New Basses for 2008?? Warwick, Ibanez...

[tempo2112]

Just noticed at a few online dealers in europe, they have some new for 2008 models on the way. Warwick are gonna make the 'vette $$ in a 6 string version (seriously tempted now!) Ibanez have updated their BTB line, the standard now being thru-neck, and a lovely walnut finish, mmm.

Anyone else got any news & pics to show??

 

[Beskyd]

Regarding Warwick - not only 6 string $$:

warwick.de

 

[Lo end PUNCH]

Looks like ibanez tweaked the BTB bodies a little bit too, they lok a lot better IMO, I just wish they'd widen the string spacing to 19mm.

 

[Bass Note]

Looks like ibanez tweaked the BTB bodies a little bit too, they lok a lot better IMO, I just wish they'd widen the string spacing to 19mm.

Think so? I actually really liked the old bodies. Not a fan of what they did (looks wise). But who can complain about standard neck-thru?

 

[Xengamun]

What's the different between the BTB1206 and BTB1306?

 

[Lo end PUNCH]

Think so? I actually really liked the old bodies. Not a fan of what they did (looks wise). But who can complain about standard neck-thru?

To me the body has a more sleek, less chunky style to it. I'd actually buy one now. Wonder if they'll give us a Roadgear 6, now that would be cool.

 

[perucci]

Glad to see some activity in the 6-string (bass) world, but can't say I'm a fan of neck-through. While the neck-throughs would give better ergonomics on the high frets, I think it is possible for a bass to have too much sustain.

I've read some good arguments that the bolt-on, with its quicker decay (less sustain) is more percussive and, to some, works better for an instrument that plays a role similar to the drums.

FYI - +1 on the 19mm Ibanez spacing as an option. I love my SR 6-string spacing, but it would be good if Ibanez had something with (Fender) "standard" string-spacing as well.

 

[mikezimmerman]

Looks like ibanez tweaked the BTB bodies a little bit too, they lok a lot better IMO, I just wish they'd widen the string spacing to 19mm.

Don't the BTBs already have 19mm spacing? I thought they were the only Ibanez 5/6 that did, but it's been a while since I played one...

Mike

 

[ndrly]

I saw the new Warwick Star bass and I was like "Oooooooohhhhhhh..."

This is it. This is the 335 bass for me. Ever since I got into Peter Hook and New Order I've wanted a bass reminiscent of a Gibson ES-335. I think I may have found it.

 

[johnpaulbass]

jep.. the "star bass" caught my eye too

looks nice

can't wait to try one... since I'm in a search for a semi-hollow bass..

but I'm afraid that it's going to cost a fortune.