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Looks like Thomman have started selling some, if not all? No flats though...
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I started on one of these - something like £50 new in 1980/81. Not Japanese, very heavy body, neck made of who knows what. Did sound pretty good though. I think I've still got the truss rod cover somewhere. Any more than £20 is a crime...
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Has anyone ever been asked to pay to get into their own gig?
BassBod replied to Beedster's topic in General Discussion
I've heard of similar and worse situations - often involving dear Glasto, but in the current climate I'd imagine a sharp organiser would be trying every trick to avoid losses "oh, sorry mate, that wasn't what we meant.." will probably be the response, but it was worth a try!? I have a friend who couldn't get into his own sw***y New York club after-gig party because he took his time getting out of the limo and was split from the band...went back to the hotel in a huff. Rock'n'roll, eh? -
Has anyone ever been asked to pay to get into their own gig?
BassBod replied to Beedster's topic in General Discussion
Bloody stupid. Should always be entry for band members/crew and a few guests, if required. And a fee, of course, that isn't totally variable depending on the weather. And accomodation/meal(s) if its a good distance away. What sort of festival is it? This would be the point to walk away, before they start saying you can't take any vehicles on site...and can the other bands use your gear? -
Keep those offers coming...nothing agreed yet bump... -
Wear and tear have never really been a concern, but when its spending the night in a van, on the road outside a brothel in East Berlin...you can't help wondering if you'll see it in the morning. Having said that, I wouldn't leave anything in a van in Bristol for ten minutes!
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It all depends on the venue. I find the hardest scenario is small tours, where you can be playing a "nice" place one night and a toilet the next, and you just know that the gear is going to spend nights in vans and venues. That's where I use basses that are easier to replace.
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A light coat or two of superglue works wonders, all you get are scratches. The sound is also fantastic!
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Yes, wide spacing at the bridge (but still adjustable, as with all Warwicks) and normal spacing at the nut. To be honest, the bridge spacing just feels "fender" anyway. Its a 5 string so the neck is wide, but not a "bassball bat" profile - very pleasant to play. I've never seen a "bassball" Warwick, but this is only my third.... And before you ask, I'm not planning to ship this - I'm hoping to hand it over in person (its only got a gig bag).
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I was going to ask you where the neck came from....but I've just decided not too!
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The 15 years was a guess...I really don't want to work it out! But I do recall (despite the beer) that it had turned into an Irish theme pub, and not just for the night.
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The Bristol Bridge..that makes me feel old! My last gig there must've been St Patrick's night about 15 years ago...it wasn't the Bridge anymore.
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I was thinking what good taste your previous basses displayed....time for a re-think. Enjoy!
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Some interesting offers, but nothing agreed yet....soooo..bump
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I'm guessing that came from Josh???
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Very nice......
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See, we all think the same way....its already started, as I posted a box of bits to a well known luthier this very morning! It looks like a Jaco tribute bass, but really its more of a "People who copied Jaco" tribute! I remember players from the late 70'/early 80's who used hacked up fenders or copies and sounded great - Dill Katz, Alan Thomson, Dave "Taef" Ball....I'm sure there were lots of others...if they didn't play a Wal it was often a fender with DiMarzios.
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[quote name='wesfinn' post='817112' date='Apr 24 2010, 11:51 AM']Looks cool man! [/quote] Yes, but what do I do with the leftovers!!??
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Hi Chris, Its gooood, in a ssllllidddeyyy Thomastik way! The bass actually set itself up really, I just screwed it together, left it overnight, off it went. The only issue is the bridge is set higher than I would like, but its soo easy I don't want to mess around anymore.
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I used to play fretless a lot, always enjoyed it but gradually got out the habit when I started playing EUB. Recently, I started putting this together, using a few accumulated parts and a few more recently found on BassChat. [attachment=48166:P1000173.JPG] This is the bass I wanted about 25 years ago, but ended up with a modded Pbass instead (now with our very own Beedster). It breaks down as Bravewood body (from Walbassist) '73 Fender neck (from Beedster) and used DiMarzios (from Pearl Jammin) plus other bits and pieces. [attachment=48167:P1000174.JPG] [attachment=48168:P1000179.JPG] Got there in the end..... BB
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Not yet...I've not got a hard case/shipping carton etc. Maybe later if its still around.. thanks BB
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Nice bass, in good condition - but I'm in need of funds and it sounds too modern for a lot of what I'm currently playing. Very comfortable and not very heavy, this is the widespaced "broadneck" version. Flamed maple, with wenge fingerboard, usual MEC humbuckers and active 3 band eq. [attachment=48157:P1000164.JPG][attachment=48158:P1000171.JPG][attachment=48159:P1000168.JPG][attach ment=48160:P1000166.JPG] Two minor issues - nut has been changed to latest just-a-nut III, but it isn't tight up against the fingerboard. I didn't fancy filing some old glue away so its just tacked in place with a drop of glue. Not hard to sort, but the intonation seems fine as is, so I haven't done it yet. Jack socket is a bit worn and noisy (cuts out sometimes) a replacement Warwick jack will be included with the bass (as will a set of Dunlop recessed strap locks - if you fancy changing from the current 'wick ones). Also comes in a Warwick gig bag - good condition, but not up to shipping. Not looking for trades...but I often can't resist, so try me? BB
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Good to see some praise posted. I've always been impressed by Overwater's service on the stuff they import - and they don't ask straight away if you bought it from them.
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I'll try and get there.....will confirm nearer the time
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I've trie a few in the past, and generally not liked them - partly because they can sound dull/aggessive and partly because my Pbasses have always had a J added and it just makes a bad balance worse! Having said that I really liked the old DiMarzio, has a nice mid edge to it, and really liked the Seymour Duncan trad version. Its also worth noting that stock Fender pickups can vary a lot...so overwinding isn't such a new idea. As the good Doc says, the after market sellers need to show an improvement..however slight..over the original.