen. The first is my 2009 passive Warwick Corvette Standard in Ash with both pickups on and tone on full. [attachment=41830:Warwick_..._Pickups.mp3] Next is my 2009 passive Warwick Corvette Standard in Ash with the neck pickup rolled half off and tone on full. [attachment=41831:Warwick_...kup_Off_.mp3] Next is my Musicman Stingray 3EQ with all EQ on the bass flat. [attachment=41832:Musicman...3EQ_Flat.mp3] Next is my MIA Fender Jazz 75 Re-issue with both pickups on and tone on full. [attachment=41833:Fender_J..._Pickups.mp3] Next is my MIA Fender Jazz 75 Re-issue with the neck pickup rolled half off and tone on full. [attachment=41834:Fender_J...kup_Off_.mp3] Next is my ESP 400 Series Jazz which has Bartolini Pickups with both pickups on and tone on full. [attachment=41835:ESP_Jazz..._Pickups.mp3] Next is my ESP 400 Series Jazz which has Bartolini Pickups with the neck pickup rolled half off and tone on full. [attachment=41836:ESP_Jazz...alf_Off_.mp3] Ped has very kindly made this a poll so please vote for which one you like the most. Enjoy

[quote name='Musicman20' post='734923' date='Feb 4 2010, 12:01 PM']Oh bloody hell now I've also discovered the Spector Euro Rebop 5 basses are virtually the same prices if not cheaper. In addition, when I mention streamer, bassist keep saying 'may as well get a Spector'. Anyone compared these? Bolt on all the way for me. I'm a bit wary of neck through.[/quote] Drop Molan a PM as he has had a Spector and I think a Warwick. From memory he did not like the tone of the Spector but I could be wrong so worth asking him. Personally, I don't think you can go wrong with either but I think they have different tones. Personally I would buy Warwick but thats just from a brand perspective. The Spector could be a better instrument.

[quote name='silddx' post='734091' date='Feb 3 2010, 02:30 PM']Congratulations Linus![/quote] Thanks Silddx and thanks for the help and advice. You are not wrong about how amazing they sound.

[quote name='martthebass' post='733237' date='Feb 2 2010, 05:57 PM']Germany surrounded by Americans........now where have I seen that before. Only joking [/quote] HAHAHAHA well spotted. I just lined them up that way because I thought it looked prettier and more balanced. I'd be rubbish as a dictactor. Sod burning down villages and destroying everything, I would be making it look all neat and pretty

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='733172' date='Feb 2 2010, 05:02 PM']Dont bloody start all that again ;-) Im not going to look at Gareth's link and i might un subscribe if you lot gush too much over these basses lol.[/quote] HEHEHE don't worry about Gareths link, just look at my picture instead :)

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='733006' date='Feb 2 2010, 02:47 PM']Im not even going to google these basses your all talking about. I just cant afford to lol. Good luck Gareth.[/quote] Come to the dark side Dave, the force is strong and together we can rule the bass world once and for all

[quote name='BassEditor' post='732487' date='Feb 2 2010, 03:29 AM']Hey there Forbes fans Does anyone know the year his sienna burst P-bass was made? Thanks folks cheers[/quote] I can ask and find out if nobody here knows.

[quote name='silddx' post='732332' date='Feb 1 2010, 10:25 PM']Nor I! My fretless vette is very light, no neck dive.[/quote] Yep my Vette which is Ash is very light. Much lighter than my Stingray and Fender Jazz.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='732134' date='Feb 1 2010, 08:03 PM']For me it's that back pickup 'burp'. Obviously Jaco comes to mind first. I love the fact that you can have both pickups up full for a smooth sound for slap, and back off the front pickup for a burp. Marcus does this all the time.[/quote] Ah so thats why I get the smooth sound as I have everything turned up to 11, both pickups, the tone, the lot. I just keep turning until it stops

I have a beautiful 3EQ Stingray with maple neck and I wish it was a beautiful 2EQ Stingray with maple neck. Too many buttons/knobs/dials is just wrong. If I had my way, it would have a volume and a tone dial and thats it

[quote name='jamesbass116' post='731987' date='Feb 1 2010, 06:05 PM']I beg your pardon?! I think my corvette looks beautiful! Even with the massive provocatively shaped horn! But tonewise, when I played a Streamer $$ I was left speechless. And I just love that spector shape. Get one! James[/quote] I got my Corvette on Saturday, and I have to agree with you on this. Its in Ash and looks stunning with its big pointy horn. However, when I played the $$ Streamer I was totally blown away. Best bass I have heard and I also love the Streamer shape. If I can get used to the longer neck that Warwicks have over a Stingray/Fender (I keep playing on the 2nd fret when I mean to play the 1st) then I will probably get a GERMAN made Streamer $$ someday.

[quote name='Marvin' post='732074' date='Feb 1 2010, 07:09 PM']They look like the sort of thing a Premiership Footballer would have hung on the wall of his Cheshire mansion. [/quote] Excellent comment. Well cracked me up

[quote name='Linus27' post='731910' date='Feb 1 2010, 04:53 PM']I've never understood or heard this Jazz growl. To me a Jazz is smooth and warm. Not growly. A Precision is aggresive and clanky and my Warwick growls but no Jazz I have owned growls. Maybe I am missing something.[/quote] Ah ok, so thats what you say is the Jazz growl. To me I always thought of that as nasely and quite middy tone. You learn something new everyday.

I've never understood or heard this Jazz growl. To me a Jazz is smooth and warm. Not growly. A Precision is aggresive and clanky and my Warwick growls but no Jazz I have owned growls. Maybe I am missing something.

Great stuff and well chuffed it went well.

Here's my passive Warwick Corvette Standard. My first introduction to Warwicks. The tone is out of this world, the quality is out of this world and the feel is good. As I am used to Fenders and Stingrays, the only thing I have to get used to is the smaller body and the longer neck. Still, I am loving it,

[quote name='Kev' post='730191' date='Jan 30 2010, 11:36 PM']im considering getting 5 string active corvette standard, but id have to get it on finance. Any recommendations?[/quote] Just be aware that this bass is now discontinued. They now have a Corvette that is called the Pro range and it is made in Indonesia or Korea. Its not German made anymore. If you want a German made Corvette then I would suggest the Corvette $$ but it is over £1000.

[quote name='Kev' post='730191' date='Jan 30 2010, 11:36 PM']im considering getting 5 string active corvette standard, but id have to get it on finance. Any recommendations?[/quote] Just be aware that this bass is now discontinued. They now have a Corvette that is called the Pro range and it is made in Indonesia or Korea. Its not German made anymore. If you want a German made Corvette then I would suggest the Corvette $$ but it is over £1000.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='730338' date='Jan 31 2010, 10:15 AM']What is the tone like from your new bass?! I'm intrigued how it compares to the Jazz.[/quote] The tone is stunning. My impression from a Warwick was they are tight, punchy, balanced with a little bit of growl. It certainly lives up to that and is better that I had hoped for. If I am not careful, this bass could easily become my favourite. It does not sound like my 75 Jazz. Thats has a warm smooth vintage tone. Quite retro, quite plain but reliable. A little bassy but still defined. The Warwick is just very very different. Tight, punchy, aggresive yet clean. Certainly not hi-fi. I love it.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='730119' date='Jan 30 2010, 09:13 PM']Very nice, Michael. Is the Corvette one of the passive ones? I played one of those a while ago & was very impressed with it. Great sound and huge output for a passive bass.[/quote] Hey, yes its the passive model. I'm not a fan of active basses. I know exactly what you mean about huge output. Shocking for a pssive bass and the tone is out of this world.

[quote name='phsycoandy' post='730200' date='Jan 30 2010, 11:43 PM']I do love a blonde, but my avatar has my vote atm! oh nice basses btw![/quote] You do know that my Fender Jazz is called Keira after Keira Knightley She is my favourite actress.