Warrior Club Part 2

[GrooveWarrior]

Just got this one. Needed some TLC.
Plays great
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That's killer!!! I have essentially the same setup in a neck-thru. I keep the mid switch in the middle (500hz I think) position. I roll the balance just barely to the bridge (5%-10%), boost the mids about 20%, boost the bass about 20%, and boost the treble about 10%. Great tone with that setting.

 

[India_Sierra]

Just got this one. Needed some TLC.
Plays great
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That is gorgeous. I always enjoy coming to this thread to check out some beautiful Warrior basses and yours does not disappoint.

 

[Bassworship1]

This is a brand that has went quiet on here for a long time. Warriors used to be one of the most loved and respected basses money could buy but it seams as though they have fallen a little over the last couple years. I really like how they play and sound when you find a good one though.

 

[p12bassnut]

That is gorgeous. I always enjoy coming to this thread to check out some beautiful Warrior basses and yours does not disappoint.

Thanks
It is one of the best playing basses I've ever owned and is light as well.

 

[GrooveWarrior]

Thanks
It is one of the best playing basses I've ever owned and is light as well.

The two comments I get on mine most frequently is how effortless it is to play, and how monstrous the tone is. I have the MM/J pickup configuration, and it kills.

 

[p12bassnut]

Question
My Warrior JD Signature 4 has a Bart X44J1-B at the Bridge.
Also an MMC at the Neck

The X44J1-B is normally used at the neck with the -B designation and a -T is normally used at the Bridge.
I'm curious if anyone else has a -B at the bridge and what the purpose of using a neck pickup at the bridge would be.

 

[p12bassnut]

I just installed a Sadowsky Preamp in my Warrior JD4 and OMG does this thing sound good !
I'm love this bass now. The tone is great and this preamp is very versatile in this bass.

 

[cbdriver]

I guess that I should go ahead and post my veteran here. She plays like butter and the tone is incredible. I've had her about 8 years now.
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Looks like the bass Brian Barrett has @ his shop now. Been doing some online drooling..... interesting 3 pc fretboard. I have a 7.8lb DM5 that I absolutely love! Wouldn’t mind adding a 6!!!

 

[cbdriver]

Still loving this DM5!!! It’s presently my favorite bass!!! 7.8lbs & great tone.....

 

[GrooveWarrior]

I’ve owned probably 50 Basses in my 30 years of playing. Nice Basses. High end Basses. I’ve never owned a bass as long as I’ve owned my Warrior. It speaks to me.

Saturday, I’m dropping it off to get the guts changed, which makes me nervous, but from everything I’ve heard, I’m going to love it.

 

[Bassworship1]

I’ve owned probably 50 Basses in my 30 years of playing. Nice Basses. High end Basses. I’ve never owned a bass as long as I’ve owned my Warrior. It speaks to me.

Saturday, I’m dropping it off to get the guts changed, which makes me nervous, but from everything I’ve heard, I’m going to love it.
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There is no doubt JD can make some of the best basses in the world when he puts all his attention into one. I’ve had some that was a good as anything I’ve ever had in my hands. Nordstrand electronics would be a great addition IMO.

 

[pedulla-2007]

My 2!

 

[GrooveWarrior]

There is no doubt JD can make some of the best basses in the world when he puts all his attention into one. I’ve had some that was a good as anything I’ve ever had in my hands. Nordstrand electronics would be a great addition IMO.

I got the 3B-4b, which is a 3 band, 4-knob setup. The new setup will be stacked vol/tone, balance, stacked bass/treble, mid (pull for 1k, down for 400hz), active/passive switch.

 

[Bassworship1]

I got the 3B-4b, which is a 3 band, 4-knob setup. The new setup will be stacked vol/tone, balance, stacked bass/treble, mid (pull for 1k, down for 400hz), active/passive switch.

The Nordstrand will add clarity and punch to your tone. My favorite Preamp by far.

 

[GrooveWarrior]

The Nordstrand will add clarity and punch to your tone. My favorite Preamp by far.

My luthier says the same thing. He has used and installed everything, and he said it is head and shoulders above everything else.

 

[Bassworship1]

My luthier says the same thing. He has used and installed everything, and he said it is head and shoulders above everything else.

I've owned and used just about every preamp on the market with the exception of Darkglass and it is by far my favorite. Same thing for Carey Nordstrands Preamp pedal the "Nordstrand Starlifter". It is the best pedal Preamp-Di I've used.

 

[GrooveWarrior]

I've owned and used just about every preamp on the market with the exception of Darkglass and it is by far my favorite. Same thing for Carey Nordstrands Preamp pedal the "Nordstrand Starlifter". It is the best pedal Preamp-Di I've used.

He warned me that I would be back to replace my pickups with Nordstrand also.

 

[RoketRdr]

Glockenklang's are pretty tight, punchy and clear as well.

 

[cbdriver]

My latest acquisition....... she joins my bolt on DM5. Ain’t she a beauty?!!?

 

[GrooveWarrior]

He warned me that I would be back to replace my pickups with Nordstrand also.

As a follow up, the Nordstrand preamp sounds amazing. I definitely prefer it to the Bart. I recorded a comparison if anyone is interested, I could share it.