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Warwick Streamer?Carvin?G&L?Rumblefish?

#21
Apology gladly accepted,and reciprocated.I agree(imagine that!)we shouldnt turn someones thread into a hissy fit.
My judgement of the Rumblefish is not mis-informed,I just dont agree with you.Everything about tone is subjective,and therefore opinion.
At least we both agree to take the hi-road.
Dave,you say you didnt like the ASAT bass.Was it because it was neck heavy?The Tele type body shape and the length of the neck,tends to make these neck heavy.That is why the L-2000,is so much more popular.The longer upper cutaway moves the strap button into a better spot for balance.
 
#22
Originally posted by MrGump
Dave,you say you didnt like the ASAT bass.Was it because it was neck heavy?The Tele type body shape and the length of the neck,tends to make these neck heavy.That is why the L-2000,is so much more popular.The longer upper cutaway moves the strap button into a better spot for balance.
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That was part of it. The other part of it was unique to the bass I had.. it needed a re-fret, and the guy did a poor job. When I got it back, it was buzzing from top to bottom, and he couldn't fix it. Plus, I came to the conclusion that I just didn't like active basses anymore, period. I really dug the Tele shape, but it was definitely neck-heavy. The L2000 is more ergonomic for sure.
 
#25
...and nobody died;)

I know this will sound lame but, if you've tried all of these basses, which one did you like the most? None of them are junk.

You've got:
a Warwick which is...well, a Warwick. People seem to love them...or not (LTON for short)
A Carvin which is a well built active four (LTON)
A Rumblefish which is a very cool (or not;)), retro J-vibe 4 (LTON
A G&L L2000 active/passive with lots of switching capabilities. (LTON)

What we don't know is what you plan on doing with it: what type of sound do you want, is versatility really an issue,etc. We do know you don't like P bass spacing so the G&L L2000 is out (3/4" spacing), the Carvin may be adjustable, can't really say about the Warwick or the Fish...Dave?

If the question was "What kind of bass should I buy Brad?", which BTW is one of my favorite questions, it would be the G&L. That's not the question. If you don't like the styling of the 'Fish I guess it's out, though initially I wasn't crazy about the styling of my Zon until I played it...then it was gorgeous. That doesn't seem like a problem so far. I don't know what negative thing you've heard about Warwicks but remember, lots of people say something sucks and just as many people say they love it. Opinions are like apples...;)

If it's really down to the LB70 or the 'Fish, weigh the pros and cons. The two are pretty different. Make your decision based on that. And send me the G&L when you pay for it;)
 
#27
Ok, I'll throw in my 2 cents.
I have been a Fender guy for 25 years. I just sold a 65 Strat and was looking for something "different but familiar". I ordered a Rev Rocco (2 coil tap buckers), and I absolutly love it. It does do the sold thing perfectly...notes are VERY crisp and articulate.
I also LOVE Fender Coronados (I have 3) which was a FULLY hollow guitar from the 60's. I love the "open feel" and that it is "alive" being hollow. My Rev feels like this!!!
It does have a unique sound...it is LOUD unplugged. I have NEVER had to turn an amp DOWN before!!! I have let many players use it through their equipment, and they all had to back off the amp a little. Totally Amazing.
Once you get past the "plastic/masonite" feeling, you are hooked.
What blew me away was that when I took off the back plate to adjust the trem springs, I was looking at the BOTTOM OF THE PICKUPS!!!!!
If anything, it sure is different!! Fred Flintstone AND George Jetson would look right at home!!!
 

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