Mrbigstuff

Especially with someone on eBay trying to get nearly £5k for a ‘91 model.

Yeh, I should say that really. As mine was fretless it made it a little more challenging getting the intonation right on the stretch

I’m pretty sure it was made in 2006. When I got it (without testing it first) I found that the truss rod and jack socket needed replacing, but once that was done at the gallery there were no further issues. I think a lot of love for the earlier Warwick’s is mostly down to the slimmer necks.

Yes, they’re exceptional. The fretless I had is the only bass I’ve regretted selling but I had to get a deposit for a flat at the time. As those have mentioned already, it’s very difficult to play standing up because of how it sits on a strap. The one on BD isn’t a bad price because 8 years ago I sold it for £1200 and that didn’t have the hard case, and they will be making commission.

Some of the Denmark street shops still sell vintage gear. I occasionally browse Wunjo, No. Tom, and Hanks.

I hope he’s reading this then, he might have a new number 1 😂

Best tell Nathan East, he must have ruined thousands of records with his stupid sound 🙄

That one was an early Jazz model with Ken Armstrong Pups and a J retro. The tone was deep and mellow and the fit and finish was perfect (although a previous owner had taken a few chunks out of it). It was still quite heavy though. Overall it was very very good but it’s when I learned I don’t favour 19mm spacing or 35” scale length, even though the B was tight and resonated effortlessly. My current Overwater was my own custom build and the guys made exactly what I wanted. Also, as I’m not playing weddings anymore I don’t need a 5 string jazz bass and my next bass will hopefully be something different.

I’ve found that a lot of the “boutique” basses tend to be predominantly 35”. I had a 35” 5 string Overwater and looked like one of the seven dwarves on stage.

Warwick’s are brilliant fun and have bags of character. Some had their issues such as a rubbish jack socket that wears quickly and trusrods that would snap, but all repairable. Late 80’s/ early 90s have the best reputation but I really enjoyed owning the mid 2000 ones I had. For 5 string models they have very narrow string spacing which isn’t to everyone’s taste.

Bass direct and the bass gallery do have a wonderful selection which is part of the reason I shop at bass direct, because I can’t remember the last time I had the same strings twice in a row. On the flip side, I think we should praise any store that offers good service. It is also misleading because the .co.uk would usually indicate a UK based company. I came across the website above because they had a Japanese KS Burner bass which you rarely see in the UK.

I haven’t had a 5 string bass in 7 years. Has it stopped me playing bass? No Have I stopped GASing for a 5 string since? No

I love the look of the 60/70s Fenders with the ashtrays but I’d too have to take them straight off

Had a look on the site and they offer 30 day returns if not unhappy and organise/ pay for the return.

Hopefully it’s in a hard case?

Just my 2 pennies - have the values just risen to match the modern equivalent? The Fender Vintera range now retails for a similar price. It’s similar to the s/h market of the older USA Fender deluxe basses now advertised for around £1k, as well as the American Vintage series, and Musicman USA Stingrays. They all used to be advertised considerably cheaper, but since the new prices have taken a leap, so has the older gear. So not necessarily investment material, but just following the times were now in.

Marcus Miller signed Sire basses? I had an early V7 but must have just missed out on the first batch.

I got one of these 6 months ago. Comfy enough as I have worked 8 hour days from home since March. Decent price. I always have without arms for bass playing ease. https://www.officefurnitureonline.co.uk/comfort-ergo-3-lever-mesh-operator-chairs.html

What a collection! Glad for more Smiths in the UK.

Damn I was sure I would feature this year. Sure I haven’t practiced scales as much as I should, but I’ve learned lots of other stuff 🤪

Have you got £8k? https://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/SMITH_BB-6WTVE.html

That’s the one

I don’t think it will adversely affect the NY stuff. It already has such a solid reputation amongst players. Same way the KSD stuff hasn’t affected Ken Smith basses. If they get it right eventually it will be another income stream.

There’s so many variations with 5 strings that trying a load out is the only way to really figure out what you like (if 5 strings at all). Therefore I’d start with something that is pretty standard and is easy to sell should you want to move to something else. Can’t think of anything better than Sire V7 for this.

Has anyone suggested the old Gibson EB yet? Seems to fit the brief but I have no idea where you’d find one or how much they cost. edit: just flicked through and seen you found a new bass. Looks great with the refinish!