Charmand G
06-01-2005, 02:38 PM
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Flamed maple body, ovangkol neck/wenge fingerboard
Factory set-up: 4,5/5
The only adjustment done in-store was some intonation. It was allready in tune, though it had been shipped from Germany to Norway.
Playability: 4/5
I can only compare this to the Warwick Streamer LX and Yamaha TRBII. The Vampyre was a bit harder to play, it seemed more...stiff, if you like. The TRBII was more gentle at first, but once I got to the Vampyre it really delivers even if you rape the strings or pics softly. The LX was a bit of the same, as I can remember.
If you like to rest the bass in your lap, this bass might be a bit pointy/edgy for your liking. And going from Yahama to Warwick, the weight was overwhelming at first but something I got used to after a while. Watch your back, though!
Electronics: 3,5/5 MEC Gold Twin-J and J-neck pickups, 2-way: Volume push/pull active/passive, treble push/pull, bass, pick-up selector.
The twin-J pickup delivers some noise on high volume. I really wish I did get 3-way electronics instead cause the mids can be a bit anonymous and lack punch. Maybe I`ll switch to EMG og Seymor-Duncan in a distant future. Batteries lasts a long time, though!
Tone: 5/5
The low B punches you right in the chest, and is noticed even on low volumes. The mids are, as said, a bit anonymous but you can adjust that with some EQ`ing on the amp. The highs cut through as knife in hot butter! If I play up on the neck, I get the smoothest hollow, wooden sound. This bass is NOT just for metal as some might say, but for blues, reggae and soft rock as well. It doesn`t really fit in anywhere, BUT on a metal-konsert, though. :evil:
Hardware: 5/5
The options are limitless. Just-a-Nut II is easy to use and the tuners give you enough resistance to fine-tune it. Everything is very sturdy and well put together. Adjusting of the neck is really easy too, and the battery-compartement is easy to get to without screwdrivers.
Overall: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
This bass will last longer than I will! It`s well put together and does everything I want it to. The edgy points might make a little uncomfortable, but it delivers as any Warwick does. Keep the surface clean (NOT easy), and you will have the most bad-*** instrument on the stage.
Here is a little sample of its sound, recorded straight into computer:
Vampyre Soundsample (http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=400550)
....be kind. I had a hangover when recording this.
http://www.amihotornot.com.au/album/photos%5C882-20056233748.jpg
http://www.amihotornot.com.au/album/photos%5C882-20056233712.jpg
http://www.amihotornot.com.au/album/photos%5C882-20054185127.jpg
Flamed maple body, ovangkol neck/wenge fingerboard
Factory set-up: 4,5/5
The only adjustment done in-store was some intonation. It was allready in tune, though it had been shipped from Germany to Norway.
Playability: 4/5
I can only compare this to the Warwick Streamer LX and Yamaha TRBII. The Vampyre was a bit harder to play, it seemed more...stiff, if you like. The TRBII was more gentle at first, but once I got to the Vampyre it really delivers even if you rape the strings or pics softly. The LX was a bit of the same, as I can remember.
If you like to rest the bass in your lap, this bass might be a bit pointy/edgy for your liking. And going from Yahama to Warwick, the weight was overwhelming at first but something I got used to after a while. Watch your back, though!
Electronics: 3,5/5 MEC Gold Twin-J and J-neck pickups, 2-way: Volume push/pull active/passive, treble push/pull, bass, pick-up selector.
The twin-J pickup delivers some noise on high volume. I really wish I did get 3-way electronics instead cause the mids can be a bit anonymous and lack punch. Maybe I`ll switch to EMG og Seymor-Duncan in a distant future. Batteries lasts a long time, though!
Tone: 5/5
The low B punches you right in the chest, and is noticed even on low volumes. The mids are, as said, a bit anonymous but you can adjust that with some EQ`ing on the amp. The highs cut through as knife in hot butter! If I play up on the neck, I get the smoothest hollow, wooden sound. This bass is NOT just for metal as some might say, but for blues, reggae and soft rock as well. It doesn`t really fit in anywhere, BUT on a metal-konsert, though. :evil:
Hardware: 5/5
The options are limitless. Just-a-Nut II is easy to use and the tuners give you enough resistance to fine-tune it. Everything is very sturdy and well put together. Adjusting of the neck is really easy too, and the battery-compartement is easy to get to without screwdrivers.
Overall: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
This bass will last longer than I will! It`s well put together and does everything I want it to. The edgy points might make a little uncomfortable, but it delivers as any Warwick does. Keep the surface clean (NOT easy), and you will have the most bad-*** instrument on the stage.
Here is a little sample of its sound, recorded straight into computer:
Vampyre Soundsample (http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=400550)
....be kind. I had a hangover when recording this.