Larmer
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[quote name='victor5string' post='866753' date='Jun 14 2010, 08:34 AM']PM'd[/quote] Would you share the string spacing with the rest of us too? -
Yeah, I would be interested in knowing the scale aswell, and string spacing too. Cheers.
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Overseas shipping? I have a sunburst Ex-Factor and would love to own another one. If I'm not mistaken, the regular Factors have 34" instead of the 32" of the Ex-Factor. -
Those specs are perfect for me. Make sure to post a link once you've listed it!
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What is the scale lenght? If you would consider shipping overseas (to Finland), let me know!
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Many thanks for the info! So in conclusion, is this regarded as an active model? -
The ramps in the first GWB's were simply attached with a double sided tape. I would reckon some to prefer these over the screwed ones, like in the current GWB-1005 & GWB-35 models. I am going to use this bass from a range of styles, so it's a relief I can simply pull it out without a hassle when needed (mainly when I need to slap & pop).
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[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='438762' date='Mar 18 2009, 11:49 PM']The EMG pickups are powered by the battery (as per my XL-2) however, the bass is passive - as you mentioned, two volumes and a passive tone. I think the body is made from maple...IIRC[/quote] Hey I'm still quite not there yet.. If the pick-ups are supposed to be passive, why is there a battery? I always thought only active pick-ups used a battery, maybe I've missed something? [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='438778' date='Mar 19 2009, 12:09 AM']Good question - it looks like its held in place by string tension!!! Hmmm!![/quote] Tension it is, and it works perfectly. This is the thing why I purchased it, I wouldn't have made any modifications under any circumstances.
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Bumpin' this
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Take a peek at the 'Gear Porn' section :brow:
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This just in: And some pictures of the 'flaws': The normal wear for a 10-year old bass, none of them can bother me. I've had some minor cracks in the fretboard in almost every bass I've owned so far, I've yet to learn should I be cautious or not? The bass was listed at 1490 euros, but I got a deal at 1200 euros + a gig bag. I can't say I made a steal, but I'm sure many people would've paid the same or more, before the current economy took its place. I thought I would either save a bit more for a Status Streamline, which roughly runs at 1700-1800 euros (with my options), or I'll just get the GWB, which I will most likely never run into again. Here's some more GWB brotherhood: And my whole arsenal together (some of you might've already seen these at the Introduction area): Cheers!
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I find pulling my thumb up against the end of the fretboard challenging, because I always play with the lowest action, but when I slap below where there's nothing against, I always feel like I'm digging in too deep. I've found players using both positions, what would be the ideal option to get started?
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I would tell him/her to pay all the fees upfront, if the bass would be delivered back to you and not paid. (If this is sounds like an option to you)
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I've had a few headless Status basses in the past too, which would fit in the category. Other than that, I've went through about five Spector's, three Warwick's and a dozen of other brands.. I'm an addict.
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Just went to the shop again.. I made a deal on the bass and I'm picking it up tomorrow :brow:
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Hey A fellow bass player reporting in from Helsinki. I've been lurking around here for a tad longer than I've been registered, but it wasn't until now that I made my first post(s). I've been playing on and off for about five years. Currently a student in a vocational school, studying the economy and marketing, but I plan on switching to the Pop&Jazz conservatory next year. I'm a big fan of jazz in general (fusion, progressive and the likes), metal (brutal, funeral doom, progressive & technical). Never a bad time for some classical or drum&bass either? Some of my playlist as of late: (fusion) Power Job, Umezu Kazutoki, Hiromi Uehera, Spaced Out, Eric Dolphy, Screaming Headless Torsos, Citriniti, Alex Argento, Spaced Out, CAB, Mindflowers.. (metal) Gorguts, Atheist, Demilich, Iwrestledabearonce, Thergothon, Repudilation, Guttural Secrete, Disgorge, Cynic.. And here's a peek at my gear: Kubicki Ex-Factor (loving it) Steinberger XP2A (for sale too, by the way) Ibanez GWB-35 Steinberger GM4S Ibanez RG7620 1983 Bulgarian made upright (inherited from my father) Cheers!
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[quote name='Stickman' post='435483' date='Mar 15 2009, 08:05 PM']Not true I'm afraid, he used a Steinberger Q4:[/quote] I think I've been fooled then.. Though I do remember reading at some site he used a fretted GWB. This might've been just for live then.
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This bass dates back to 9/17/1987. Serial number N50XX. Smooth graphite neck, with a pretty tight string spacing (I'm guessing 16.5mm?). Sturdy bridge, which Steinberger is famous for. Leg rest works perfectly. I'm not 100% sure about the electronics, but this was sold to me as the active model (which could be slightly more rare too?). It features one 9v battery, but I don't think it has a pre-amp. Though according to Steinbergerworld all of these featured passive pick-ups. Vol / Vol / Tone. I will get some pictures up tomorrow and you'll be the judge. The only "flaws" on this bass are some scratches & dents on the back. A bit of paint chipping off near the jack input. (More pictures of those soon too..) The bass takes double-ball end strings only, but I have a string adapter I could throw in for a little extra. It's the same aluminum one here: [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/Steinberger-Hohner-Cort-Headless-String-Adapter_W0QQitemZ220374542429"]http://cgi.ebay.com/Steinberger-Hohner-Cor...emZ220374542429[/url] Also have an original Steiny soft bag, which I will include. It's pretty beat up already, but gets the job done. I've listed the bass at a Finnish site too, for the price of [b]950 euros or best offer[/b] + shipping (won't be much probably if I'll just unscrew the neck). I'm thinking this is a fair price, considering I haven't seen these at ebay for months now (actually in six months, but I don't browse every day). After searching through google for about 20 mins, I only found one at Talkbass for 1200€, and another one at an Italian shop for 1150€. I prefer bank transfer, but paypal is fine too, if you're willing to help me out with the fees. Would love to trade too, but I wouldn't really feel comfortable dealing other than face-to-face and I'm thinking my location is the problem here. And finally some pictures:
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That's true, I've no idea what I would swap in place, but I think we're looking at an additional 150-250 euros anyways. I'm also currently thinking of ordering a Status Streamline. If I have to upgrade the electronics in the GWB, it would cost about as much as a new Streamline.. Additional fun; Lars from 'Spiral Architect' used a GWB-2 on their debut, take a peek if you're curious OR a fan of over-the-top progressive/technical metal: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyh9CQTdV_k"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyh9CQTdV_k[/url]
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I saw two GWB-2's at the German ebay about a year ago (I think). The second one appeared a week after the first. I think the first one went for 700 euros (didn't accept paypal, I asked..) and the second one was 900 euros. This thing is listed at 1490 euros, but it's completely new and pretty much unused + the seller told me he's willing to haggle with the price. So I think we're looking at a fair price. Again, the bass is a monster (tightest B-string I've ever felt). The only thing making me sceptical & keeping me back, are the simplicity of the electronics. I've basically got bored of [b]every[/b] single bass I've owned within 6-12 months if I'm not able to dial out more than one tone.
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Just posted this on Talkbass, but I thought I would seek for thoughts here too: [quote]Ever since selling my GWB-1 I've wanted to own another one. Without any luck so far, I recently stumbled across a GWB-2 (the fretted model, of course) in a local shop for a somewhat reasonable price. It's a new old stock, if you can say that for a 6-8 year old bass. The GWB-2 sounds and feels already massive by itself. I might purchase and keep it like that, since it's definetly a player and a keeper in the current form, but I'm wondering how would it sound if I were to get it defretted and treated by a professional? I think the specs are 100% same between the GWB-1 & 2? Would this be an ideal option to get that long dreamed GWB-1 back? Plus, I like the brown colour MUCH more than the natural finish, which is a huge bonus itself already. Any thoughts and possible experiences? Cheers![/quote]