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Beating Warwick GAS

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GBassLondon

May 29, 2013
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#1
Hi all,

New member here! Having trouble with Warwick st2 GAS - my favourite bassist is Dirk Lance (early Incubus) and the tone he gets is stunning. I keep thinking I have to have this exact bass but it's so wrong for the following reasons

a) Outrageously expensive, awesome though it is
b) I don't like 5 string basses, I find 4 much easier
c) I have a Lakland Skyline 44-02 which I picked the right way, by trying out loads and seeing which was the most playable

I managed to try a used st2 (tricky to find in the UK) but although it was powerful the sound was a bit undefined. Yet after all this I still think I should have one and spend way too much time GASsing instead of practicing!

:help:

Anyone out there have similar issues and tips for growing up and getting on with playing instead??
 
#13
warwick GAS is indeed strong. heck, i already own a warwick and i still have it! i had to leave my corvette $$ back east when i moved to seattle, and now i'm GASing to have it with me. out of all my basses, that is the one that records the best, by far. however it's my least favorite to play live - a testament to the mysterious world we bass players live in!
 
#16
wemedge said:
The fretless thumb is on my list- what was it about the fretless Thumb that you don't like? I'd appreciate any impressions, good or bad, thanks!
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It is an amazing bass in both fretted and fretless incarnations. The fretless is just not my thing. I've been playing it for a few months now and it only gets better. The thumb has a strong low end with a very punchy "fast" response. The midrange is superb as all warwicks are. The high end is very smooth and glassy. Basically I think the thumb is hard to beat, and for the used price it is unmatched. The fretless version is no exception, I have the unlined.
 
#18
GBassLondon said:
Hi all,

New member here! Having trouble with Warwick st2 GAS - my favourite bassist is Dirk Lance (early Incubus) and the tone he gets is stunning. I keep thinking I have to have this exact bass but it's so wrong for the following reasons

a) Outrageously expensive, awesome though it is
b) I don't like 5 string basses, I find 4 much easier
c) I have a Lakland Skyline 44-02 which I picked the right way, by trying out loads and seeing which was the most playable

I managed to try a used st2 (tricky to find in the UK) but although it was powerful the sound was a bit undefined. Yet after all this I still think I should have one and spend way too much time GASsing instead of practicing!

:help:

Anyone out there have similar issues and tips for growing up and getting on with playing instead??
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You've been bit by the Warwick bug. There's only one cure... Get that Streamer!
 
#20
Depends on the sound of music you play and love. I am an old fart (55yold). I love 50's, 60's, and very early 70's. My pbass is my go to bass.

I have played a few W's, one was $4500. The comfort was fine but the sound and tone never approaches my pbass. The tone is just too bright for my tastes regardless of how I tweak the knobs on the bass or amp.

That being said, they are great instruments, high quality and craftsmanship. IMO, they are more suited to slap and pop players because of the bright tones.

If you like the W's you have played, get one! Play what hits the sound in your head. You can't go wrong.
 

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