How's the balance on a Warwick bass?

[worldhater]

Hi guys, I'm thinking on buying an Ibanez Prestige, but I've also been curious with a Warwick Corvette or a Streamer, at least those shapes are in my budget, so my question is: Do they stay in place when you hang them on you? I've read that many Warwicks have the neck-dive issue and when you reach the neck for some tapping it's really a nightmare, so, I can't tolerate that, it has to be a stable bass. Thanks in advance.

 

[billydrew]

I have a Corvette and I've never had that problem it's an awesome bass

 

[Eggman]

I have had Corvettes, Streamers, Infinitys, and a Fortress -
4s and 5s. All were balanced well. I found the Thumb to be neck/headstock heavy. Uncomfortable.

 

[Grizzly700]

My Corvette has less neck dive than my Geddy Lee JAzz, IMO it's all in the strap.

 

[escaraBAJO]

I have a Corvette too and i have no problems with balance. It's heavy though, more than Ibanez i think. Heard the dive problem is related to the "Thumb" shape and specially on 5 o 6 string versions.

 

[Ryan L.]

I have a Streamer Stage One 5, a Streamer Stage Two 5, and a Thumb BO 6.

I don't have problems with neck dive on any of them, including the Thumb.

 

[David1234]

I've only found the thumb to be neck heavy.

My Infinity SN balances pretty nicely and isn't very heavy.

 

[Thunderitter]

You'll need a thick grippy strap with a Thumb, but once you got one of those not a problem IMHO.

 

[flipper_gv]

People say only the thumb is neckdiving, which I don't find it ot be the case.

 

[testing1two]

I had a Thumb 6 neck thru that was disturbingly neck heavy...comfortt strap and all. It was a heavy beast too, heavier than my Ken Smith which is saying alot. Sounded great but in the end I couldn't wield it for 5 sets and it actually hurt to balance it on my leg during recording sessions. The Streamers (stage I and II) are fantastic basses in the Spector design and balance much better and sound great. I often ask myself why I don't own one.

 

[uaudio]

I never found my Thumb 5 NT to be neck divey, but I did have a wide strap.

 

[worldhater]

Thanks a lot for your quick replies. I didn't think on the weight issue and I think they have only Corvettes to try at the store, to bad the Streamers are by special order. Thanks again.

 

[olistorck]

Thumbs tend to tickle your ankle, but that´s only have the story imho. Due to the small body I found it hangs a little to the left, making the neck even "longer"... but my streamers and vettes always hung perfect.

 

[flipper_gv]

Thumbs tend to tickle your ankle, but that´s only have the story imho. Due to the small body I found it hangs a little to the left, making the neck even "longer"... but my streamers and vettes always hung perfect.

very true about the "longer" neck thing. First time I played my thumb I was like "damn I gotta stretch for that 1st fret". Then I played a couple 35'' lakland skylines and didn't even remembered they were 35'' while playing them. Thought about it later that day.

 

[Beast_Within]

I own 3 Warwicks with the Corvette body style and have never had any balance problems whatsoever. I have also played several Thumbs and, so long as you have a good strap, you shouldn't have any trouble with neck-dive.

 

[ARJ]

My '98 Thumb BO 5 has pretty noticable neck dive, even with a thick grippy strap - but sounds incredible, so...

FWIW also bear in mind that the body is pretty small from top -> strings, so resting your RH forearm on the body (if you are a RH player) to keep it from diving could cause your wrist to bend at a very sharp angle - which has given me wrist problems in the past... but as you say, corvette or streamer should be fine!

 

[badboy1984]

I have Warwick Corvette and I have no problem with balance. It do feel abity weird at first but once you get use to the ajustment then it all feel good.

I do have problem with balance when using nylon straps but with thick leather strap i have no problem at all.

 

[T-34]

My Streamer Stage One (4 str) balances really well, better than Warmoth Jazz I had before.

 

[rad87gn]

My friend has a Corvette and it sits normal. I have a Thumb BO and it's not neck heavy. If you let go of the neck it won't hit the floor. They are designed to sit in a good position for slapping hense why they are called Thumb. The neck does extend out further. Tone of the Thumb is killer though!!

 

[Wes Whitmore]

Its all in the strap. Nylon (plastic) straps are slick. If it is padded, and attached to the nylon strap, it should stay put. Woven staps will stay put. I decided it was time to put a $40 levi leather/nylon strap on my nicer basses. I haven't had a problem. My spector is neck heavy and even a simple woven cloth strap stays put.
Wes