Chris2112

I'd say a maple neck. It wouldn't be a Stage One without it! If you want a wenge neck you can always look towards other Warwick basses, the SS2 would suit.

[quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1341342340' post='1717450'] And Rob had to destroy the moulds, so I doubt these basses will ever be built again. Shame. Maybe a Warwick/Status collaboration? [/quote] Rob has stated that even if he was allowed to make the Buzzard again he could not afford the tooling costs for the moulds. So there will never be another Status Buzzard, but no doubt a few more Warwick ones that never seemed as good. Got an email back about my Streamer, addressed from H.P Wilfer (though I doubt he had anything to do with the email). It thanked me for sending me the pics and linked me to a 1989 Ltd Edition Streamer Stage one that looked nothing like my bass, I assume they don't have any images of the 1990 Ltd Edition to link me to.

Check out Steve Bailey, famous fretless 6 string player. He has tiny hands, yet with practice he can manage some huge stretches (particularly when using artificial harmonics).

Email sent, lets see what happens...

I have always loved Warwick. In the past I had a Thumb BO that was lovely, but then I got this Ltd Edition Streamer from 1990... [IMG]http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv52/Baryonyx2112/Streamer1.jpg[/IMG] Truely, one of the best basses I have ever played. Absolutely stunning in every respect. One day I may enquire at the Warwick forums to try and find out more about it.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1341250535' post='1715789'] I thought the lyrics on the first album were the most godawful mawkish Moon/June crap I've ever heard. Didn't bother with any other stuff as a result. [/quote] Yes, aside from There's a Spy (In The House Of Love) the lyrics are either dodgy or dreary. But the fantastic playing, intelligent instrumentation and marvellous production make it more than worthwhile. Copeland was also on Stanley's [i]Night School[/i] DVD which is also very good. He is a great drummer, he just never got a chance to shine with Sting around

That is a hell of a price, no doubt dictated by Copeland - I doubt Stan can pull that much for a ticket! Should be an awesome show though, both great musicians (when piss poor [i]Police[/i] songs are avoided). If you are a fan of them, check out the [i]Animal Logic[/i] records, they are fantastic. Great, intelligent pop music that should appeal to musicians.

Usually take a seat on the left hand side of the stage, close to my amp and the drummer.

[quote name='kennyrodg' timestamp='1340999310' post='1712793'] Cheers Luke, you never know bud.Very kind of you to offer bud. In terms of tone then which I guess is why I'm drawn to that video, well that and Susan Tedeschi (who can do no wrong for me) I should be looking out for a Thumb then ?? [/quote] They are definitely the most devisive of Warwick basses, I have found! I absolutely love them, some people hate them and a lot of people love the sound but don't like the ergonomics of them. The Thumb body is very small (especially on the NT models) which can exaggerate the length to the first position. Because the bridge sits over your body (as opposed to being offset of your torso like a jazz bass), the neck can feel further away. A lot of people say they are neck-divey too, though I always wore my Thumb high so I never had a problem with the balance. They can also feel quite heavy, because of the bubinga, ovangkol or more rarely, walnut bodies. Sound wise, I used to think they sounded like nothing else. They still do, though interestingly, compared to my all maple, Bartolini equipped Ltd Edition Streamer, they are not as 'distinct' as I used to imagine. Classic Warwick low mid growl, they both do that in buckets though the Thumb I find a little peakier in the mid section, the Streamer a little more even overall. As for the Corvette FNA, I have never played a Corvette I really liked.

No mention of Hank Marvin? They are right about the use of an opening low pass filter in house/dance music from the 1990's. Seemed like every song in the late 90's/early 00's had a 'through the tunnel' moment!

My Fender Jaco bass. Absolutely superb. Never thought I would be so captivated by a Jazz! [IMG]http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv52/Baryonyx2112/thebass019.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv52/Baryonyx2112/thebass020.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv52/Baryonyx2112/thebass021.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv52/Baryonyx2112/thebass022.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv52/Baryonyx2112/thebass023.jpg[/IMG]

That song (and Master of Puppets) always struck me as one of Primus' finest moments.