Fallen in love with an ugly sister ?

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I have two white Jazzes, I don't like any bass in white, but people say they "suit" me, and I love how they feel and sound. It's up to you what compromise you can work with.

I don't have any white basses but have always admired one but never got one. I don't think white ones sound any different, and you don't need a blue bass to play the blues as far as I know .

Basses are like knives, you get one that works for you and then you can probably stop thinking about it.

Also, both hurt if you drop them on your toe and you shouldn't wave them around, and you can cut bread with them. Ok, in the case of bread, more smash it, I admit.

 

[Matty Koff]

I disliked Fender Aesthetics for a long time before I started playing bass..liked Schecters, and ESP's and LTDs. Then I started playing Fender basses, and other basses using Fender's designs. Loving the sound of the bass, the looks eventually grew on me. Would've never bought a strat some years ago.. but it's the only guitar I have right now, and I love it.

If you love how the bass feels and sounds, give it a chance imo. Could grow on you.

 

[pie_man_25]

Also, both hurt if you drop them on your toe and you shouldn't wave them around, and you can cut bread with them. Ok, in the case of bread, more smash it, I admit.

Don't knock smashed bread, it's the breakfast of champions, alongside smashed eggs and smashed coffee. A good bass is the only tool you'll ever need for entertainment, cooking, antidepressants, digging, shelter, etc...

 

[J-Bassomatic]

Yep, that's an ugly spud alright. Nice colors though, if it sounds good then I could probably live with it.

 

[bassplayer9512]

This is why I sold my mustang PJ. I am 6'2" and I loved how it played but then saw a picture of myself playing it and sold it the next day. It looked like a guitar hero guitar on me

 

[swink]

I don't see what the fuss is about. The pick guard looks silly, but the bass is perfectly fine.

I have no probs with the pickguard, it's different but not ugly...

 

[StraffordMike]

They are homely.

 

[dave64o]

I love the look and the sound of the Corvette. I think they're beautiful basses and they sound amazing.

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Personally, I like how Warwick Corvettes look, sound, and play, but their ergonomics aren't right for me. They just don't sit right against my body, first position feels like it's a mile away, and Warwicks are generally too heavy for my tastes/they feel like boat anchors. So I personally wouldn't play another one. They do sound incredible, though.
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I had almost the exact same experience. I absolutely loved the sound of the FNA Jazzman I had and I tried for about two years to adjust to it but I never did. It always felt like there was an uncomfortably long reach to the nut for me (although I never thought the weight was an issue). I eventually sold it to a friend of mine and he doesn't notice that, however he's about 6" taller than me and has a longer wingspan than I do. He never hesitates to tell me how great a bass it is and I can only agree.

Funny that that same friend now wants to buy a Precision V so he asked if he could borrow mine for a while to play at home and see what he thinks. I trust him with it, so I figured why not. Then, as collateral, he offered to let me play my old Warwick, so I now have it back. I played it for a while and A/B'd it against other my other basses and I got the same impression right away. It was kind of crushing because I WANT to love that bass. But, at the same time, I'm glad we did this temporary swap because now I'm no longer tempted to buy another Corvette in the future. So I'm looking forward to getting my Precision back once he's done with it.

A simply fantastic bass, but unfortunately just not meant for me.

 

[MasterMonkeyMan]

A distant relative perhaps? I think she's gorgeous!

 

[B.Flat]

Hi dave64o,
now I've heard that I definitely do not feel alone any more. I am not in a hurry to move it on, I have other choices, but I think I'll give it two years to see if our experiences will be the same.

 

[donahue]

It's the pickguard. Someone tried to do some Music Man thing to it, but it's not working for it. Remove the pickguard and you'll feel better. I almost guarantee it.

 

[MrLenny1]

Just put a tort pick guard on it! lol
BTW my ugliest bass goes to most gigs.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

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

Would look better than Chrome!

 

[dave64o]

Finally answered... THAT'S the best bass for metal!

 

[Flamingo21]

Finally answered... THAT'S the best bass for metal!

Now we've established that, we have to put a link to this thread in all other TB threads.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Finally answered... THAT'S the best bass for metal!

Maybe?

 

[Nev375]

It's nothing a little plastic surgery can't fix. Just don't have kids.

 

[Mark Ambler]

Pickguard is ugly, bass isn't.

Most importantly, how are the ergonomics and weight? I haven't tried a Corvette, but the Streamer's ergonomics are great. I bought a LX6 recently and I knew it was going to be heavy and it is a wonderful bass provided you aren't standing. If you really can't get over how it looks, even without the pickguard you'll probably not gig it, so don't buy it. Personally, I d9nt see what the fuss is about. If that bass feels and sounds great to you, snap it up quick!

 

[Tazziedevil]

I don't like the giant soapbar pickups, especially being so close together but I love the open pore finish. If it sounds good I'd play it for sure.

 

[Low Main]

I agree about the pickguard. Looks like it may be attached with a PSA adhesive like double stick tape, no screws. You may be able to carefully lift it off. That would help.

My inclination would be to Bobbit the upper horn a bit, but then you'd probably get neck dive.

Has anyone ever asked Herr Wilfer what his thing is about anatomical bass design features? (Jon Liebman should have asked him about this long ago.) The first time I saw a Thumb, I said "hmmm". Then I saw a Corvette and said "OK, this is a bona fide fetish".

If I had a Corvette, I'd have Ron Jeremy sign it. If I had a Thumb, I'd sign it myself.