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    Billy Joel - An Innocent Man Funkadelic - Groovallegiance Paul McCartney & Wings - Bluebird Joni Mitchell - Hejira
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    Hello basspersons, I have one of these; Thumb Bolt-on LTD 2001 Only a hundred and fifty Thumb Bolt-on LTD 2001 basses were built, making them one of the rarest and most precious of all Warwick models. This bass, already a Warwick milestone at that time, marked the beginning of a "Limited Edition" concept that would grow every year thanks to the enormous feedback, which prompted Warwick to create a tradition out of it. The contoured Thumb body is made of 3 parts: an Ovangkol bottom, a Bubinga Pommelé top, and a Maple veneer that goes in between to emphasize the coupling joint. The bolt-on Ovangkol neck has an Ebony fingerboard and little dot inlays on its edge. The pickup configuration is as follows: 2 active MEC J-Style pickups, where the bridge single coil is mounted slightly slanted, controlled by 2-band active MEC electronics. You can also pull the tone knob to make it passive. The back of the headstock is signed by the Warwick boss. A fabulous bass in fabulous condition. I've had it since new, it has been very well looked after and it comes with the Warwick certificate and truss-rod tool, strings and manual. Would any one like to make me an offer? Mike F
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    Thank you Steve, People of basschat; Steve has been a gentleman throughout the transaction. A pleasure to sell to, more than happy to know that he owns one of my old basses. Good man! Mike F
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    Hello Nick, Hazy days indeed! That's very nice of you to say so about my playing, cheers man. It was about 1996. I remember being in awe of one of your recorded basslines that I heard then. Bet I still can't play it! I still have that very 1973 Jazz Bass; gigged it loads since then, all over the place. Anyhoo, back to the thread (ahem). I do recall listening to Squirrel and G-Man, on me Walkman, thinking "that's how I'd like to play bass". And it is, like you said, massively underrated. It was quite an inspiration at the time. Mike
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    Kuff Dam off that album is fantastic. Tart Tart too. Indeed there is brilliantly funky playing on the whole album. I was goin go to say I once played one of Paul Ryder's old basses, owned by a guy called Nick..., and there you are! Nick, remember Macfarlane Road in Shepherds Bush? You were in a band with Keith? Mike
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    Hello Steve, You're a swell guy. Happy to say, Sold pending payment. I've sent you an e-mail. Funky, sorry man. You should really go for the other MM on here, hope you get it. Regards, Mike
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    Hi Steve, e-mail has been sent. Cheers, Mike
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    Hello Steve, and bass people, I've added more pictures. Again the quality on some is not what I would have liked. Mike
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    I should have pointed out that I won't be after a trade for this. Sorry to have left that out and thankyou for the responses I've had so far. Mike
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    Hello there Marcus, It weighs 9lbs. Pictures added now. My apologies for the lack of quality. What looks like a mark inside the lower horn is actually a reflection. The bass is of far higher quality than these pictures! Mike
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    This is a wonderful bass guitar. Made in Japan, has a serial number beginning with B which I think puts it at around 1999/2000. I understand that Fender used EBS pre-amps, for a short period, before changing to cheaper Fender pre-amps. I have an e-mail from EBS I can forward which explains the layout of the controls. Basically it is always active with the toggle switch going between two tone settings. The control knobs are pick-up pan, volume, treble/mid shift and bass. The back of the neck has been refinished; the very glossy laquer has been taken back to a more satin finish. It is for sale for £525, open to offers. If you have any questions I'm more than happy to answer them. Thanks, Mike.
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    Cardiacs, anyone?
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    Try Roland UK first. You don't have to register there. Mike
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    The BMS has now been sold. Thank you for all the responses. Regards, Mike f
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    Bump bump bump me up!
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    Electro Harmonix Bass Microsynth - Hardly Used, boxed with all paperwork and an Electro Harmonix sticker too! £100. (now in the right place to sell it!)(I.E NOT in "For sale: Other musically related stuff") Ahem. Regards, Mike
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    Electro Harmonix Bass Microsynth - Hardly Used, boxed with all paperwork and an Electro Harmonix sticker too! Regards, Mike
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    JPJ said; "I then came up with the bridge riff, which is in E. The riff is rather tricky sounding, as it's built from a repeated phrase that's four and a half beats long. Each time the phrase is repeated it's [i]rhythmically displaced [/i]by half a beat". Led Zep found it hard too! Just keep playing it.
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    Hello there.

    mike f replied to mike f's topic in Introductions

    Why, thank you! Ah, Dorset. A fine and lovely county. My grandma was from Dorset, Chideock in fact.
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    Hello there.

    mike f replied to mike f's topic in Introductions

    Hello Kiwi, I am a child of the 70s! What was the clincher? Mike f
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    Hello there.

    mike f replied to mike f's topic in Introductions

    Hello Pete, Yes indeed. First saw them in 1990, last saw them November 2007. And lots of times in between. They remain mental, and wonderful. Take care, Mike f
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    Hello there.

    mike f replied to mike f's topic in Introductions

    Realise I should've told you my influences and gear..., it's been a busy New Year! Favourite bassists, of many; Paul McCartney Flea Scott Thunes John Paul Jones Prince also, Bootsy Larry Graham Geddy Lee Les Claypool Stanly Clarke plus any bassists I hear and see or bass sounds I hear. My gear, some surplus to requirement..., well, maybe; 1988 Warwick Streamer Stage I - now my main bass and utterly stunning 2001 Warwick Ltd Edition Thumb - not played since I got the above but still fabulous 1974 Fender Jazz Bass - my old fart, my security blanket 1999 Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass - Pow! My Swiss Army bass 2005 Fender Japan Fretless Jazz Bass - Woooooh Effects; Boss ODB-3 - Grrrr. I love it Boss OC-2 - Vooom. Good friends with the ODB-3 Boss TU-2 - A good tuner Boss LS-2 - Control EHX Q-Tron - Absolutely amazing. Never ceases to amaze me. EHX Big Muff Pi (Russian) - Fuzzy oomph. EHX Small Stone - Old and wonderful Danelectro Wasabi Chorus/Trem - A valuable tool Danelectro Fab Tone - Just nuts MXR Flanger - Darth Vader in disco circumstances Sansamp PBDDI - Super Not all used together..., thank goodness. Finally my favourite bands and influences; Prince Frank Zappa The Beatles Red Hot Chili Peppers Joni Mitchell AC/DC FunkadelicParliament Captain Beefheart Led Zeppelin SoundGarden Cardiacs Sly and the Family Stone That should do for now! Hope I haven't gone on for too long. Regards, Mike f
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    Hello there.

    mike f replied to mike f's topic in Introductions

    Thank you for the welcome, Happy New Year to you all. Mike f
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    Hello there bass persons, Hope you are all very well and good. My name is Mike. I've been playing bass guitar for nearly 20 years and I'm currently in a band called Gentlemen of Largesse. Good to see a UK forum and equally nice to see posts from around the world. Seems like a good place here, so I thought I'd join. Happy to answer any gear questions. Regards, Mike
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