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Considering Ditching Warwick...

#21
As a stong believer in NOT owning Warwicks my opinion is:
Dump that P.O.*. and get a bass. :D The Peavey sounds like a solid decision

Oh and yeah, their strings ARE the worst in the world. Tried them myself, they failed...

Yep, i'm a Warwick hater, and yup: you can be from Germany and hate Warwick at the same time. :D
 
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#22
I have MECs J bass pickups in 3 basses, 2 of them Warwick LXs and they sound great. The preamps ain't all that so I generally leave them flat. Is it possible that your battery is dying and this is leading you to think the bass isn't sounding as good as it can? I used coated DR strings and nickle Rotosounds (usually) on mine.
 
#24
I had a similar situation last year. I've owned two warwicks, a blonde thumb and a streamer lx5. The thumb was my first "good" bass, and it was odd to me to get rid of it, but it spent 99.999% of its time in the case, either at my parents house or under my bed at my dorm. I had gotten used to playing my jazz and the thumb just wasnt comfortable. When I off loaded that, I picked up the streamer. Much different beast. It was a late 90's model with the full wenge neck and a maple body. That was a great bass to play, but really wasn't doing it for me either. I think I used it for one gig, some recording where I could utilize the low B, and mostly just played it at home. In the end I ended up dropping the LX for a MM Sterling 5 and never looked back.

Currently, I've been mulling over selling the sterling. It's almost everything I want in a bass - maple fretboard, matching headstock, transparent burst color. I think if it was passive I'd be more into it, but I play with the EQ essentially flat so close enough. Really I think what's gotten me (and maybe you?) is boredom.

I rarely play the S5 so it's the easiest to think about ditching, but at the same time I'd raelly like to keep it around for when a 5 string would be appropriate. But I don't have the spare cash laying around to buy stuff, so if I want something new something has to go on the block. Maybe you're rationalizing your dislike for the warwick because you're bored with your set up? Just something to consider before you get rid of a bass that might not be easy to get back.
 
#25
I had the opposite Warwick experience. I was playing a 35" scale Lakland as my #1 (a upgraded 55-01). I thought the bass was the bomb but never got used to the 35" scale. I went to my local GC store one night and played every 5 string they had. I bought a Warwick Corvette $$ 5'er. This was one of the basses I said I'd never buy because I thought they were ugly. Now I cannot stay away from it.

My point is a lot of us go through cycles. In the past 5 years I have probably bought and sold 10 basses. My Warwick is the most content I have ever been; will I stay with it forever probably not if history stands to reason. Of all those basses I only regret selling two of them my Rick and a Conklin Groove Tools Rocco Prestia model maybe followed by a Stingray 4. Think about your decision carefully. The Warwick is a very high quality instrument and you may regret selling it later on just for that alone. Basses are like art hanging on your wall. You really need to live with them for a while before you can make the call which is why I think I have been through so many in past years.
 
#27
I am a Warwick guy and a Peavey hater, so take this opinion with that in mind.

To me, Peaveys just have a cheap feel to them. I have played several of the Cirrus instruments and I just don't like them. In fact, I played one last night. I keep hearing people rave about them but I just can't dig it. They feel like a $300 Dean bass to me. And, as someone said, it says Peavey on the headstock. Yes, I know that's kind of prejudiced, but it is what it is.

I'm really surprised you are not getting the bite out of your Warwick. I have played lots of Warwicks and owned mine for about 7 years. I love the thing. I think they play well. I play Elixirs exclusively and pretty much refuse to try anything else because, after trying several brands, the Elixirs feel best.

With all of that said, pick what works best for you. If you hate the Warwick and love the Peavey, get it. I would recommend keeping the Warwick and maybe sprucing it up a little here or there, but I understand the finances of a new bass purchase too. Do what's best for you.
 
#28
I want to say I could get rid of my Ampeg and the problem would be fixed, but I don't want to play the ProLine unplugged, which is what I normally do anyway.

Getting back my ProLine wouldn't be a problem. I mean, I wouldn't want it back. I think I'm over the jazz bass after six years, it's time to get a P/J or other setup. Besides, the ProLine is still available through the CS, so I'd always be able to get one. :D

When it comes right down to it, needle point doesn't tickle my fancy so much as bass, sorry Greg. I mean, needle point just doesn't bring out the mids. ;) (humpy thumb)

Years and years ago, I used to hate brands based on one experience. Now, I know better. I still hate everything Schecter offers, don't get me wrong. But I played a few nice Deans, and a Gibson that really made me eat my own words. (Same goes to Cort and Spector as well.)

Now I know that some companies make great basses, some make so-so, some make crap, and some have a "diamond in the ruff" type of line-up.

Maybe the Corvette just isn't my cup of tea. Maybe I'd be a lot happier with an LX. But then again, I won't know until I find one. :P

Until then, I think I'm going to try and work out a deal with my local shop. I know it's a farcry to think they'll throw money my way for the trade, but I'm also not about to let my ProLine go for $800.
 
#29
My advice (take w/ a grain of salt) is sell the Warwick privately (do not trade-in) and keep your eyes open for a used USA Cirrus at a price you're comfortable with. Play a cheap beater until you can get what you really want.

Warwicks tend to be "love-it-or-hate-it." For every person that hates Wicks, there's someone that just loves them just as much. Additionally, Warwicks tend to retain their tone regardless of what EQ tweaks you perform. The cirrus (IME) is just the opposite. They take EQ adjustments very well.

Just remember, find what works for you, not what works for anyone else.
 
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#31
I think ya should seriously consider a Streamer LX Tyler.Your Proline is a bit of a step away from the traditional Warwick sound.I think I know what ya like in a bass & I reckon you'd love the LX.But,when all is said & done,let your heart,hands & ears decide rather than the name on the headstock.
 
#34
I think my Peavey USA Cirrus is one of the better basses under 3k out there. Haven't even played the one you are looking at though.
You could change the tone of your Warwick by putting on more aggressive strings like Rotosound. Also, check to see if you could put in an aggressive pre - it will totally change the sound.
I agree with several others that if you could swing it, just purchase the Peavey and keep the Warwick and experiment with strings/pre - if you like how it plays.
 
#35
Doodaddy said:
Yeah, not of a lot of option here in LA :(

I'm not sure what you're looking for in this thread though. It sounds like you have your answer but are guilty about it. You don't care for the Warwick, but seem to love the Cirrus. Switch it out and be happy!
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If you are in West LA, why not drive to Houston? It has a metro area of about six million, there must be some good must c shops there.
 
#36
FNHScar17s said:
Sell the pro line and get a thumb nt wick those basterds growl my friend

+1 on the ditching mec pickups and electronics I put in bartolini passives and a 3 band Bart pre and the bass sounded so much better. The mec are horrible made me hate the tone of my thumb nt almost
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The OP hasn't been on in three years...
 
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#38
I own 22 basses...I rotate about 15 of them in the course of the year. While 4 of them are Fenders...the others are ESP. Gibson, B.C.Rich, Warwick, Rickenbacker, G & L, and Music Man...

I often fall in and out of love with tone and aesthetics, function, weight etc. My point?... It's nice to have choices

every time i get rid of something over G.A.S. I usually regret it in the end...
 

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