warwickhunt Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1331206019' post='1569295'] EDIT: * No i'm not loaning you warwick hunt! [/quote] You sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRichards Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) So if you have the Sadowsky back, what is the Bolin/NS for? Edited March 8, 2012 by TomRichards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='TomRichards' timestamp='1331210201' post='1569403'] So if you have the Sadowsky back, what is the Bolin/NS for? [/quote] You could equally ask, what is the Sterling (maple board)/Sterling (rosewood board)/SSI/SSI (5th Anniversary)/Ibanez AFR/Aria Sinsonidia/Parker Fly/Galveston (12 string)/Infinette/NS WAV for? They are all different 'flavours' and I pick and choose depending upon the band situation... and sometimes the colour of my shirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Of course, we are only going on looks. Some basses play like bitches but look like goddess' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1331213741' post='1569493'] Of course, we are only going on looks. Some basses play like bitches but look like goddess' [/quote] Agreed because essentially looks are the only thing you can't do anything about! I've bought basses in the past that arrived and played like dogs (yes I do indeed buy basses without trying them first) but it's rare (short of a major malfunction such as twisted neck etc.) these days to find a bass that can't be 'fettled' to play well and the tone is pretty subjective any way, especially wants you get above the budget sector bass market. Added to which, a change of pups and/or electrics can make a world of difference to the tone of a bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1331215478' post='1569546'] Added to which, a change of pups and/or electrics can make a world of difference to the tone of a bass. [/quote] Like my early 70's JapCrap Maya, which I bought from PsychoAndy. I swopped out the rubbish after-market 80's Schaller mudbucker and put in some Lollars I got from Beedster. It's now one of the nicest P-basses I've ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Holy smokes Warwickhunt, do let me know if you happen to sell that Sadowsky again, I'd most likely take it right off your hands if I've got the funds! Wonderful instrument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I have bought the same Jazz bass 4 (four) times from Basschatters!! It's ironic that it's now my number 1 go-to bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1331220118' post='1569699'] I have bought the same Jazz bass 4 (four) times from Basschatters!![/quote] We have a winner!!!!! [size=1]Says quietly, erm Beedster?[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaver Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1331154170' post='1568675'] I could have put money on the main contributors to this thread... I've only got Barrie to chip in and I'll have the 'full house' that I predicted! [/quote] Oddly enough the two, possibly three, basses that I'd buy back again were all purchased off the two 'main contributors' here. Mrs Deaver has just chipped in to say why don't we organise it like an art club where you swap the paintings around every so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1331215478' post='1569546'] Agreed because essentially looks are the only thing you can't do anything about! I've bought basses in the past that arrived and played like dogs (yes I do indeed buy basses without trying them first) but it's rare (short of a major malfunction such as twisted neck etc.) these days to find a bass that can't be 'fettled' to play well and the tone is pretty subjective any way, especially wants you get above the budget sector bass market. Added to which, a change of pups and/or electrics can make a world of difference to the tone of a bass. [/quote] I just can't do that..I just have to be completely happy with the purchase in every little way... but once I've danced through these hoops, I don't sell easily at all. It took me two years to decide to sell the last one. My turn-over of basses is small, as a consequence but the only one I kind of regret was the 75 Jazz.. regret buying, that is..but I was very green as it as my first 'proper' purchase.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I try to live my life as a page turner, enjoy it whilst it lasts but when it moves on so do I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Not forgetting the Zon Sonus came back to you John, but I picked up a Streamer from you which is quite frankly the best Warwick I've ever played! Sorry I haven't been in touch about popping down with my basses, things have been crazy at work recently with my rest days getting cancelled...feel like I've never been away from the place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Strange you say that, I just found the only photo I think I have of my MIM Jazz (first bass after my starter Washburn) it went on eBay when I went to uni as the P had replaced it, decided I wanted it back and tracked down the gent I sold it to. bugger wouldnt sell it back! Said he prefered it to his Zoot! Badass bridge. It rocked. [IMG]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/popek_2k/Picture084.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1331225476' post='1569840'] Not forgetting the Zon Sonus came back to you John, but I picked up a Streamer from you which is quite frankly the best Warwick I've ever played! Sorry I haven't been in touch about popping down with my basses, things have been crazy at work recently with my rest days getting cancelled...feel like I've never been away from the place! [/quote] Now there's a stranger quirk! The Zon I originally sold, traded back from you, then sold again and the Warwick Ltd that you got in the trade I did originally sell then buy back from the same person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1331208373' post='1569357'] You sure? [/quote] I'll loan you a 6 string electric guitar... In a side bass related note, I was in your bit of the world on sat. Well newcastle, it's a nice place. I threatened to drag the gf into bass shops after the 50th clothes shop. Also played a 5 string yamaha round the gf's brothers, first time trying a 5 for any length of time. Or a yamaha for that matter. Anyway back on topic.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1331239249' post='1570255'] I'll loan you a 6 string electric guitar... In a side bass related note, I was in your bit of the world on sat. Well newcastle, it's a nice place. I threatened to drag the gf into bass shops after the 50th clothes shop. Also played a 5 string yamaha round the gf's brothers, first time trying a 5 for any length of time. Or a yamaha for that matter. Anyway back on topic.... [/quote] Should have given me a shout, I'd have met you in Blake's for a coffee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1331244439' post='1570353'] Should have given me a shout, I'd have met you in Blake's for a coffee! [/quote] aw didn't think of that. we were visiting my friends (run the hol y bis cuit) (without the spaces but don't want google picking up me talking about her) and then the gf brother and sis inlaw....newcastle is nice. On sunday we went to leeds, which is where we'll be moving sept. I now understand the phrase "ooh it's grim up north" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) Sold my Washburn B20 and regretted it... Bought it back 4 years later for less than I sold it for Edited March 8, 2012 by Stag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Nah. When it's gone that's it. Move on to something better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1331244712' post='1570361'] I now understand the phrase "ooh it's grim up north" [/quote] Haha! I love the north! Cold, but friendly. Well, not always cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1331244712' post='1570361'] On sunday we went to leeds, which is where we'll be moving sept. I now understand the phrase "ooh it's grim up north" [/quote] Christ, if you think that it's grim in Leeds you had better not visit Bradford....!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1331246358' post='1570400'] Haha! I love the north! Cold, but friendly. Well, not always cold. [/quote][quote name='peteb' timestamp='1331246620' post='1570408'] Christ, if you think that it's grim in Leeds you had better not visit Bradford....!! [/quote] survived a year last year living in glasgow, do you think it was good prep? (including 3 months near coatbridge which isn't strictly glasgow but...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1331213741' post='1569493'] ...play like bitches but look like goddesses... [/quote] You've met the current mrs discreet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I bought a Mex Jazz bass from E bay a couple of years ago, played it for a while and then sold it onto Donnboy before he was a member of this fine forum. About a year later I put a Tbird pro up for sale and Donny got in touch and wanted to buy it. Rather than a cash deal he asked if I wanted the Jazz back and so we agreed the swap. He came down and we exchanged them, so I had my old Jazz back. 24 hours later Donny is back on the blower asking if he could get the Jazz back and he would give me the 250 I was looking for the Tbird originally. No problem as he loved it more than I did. So all in I owned the Jazz for 48 hours after getting it back. Is this a record or can you do better? Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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