Recent content by gruvit

That is a killer bass! Joe is THE COOLEST! He did most of the work on my CT and I have one on order with Carl I’m sure he’ll do a lot of work on as well. I have some ideas floating around I’d like to contact Joe about for one of his beautiful pieces at some point in the future as well. Congrats...

Is Carl moving? Just saw on Instagram (which I rarely frequent anymore) from colewillzslaps a cleared out shop. Still playing the waiting game to hear from Carl and I try not to bug him, so I wasn’t sure what’s up.

Well, after many delays on my end, Vic and I worked out a deal for me to add this little chestnut to my stable! I’ve seen this thing pop up on the used market several times over the years but it was never the right time for me to pick it up. Finally worked out in the end this time! I feel like...

Atelier Z makes the MVT 506 which is vintage Fender based. Unless you need ACTUAL Fender (or Fender licensed) rather than another company trying to emulate vintage Fenders. See below: https://reverb.com/item/66882577-atelier-z-mvt-506-custom-3ts-r-made-in-japan

Glad I could assist! 😎 Here’s another closeup from when I replaced the front plate screws that shows an excellent contrast between some of the woods that is very representative of seeing it in person:

I had a dual reverse P setup like that on one of the old original Warwick Streamettes, NOT the recent reissue. I bet that thing sounds MONSTROUS! I love that pickup setup.

I approve of this combo!

Woo! It’s been a crazy month here for me. I appreciate the mention to get my head back in the game haha. As the lucky current owner 😎 I would agree with that assessment. It’s honestly the bass I reach for the most often. I don’t know how much the Spanish cedar has to do with it but the...

Oof…. you might have a PM incoming, sir. I missed out on this guy last time because life got in the way. Don’t want that to happen again….

Seymour Duncan actives or Bartolini passives have always been my go to replacements in Warwicks. The only MECs I have ever actually liked in a Warwick were in a Katana NT5 I had picked up. I don’t know if it was the wood combo with those pickups or what. All other Warwicks I’ve owned I’ve...

Usually the custom body shapes are meh…. But I am REALLY digging this custom body shape.

Killer project! I am a huge fan of the old Warwicks. I’m always on the lookout for a Streamer with Axx88 serial number as my birth month AND year. You are much braver than I as that seems like an extremely daunting task. The fret impressions almost look to me less like play wear and more like...

Regardless, you are not a supporting member and this is not the Classifieds section. None of this is per the rules for listing an item for sale.

I’d hit up Danny Stewart over at Bass Japan Direct. If he can’t source one for you himself, I’m sure he could at least point you in the right direction.

Paulo ‘PJ’ Roberto Diniz, Jr. PJ - Carl Thompson - Fine Handmade Instruments This is his bio on Carl Thompson’s website. Killer player if you check out his Instagram!