Lets talk WARWICK ROCKBASS

[AlexanderB]

Thanks for the reply!

Well, I do not think the preamp is actually defect - it is just not well designed/engineered. It is a steady broad band hiss, and it will be attenuated by turning the treble or volume knob down. (It basically is the "noise floor" in the preamp that is very high.)
Tone and balance controls work the way they are supposed to.

And the other things are clearly not related to electronics.

Still, could it be a good investment to try to improve this Rockbass, or should I find a better instrument?

/Alexander

 

[atheos]

I had a Corvette Basic 5A and I didn't like it. All the small things like battery cover screws straight to the wood etc. Plus the preamp failed on its first gig, proved to be faulty battery connector. Or at least that's the only thing they replaced in warranty service when they couldn't find any other problems in the electronics. Both strap buttons came off within two months, the wood was too soft to hold 'em tight. And yes, the logo is hideous.

I just didn't like it. Even the tone was cold and dead and I'm a metalhead so I'm supposed to like that. Well, I didn't. Now a happy Ibanez owner.

 

[mvw356]

does anyone know when the new models will be in the stores? i really want to try a fortress fretless, it looks yummy.

 

[Barkless Dog]

My son had a 5 string Corvette and the neck was huge like a baseball bat. Bought it new, around $600+ sold it for around $240 in mint condition.

Was a nice bass other than the neck.

 

[levis76]

My son had a 5 string Corvette and the neck was huge like a baseball bat. Bought it new, around $600+ sold it for around $240 in mint condition.

Was a nice bass other than the neck.

Every 'wick I have ever played had a 'baseball bat cut in half' neck. I think they all have that. My Spector had the same type of neck. I have short stubby hands, so this didn't work for me. I found happiness with Jackson and ESP basses.

 

[AlexanderB]

I just revisited to follow up my comments on my fretless. After some work I have found out ways to improve it. A slight (but important) modification to the bridge/saddles so I could lower the strings further, a set of (used) EBS stainless strings + a new setup virtually cured the volume/tone issues.

I have also applied two layers of epoxi to the finger board. Interesting experiment. Sustain improved a bit and tone changed too, but not dramatically so.

This bass now really deserves the name "Rockbass", as it can sound quite aggresive and ballsy in a band setting. It is also noticably "quicker" and easier to play than my 1983 JV-Precision.

The preamp hiss remains, though.

/Alexander

 

[JNW7]

My customized rockbasses.

I feel like they are solid, but need some work to get exactly what you want out of them.

Peace