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I always tought the early Overwaters were..um..fugly, as they say on the interweb. But I tried one a few years ago and it was a joy to play - a lovely bass indeed. Those Lawrence pickups are very unusual for a Brit bass, and a nice change from Armstrongs. Bet you're a happy bass player!
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I've only ever seen one WW amp - Steve Swallow's. I think one member here has one, but I understand they do differ a lot in design from one version to another. Try a search on Talkbass, as I'm sure there was a diagram posted there last year?
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No one else can tell you...but Overwaters (and most UK makes) will always be "worth-less" compared to a respected/known USA instrument. Not really fair, but that seems to be the market, and has been for as long as I've been aware. There is one obvious exception, but lets not go there again.
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Another deal done (joint purchase of posh Italia strap) easy, easy, easy...thanks Nick
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Always interested...Bristol/Bath. And thinking of moving my trusty EA cabs on!
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My experience is limited to the Compact that went round the country last year, but I really disliked the look of the strap handle whe I saw photos of that cab. I thought it looked cheap and flimsy and would last about three weeks. Once the cab was here and I'd lifted it twice I never thought about it again. The additional wheels on the 2x12 would be a doddle. However, I think I should be sent another to try out, just to be sure.....I'll look after it, honest!
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Ok, now I understand....I'll get the ruler out and see. Looks like they are all bridge sized (93mm long x 17mm wide) except the SD neck pickup which is 91mm x 17mm. Doesn't really matter too much about the make of bass, as J pickups are pretty much universally made in two sizes - "fender" bridge or neck. The difference is due to the reducing string spacing between bridge and nut. The pole pieces need to be under a string to work well on traditional pickups, although othes (like the Kent Armstrongs or EMG) use a bar magnet, so it doesn't really matter - but they are still normally made to fit existing routings. Both these sets are passive, but will work fine if connected to an active preamp - but if they fitted, I would use the Kent Armstrongs as they are humbuckers, so you won't be amplifing single coil hum when you solo a pickup (as all trad single coils do). Chances are your bass has the normal bridge and neck sized routings? (so the KA's won't fit...) -
Which ones? The Seymour Duncans are a standard bridge and neck sized pair, designed to fit in Fenders or close copies. The Kent Armstrongs are both the standard "bridge" position size (the larger of the normal two sizes). Does that help?
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Sunday bump
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Stick with the Bag Ends! Trace cabs were always very heavy and big - you won't get an improvement, just a back problem...
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But wouldn't it be nice if there really was a good one? I've been carrying 2U amps and only using the power amp for years now...
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Another deal done quick in a pub car park off the M4.....he should be ashamed! This man can drive fast......really fast! Chris has very good taste in gear and, luckily for us, his needs change, with alarming regularity.
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One last bump before my next cunning plan takes shape..involving two Kent Armstrongs, maybe?
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I'm late to the party on this one but....two comments. Outboard, all the way. If the bass has survived 70's DiMarzios ( I like 'em) and 80s EMGs ( I like 'em too) then leave it. I love the Sadowsky box and the Aguilar version, but I also love the fact you can leave them at home. Before you do anything, plug your Pbass into an alembic preamp. Honestly, you'll never hear things the same way again. That wasn't much use really was it??
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I've used a MIV GP11 preamp off and on for years - I'd say its a warmer, more traditional tone than the later stuff, but very flexible once you are familiar with the graphic (and don't use the pre-shape!). A really nice preamp - I don't think it ever varied between models, but was available a s a stand alone pre, and was the front end of most of the MIV range. Thorneybank will be along soon....
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Bump - these Semour Duncans would cost £100 plus delivery from Thomman...thats a nice saving and a good upgrade!
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I wouldn't do it again. Unless you're very confident and steady handed, have sharp tools and know a bit about carbon/graphite do's and don'ts. The carbon fibre is very thin and brittle - ie the srews only grip 2-3mm of resin, then its fresh air inside the neck, with some foam. The holes have to be counter-sunk to avoid chipping as the screws go in - it all feels a bit high risk on an expensive neck. I did it fine, but its not a forgiving material. I've got a lot of respect for Rob Green, making basses out of that stuff, and to such a high standard. Edit for a PS: I also wouldn't do it again for sonic reasons - way too brittle/hard a sound for me...but lots of people love it
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Best thing to clean a maple Stingray neck
BassBod replied to Old Horse Murphy's topic in Repairs and Technical
[quote name='Al Heeley' post='820577' date='Apr 27 2010, 01:02 PM']I think you're comparing Warwick (bees)wax with tru-oil, thats not really a valid comparison if you're highlighting health & safety concerns. Since you only use a tiny smear of tru-oil on a rag and rub it in. funny how 'natural' products like Linseed oil don't seem to generate as much knee-jerk health concerns. that's basically all tru-oil is. I wouldn't be too worried about ingestion or inhalation at the normal usage levels. the gunstock wax is going to be no better or worse than any other wax, beeswax, carnauba, warwick or otherwise. I don't have shares in Birchwood Casey, but I am a chemicals geek.[/quote] I'm just reading what it says on the (gunstock wax) bottle.....I'm no expert! But I do think it also has somethng to do with state law requirements in California? I also prefer the smell of the Warwick wax, man. -
Nice playing there! I could never get that good a sound out of the (2)Wals I've owned - but to be fair I think I was pretty clueless about amps and eq back then....actually, I don't think I've changed that much.
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Bump for pics
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Seymour Duncan traditional Jbass set - single coils. Very little use, so good condition - £60 posted. Kent Armstrong J bass set. These were handmade by Kent, around 12 years old, but only installed and used for a couple of months. Closed top humbuckers, with options for series or parallel connection. Note they are [b]both bridge sized [/b]- so not a retro fit for existing basses. Good for a custom build. Good condition, just some slight scratches to one top. £60 posted. Pics up later today.... [attachment=48743:P1000214.JPG][attachment=48744:P1000215.JPG] Edit - for pics
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Didn't stop Madonna...anyway, I've found some pickups and I've got a trade deal this weekend - maybe?
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I'll have a look about and see if there's anything left to sell..it could happen! I'm only ten mins off the M4, so that would be easy....
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Let me think.....would you take a small child in trade? (doesn't sleep..otherwise perfect)
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Steed basses- 1960 blonde stack knob J style bass
BassBod replied to wesfinn's topic in Build Diaries
Wow....that's coming together quickly! How can you resist getting some more finish on the body??