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TimCook

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  1. Hi, many thanks for your thorough and thoughtful response... it's an expensive instrument so I've decided it's probably best not to take the risk with re-profiling.
    So I probably need to think hard about a custom neck - the bridge can't be moved (it's routed similar to a Warwick 2-piece bridge) but the neck joint goes all the way to the front pickup so I'm assuming there shouldn't be a problem with a new fingerboard extending an additional 11-12mm towards the pickup (upper fret access is very good) for the smaller scale length. A new neck would mean I could re-fit, with a full set-up of course, the original neck should I ever decide to sell.
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  2. Hi there.

    I've recently bought a new (2nd hand) bass which I'm absolutely in love with but have struggled to adapt to the neck - it feels like a stretch and I feel left forearm fatigue after only a short time playing.

    The bass is a 4-string with a 35" scale where I've only previously played 34" but added to this, has a very thick/chunky profile.

    Has anyone any experience of commissioning a luthier to reshape a neck? My other option would be to commission a luthier to custom build a whole new neck (with max 34" scale) but I'd likely have to sell another bass to afford this route so it'd be a last resort.

    Any experience or recommendations gratefully received.
    Tim

  3. Thanks guys. Funny you say that about Chandlers - I use d'Addario Nickelwounds but was re-stringing an underused bass out of whatever strings I had left lying around and found a Rotosound '66 set but minus an E string so Chandlers limited stock options were perfect!

  4. Hi there, I've been a member for a few months and not said "Hi" so here we go.

    I first started playing bass 19 years ago and am just getting back into it after a long 8 year hiatus. I currently play for my own amusement, mainly trying to remember lines and pieces I first learnt many years ago.

    As far as gear goes I've always been a Warwick man but have recently purchased a couple of Jerzy Drozd basses which I'm in love with playing - a Basic bought here on Basschat and a very special "Matisse" Soul IV. My other favorite is a Bassline Buster Classic which I've tuned CGDA (120,85,55,35 d'Addarios) so having a lot of fun experimenting with that. Sadly means my Warwicks are now for sale.

    Anyway, "Hello" to all.

    Tim

  5. [b]Bass now SOLD[/b]

    Hi all,

    I sadly need to reduce my arsenal so am letting this go (sale only).

    It's a May 1997, made in Germany, Streamer Stage II and plays wonderfully - it growls and slaps just like you'd expect. The gold hardware has been refitted with black, including Hipshot Ultralite tuners but I will also include the gold original hardware which includes the 2-piece bridge, tuners and knobs.

    Considering the bass turns 20 next year, it is in outstanding condition and if desired I can include a nice Yamaha hard case (plus all the Warwick user manual and kit).

    You're more than welcome to pop over, have a cuppa and try it out with no obligation to buy (although having played it'll be hard to walk away from!)

    Tim


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  6. Bass has now SOLD!!!

    [color=#3C3241]Hi there, [/color][color=#3C3241]up for sale was my Warwick Thumb NT 5-string Bass guitar. It's a truly stunning instrument; the w[/color][color=#3C3241]ood almost glimmers gold after waxing. It's a 2002 model with an Ebony fingerboard, Bubinga Pomelle body and through-body Ovangkol neck. [/color]

    [color=#3C3241]The curved body feels great to the touch, especially where the neck runs through. You'll struggle to find a better example of this bass. Here's a few extra specs: [/color]
    [color=#3C3241]Body: Bubinga Pomelle (4.5kg) [/color]
    [color=#3C3241]Neck: Ovangkol with Ekanga veneer stripes [/color]
    [color=#3C3241]Fingerboard: Tigerstripe Ebony [/color]
    [color=#3C3241]Scale: 34inch, 26 jumbo-bronze frets [/color]
    [color=#3C3241]Electronics: MEC 3-band EQ [/color]

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    [color=#3C3241]I can include a hard case, Warwick truss-rod tool and a tin of wax to keep it tip-top. Any questions, please do get in touch. [/color]

    [color=#3C3241]All the best, Tim[/color]

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