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    Warwick Thumb NT 4 1989 - WITHDRAWN - you're too late ;O)

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    Posted · Edited by Scooby

    [b]Withdrawn[/b] is my 1989 Warwick Thumb NT. This is virtually mint! Hardly any signs of wear and the proverbial thumb mark over the neck pup is minimal - can't be bad for a 22 year old bass! The body is amazing and the pattern changes slightly depending upon the angle of light. It's been fully set-up, new strings, lovely low action and is everything a Thumb should be and sound ;o) It has EMG pups, all original electronics, very slim neck and is much lighter in overall weight than the later Thumbs. There isn't the so-called head/neck dive, it balances beautifully and hugs the body as if it's a part of you - we'll, it is isn't it! It comes with a padded Warwick gig bag, a partially used tub of Warwick wax, allen keys, Warwick decal and all the kudos that only owning a Warwick can bring. A real piece of vintage Warwick. This is truly a piece of Warwick history.

    SWR Headlite Amp. withdrawn

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Scooby

    Hi. Got this amp about six weeks ago. Only been used three times at home and sounds great. However, the controls and dot indents are just to small for me to feel confident using live. It has the SWR sound and seems to have bags of power. A good review is here: [url="http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/headlite-bass-preamp-385521/review"]http://www.musicrada...p-385521/review[/url]
    The Headlite comes complete with power cord and an SWR branded bag - very well padded and has enough storage for the amp, a footswitch and the SWR Amplite (footswitch and Amplite not in the sale!!). The item in absolute mint condition and I've even polished off my finger marks from the Master control knob ;O)
    Bass Direct have these on offer for £699, Thomann has B stock for about £590.

    Any questions please ask and I'll do my best to answer them.

    Aguilar Tonehammer 500 or TC Electronic RH450?

    in Amps and Cabs

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    [quote name='bass_by_name' timestamp='1318927472' post='1407710']
    What about the TC Classic if you dont want the bells and whistles. Some think it sounds different/better as well.

    There is so much choice in this market its impossible to say whether A is a better choice than B, C, D, E, F without knowing your non functional requirements and knowing which of these amps will match them. Unfortunately the world of e-sellers does not replace the skill and knowledge of a good retailer and using forums to replace the retailer only gets opinions of the gear that they have tried.

    But as you live close the what is probably the best retailer in the country get your arse over to Bass Direct and try them for yourself.
    [/quote]

    Fair comment, but in my experience a Retailer has an agenda! They have to shift a certain amount of stock or lose that brand. Moreover, most gear will sound decent in shop conditions -although admittedly you do get a 'flavour' of the amp etc. I am more concerned about user experience. Reviews and snippets on Youtube are all very good but the real proof of a piece of gear is whether it can stand the gig and each and every gig.
    BTW, I have already got 'my arse' over to Bass Direct as you suggest but my question to fellow Bass Chatters still stands.

    Aguilar Tonehammer 500 or TC Electronic RH450?

    in Amps and Cabs

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    Hi
    Would really appreciate your thoughts on whether the Aguilat Tonehammer 500 or TC Electronic RH450 is the better small amp head? The power for each is fine and I like the simplicity of the Aguilar but also the range of features on the RH450! Any comments on reliability, tonal flexibility, does either one 'flavour' the sound of the bass too much (I've read somewhere that there Aguilar does have a recognisable 'sound'). Musically, I play quite a diverse range of stuff from jazz to blues with some 'acoustic' moments ;o) I'll be using the head with a pair of Mark bass Club 121 (1x12) cabs.
    Thoughts very welcome.
    Thanks

    Shuker Custom Elite WITHDRAWN

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Scooby

    This is a really reluctant sale - I know, everyone says this, but I am reluctant to sell, honest ;o) I need to sell this bass pretty quick as a potential house move demands large amounts of folding money being available! The bass is a Custom Elite, burl walnut drop top on an ash body, birdseye maple neck and fingerboard, custom wound pick-ups, knobs: vol, vol, bass treble, 34" scale, 40mm at top nut and 45mm at 12th fret. The neck profile is the slim jazz style and the bass is set-up to perfection. The weight it approx 3.8 kilos and balances really nicely. The bass comes with a new gig bag. Link to pics at Photobucket.
    This bass is mint, is only a few weeks old, has never left the house and is just a dream to play. The new price for a custom build like this from Jon is in excess of £1850 depending upon the spec. As this bass is totally mint, never been gigged, never left the house, I'm considering trades at the moment so let me know what you might like to offer!
    Picture link: [url="http://s1109.photobucket.com/home/tuppworth/index"]http://s1109.photobu...tuppworth/index[/url]

    For Sale: Shuker Custom 4

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Scooby

    This is a really reluctant sale - I know, everyone says this, but I am reluctant to sell, honest ;o) I need to sell this bass pretty quick as a potential house move demands large amounts of folding money being available! The bass is a Custom Jazz, burl walnut drop top on an ash body, birdseye maple neck and fingerboard, custom wound pick-ups, knobs: vol, vol, bass treble, 34" scale, 40mm at top nut and 45mm at 12th fret. The neck profile is the slim jazz style and the bass is set-up to perfection. The weight it approx 3.8 kilos and balances really nicely. The bass comes with a new gig bag. Link to pics at Photobucket.
    This bass is mint, is only a few weeks old, has never left the house and is just a dream to play. The new price for a custom build like this from Jon is in excess of £1850 depending upon the spec.
    Picture link: [url="http://s1109.photobucket.com/home/tuppworth/index"]http://s1109.photobu...tuppworth/index[/url]

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