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  1. Shaggy

    2022

    Shaggy replied to a topic in General Discussion

    Enfield Avenger 4 in = +1 Westone Thunder 2 in traded for P bass out = 0 so net +1, though to be fair; nothing else in over last 4 years (bass-wise anyway).
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    Lots of basses with MM pickups (as above), but most of them also seem to be Stingray proportioned, so if playing ergonomics are the main issue I’d have to recommend one of the Warwick models with MM pickups, of which there are several. A good few years ago I bought (on here of course....) a German made ‘98 FNA for a funk band project, essentially as a much cheaper alternative to a US ‘Ray, only expecting it to have it for a few months. Despite attempting twice to upgrade it with something with twin pickups (a Streamer LX and then an Enfield Avenger) the FNA remains my main gigging bass, as it’s just so darn comfortable to play, perfectly nails the Stingray sound, and I’ve come to love the simplicity of the single pickup in the sweet spot (original EMG upgraded with an Aguilar) paired with a good flexible preamp (Seymour Duncan 3 band). Warwicks are still incredibly good value secondhand too. Hope you find what you’re after! 👍
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    Likewise, had to pick the feedback thread! Bought a very nice watch off Paul, smooth and easy deal with great communications throughout, despatched quickly and with probably the best example of good packing I've ever seen. The fact that the proceeds of the sale went towards funding a local dog rescue centre just emphasises what a true gent and top Basschatter he is. Thanks fella!
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    Really good score 👍 - much more authentic with the big Hagstrom / Darkstar humbucker, the reissues with the split P bass pickup look just plain wrong to me. And the Byrds inlay is pretty funky
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    Probably a good thing!
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    Fabulous bass, great score 👍 - my gigging bass for many years was a 1980 MM Sabre in natural / maple / black pickguard, just like yours. Neck figuring on yours is much nicer than mine was, but - just personal preference - I wish they’d kept the exposed poles on the pickups with the reissues! Enjoy 🙂
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    Quick update on this - a very decent bloke called Andy at the Reproguitarparts site that Bassassin kindly pointed me towards (above), has made me a custom truss rod cover, now also listed on the siite: https://reproguitarparts.com/#!/Westone-Thunder-II-Bass-Truss-Rod-Cover-Cream/p/512633017/category=1385115 Thereby proving once more (if proof were needed) 1. just what a truly great resource BC is, and 2. if you need something, however obscure, it’ll be out there somewhere.....🙂
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    Recent thread on these 🙂
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    Enfield are amazing and unique basses; some basses get described as “a Swiss Army knife of a bass”, but these definitely are. I acquired an Enfield Avenger 4 (essentially a super-Jazz bass, like the OP) on a bit of a whim this year - the sheer permutation of tonal options available from the super-quads and preamp initially completely made my head spin, but it’s actually really easy to use at a very basic level. Neck pickup switched to “P” sounds like the best Precision you’ve ever heard, both pickups switch to “J” (single coil) sound like the best scooped ‘70’s Jazz bass you ever heard. And then there’s all the other possibilities..... The craftsmanship and finish on Simms gear is always top notch and flawless; not sure if this has the Glockenklang preamp with passive option that the Avenger has, but if so, its a beautiful thing. If you’re looking for a fretless with a vintage vibe that does modern hi-if to vintage mwah, I don’t think you could do better than this, nor a better fella to to deal with........😎. Bump and GLWTS
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    Really tasty bit of work putting together that loaded body Dan - kind of reminds me of a bass version of the Fender Joe Strummer sig Telecaster; the only production relic I’ve ever liked (pic). Seriously tempted.......🤔 How much including the rug? 😉
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    Aw, one of my favourite guitarists in my favourite bands, and such a larger than life character. Circa 1976 I was briefly known as “Wliko” at school as I had the same haircut as him......
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    We had this exact problem when our guitarist moved away and left our funk /soul / disco / ska band, so we had to audition for a new one - I even put In the JMB ad “style-wise; think Nile Rogers rather than Hendrix.....”. Simply couldn’t find one, and the band folded. When you listen to Nile, you realise what a clever and intuitive player he really is. 😎
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    Yup, good luck with this, and that amp is going to be so much more special to you when done than something you bought ready to plug and play. IMHO those old silverface Bassman amps are the best looking amps ever made. Around 20 years ago I was lucky enough to find a Bassman 135 silverface head in a local junk shop. Got it for £50 as it was dead as a doornail, but - as I’d hoped - a new set of power valves brought it back to life. That amp with an old H/H 2x15 cab was my gigging rig for many years - long gone now, but missed. Update the thread after the restoration! 👍
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    Beautiful bass, lovely grain on that ash body - though just to be pedantic; it’s in natural finish, not blond.....🙂
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    Great, thanks for that Bassassin - what a great site! 👍 I might still try to make my own just because of the colour, but that’s a very good plan B. They're actually cheaper than the couple of old Thunder TRC’s (Thunder Jet and Thunder 1A unfortunately) from Bristol guitars on uk eBay.
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    You're a star Rich, thanks so much, and there's absolutely no hurry. Yes, as far as I can see all the Thunder range have the same type TRC. I might get an engraver to get the wording as close to original as poss, as I doubt my skill with a Dremel will cut it...... (boom boom) Mine should look the same as on this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Rare-1981-Westone-Thunder-llA-Fixed-Neck-PJ-Bass-Guitar-MIJ-Japan-Case/394324212665?hash=item5bcf8dfbb9:g:jPsAAOSw3LRi6EHM&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAoNI4AK6ewnqUIoVXb1cFy3N+4zWT2c4y9AqhcsjennlX80qWR9KDVdZJvLfzc1MJPrI/TinxyWSoFydsNQO5dJhHlZ/Kx6qAcVtAwV+uoUMOz/uh+nx6MZMiF8hUNggljp0mgd5JBF6BlJjWjwZ/IN5kcUjigDxUTXQWqiwLMxlnwD9MdEacDl/iNFKN5VSIBHcx9fTrO39aeiOR99OR8jc=|tkp:Bk9SR5KLsrKMYQ&pageci=95ec67ea-14d8-4a9f-8331-22e532adb0cc&redirect=mobile
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    Hope this is in the right section..... Having recently acquired a lovely Westone Thunder 2 bass on this very forum, I’m looking to source a replacement for the missing truss rod cover. Unlikely I’ll find an original, particularly as for this particular model it’s creme rather than black, but it’ll be a straightforward DIY job for me to cut one out of a spare bit of pickguard material. However, what I need is an exact template to copy, so I’m wondering if a very kind Thunder owner could please trace an exact outline of theirs by drawing around their TRC, and send me the outline template? Not sure if it’s feasible to email / PM it as the copy needs to be 1:1, but if posting on a bit of paper I’ll of course cover postage cost. If someone happens to have the guitar rather than the bass, I’m pretty sure the TRC is exactly the same. Thanks guys and gals! 👍
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    Did a bass swap with Dunc (my favourite kind of deal, that only really works on BC) that took around 2 weeks to complete from my first PM, and like all trades involved a fair bit of trust on both sides. So I’m now the proud owner of a Westone Thunder 2; a bass I first fancied back in the ‘80’s, but never owned until now. Fabulously smooth deal, top guy to chat with, very happy bunny here - just to reinforce previous posts that Dunc is one of BC’s genuine good guys, you can absolutely deal with him with complete confidence 👍
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    Bought an Aguilar pickup off Mike yesterday, easy deal and a great guy to chat with - pickup delivered less than 24 hours after my first PM. I don’t think you can improve on a deal like that! Many thanks fella 👍
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    Hmmmm....all I can think of is: 1. Try contacting Mesa, as I think they’re unique to their cabs, Mesa may have kept them on later ranges? (long shot!) 2. Take some off a knackered Diesel cab if you can find one, as all the bigger cabs had them - they’re on my 1516 Diesel cab as well. (Also a long shot!) 3. The castors are just on flat metal plates that slide into the slots on the cab base, so maybe a local machining firm could custom make a set? 4. Ignore the built-in slots, make a simple strong plywood dolly board with castors, which the cab can be placed on for transport. I’ve a Trace 1x15 that the previous owner did this for (pic) which is permanently fixed to the base of the cab but could be detached if needed - makes it so easy to move the entire rig around 👍
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    Just to say this cab should have slots on the bottom corners for removable castors (see pic of my 1x15) which makes it a cinch to move the cab around (except on stairs of course!). Amazed this is still here.....
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    PM sent....
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    This is a Diesel by the way, just that it’s the Road Ready version. The EV drivers in these are sublimely good.
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    Awesome cab, I used one for years, and still use a 1x15 RR. Heavy, but awesomely clean, tight and powerful, and tough enough to withstand a full on nuclear blast. The pros used them for a reason! GLWTS 👍
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    What a great story. I can see this as the launch of a new hit TV series: "BCIS" (Bass Criminal Investigative Service) . Huge kudos to Fluid Druid and his shop - as a fellow Bean owner I really felt for the OP. A particularly nice TB2000 too, some lovely flame in that koa
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