Mrbigstuff

Don’t say that. @Al Krow needs to realise it is a useless part of his collection that he must sell 😜 Surprised no ones mentioned about band setup and the frequencies they are taking up. If you want to cut through you need to find the space in the noise. Whether that be a P pickup, Jazz pickup, tweaks to active EQ, playing up the higher register or down low. For example if you have keys playing low, that likely to occupy the same space you’re in. Each environment/ situation can demand different setups, isn’t that why active EQ was put on the bass/ amps in the first place?

P basses are relatively simple and some of the cheaper budget basses sound great. I have a MIM that had American PUs as standard but even they were rubbish. Put some Lindy Fralin replacements in it and it’s fabulous. My favourite feature is it has a B width neck. I find the C width a bit too big and the 50’s style necks are way too chunky for me. So, lots to look out for and worth reading reviews on here before buying of you can’t try. Definitely don’t go vintage without trying. I’ve tried a ‘63, ‘67, and a ‘77 and only the ‘67 was any good (it was really good). It’s a minefield out there.

Bargain when Ken Smiths are now £8k at bass direct!

No, just limited companies. Sole traders/ partnerships/ public entities are exempt.

Hi Basschatters, The ear padding (no idea the real term) is starting to crumble on my AT headphones. Can these be easily replaced or is it a case of throw away and buy new?

I was going to mention this. Wish I’d kept mine and swapped out the pickups and preamp.

My preference is for ebony boards. You get a great thud and zing that I’ve found lacking in other examples I’ve played.

I think you will be better off with an all graphite/ carbon guitar, wood clearly isn’t for you.

I don’t think the neck and finger boards have been one piece since the early 50s.

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?