Fallen in love with an ugly sister ?

[B.Flat]

OK, so I acquired a Warwick Corvette $$ 4 (2008) in a deal
I absolutely love everything sound-wise about it, but I am totally uncomfortable with its looks and chubby little neck (even though the neck plays very well).

What is your advice ?
Do I seek counselling? Do I move on with the possibility of not finding "the sound" again?
Normally I can grow to love idiosyncrasies in an instrument but this Warwick is taking me to the wire.
Am I the only one ?

 

[Playbyear]

I don't find the Corvette "unattractive". I wouldn't make fun of you for playing it.

However, you're the one who has to sleep with the "ugly sister ".
If you got a deal on it, it should be easy enough to sell it off or trade it. Then you can find your true love.

 

[58kites]

Sometimes it's the ugly sister that performs best (which is what matters).

 

[two fingers]

Do something that will drive the Warwick fanatics nuts. Send that sucker to Marty Bell and let him paint it bass boat sparkle orange.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Yeah, a over the top paint job. They'll never notice the shape...

 

[Chad Michael]

Do not, ever, put paint on a beautiful piece of wood. Or an interesting piece of wood.

You like the sound and feel... don't fight it, just play bass

 

[Gnal]

My opinion... If you don't like the looks enough to gig the bass, let it go.

I've had basses that I love the feel of, the sound is good but I just couldn't picture myself playing live... those basses inevitability stay home.

Even if they are attractive, just not 'your' taste, it's best to look for something that you will gladly pickup and be comfortable with.

Good luck!

 

[KB5]

Ugly basses are like mopeds. Fun to ride until your friends see you.

 

[TheMaynorD]

It could be worse, you could be playing a thumb.....

 

[Diamond_Dave]

Drink a few more beers.

 

[40Hz]

Drink a few more beers.

Yep.

Just get rid of it and get something else.

Life us too short to hang onto a bass you don't care for.

 

[WI Short Scaler]

Many folks will deny, deny, deny, but you have to be happy with the aesthetics of a bass as part of the whole package.

IMO, if you got a deal, than unload it quickly and move on. I don't believe that there is any "sound" that can't be found on another bass that's easier on the eyes.

I like the paint job idea too. Paint can improve lots of ugly.

 

[organworthyplayer337]

I am the ugly sister.

 

[Reedt2000]

Warwick neck profiles have changed a couple times over the years. I've got an 05' five string and it's a chunky, D-profile neck. I've also got a 15' GPS streamer and the neck is MUCH thinner with a C-profile. If you love the tone maybe try to find a newer GPS $$.

 

[Reedt2000]

I have no issue with the thicker neck

 

[Allan Allan]

Do something that will drive the Warwick fanatics nuts. Send that sucker to Marty Bell and let him paint it bass boat sparkle orange. View attachment 3613515

 

[mikewalker]

let me be the first to say "pics or it didn't happen"....

 

[Slade N]

It could be worse, you could be playing a thumb.....

this is funny, also i love thumbs

 

[B.Flat]

 

[B.Flat]

That's the one !