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Old 05-02-2011, 06:08 PM
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FS/FT: Warwick Fortress Masterman 4-string WENGE

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Okay, this is a tough one to let go of. I have had 5 Fortress MM over the years and this is the nicest one I have owned. I have found these basses to be the most versatile Warwick basses out there, and their balance with a strap is the most perfect of any bass I have owned with no neck dive. That said, I have moved over to 35" scale basses and each time I pick this guy up it throws me off. I picked this one up a few months ago because I missed having a Fortress MM so much, but I really do just need to stick with my 35"-ers.

This is a 1997 Warwick Fortress Masterman 4-string. Other ones I have had show wear to the hardware, but the hardware on this one is still bright and shiny. There is only one scratch on the bass, located on the lower horn. You can sort of make it out in the picture. It has the built-in strap locks that most of these earlier Warwicks had. Comes with HSC in good shape. Action is low and it plays super fast. It sounds awesome.

TRADES: 35" graphite neck 4-string bass (preferably a Zon or a Modulus, but shoot me what you got)

SALE: $850 shipped

All PM's answered promptly. I am also going to sell my Peavey GV if someone wants to do a mega trade. My Hartke rig is also on the block. Thanks!










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wooooowwww wish i had the dough
bump for a great TBer and darn you for getting me hooked on Wicks!
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Old 05-03-2011, 05:10 AM
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I never understood why they discontinued those basses, they are just phenomenal. I had a 1996 model in purple, I should have never sold that thing.
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Old 05-03-2011, 05:28 AM
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I never understood why they discontinued those basses, they are just phenomenal. I had a 1996 model in purple, I should have never sold that thing.
Me niether! I had one of these...we made great music together. *sniff*
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Wow! This used to be my Go-To Bass for Years! Bump for an Awesome Bass and a Kick @$$ TBer.
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Thanks folks!!! This one will be missed, no doubt about it. Someone give it a good home!
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the fortress was a great warwick model. I had the MM and a One. Both were awesome. Blew any of the other warwicks I had AWAY!
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this thing would look so good with black hardware, lol. /ponder
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this thing would look so good with black hardware, lol. /ponder
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No way, the gold rules
I'm partial to the gold too...
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PRICE DROP Now $850 shipped
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I had a request for the close-up of the one scratch. It's tiny. This bass is super nice!

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Sale fell through... back on the market
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Sold for $800... thread closed
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