cetera Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'm very interested in this (unsurprisingly...!) Not sure I have anything to trade but if you're upfor a cash sale let me know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'm going to reappraise the trade only as I have seen something 'different' which appeals to me! re. the difference between Warwick and Spector; it just goes to show that 'one man's meat...' with both basses restrung with the same brand/gauge of string (on the same day), I find my SSI more zingier and piano like than the NS2 (both have that 'Growl') and the neck of the Spector is that bit fuller all round than the Warwick! If I can set aside an hour or two, I might do a little A/B and run a poll as a blind test to see what people think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassulike66 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) I have 93 SS1 which has the older D profile neck, I find it an absolute joy to to play compared with younger Warwicks I have owned. Unfortunatly I can't vouch for the NS-2 neck but I would imagine its very much like that of the Euro model which is indeed more rounded. As for sound I tend to favour my Spectors, obviously the Euro's carry the Tonepump preamp and not the Hazlab like the NS-2. I play metal/ rock and the Spector just has that more oomph /bite which really cuts through the mix. The SS1- although a great sound is far more subdued and dare I say refined. Doesnt really give me that warm fuzzy feeling/confidence in a live situation. I may consider changing the MEC set up to that of the Spector. Or I may have a rush of blood to the head and offer it for trade against this LOL. Edited May 17, 2012 by Bassulike66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I would change the preamp first mate, MEC's are pretty good pickups! Plus with a Tonepump bass you'll be used to effortless grunt from the bass preamp. Mind you, of all the NS basses I've played over the years (Spector and Warwick), my Ltd Edition 1990 Streamer is still the best of the lot. What a f***ing corker that bass is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassulike66 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1337237382' post='1657418'] I would change the preamp first mate, MEC's are pretty good pickups! Plus with a Tonepump bass you'll be used to effortless grunt from the bass preamp. Mind you, of all the NS basses I've played over the years (Spector and Warwick), my Ltd Edition 1990 Streamer is still the best of the lot. What a f***ing corker that bass is! [/quote] That was going to be my first port of call, i have a spare Tonepump which i intend to bastardize into the Warwick at somepoint. And for medical purposes i may post a few "how to" pics and a couple of before and after soundbytes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBassman Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 This is just cruel John ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 (edited) Now traded and with a happy new owner! Edited May 28, 2012 by warwickhunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) You traded it for a stingray?!? *bangs head on desk* Edited May 29, 2012 by cetera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 [quote name='cetera' timestamp='1338320142' post='1672772'] You traded it for a stingray?!? *bangs head on desk* [/quote] Hardly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Thank (insert deity) for that! Saw the Stingray just traded on here and saw your NS2 gone......put 2+2 together and got 5.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 [quote name='cetera' timestamp='1338320626' post='1672789'] Thank (insert deity) for that! Saw the Stingray just traded on here and saw your NS2 gone......put 2+2 together and got 5.... [/quote] Right person but wrong trade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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