last-ninja Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) Hey all, I'm in the market for a new bass and was a looking for something a little 'different' than the usual fender/musicman fare.. I had my eye on a very nice stone washed warwick corvette, until a buddy of mine suggested I take a look at the W&T basses, as he has a zoid and swears by them. I had a look on the website, and was quite taken by the curves of the chronos, I'm not normally a single cut guy, but these look pretty pecial. I've found a nice 'hardly used' one on offer overseas, but needed a bit more advice, so I figure given the italian parentage, at least someone on here has owned or played one. Anyone have the pro's or con's? Simon Edited April 19, 2015 by last-ninja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Hi Simon, Can't say I've tried one..but if you don't live to far away..try visiting bass gear in Twyford (Berks).... They have one in stock.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliusmonk Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I had a Zoid - really nice. If you play finger style jazzy stuff, it is top notch. For slap, not so much. As with many small builders, every instrument tends to be unique though, so worth checking the specs carefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 [quote name='juliusmonk' timestamp='1429646662' post='2753683'] . As with many small builders, every instrument tends to be unique though, so worth checking the specs carefully [/quote] I've played quite a few W&T basses and think that Enrico Pasini is an excellent builder. As mentioned above, pretty much every one is a custom build and made to order so each one is going to be individual. Well worth checking one out if you get the chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1429660035' post='2753790'] I've played quite a few W&T basses and think that Enrico Pasini is an excellent builder. As mentioned above, pretty much every one is a custom build and made to order so each one is going to be individual. Well worth checking one out if you get the chance [/quote] Hi Molan, What's that variable pickup position prorotype one like in BG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1429682774' post='2753825'] Hi Molan, What's that variable pickup position prorotype one like in BG? [/quote] It's kinda cool and works well We had it fully serviced by our local luthier to make the movement even smoother than original so it's fast to change position with the rotary selector. You can definitely hear the difference between positions. Definitely a useful too for recording and simply playing at home and hearing how pickup position can effect tone. Could work live in something like a function band format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Great, thanks for the info ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSCOWBASS Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 There's a few second hand at bass direct just now as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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