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[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1317495702' post='1391326'] Wow. What an instrument, super shiney. Isn't it ironic Nige, you love a modern space age looking bass but Mr Crabtree style fishing tackle [/quote] I am a walking dichotomy mate!

This is so me Got this today of another BC member. I gave it a thorough clean and lemon oil. Put a brass JAN III on, and strung it with DR Black Beauties. This thing is a beast! Fabulous tones! It's got a dodgy barrel jack though, it cuts out if you wobble the jack lead. I doubt it will be ready for Kit's EP launch which is a real shame. Never mind. It has an ebony fingerboard which I love, I can't stand the look of wenge boards. I think the contrast of the ovangkol and ebony with the chrome is just wonderful, the organic against the mechanic. Superb! [IMG]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa242/silddx/IMG_1825.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa242/silddx/IMG_1826.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa242/silddx/IMG_1828.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa242/silddx/IMG_1832.jpg[/IMG]

Let's see what this goes for http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200655858781?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2196wt_93

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1317449522' post='1390784'] In Chrome, Gold, Black and Satin, I presume? With Wenge handles. [/quote] Ovangkol. I hate wenge

[quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1317366769' post='1389847'] Trading is the other way to go. Most people won't pay top money for them cos they're still effectively parts basses however you present them but you're more likely to get more for them through a trade [/quote] You won't be doing that again though, will you

Ergonomic, long-lasting cookware by Warwick.

Great news on both fronts! Alistair, I'm so glad you didn't give up mate!

[quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1317289704' post='1389002'] Well had a go last night at replacing the damaged nut and it was a doddle. Took me 5 minutes. Job done. Thanks for the help everyone. [/quote] This is why I like Warwicks so much, something as ostensibly simple as a top nut on most basses can be the source of a lot of pain and loss of cash. Warwick have all the issues with a nut sorted. They really think about solutions to problems.

[quote name='dc2009' timestamp='1317293762' post='1389071'] I've been to the Bass Centre for it (nut issue on a Warwick) before, people badmouth them but I found them knowledgeable, helpful and fairly priced. Glad you've got it sorted though! [/quote] This was possibly before you joined BC though was it? Did they charge you to sort your Warwick nut?

[quote name='4000' timestamp='1317288710' post='1388983'] Gary Thain of Uriah Heep (my fave Heep bassist). Also big +1 for the earlier mention of Jon Camp, and a mention for [b]my personal fave Leigh Gorman of Bow Wow Wow[/b]. Listen to the bass part in Sexy Eiffel Towers..... [/quote] Great player! Great band.

Can never understand why Scott Thunes and Tom Fowler so rarely get mentioned. They are both incredible players and musicians.

[quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1317241066' post='1388639'] Yes, I used to have a Hohner Jack headless bass. Nothing special, but not dire either. The Spirit range of Steinbergers are piss poor though, I'd avoid those at all costs. [/quote] My active Jack had had a great growlly tone and was good for dub and reggae sounds. Like you say, nothing special but entirely dependable and respectable. Spirits are pretty much firewood compared to the Hohners.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1317241248' post='1388641'] Well I can't understand someone who sold two beautiful German Warwicks and bought a Fender which he then sold only a few months later That's life I suppose [/quote] You're quite right! Put it down to a healthy and highly attractive dose of capriciousness that has come full circle and resulted in a chrome Warwick Streamer being delivered on Saturday Thank you, Marvin, for keeping my feet on the ground, and reminding me that for all the good sense one speaks, the opposite is often true of one's behaviour! I wish the OP the best with his new bass

I use a Hohner cricket bat with a D-Tuner, (had a Jack bass too). It's great little bass with great fat tones and a nice Jazz type neck. Completely reliable basses. I played a real old Steiny and didn't like its feel at all. The Spirit by Steinberger range are sh*t compared to the Hohners but cheaper. The current Korean Steinbergers that I've tried had BIG QC issues, really bad. But try some, you might find a good one.

Me and Pete just met at a lovely old London pub to handover his new Status Vintage PJ. We had a great old chat and a couple of pints. He's a great bloke and I really enjoyed his company. Pete, I hope you really love that bass, and if you ever think of selling her on, notify Happy Jack as he'll probably buy it back again Best wishes mate, N

I still can't understand your decision mate, but I hope you love it.

[quote name='markmonk42' timestamp='1317215385' post='1388173'] Guys! Just ordered me a rockbass corvette $$ for £510, including a gig bag, not a bad deal I'd say!!! Will post pics once she is delivered... Cheers, mark. [/quote] Well, you can't say we didn't try to help you. I bet it is black isn't it?

[quote name='Jesso' timestamp='1317212606' post='1388100'] I like it. This Warwick lark may be worth pursuing. [/quote] It is. Arguably Warwick make the best playing, best sounding, most ergonomically designed basses around (apart from the neck dive on some Thumbs).