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05-13-2013, 09:20 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado | | | Bought a Warwick Star Bass on the fly..
Watched some youtube and bought one on the fly on *b*y! Tell me I did the right thing...killer deal. Hope it is what I think it is. Seems like one of the best semi's out there and I am not a Warwick fan... Please help me feel good about this purchase. I was going to get an Epi JC...
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05-13-2013, 09:25 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Holbrook, MA | | | That has more gold than a jewelry store! Looks very classy with the white binding! I think once you play it, you will love it!
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05-13-2013, 09:41 PM
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05-14-2013, 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ThumbyAche  Watched some youtube and bought one | I did the same,Korean Pro Series,love it to bits,faultless,pleasure to play..and for the price !
and I will keep saying this, if anyone gets the chance to try one, DO,you might be surprised  I was. 
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05-14-2013, 03:30 AM
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05-14-2013, 06:45 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: nyc | | | Very nice. How much did you pay?
I love the JC's, especially with the thin neck, but the Star is probably more versatile. There are some great youtube videos showing off the Star's tonal capabilities. |
05-14-2013, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 77PBass Very nice. How much did you pay?
I love the JC's, especially with the thin neck, but the Star is probably more versatile. There are some great youtube videos showing off the Star's tonal capabilities. | $745 shipped! No case or gig bag but I probably have something that will work.
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05-14-2013, 07:01 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado | | Quote:
Originally Posted by pinz I did the same,Korean Pro Series,love it to bits,faultless,pleasure to play..and for the price !
and I will keep saying this, if anyone gets the chance to try one, DO,you might be surprised I was. | What are the necks like on these?
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05-14-2013, 09:57 AM
|  | Dr. Hook | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania US | | | I've been gassing for one of these. I was able to play one of the German ones recently and it was really sweet. I'm a fan of other colors vs. the gold, but that's just personal preference. Looks like a great find. Let us know how youi like it. |
05-14-2013, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ThumbyAche Watched some youtube and bought one on the fly on *b*y! Tell me I did the right thing...killer deal. | I have no idea about value, but great looking bass (I like the gold). Is this a German one? Quote:
Originally Posted by pertyman | Great demo! Your other ones are too...you can hear the differences in all the instruments, but you can also hear the player.
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05-14-2013, 04:16 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Zealand | | | It was your vids that spurned me into buying one,thank you for that.
The neck is in between my Jazz and P bass.Perfect actually.A keeper.
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05-14-2013, 06:19 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: nyc | | | $475?! Where is this made? I'd get 2! The black/white binding is a very nice touch.
Someone else asked what the neck was like. +1 As an owner of a Dolphin Pro I NT, I would assume a rounded, warwick baseball bat neck. |
05-15-2013, 02:08 PM
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Congratulations, man!
You've picked up a very fine instrument, and the color is very striking in my opinion. We had an identical Star come through our shop and believe me, they are a TON of fun to play. Great sound too! Personally, I love the semi-hollow/passive electronics vibe...it killed me to see that one go...
Anyways, enjoy mate! Please be sure to share some photos here when it arrives. Also, know you can always call us at Warwick NY should you have any questions, or want to speak to one of our experienced techs -- (212) 777 6990.
All the best,
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05-16-2013, 06:26 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: nyc | | | My bad, $745 not $475.
Ahh, found it on the Warwick site apparently it is made in China. |
05-16-2013, 06:38 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Queens NY | | When I saw this thread I thought someone bought one of these on a whim  |
05-16-2013, 03:22 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia | | Quote:
Originally Posted by 77PBass My bad, $745 not $475.
Ahh, found it on the Warwick site apparently it is made in China. | The new ones are made in china and are short scale. The Star Basses up until last year were made in Korea.
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