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Hi, I could be interested in the Korg rack tuner if you decide to sell it. Let me know. Thanks Mark [quote name='walbassist' post='277195' date='Sep 4 2008, 04:47 PM']I've decided I need something bigger, so these are now available. Two 1x12 cabs from Epifani's "Performance Series", US made and from the first run of cabs. Epifani describe them as [i]tuned for a more "classic" tone than the UL Series, they deliver thick lows with a musically crisp edge[/i] and I'd agree with that. They are small and light but sound big and handle a low B with ease. [list] [*]12" 300 Watt Eminence Steel Magnet Driver [*]1" Compression Tweeter [*]17 Ply Baltic Birch Cabinet - dado joint construction [*]High impact locking corners [*]Steel reinforced "Comfort Feel" strap handle [*]1/4" phono & Speakon inputs [*]18 gauge radiused steel grill [*]Frequency Response: 45Hz - 16 KHz [*]Sensitivity 98db 1W1M [*]Dimensions: 16.5" H x 19.5" W x 16.5" D [*]Weight: 36lbs [/list] Pricing them is difficult. They're £320 new in The Gallery, and mine are in very good condition and only lightly gigged. One has had the driver replaced with a 500 watt Eminence Delta LF replacement when the original failed recently and the blue "Performance" labels have come off, but otherwise they are in great shape. [b]£500 for the pair[/b] has a nice ring to it. I won't ship them, so buyers will need to collect or I will meet you halfway if you are a distance aways. PS: The amp and rack tuner may or may not be for sale in due course as well, depending on whether I like the GB Shuttle [/quote]

Sorry no! Sold it on the 'Bay a few weeks ago now. Cheers Mark [quote name='sk8' post='265611' date='Aug 19 2008, 04:02 PM']is this still for sale?[/quote]

I wish that was true! I have a Warwick Thumb 4 string 1991 NT and I can guarantee you that the Warwick decline is everywhere! Go to the Bass Gallery in London and ask what the would give you in part exchange - they won't even take it. Don't know why this has happened as they are great basses and worth s stack more than they are currently selling for hence the reason I still have mine!!! Mark [quote name='ianrunci' post='264836' date='Aug 18 2008, 06:58 PM']the only place Ive seen evidence of a warwick decline is on this forum[/quote]

Might be sensible to try the GB with the Aguilar before I make the change then!! Thanks for your thoughts guys. Mark [quote name='Captain Bassman' post='263250' date='Aug 15 2008, 05:08 PM']+1 I tried the AG500 at the same time I bought the DB750 and it was a very close call, other than on price and weight!! I use a GBIV through my DB750 for nearly every gig and can vouch for the fact that GB and Aguilar do sound great together, if that's any help to you. However, I'm not really into this thing of certain basses sounding better with certain amps. It's all down to personal taste, string choice and EQ settings at the end of the day. And, as someone else has already said, it's your rig so go with whatever you like! Good luck![/quote]

As a fellow Warwick owner I would like to see you get £750 for this bass but sadly do not think that that is likely. I tried shifting my 1991 Thumb 4 string NT recently and only got up to £700 on the 'bay. Just could not let it go for that low. I would second the comment that if you can hold on to it for a while then I would as Warwick's are sure to come back into fashion again at some point. Once upon a time they used to be THE bass to have! Mark [quote name='joe_bass' post='262218' date='Aug 14 2008, 10:21 AM']That's a good point Kev. I paid about £800 for it including shipping etc. Not interested in trying to make a profit. I'd ideally like say £750 for it.[/quote]

Guys, Interesting to hear different opinions on this topic! I am using a 2x10 Epifani cab and the music that I play is jazz/funk so I like quite a tight finger style sound with lots of mid and bottom end and also have quite a few tunes with slap bass in it so that is why I like the zing of the EBS and GB basses. Last time I was at Bernie's we even put the KSD 5 string through the EBS 2x10 combo and that sounded great for a sub £750 bass! The advice that I seem to hear repeated is that your bass sound is only as good as your weakest link and I am not sure that the Aguilar can be classed as the weakest link at all as it is a cracking amp. It may just be that the EBS suits the sound that I am after more! [quote name='EBS_freak' post='263028' date='Aug 15 2008, 12:54 PM']+1 Kev. To be honest, GB works wells with EBS - it's a well proven setup. I would like to know the criteria on which "Epifani cab are worlds better than the EBS ones". Nobody has mentioned speaker sizes, style of music or anything. It's all about getting what you like and what is appropriate for what you do.[/quote]

Not tried an Epfiani amp yet. You don't rate EBS amps then? Mark [quote name='6stringbassist' post='262746' date='Aug 14 2008, 09:45 PM']Keep the Epifani cabs, they're worlds better than the EBS ones, and sell the Aguilar and buy an Epifani head, there was a used one for sale here a week or two ago.[/quote]

Hi, No doubt that it does sound good but the EBS head just has a certain "brightness" than I think other amps struggle to achieve. I have a Rumour bass that should be ready in Nov and just thinking that EBS, GB Rumour and Epifani cab may make a great combination! Mark [quote name='Sting2007' post='262589' date='Aug 14 2008, 05:35 PM']IMO Keep the Aguilar. Aggie + Epifani sounds very nice to me.[/quote]

Seriously thinking about changing my Aguilar amphead for an EBS HD350. Interested in a swap if a fellow BC'er has one and wants to do a deal. If not I may sell if I can get the EBS amp for not much more money - funds are tight at the moment! Would also welcome thoughts from other members as to if I should make this change at all? I love my Epifani cabs and will not change them for EBS but last time I was down at Bernie's I have to admit that the EBS stuff sounded awesome! Cheers Mark

Hi, Which model tuner is this? Thanks Mark

Looks like she stays as is then! [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='241243' date='Jul 16 2008, 08:51 PM']No mods on mine at all, stock MEC pups, original 2-band MEC circuit. I wouldn't want to mess with the sound. I agree with the other comments about pre-'92 Thumbs. They are the best basses Warwick ever made - these are the basses that made their reputation after all - and I'll never shift mine. Except maybe to replace it with a 5 from the same year. [/quote]

+ 1 on that. The EBS pre-amp alone is £150 fitted. That £480 price would be the conversion from US $ but then you would have to pay over 20% on top of that in customs and import duty. This is a great bass. [quote name='rockinbassman' post='241230' date='Jul 16 2008, 08:34 PM']If you speak to Bernie Goodfellow who is the UK Distributor for these bases, he sells them new for around £700. With upgraded pre, you are looking at £700 or more.[/quote]

Guys, Thanks for your comments I really appreciate them. Seems a shame that us bass players appear to be so brand fickle!! Just out of interest - have you guys changed the pre-amp on your Thumb's at all? Mine is totally original but I wonder if I kept it if there is any benefit in upgrading the electrics etc? Mark [quote name='GreeneKing' post='241209' date='Jul 16 2008, 08:03 PM']+1 on Finn's comment. I believe that everyone should have a pre 92 Thumb NT in their bass wardrobe. The neck is so wonderful I could eat it. Growls like a Grizzly and made like a real Mercedes. In fact the parallel with Mercedes abounds in that early Mercs were built to a standard that modern ones can't compete with. This is an opportunity that only those in the know truly appreciate. Forget more modern Warwicks IMO, this is the real deal. So bump!! Peter[/quote]