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[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1371310682' post='2112461'] You don't really have to follow those rules in music, BUT, we are talking about design, not music, and design has many rules. [/quote] There are design principles (such as form follows function) but they're not rules. With design, the process is just as important as the outcome. So the principles can be side tracked if there is enough justification. Basschatters might be justified in asking 'what sort of process did Warwick follow in developing this instrument'? The additional context might help them understand how Warwick arrived at the outcome they did.

LOL Luckily you didn't hurt the amp. Good on Dawsons for following through though.

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1371290849' post='2112170'] We will all have our own opinions on this bass but the bottom line is that music is creative art and therefore there are no rules. [/quote] Of course there are rules in music... sonatas, movements, madrigals, ANY piece by Bach, three minute pop song, intro/verse/verse/chorus/verse/chorus/bridge/solo/verse/chorus/repeat and fade, root fourth fifth, first third fifth....bottom line is this is a piece of industrial design not a specific genre of music that deliberately avoids riules such as avante garde jazz.

I think it's just a pants wettingly intimidating piece of machinery - just coming to terms with how something so big can defy gravity was my first challenge when I saw one at Farnborough many years ago. For those who haven't already visited, the air museum at Duxford has one on display (as well as a concord). I can just touch the wing when I stand under it. Its an absolute shame that XH588 WILL get retired eventually. So catch her while you can and donate! [url="http://www.vulcantothesky.org/news/468/82/We-launch-Operation-2015.html"]http://www.vulcantot...ation-2015.html[/url]

1) My Spector NS5CR through almost any kind of Class D amp into my EBS 212 neo cabs. Enough warmth to sound full without being overwhelmingly boomy, shedloads of midrange growl. 2) Pedulla Pentabuzz through some kind of chorus into two GK RB700 combos, loud enough so that the strings start being sustained by feedback.

Rich bought my SWR Triad cab when I lived in Plymouth and recommended I check out Bassworld. The remaining 10 years have been a blur. But Rich also recommended I get an Akai SB1 when they were still 90 quid. So not all bad.

Are you sure you aren't over generalising just a bit there ff?

Alembic did it in the late 60's and it was a fairly elegant solution using brass rails...almost steampunk in its aesthetic. They did on in 1978 as well - much more modern and neater execution of the brass rails idea. Gibson, Westone and Spalt have all had their own take on the idea as well with varying degrees of success. I've often thought about better solutions and I've managed to come up with one that doesn't require any hole.

Yeah I used one at a gig once and it doesn't really sound neutral to my ears. But thanks very much for the suggestions, I'll go with the EBS Session Combo.

I bought James's 75 Jazz and it was an outstanding transaction. He answered every single question I had openly and promptly and even came down to London on the train to personaliy deliver the bass. He was in London for about 25 min and then had to catch the train back - over 2 hours either way. The bass is in fantastic condition and has no issues, including a snugly fitting neck pocket! I can't describe how grateful I am for the effort he went to. Thank you so much James.

I'm turning into a bit of an EBS endorsee at the moment - two 2x12 cabs and Microbass II are soon to be joined by an EBS Session 60 combo...

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1370790015' post='2105526'] If Mrs Dingus had taken that attitude when I decided to put the kids up for adoption then we wouldn't have amount of free time and disposable income we both enjoy nowadays . What worries me is that instead of eggs it could just as easily have been some nutcase throwing a hand grenade . Oh well... [/quote] Well, y'see what's wrong there? Too many nutcases in the world. Get rid of them, I say! Let's throw hand grenades at them.

I believe Stanley Clarke once played alongside Lalo Schifrin and said it was one of the most challenging gigs he'd ever had to do.

[quote name='mamayo' timestamp='1370616055' post='2103526'] Hi there, been reading the posts for a while - it's cool here! I'm a London-based Bass Player working in the industry as a session player since 1990. Thought it's time I joined. Will share what I'm up to with you all in case there's any interest :-) Doing some Jam sessions based in London and recording an album. Just recentlly become a Mayones endorsee and with Aguilar for 1 year now. Cheers! [/quote] Yolanda! We've never met but have sort of conversed many years ago on FB. I know there are MANY players on here who appreciate and respect your work. I hope you'll stick around and enjoy being part of the community. PS: Mr Weller lives down the road from me apparently...

Alembic...5 string models apart from the Series basses (e.g. Spoiler, Distillate, Elan) are less common but good value. very narrow across the nut indeed.

Oh well done, Sir! I had Aaron Armstrong rewind new pickups on Ol No.2 along a more vintage spec and I can't tell the difference from a 70's Jazz now (although it doesn't have the Marcus Miller edge yours does). Super oomphy though. Glad the Skarbee bass is back in ol' Blighty though.

Its been a long time since I've shopped for a practice combo. Budget is flexible at the moment but other criteria include: Neutral sound, i.e. no colour, must sound good with more than just fender designs. Compact - Speaker should be no more than a 12" cone and an easy one hand carry over a 10 minute walk but capable of going down to 50Hz Wedge tiltback - so I don't have to elevate the amp to hear it. Let me know what you think?

Nile said he was feeling really sick that night, but the audience helped him through. Sounds like with the Bristol gig doing an acapella version of Get Lucky, his time in the UK has been very uplifting so far.

[quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1369311033' post='2087579'] oh and i should have said that the wilkinson trems are very highly thought of! [/quote] I've recently bagged an uber rare Wilkinson VS100C in gold. The C stands for convertible so it's possible to have the best of both trem and hard tail worlds. Wilkinson stopped making them quite a few years ago and this was the first one I'd found for sale in 10 years. I had a look at alternatives like the Stetstrem but the Wilkinson was still the most elegant solution and easiest to retrofit into a strat body. I haven't fitted yet as it was delivered to Chez Ped. Through the Steinberger forums, I know of a guy in Ireland who hand makes hard to find pieces of guitar hardware. I'll try and dig out his details as he might be worth approaching and the trem arm might be relatively simple to make.

[quote name='niceguyhomer' timestamp='1368873172' post='2082471'] I've owned a Euro 5,[/quote] Which is now my main bass although I've tended to think of it as an NS5CR...but its a bit of a transition model. One of those instruments that left an impression the first time I played it and two owners later I managed to snag it. Even now, 5 years later, with custom coil splits and a parametric eq it's an awesome instrument and my main bass...I sold three Ken Smiths and pocketed the change as a result.

She's a bit reclusive these days but popped up to receive a birthday honour recently. [url="http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/kate-bush-makes-rare-public-1830011"]http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/kate-bush-makes-rare-public-1830011[/url] I think she's a living legend.