thepurpleblob Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 (edited) I bought this a few months back. It's a brilliant bass but doesn't suit my requirements as well as I'd hoped. It's probably a great bass for recording and for all that funky stuff but lacks the wall-shaking growl I need for the kind of eighth-note live pub-rock I play. I want to spill people's drink when I play a low D The bass is absolutely as-new, is strung with Elixirs and comes in its original case. Specs... Body: walnut Top: Rosewood Neck: Maple (3 piece) Fretboard: rosewood Bridge: Hipshot style A Machines: Gotoh Pickups: OW Preamp: OW 3 band Weight: 9.5 pounds (according to my bathroom scales) So... I'm looking for something a whole lot more "down to earth". Something like a nice MM5, a Lakland (the MM+J one especially), Sadowsky, Yamaha NE / TRB 5p, try me!! It pretty much must be 5 string, not crazy narrow string spacing and be of similar value. Some cash adjustment is possible but not much from my end. Would very much prefer not to get into posting but am prepared to travel. So.... not fussy at all. [attachment=44180:Overwate..._8_of_8_.jpg] [attachment=44181:Overwate..._7_of_8_.jpg] [attachment=44182:Overwate..._6_of_8_.jpg] [attachment=44183:Overwate..._5_of_8_.jpg] [attachment=44184:Overwate..._4_of_8_.jpg] [attachment=44185:Overwate..._3_of_8_.jpg] [attachment=44186:Overwate..._2_of_8_.jpg] [attachment=44187:Overwate..._1_of_8_.jpg] Edited March 21, 2010 by thepurpleblob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Very underrated basses IMHO. I went through the same humming and ahhhing a month ago with my Perception fretless. Decided I'd rather have a Jazz or Ray fretless. No interest from anyone on a trade so I kept the bass. TBH since then I've tried a Ray fretless out and the OW knocks the spots off it sonically - you just need to get used to the looks. Good luck with the trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 [quote name='martthebass' post='739921' date='Feb 9 2010, 01:06 PM']Very underrated basses IMHO. I went through the same humming and ahhhing a month ago with my Perception fretless. Decided I'd rather have a Jazz or Ray fretless. No interest from anyone on a trade so I kept the bass. TBH since then I've tried a Ray fretless out and the OW knocks the spots off it sonically - you just need to get used to the looks. Good luck with the trade.[/quote] Ta! It would need to be the right deal. I actually need to spend some time with it and get it set up how I like it etc.. The only thing I don't like is the locking jack socket which drives me nuts. It's too difficult to get the jack out for no big advantage. If I'm keeping it that'll be going It's the old story though - a few practices back I turned up with the Jap P (just traded for a TRB4 on here) and the other band members say "that's it, that's just the sound - what did you do differently". Sigh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkusWarwick Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 love this bass! would you consider a swap for a Lakland Skyline 55-01 5 string? i live in Glasgow and would be willing to travel. please let me know. looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 [quote name='MarkusWarwick' post='739942' date='Feb 9 2010, 01:21 PM']love this bass! would you consider a swap for a Lakland Skyline 55-01 5 string? i live in Glasgow and would be willing to travel. please let me know. looks amazing![/quote] (will) PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenfielding Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 beautiful bass. i used to own one of these and very much regretted selling it! i now have a yamaha bbne2, nathan east signature 5-stringer. good luck with the sale/swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenfielding Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 oops! i owned a progress, not a perception. is the perception lighter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) [quote name='owenfielding' post='742683' date='Feb 12 2010, 12:05 AM']beautiful bass. i used to own one of these and very much regretted selling it! i now have a yamaha bbne2, nathan east signature 5-stringer. good luck with the sale/swap[/quote] That would be the Yamaha BBNE2 where I have been agonising over asking if you might be interested I expect....... The Perception has a slightly smaller body and slightly less fancy hardware as far as I can tell. I wouldn't call mine particularly light in the great scheme of things however. I spent a couple of hours fiddling with the setup and took it to a practice last night and, of course, it sounded great. Isn't it always the same? So now I'm wondering.... Edited February 12, 2010 by thepurpleblob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbluestew Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Weegie PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 [quote name='bassbluestew' post='742873' date='Feb 12 2010, 10:22 AM']Weegie PM[/quote] And weegie replied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerman Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 not sure about trying distance but I do sometimes venture north. I have a Lakland 55-94 Deluxe I am interester in trading for an Overwater. Let me know if its and option and I'll dig out some snaps and post them for you. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 (edited) [quote name='millerman' post='756340' date='Feb 24 2010, 06:47 PM']not sure about trying distance but I do sometimes venture north. I have a Lakland 55-94 Deluxe I am interester in trading for an Overwater. Let me know if its and option and I'll dig out some snaps and post them for you. Regards[/quote] Would be very interested in some photos!! EDIT: or at least what colour is it? .....and where are you? Edited February 24, 2010 by thepurpleblob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 If you do decide to sell let me know a rough price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='756585' date='Feb 24 2010, 10:39 PM']If you do decide to sell let me know a rough price! [/quote] Unlikely - having (finally) made the effort to set it up properly I'm erring towards keeping it - unless the right trade offer turns up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLoydElgar Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 [quote name='owenfielding' post='742705' date='Feb 12 2010, 12:36 AM']oops! i owned a progress, not a perception. is the perception lighter?[/quote] eyah mate... Very light I love OVERWATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerman Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Teal, based in Bradford Near Leeds Photos included this time. [attachment=43568:IMG_0446.jpg] [attachment=43567:IMG_0451.jpg] [attachment=43569:IMG_0444.jpg] Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Bumperino... Some serious talk with millerman about his Lakland but as there are some variables to iron out I'm taking the liberty of a cheeky bump with new photos and info. He has first shout (unless you have a Wal you don't want.. naturally) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 (edited) A Sabbath day bump..... Lots of new pictures (including my dog) and info in the OP now - go and look, go on Edited March 7, 2010 by thepurpleblob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='766723' date='Mar 7 2010, 10:11 AM']A Sabbath day bump..... Lots of new pictures (including my dog) and info in the OP now - go and look, go on [/quote] Possible trade... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=79962"]My Stingray 5[/url]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 [quote name='theosd' post='767081' date='Mar 7 2010, 05:38 PM']Possible trade... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=79962"]My Stingray 5[/url].[/quote] That *is* one the nicest Stingray 5s I've seen. TBH my preference would be for an HH or HS Stingray - I think I'd need a bit of cash / other stuff to sweeten the deal for a "standard" one. However, PM me your best offer (as they say on Bargain Hunt) if you are serious and I'll have a proper think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='767091' date='Mar 7 2010, 05:45 PM']That *is* one the nicest Stingray 5s I've seen. TBH my preference would be for an HH or HS Stingray - I think I'd need a bit of cash / other stuff to sweeten the deal for a "standard" one. However, PM me your best offer (as they say on Bargain Hunt) if you are serious and I'll have a proper think.[/quote] Yeah, she's a bit special... I wouldn't be able to put any money towards the deal though so it's not for me.. I do really like these overwaters though... Just slightly out of my price range right now! Good luck with any future deals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 [quote name='theosd' post='767097' date='Mar 7 2010, 05:48 PM']Yeah, she's a bit special... I wouldn't be able to put any money towards the deal though so it's not for me.. I do really like these overwaters though... Just slightly out of my price range right now! Good luck with any future deals [/quote] Cheers... I'll keep it in mind if some other things fall through but I suspect the Ray'll be gone within the hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='767101' date='Mar 7 2010, 05:51 PM']Cheers... I'll keep it in mind if some other things fall through but I suspect the Ray'll be gone within the hour [/quote] Hehe I dunno I'm keen to hear a number of offers for her, it's nice to be in the position to be tempted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Another week, another bumperino.... Still here, still looking for a rather more 'balsey' 5 string. Something like a nice, nice MusicMan (pref HH or HS) or a Lakland (the MM+J variety) or something on that kind of theme. Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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