Rainbass

[quote name='Maxcat' post='200905' date='May 17 2008, 09:54 AM']Hi Rainbass. It is indeed the Lion Brewery every Thursday night. We host every 5th week and our next one is 5th June. I dont tend to bring the Stagg to the jams unless we are hosting cos it probably wont get used. Saying that we could defo sort something out in advance if you fancy a tinkle. The first proper outing for the beast is next Saturday 24th at the Crown and Cushion Haslemere with my band Six Miles Away if youre around. Look forward to meeting you.[/quote]

I will definately try and make it for the 5th June at the Lion, - your set sounds like loads of fun!

[quote name='Maxcat' post='190694' date='May 2 2008, 04:35 PM']Hi all. Played the Stagg in public for the first time last night at our Jam in Ash. Went down a treat. All sorts of "Closed my eyes and thought it was an acoustic" type comments" so it looks like ive got the sound right at least.Adds another dimension to the band sound and certainly makes for a different dynamic on stage. OG you are right. Chicks dig it large. All in all for limited outlay, a lot of bang for your buck. Re Hercules stands, can I order on line stating Im a BassChatter or is it easier by phone. BTW thanx to poptart for the stand deal in advance. Stagg on mighty warriors.[/quote]

Hi Maxcat

where do you jam in Ash? I used to play at the Lion Brewery. I'd love to come and see the Stagg in action. I have one too, but at the moment it doesn't get to leave the house! (other than for lessons)

cheers

So, I changed the strings to Rotosound Swing bass, standard guage, sounded OK (but did not feel as good as the strings I'd taken off! So why did I change them ...). Then I thought I'd try the Rotosound Solo bass groundwound, for a smoother feel.

All goes well, stringing up from low B, till I get to the 45 G string - too thick for the nut. So I send it back to Strings Direct, who send me a replacement (thanks guys) - still too thick.

So is a 45 Swing Bass thinner than a 45 Solo Bass??

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='196126' date='May 10 2008, 05:55 PM']I don't think there's a strict heirarchy in the Warwick model range. It seems to me that it's evolved over time.
It's almost as though the designers have an idea, say "let's try... [i]this[/i]!" Bingo! New design!
New design goes to market.
It either delivers a good margin at low sales volumes or a smaller margin at higher sales volumes.

Otherwise it falls by the wayside like other evolutionary dead-ends;
Infinity SN
Streamer Pro M
Fortresses (although the RockBass lives on...)
Streamer LX (now back from the dead!)
and so on.

I DO think that some of the more interesting and versatile models have/ will continue to survive;
The $$ (Streamer or 'Vette)
Streamer Jazzman
Dolphin

As for "better", then it's entirely personal! Go for what suits you best and delivers the sound/tone you're looking for. Assuming that you can stretch to the more expensive models, that is.

The cost mainly reflects the difficulty of manufacture and the quality of the woods and electronics used (as well as the number of strings!)
Rest assured, though. Most Warwicks are easily versatile enough to meet most needs. I've used my Infinty SN4 for Indie Rock, Metal and Folk gigs without problems. Some of the more aesthetically single-minded designs (Stryker, Buzzard, Vampyre) could be accused of looking a bit out-of-sorts at a Jazz gig!

I own two Warwicks. A '97 LX VI (Wenge Neck!) and a 2002 Infinity SN IV. Both are very well constructed, and sound good in their own way.[/quote]

I never thought of my beloved Fortress as an evolutionary dead end! It's a 92 model, I got it second hand a few years ago. I wondered where it sat in the Warwick view of the world when it was released, so I emailed Warwick, and they told me! (low-mid bracket apparentely).

I've since upgraded the electronics and pups to current 3 band model (like the Streamer Stage 2), through a Warwick dealer. While I was there I tried a number of newer models, but to me they didn't feel as special as my old'un

[quote name='jakesbass' post='196146' date='May 10 2008, 06:16 PM']Hi Wooks,
I had fellow BC'er Rainbass round here for a lesson last Saturday and we were able to find a very comfortable seated position for him with a Stagg.
I would suggest sending him a PM (he'll be happy to help) to speak directly about how it was for him.
Jake[/quote]

Hi Wooks

yes, I tend to play my Stagg EUB sitting on a stool, mainly because I find it easier to keep it stable that way - standing up with it, I find it has a tendency to twist around. I put the metal support (left hand as you look from the front at the bass) in and rest that near the top of the thigh, have the pin only slightly out, and sit on a average height stool. Don't know the Dean Pace well enough to know if that would be the same - I tried one in a shop before I bought the Stagg bit that was on a tripod so I didn't see the end pin arrangement.

Not too sure how well it bows - maybe give it a try at my next lesosn with Jake. It does have a curved fingerboard, more so than the Dean (I think)

cheers
Dave

[quote name='finnbass' post='191441' date='May 4 2008, 02:23 AM']So..they've added some new knobs, a dent and want 2.5 times as much


Capitalism eh?[/quote]


I bought a 5 String T-Bass (with humbucker under the scratchplate) off eBay 2 weeks ago for £460. Lovely bass, great tone, really pleased.

Wouldn't have paid £1000 for it!

Hi Trev

welcome aboard!

Only been to Jersey once for a short business trip, but I really liked it.
Which Warwick do you have? Mines an old Fortress

Dave

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it's off to eBay we go

(Listed on 1st May on eBay - spot the re-use of the same pictures!)

[quote name='crez5150' post='186961' date='Apr 28 2008, 07:16 AM']Whats the neck profile like?? is it chunky like most of the other rock basses??[/quote]

It's quite chunky - I've got a Rockbass Corvette 4 string, and it is similar to that in shape (but obviously a bit wider being a 5), but the wood is very different (Ovangkol), so it does feel quite different. It's not a thin, jazz style neck.

Dave

Gentle bump

OK - well here goes - some samples from the T Bass (unfortunately, they are also samples of my playing)

Strings are quite old, so not much treble - the Active samples are all recorded with a fair bit of treble boost, and a little bass boost. In passive, the eq controls don't function. All samples played fingerstyle (and all far too fast - must be nerves!)

Passive first: Both pickups, neck solo, bridge solo
[attachment=8196:T_Bass_Passive.mp3]

Active:
Both Pickups - [attachment=8197:T_Bass_A..._Pups_01.mp3] [attachment=8200:T_Bass_A...igher_04.mp3]
Neck - [attachment=8198:T_Bass_A...k_Pup_03.mp3]
Bridge - [attachment=8201:T_Bass_A...e_Pup_02.mp3]

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='186352' date='Apr 27 2008, 10:48 AM']Lovely score sir, I saw that one myself and wondered whether any one here would be interested in it. I'd love to hear some clips sometime?[/quote]

Hi
yes, so I believe, they do have a hum cancelling pickup under the scratch plate. Seems to work - I've been waving it around near the pc, and all sounds good! I think it was a limited edition run of 1000, made by Status; the T-Bass seems to be back on the Status web site as available under the status name, and from I can see looks the same.

I think the headstock looks great - if a bit odd - the idea is to make it easier to reach the tuners (or so I've been told ....)

I'll have a go at recording it, and upload some clips - might change the strings first.

Dave

Doing an Acoustic Duo set with a guitarist friend in the summer, so learning (amongst others)

Hey There Delilah and Yesterday, neither of which seem to have bass on the originals as far as I can tell!

Here's the reason I'm having to sell my Warwick Streamer Std:--

[attachment=8179:T_Bass.jpg] [attachment=8178:T_Bass_Body.jpg]

[attachment=8180:T_Bass_Head.jpg] [attachment=8181:Tbass1.jpg]

Got it from eBay, off a really nice guy - just shows you can get good stuff off of real people on eBay!.
It's a late model (97 or 98 I believe) and is number 495.

She's a real beauty to play, lovely jazz style neck (my first in nearly 30 years of playing!), and gorgeous thick warm tones.
It's also the first 5 string I've had where you can really hear and feel the notes on the B string as clearly and fully as the other strings.

Can't wait to take her out on a date (errr I mean gig)

Dave

Started playing in 1981 (I think) - I'd been playing guitar badly for about 6 years, and then someone wanted to start a band (you know the story).Taught myself by listening to records (as they were then) and playing along. I'm sure I could have found a teacher if I'd really tried, but it wasn't so easy to find stuff out back then (no internet!).

But it's never to late to learn, so I have my first lesson booked for a couple of weeks time . . .

bumpity bump

Hi
in my ongoing quest for the right 5 stringer for me, I've decided to sell my Streamer Standard 5 Mainly because in a moment of eBay GAS, I just bought a T-Bass 5, and I'm not allowed to have both!)

I've had it for just under a year, got it here off bassjamm. It's the pre- Rockbass model, so it is made in Germany, has a Ovankol neck and Wenge fretboard, 24 brass frets, and Carolena body. It's got two passive MEC pickups, chrome hardware. It's a 2001 model.

It's in pretty good condition - just a couple of minor dings on the back (don't think they came out in the photo), and there is a gig back.

I paid £250 for it, so I'd like to get the same back!

Pictures ....
[attachment=7966:Warwickstd_front.jpg] [attachment=7965:Warwickstd_back.JPG]
[attachment=7969:Warwickstd_body.jpg] [attachment=7968:Warwicks...Headback.JPG]

cheers
Dave

Hi
I have a Rockbass Corvette active as my spare bass - bought it about 4 years ago. I went out intending to get a MIM Fender Jazz, but I just prefered the feel and playability of the Rockbass. It's pretty loud and certainly makes it's prescence felt when I use it with my band (3 piece rock outfit).
I've tried out a couple of OLPs and they seem pretty good too.

But I also agree with the "Buy secondhand" advice - that's how I got most of my other stuff!

Dave

Thanks Bassace

I'll give the metal shape on the body side another go! Sadly my son gave up the cello at school, otherwise I could have had a quick go with his bow!

I've not had a EUB (or an acoustic double bass) before, but at the price of the Stagg, I thought I'd give it a go.
I went and got one yesterday (for a January birthday present so I'm not supposed to play it yet!).

I had a go in the shop (Guitar Village in Farnham) where they also had the Dean Pace. The Stagg has the longer scale, and curved fingerboard, and just felt more like a Double Bass, so I took it home. If I'd have known about the shop in Oxford selling them for £239, I'd have gone there!

Apart from the quick go on the Dean, I've not much to compare it with, but first impressions are that it does provide a very different playing experience to bass guitar, and that's what I wanted!. Sound is good, and different to bass guitar, with definate double bass feel to it. With the bass boost it has good depth to the sound. It does have a shiny finish all over, but I believe it is Maple wood throughout. The attachable metal shapes don't seem to help with much (and I could only get one of them to go into the holes).

Overall, well worth the money (even the £329 I paid) and a lot of fun!

Now I have to work out how to hold it up and play it at the same time, and I think I'll give it a go with a bow (which I don't yet have!). Any idea where to get a bow or strings for it . . . .

cheers
Dave

There is a review of the Stagg EDB in the latest Bass Guitar Magazine, and it came out with a pretty good review. It's got me thinking of getting one!

And +1 for Graham Maby - saw him on the Joe Jackson tour a couple of weeks ago, and he was excellent


[quote name='Alun' post='12000' date='Jun 4 2007, 07:13 PM']+1. His lines are great fun to play.

Most of the ones I would have mentioned have already been named so I'll add..

Nick Seymour of Crowded House ( "Fall at Your Feet" is one of my favourite lines of all time)
early Gene Simmons ( the 80s stuff is a bit dull but the early albums have loads of great walking lines and melodic parts like "Goin' Blind")
Ewan Vernal (spelling?) from Deacon Blue - lots of great playing, especially on lesser known tracks
Graham Maby with Joe Jackson - especially the live version of "Fools In Love"
Winston Blissett - UK session player
Steve Pearce - another great sessioner

and from the upright jazz world, some great UK players - Paul Morgan, Jeff Clyne and Roy Babbington - all worth investigating.

Cheers,
Alun[/quote]