ATTN: Warwick Users... Help!

[powellmacaque]

Ok. So I'm interested in getting a Warwick, I like the way they look, and they all have a fantastic tone and playability. The only thing is, I don't want a J-style Warwick. Any suggestions on a bass with that big, fat, Warwick signature tone, for under $2k?

 

[LowEndLobster]

The only thing is, I don't want a J-style Warwick.

Why?

Doublebuck maybe?

 

[powellmacaque]

Well... A J-style would work, but I don't want it to sound like a jazz (I already have one). All the one's I've played (I think they were corvettes?) sounded like deluxe jazz basses to my ears...

 

[funkybassplayer]

what do you mean"J-style" the PUP's or the body style. theonly really Jazz-ish looking one is the Katana.

 

[powellmacaque]

pups.

 

[Pietzsa]

I just picked up a 2006 LTD Dirty Blonde Thumb 4 and did my first live recording with it yesterday. The P + Double J format sounds awesome. It really fit well in the mix and the bridge pickup absolutely nails the Jaco tone if thats your bag. Its gorgeous and plays like a dream, but it really depends on what style of music your looking for.

For that budget I'd say a Thumb BO because even though it has jazz pickups they aren't in the normal position so it doesn't sound like a jazz. If you were going over the 2K mark I'd say Streamer hands down. I prefer the P+DJ over the J+HB config though.

 

[LifeIsBass]

Corvettes can sound like a very modern Jazz with a splash of Warwick growl.

Here are some others that sound considerably different than a Jazz in your price range.

Corvette $$
Used Corvette FNA Jazzman
Used Thumb
Used Streamer Stage I
Used Streamer Stage II (jazz PU config. but sounds considerably different than a Jazz).
Used Infinity
Used Dolphin

Chances are if you're wanting "big, fat, Warwick signature tone" you're going to want a Thumb or a Dolphin.

 

[eedre]

Well... A J-style would work, but I don't want it to sound like a jazz (I already have one). All the one's I've played (I think they were corvettes?) sounded like deluxe jazz basses to my ears...

Man all the J-wicks I've played sound nothing like my Fender Jazz.

 

[triggervision]

Thumb BO. Just because it has the jazz pups doesn't mean it sounds like your traditional jazz. That being said, i'm biased because my thumb BO gets a TON of playing time over my other basses

 

[basstones]

Man all the J-wicks I've played sound nothing like my Fender Jazz.

Totally agree.
Though you can get that J sound, the Warwick basses still have that nice modern growl sound all to their own.
peace,
Brian

 

[funkybassplayer]

all of these basses mentioned won't really sound too much like a jazz just for the construction materials. I wouldn't mind a bubinga/wenge Jazz though. might sound cool

 

[Hoyt]

Looking at your wide range of influences, I'd say a used FNA Jazzman would be a great bass for you. It's very versatile, has that growl, active/passive switch, musicman p'up for great slappin', etc., etc.

 

[elpelotero]

check out the warwick forum at warwick.de