question about a warwick

[someguy0105]

I'm looking for a bass to buy for mainly classic rock but I want it to be somewhat flexable. I found a nice Warwick Corvette classic on Ebay and i know I should play anything before I buy but it looks like a nice bass and its right in my price range. I don't really have time to shop around as band wants me to audition but an upright isn't exactly a rock bass. So i guess im asking what I'm asking is what type of sound would i get with this bass?
Thanks In Advance.

 

[Earwigger]

The Corvette is definitely a rock bass. You should know that the sound is somewhat flexible but it has a lot of low end, and the necks on Warwicks are considered very large by some players. Both of those might be advantages for you, though

 

[someguy0105]

As far as quality, where does this bass stand?

 

[born2play55]

Warwicks are great quality from the wood to hardware to electronics.
u cant go wrong with one.

 

[someguy0105]

Cool. So no need to hesitate on the Ebay bass?

 

[Earwigger]

I'd always recommend you play one first, as Warwicks seem to be polarizing, but I've never heard anything bad about the quality. I borrowed a friend's fretless Corvette some months ago and it was fantastic.

 

[someguy0105]

I dont know how easy it would be to get that done. The music store in town isnt the best and I'll be lucky to find a warwick in there at all. The closest "good" shop is over an hour away.

 

[Earwigger]

Well, the resale on Wicks is decent, if that's any consolation.

 

[someguy0105]

That certainly makes me feel alot better. but hopefully i wont ever have a need to sell the bass( if i get it)

 

[Disc]

I played one and didnt like it at all.

The neck was like holding a tree, and the weight felt like a tree (and I play a P bass which is considered heavy and has a large neck). On top of that the sound was very low heavy, almost too much. It would be good if your playing death metal, when having huge low end is important, but in a classic rock band it might sound a little too boomy.

This is all imo, and having only played one warwick which I cant even name. Everyone else seems to highly recommend them, I jsut thought I would put my 2 cents in .

 

[someguy0105]

I don't think the weight will be an issue, i mean i play (and lug around) an upright now. As far as it being too boomy, that could really go either way as there's a good chance we will be playing quite a broad spectrum of music.

 

[NKUSigEp]

From the few times I've played one while perusing the junk at GC, I think it's a pretty great bass. Not the best, but far from the worst. If it's a good price, get it.

It's lows are low. It's highs are high. And it's mids are kinda middle of the road. That's the best damn description you'll get of it!

 

[someguy0105]

Haha sounds good to me. Hopefully I'll get over to the music shop and maybe I'll find a wick to see how i like the neck.

 

[LifeIsBass]

I'm not sure what you mean by "Corvette classic". There are several different models of 'Vettes and big differences between all of them. I'm assuming you're meaning the Standard Bubinga wood model.

It's a great bass. Great quality. Nice Warwick growl. Very versatile, in fact one of the most versatile 'Wicks out there. Nice punchy fingerstyle and slap tone. They do tend to be heavy and the newer ones do have fairly thick necks. "Neck like a tree" might be an exaggeration. I also disagree that they are boomy. They have low end but I wouldn't say any more than a typical P or Jazz bass. A 'Vette $$ (2 humbuckers) can be boomy, but not the Standard.

I'd try to get the active PU version if I were you.

 

[Baird6869]

Cool. So no need to hesitate on the Ebay bass?

You will either love it or hate it. Kinda like Rickenbacker or Gibson basses.

I loved my older Warwick Fortress Masterman, but have never played another Warwick that I didn't hate.

If there is a single brand of bass that I would absolutely recommend prior to buying, Warwick is the one.

 

[Scatterblak]

I also disagree that they are boomy. They have low end but I wouldn't say any more than a typical P or Jazz bass. A 'Vette $$ (2 humbuckers) can be boomy, but not the Standard.

I agree. I've got a vette and thumb, and they're both as warm and round as a WVU varsity cheerleader (I write all my own material). 9 times out of 10, 'boomy' is in your amp/gear, not your bass. If I run my thumb flat, it can be boomy - I bleed a litle 160 out of it, and it's purrrfect.