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[quote name='molan' post='691018' date='Dec 21 2009, 09:23 PM']What a nice looking P - bet those Nordy's work well too [/quote] Indeed! [quote name='wateroftyne' post='691029' date='Dec 21 2009, 09:31 PM']Oooh! Ooh! This is very lovely! It feels a heck of a lot lighter than 9lb![/quote] I know it impressed you when you gave it a quick blast t'uther day and I agree that it feels even lighter than 9lb but you know me MB... I'm a stickler for accurate weight and this clocks in bang on 9lb.

[quote name='martthebass' post='690983' date='Dec 21 2009, 08:48 PM']So need something light, balances well and can out Ray a Ray? Sounds like a Status Streamline to me WH, love mine so much [u][b]I'm going to be cremated with it (hopefully in the distant future)[/b][/u]......[/quote] Anthems for the over 30's... "I'd rather fade away than burn out" "I hope I get old before I die"

[quote name='martthebass' post='690761' date='Dec 21 2009, 04:22 PM']Think you're right WH, strangely tho, I didn't find any difference (by that I mean the size didn't seem to register when playing) when I moved from a 90's Ray4 to a 2004 Sterling and then back to a 2005 Ray4. The Sterling was about 1/2 pound heavier than my 2005 Ray4 as well - go figure.[/quote] I only identified the size difference when someone local brought their Ray to see that it would fit in the MM/EB Sterling case that I had for sale... Ray was quite a bit larger but you'd not think it to look at it. Odd that the Sterling was so heavy as the couple that I've either owned or tried have been pretty light but there are bound to be vagaries in weight, hence my constant requests for people to weigh their bass accurately rather than manufacturers claims or bathroom scale guesstimates.

[quote name='martthebass' post='690592' date='Dec 21 2009, 01:04 PM']Damn, my Stingray would have gone for this..............unfortunately it's 5oz too heavy[/quote] Nice thought, though I think the Ray is significantly larger than the Sterling as well.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='690228' date='Dec 20 2009, 10:30 PM']I don't like figured wood so it's not for me, but I love Warwicks and I bet that is about as good a bass as any. Surprised it hasn't gone yet.[/quote] I've had a bit of interest but as with past enquirers, when it comes down to committing and actually parting with readies, things go a bit cool!

By crikey moses, stuff doesn't stay on page one for long!

[quote name='uptoo' post='690365' date='Dec 21 2009, 08:16 AM']Thanks for the advice.[/quote] Your English is improving!

[quote name='ashevans09' post='690260' date='Dec 20 2009, 11:14 PM']*grabs popcorn* Shockwave?[/quote] [quote name='uptoo' post='690351' date='Dec 21 2009, 05:00 AM']What questions to ask. Asked not criticism.[/quote] People have the right to be cautious and ask appropriate questions of a seller; especially someone who registers on a forum and immediately attempts to sell an expensive item. The fact that the OP's details of the item is, to say the least, 'limited' and that English appears to be the second language, from past experience, these are indicators of a 'potential' scam. If a seller's responses to questions via PM are equally shonky, why shouldn't people post the replies to make others aware of a [u]potential[/u] scam. You'd have to be a right FW to imagine that when dealing with online purchases from private individuals the term, 'innocent till proven guilty' applies. Forums are littered with tales of people trying to bag bargains and letting their heart rule their head; there is at least one active case at the minute on the Warwick forum where someone didn't follow the basic rules and the person selling said item has then tried to do it on this forum as well! IF this seller is genuine then he needs to get a few more details up and tbh if he's from the Far East/Thailand he's gonna need to find a very trusting first trading partner! <edited for spelling; that's my CDO coming through... OCD is so untidy! >

[quote name='Machines' post='690080' date='Dec 20 2009, 07:43 PM']I cannot say for or against this sale being dodgy, however I can say the seller is not posting from a UK registered IP. My advice: [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caveat_emptor"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caveat_emptor[/url][/quote] Is it possible to cross reference the IP address with a recent user also selling a 'suspect' bass that was flagged up here and on the Warwick forum? Failing that is it possible for the Admin's to liaise with Florin over on the Warwick forum to give him the heads up on the IP address; firstly to see if it matches a recent 'possible' transgression or to see if it matches with any IP's registered on the Warwick forum... all in the name of e-safety and 'bass-love'. If the user(s) in question are genuine then surely they would actively encourage/support validation of their integrity!

[quote name='bow' post='690063' date='Dec 20 2009, 07:29 PM']Are you having a mass clearout ?[/quote] It comes around with startling regularity when you are as fickle as me. In all honesty though, I've got a couple of basses that I'd never sell (until recently my Warwick Ltd Ed was one of those but the weight means I'll never gig it... dodgy shoulder) and other basses will come and go as the mood suits.

Selling to make way for an incoming bass. Not sure of the age but I'll check the serial number against the Zon record and update. I'm almost certain it doesn't have a truss rod (though I am aware that some have the rod and that you have to remove the neck to get at the adjuster... don't fancy doing that at this point). As you may well be aware the Zon graphite necks are set-up to not require tweaking and this one is spot on with a nice low action with no noticeable fret wear. The neck is very slim and shallow and lives up to the advertising claim to be the 'Jazz bass for the 90's'. It has Bartolini pups and a retro-fitted Bartolini pre. The bass is in very good condition with one small ding through to the wood and a little chip in the headstock but no nasty bucklerash etc. Controls are Vol Pan and stacked bass/treble. I've just had the jack socket replaced as it had an intermittent drop out when the jack plug/lead moved about, all now good. Any questions just PM me and I'll get back to you pretty sharpish.

[size=7][color="#FF0000"]GONE[/color][/size] I've basically decided that not only do I prefer light basses (this is 9lb and balances perfect) but I also want reduced body size basses (though not cricket bat ones ). I'd be interested in a Sterling or other basses of similar quality, must be small bodied bass and no more than 9lb in weight.