Looking for Warwick sound withough Warwick pricetag

[SamuraiTheta]

I'm looking to spend around $600 on a new bass. G&L 2500 keeps coming up in conversation, but I just want to get one more opinion before I make the final purchase.

What suggestions do you have on a bass with a comparable sound to a Warwick (corvette) in my price range?

 

[fullrangebass]

The G&L fits the bill

 

[Baryonyx]

What suggestions do you have on a bass with a comparable sound to a Warwick (corvette) in my price range?

A Fender jazz. It might not have the same (lower) midrange growl, but I always thought Corvettes just sounded like thumpy jazz basses.

 

[PikeoftheLake]

I'm sure you could get a used Corvette for $600. Check the classifieds.

 

[Dincrest]

Preowned Corvette Standard. Or an Ibanez SR500, 505, or 506 (depending on whether you want a 4, 5, or 6 string.) Those basses have similar woods, particularly neck woods, to Warwicks. Newer ones have an easy access flip-up battery compartment for quick battery changes.

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[badboy1984]

Both G&L 2500 and Warwick Corvette is great in different way.
If you want more tone variation etc, i go for G&L. But u can't go wrong with either one.

 

[funkybassplayer]

If you are looking for a Warwick with out the Warwick price tag then definatly look in the classified for a passive corvette standard. Played one the other day and IMHO this warwick has the closest tone to a passive jazz. Check em out man. Maybe a rockbass?

 

[CapnSev]

You should be able to get a used Corvette 5er for around $600.

 

[Eublet]

The G&L is very growly, more so than a Warwick. I think that' why people make the recommendation for one, but I wouldn't say it sounds like a Warwick at all. I have an L-2500 that I love, but I wouldn't own another Warwick if it was given to me. I'd just sell it to buy something else.

 

[SamuraiTheta]

Okay, I should have clarified this originally. I want the sound of an ACTIVE Warwick in the price range of $600. I know this doesn't happen, but I want something close. I went to guitar center and played a passive Warwick to much dismay. I could make pickups for my Cort that would please me better. Not knocking Warwick pickups at all, I have just heard the sound of home made pickups and what they can do, and I like them better.

Long Story Short: I found a great deal on the perfect L-2500 in Blueburst in my hometown. I'm nabbin' it.

Matt

 

[eedre]

Ibanez SR series (bubinga body) with modded MECs

 

[B.C.]

A Fender jazz. It might not have the same (lower) midrange growl, but I always thought Corvettes just sounded like thumpy jazz basses.

A big +1, I actually went from a Warwick sound to a Fender Jazz Sound.

 

[Doughd54]

I just bought an 07' warwick corvette used for US $599 so you should be able to get a real warwick in your price range no problem. Ebay is your friend.

 

[14736251]

just got one new for 850