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Thanks for the links, Dannyp. Stunning bass you got there...
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Lovely bass, but I've got enough stuff for the moment and I'd never need a six string. Am surprised it hasn't been snapped up... -
Cheers for the ideas folks! I'm leaning towards a Markbass Cmd 102p as it contains a Little Mark head and can be extended if needed. Thanks-
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I own two Thumbs (04, 05) and the build quality is very good and holds up perfectly well against the earlier guitars in my opinion. I really have little time for the constant muso obsession with age and "mojo". Ever notice how [i]everything[/i] was [i]always[/i] better in the past? I personally think there are three main factors with Warwicks that affect second hand prices. 1. Too many of their models are silly shapes aimed at metalheads. No offense to metalheads, but this has narrowed the brand appeal. They need to ditch some of these silly shapes 2. The current dominant fashion is for the Fender or other classic shapes. Everyone wants a Fender custom or a Sadowsky. 3. The Rockbass entry level line has been pitched too low in the market. It might make them alot of money, but it reflects very poorly on the rest of the lines. Even the "Rockbass" name is cheesy. Warwick should ditch the "Rockbass" name. They need more mid-priced instruments aside from the Corvette to broaden appeal. They need to keep the emphasis on curvy, natural wood, whilst bringing in some classic designs. The new Starbass is a step in the right direction but it is very expensive. A mid-level Starbass shape would be ideal. They've also picked up an endorsement with Stuart Zender who now plays with Mark Ronson. Not a Ronson fan myself but his current cred may help Warwick loosen the metal tag..... ...anyway it's a stunning bass and well worth the asking price. Good luck with the sale!
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[quote name='Josh' post='283829' date='Sep 14 2008, 06:56 PM']Just looking at that pic reassures me why I prefer a NT Thumb over a BO, it just looks amazing [/quote] I've actually been very pleased by how different they actually are. The BO is much brighter and has a simpler 2 band EQ. Of course, the NT blows it out of the water with an even bigger middy sound, but the BO is much lighter to play and as a result will mostly likely be taken gigging. As for the look, though the NT's bubinga is much prettier, I'm still digging the BO's "driftwood" look.
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Have recently bought a ThumbBO to complete my 4 string Thumb collection. Bought this from Benwhiteuk and have given it a full wax refinish. Fun to see how they differ when lined up. The BO's body is longer to accomodate the neck pocket. The BO has the friendlier balance of the two and is lighter (and brighter) to play. The NT is much more "hardcore" - those with fragile spinal columns would do well to stay away.
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Here's a guy playing a Egmond guitar. Looks like he's still learning to play, but he's found a really nice retro tone with it... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIpD0vlEDKM"]Here.[/url]
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Bought a Warwick Thumb BO4 from Ben. He's great to deal with and the bass arrived well packed. Cheers Ben.
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The Markbass CMD 102P looks very good, actually. Escpecially since it comes with a built in LittleMark II. Cheers- [quote name='uzzell' post='276903' date='Sep 4 2008, 12:43 PM']In my honest opinion it has to be a Markbass, either the CMD 103h or the CMD102p. Depends on budget and personal taste. I've owned both in recent years and in my opinion i would recommend you go for the 103h, it awesomely powerfull and capable of adding a second cab at a later date if needed. Seriously try this amp out, it will inspire you. Hope that helps.[/quote]
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[quote name='MuseMatt' post='276752' date='Sep 4 2008, 09:50 AM']what's your budget?[/quote] Certainly less than 1k, but i'd also look at the secondhand market. More interested in makes. The Markbass 121 H seems to get some love...
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Okay, there have been other threads with this title, but I'd like the latest lowdown if possible. I currently have an Ashdown 130 but would like something little better. Can't justify a full cab set up, but need some thing with enough grunt for a small pub venue/PA situation. The Gallien Kruger MB150E looks good. Looking for a clear, modern, middy sound, not a retro "boom". Cheers-
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I sold one of these in black about 8 years ago. Totally regret it. Might have to re-invest if they're that cheap these days....
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[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='276341' date='Sep 3 2008, 03:55 PM']*I also played a Warwick (Thumb I think you lot would call it??). It was like playing a tiny lump of driftwood with a 2 yard long neck attached. It also had a weird concave slab shape, obviously designed to wrap round the beer bellies of the 50 something, mulleted wannabe 80's session musicians who favour them. I'm joking of course. But lets just say I wasn't a fan![/quote] Hehe. The Thumb is the ultimate marmite bass, but they do make them well and they can be easily set up. In any case my beef with Fenders isn't the design, it's the fact that I've picked up plenty of US fenders with high-end price tags that feel shoddy and are horrible to play. More often than not the MIJs are far, far better. At the very least I would question the way in which their factory setups are done. Always seems that you could fit a bus under the strings at the base of the neck..... Personal taste, I guess...
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[quote]It's easy to knock Fender but they produce the bass equivalent of the Ford Mondeo - it does it's job. If you want perfection go custom.[/quote] The least I want for a bass priced around £800 is the ability to get a nice action and a decent bridge. Too many US Fender models fail to provide even this. I simply can't understand why anyone would waste their cash on a US when for the same price they can get a Lak Skyline that will kick it around the block.
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[quote name='silddx' post='258305' date='Aug 8 2008, 04:46 PM']I've never heard Alain Caron so I just looked and listened to this...Leaves me stone cold, it's horrible lifeless sh*t.[/quote] All that practice and technique and he uses it to play... lift music. Truly awful.
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Triplets are fine with two fingers. To my ears it also sounds much cleaner than picking as it is easier to mute as you play. Used to play with three fingers but broke my ring finger in an accident so have learnt to manage with two...
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I think they're generally rubbish. For the money they usually have a terrible set up and a crap bridge that is it hard get a nice action out of. Give me a Lakland or a Sadowsky any day of the week.
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What's the most over-rated bass, or bass related product???
rjb replied to silverfoxnik's topic in General Discussion
Fenders. Yes, I am a Warwick hound, but it's not the designs as I've loved Lakland and Sadowsky versions that I have played. Fender stuff just feels utterly crap to play out of the box, high action and crappy necks/bridges. -
GAS is a funny one for me. Always wanted a Thumb NT - bought one and loved it. But rather than look for new types of basses I'm now drawn to collecting the neck-diving, back-breaking buggers......
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In a deep, rasping League of Gentlemen voice: "It's my bass now!" Cheers Ben. -
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[quote name='Fraktal' post='270628' date='Aug 26 2008, 10:50 PM']Ive heard they suffer of horrible neck-dive due to the 2 steel bars they use to reinforce the neck. A pity cos they look gorgeous![/quote] Well I'm used to a bit of neck dive - I own a Warwick Thumb!
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Heh, that's a seriously bling bass you've got there. Great stuff.
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Just found this. Seems quite interesting... [url="http://www.warmoth.com/gecko/gecko.cfm?fuseaction=include_gecko5"]http://www.warmoth.com/gecko/gecko.cfm?fus...=include_gecko5[/url] Anyone played/own one of these?