Recent content by BassMike

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    Gary Moore R.I.P.

    The blues scene has been diminished with his passing. Sad to see him gone, he was a fantastic musician and an influence on my musical efforts. RIP, Mr Moore. This is my favourite of his: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA4ZAmj93fc
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    Jammit Software for iPad, iPhone, Mac & Windows

    I saw a television program, Daily Planet on the Discovery Channel that featured an interview with the dude who invented/started the company. It will allow you to essentially re-mix songs from the original artists and original master recordings. You can isolate one instrument and even speed and...
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    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

    BB King and Eric Clapton - Help the Poor
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    Calling all Warwick users!!

    1. Corvette standard 5 bubinga, passive. Streamer Stage II, 5 string, acive. 2. Owned the 'Vette for about a year and a half, the Streamer for a couple of months. 3. I've been playing for almost 2 years and I play mainly the blues. I love the tone and expression of these basses, that Warwick...
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    The Official Warwick Club (Part 4)

    I've just picked up my new bass! And I absolutely love it! 2006 Made in Germany Streamer Stage II: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] I already have a number, but thought you might like to see this beauty.
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    Uniquely shaped basses

    http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/msg/1992961976.html Local (to me) builder.
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    MEC Passive J pickup hum

    It always had a bit of hum, but I think it's gotten worse as of late. I'm going to go have a closer look at the wiring this weekend, once the "honey-do" list is a little shorter. ;) I'm also thinking now that I'd like to replace the pup's - Bart's seem to be a leading choice. Has anyone else...
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    MEC Passive J pickup hum

    Thanks for the advice DS, anybody else care to weigh in?
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    The Official Warwick Club (Part 4)

    There's something oddly disturbing about a post showing a 'Wick leaning against a bed upon which are soiled rags and the caption "freshly waxed". Is that what we're calling it now? ;)
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    MEC Passive J pickup hum

    [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Guitar Info: Corvette Standard, 5-string Natural Oil finish Bubinga body Ovangkol neck Chrome hardware Produced: 14/10/2003 Has the original passive MEC pickups. It has recently developed a wicked hum. Changing circuits within my house does not help...
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    The Official Warwick Club (Part 4)

    I'd like to apply for membership and respectfully submit the following as evidence of my qualifications! From the Warwick Serial Number online lookup tool: Produced: 14/10/2003 Info: Corvette Standard, 5-string Natural Oil finish Bubinga body Ovangkol neck Chrome hardware...
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    what kind of straps does eveyone use

    Check these out. If you truly want something distinctive, these are awesome! Link Removed Look for the straps with Frog Leather, Fish Leather, Kangaroo Leather, SnakeSkin - how can you go wrong with that kind of mojo?
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    GHS Pressurewound strings

    A couple of interesting videos on how guitar strings are made… They must have shared their footage, alot of it looks the same.
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    GHS Pressurewound strings

    I should have them in my hot little hands in a few more days. I'll post my findings when I get them on the guitar.
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    GHS Pressurewound strings

    I just ordered a set of these strings online today from juststrings.com: GHS Electric Bass 4 String Pressurewound 34" Scale, .044 - .106, M7200 [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] I've tried to find information about these strings, but found only a few people who have actually played...