The only trade I'll honor is a Dingwall. Please do not offer me G&L instruments.
I've gone crazy.
I've found my brand. I'm selling off most of my basses. This one is next on my list.
Goodness knows I love my 41. Don't let first impressions deceive you, there's a lot to unpack here.
Up until recently this bass is the best player's bass I've ever wrapped my hands around, bar none.
Based on the serial code saying 1993 and Hans's personal message saying this was made in the early quarter of the year, I would have to assume that this is one of the first Fortresses ever made, given that 1993 was their first official run year.
It has the cut aways indicative of an early Fortress, making the upper register much more accessible and comfortable to play on.
When I received it. It was in, well, less than extraordinary condition. A product of its age. This is a true, handmade, German Warwick from the Golden Era with all the frills of its time.
I've had it refinished through SIM's for a glassy, spacey, dark matter blueburst that looks incredible with lighting, and when not lit up, it's a darkhorse beauty.
I've also upgraded the electronics package from a buzzy, nasty Seymour Duncan to a full Bartolini package. 2b preamp and an original series PJ. I had previously tried some EMG X series, but I find the Bartos to be much more articulate and responsive to attack. They're also very comfortable to the hand due to their casing and edges. I added a picture of its Emg days because it shows off the blue glow really well. Plus, you can see how it looked with its original hardware. Not as beautiful.
It has been blacked out with a new bridge and Gotoh tuners. It has an original just a nut 1, and Dunlop style recessed straploks.
Buy it before I change my mind. This bass is serene.
Video related. Here she is.
The only trade I'll honor is a Dingwall. Please do not offer me G&L instruments.
I've gone crazy.
I've found my brand. I'm selling off most of my basses. This one is next on my list.
Goodness knows I love my 41. Don't let first impressions deceive you, there's a lot to unpack here.
Up until recently this bass is the best player's bass I've ever wrapped my hands around, bar none.
Based on the serial code saying 1993 and Hans's personal message saying this was made in the early quarter of the year, I would have to assume that this is one of the first Fortresses ever made, given that 1993 was their first official run year.
It has the cut aways indicative of an early Fortress, making the upper register much more accessible and comfortable to play on.
When I received it. It was in, well, less than extraordinary condition. A product of its age. This is a true, handmade, German Warwick from the Golden Era with all the frills of its time.
I've had it refinished through SIM's for a glassy, spacey, dark matter blueburst that looks incredible with lighting, and when not lit up, it's a darkhorse beauty.
I've also upgraded the electronics package from a buzzy, nasty Seymour Duncan to a full Bartolini package. 2b preamp and an original series PJ. I had previously tried some EMG X series, but I find the Bartos to be much more articulate and responsive to attack. They're also very comfortable to the hand due to their casing and edges. I added a picture of its Emg days because it shows off the blue glow really well. Plus, you can see how it looked with its original hardware. Not as beautiful.
It has been blacked out with a new bridge and Gotoh tuners. It has an original just a nut 1, and Dunlop style recessed straploks.
Buy it before I change my mind. This bass is serene.
Video related. Here she is.
The only trade I'll honor is a Dingwall. Please do not offer me G&L instruments.
