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So I was wrong.......

jawzzz

jawzzz

May 23, 2003
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A while back I had posted that I do not see much of a difference between a bass that cost $500 or a bass that cost thousands of dollars. Well I was wrong. :eek:

Today I bought my first higher end bass....Warwick Corvette FNA 5 string. This bass is incredible! Playing it at GC on thier abused amps did not do it justice. When I got home and plugged it in to my rig, I was blown away.

My whole rig sounds better and louder. The lows are powerful,highs crystal clear, and the mids just growl.I could not be happier. I still like my Ibanez basses, but I will have to do some overhauling of the electronics now.

And by the way......Warwick kicks some serious butt. Here is a pic of my baby. :bassist:
 
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jawzzz said:
A while back I had posted that I do not see much of a difference between a bass that cost $500 or a bass that cost thousands of dollars. Well I was wrong. :eek:
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Well, now you know why ;)
I think your Ibanez will not just have a bit of electronics-overhauling, but make sure to dust them of after each month! :D cause that is what happened to mine (well at least it is in its bag, therefore not dusty). well ok my case is a bit different...

Make sure to change the strings, cause after GC the strings must be quite full of dirt, and nearing their end...

Anyway nice catch! I bet yo will enjoy it - like i do :D
 
#7
Part of the deal was to have new strings with the bass. My only problem is that the "B" string is a little to big. Anyone know where I can get a bigger saddle for it? Or do I just have to go with a smaller gauge "B" string? Other than that, I have not had any problems.
 
#8
Ah you're making my Warwick GAS worse! I recently bout ma Godin so im happy but man o man, in 2 or so year i plan to own a Warwick of some sort, im currently liking the Streamer stage II, but i would have to buy used due to high price tag.
 
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Figjam said:
Ah you're making my Warwick GAS worse! I recently bout ma Godin so im happy but man o man, in 2 or so year i plan to own a Warwick of some sort, im currently liking the Streamer stage II, but i would have to buy used due to high price tag.
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I had to buy used also. I still will not pay more than $1000 for a bass. I stole this one for $950 + a new set of strings. If it was new, it would be $1800 and still be at GC. ;)
 
#12
jawzzz said:
Part of the deal was to have new strings with the bass. My only problem is that the "B" string is a little to big. Anyone know where I can get a bigger saddle for it? Or do I just have to go with a smaller gauge "B" string? Other than that, I have not had any problems.
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Taper-wound if it is what i think it is... they originally come with strings that have the normal size B except at the bridge, where it shrinks to 3/4 of its size. Those fit in. There was another thread too about how to fit in bigger strings into a samller bridge slot - try a search for that
 
#15
I played a model similar to that (had a jazz pup next to the neck), and I was really dissapointed! The tone was awesome- that wasn't the problem. Losse pots and high action! I hate GC more and more every day...
 
#16
jawzzz said:
A while back I had posted that I do not see much of a difference between a bass that cost $500 or a bass that cost thousands of dollars. Well I was wrong. :eek:

Today I bought my first higher end bass....Warwick Corvette FNA 5 string. This bass is incredible! Playing it at GC on thier abused amps did not do it justice. When I got home and plugged it in to my rig, I was blown away.

My whole rig sounds better and louder. The lows are powerful,highs crystal clear, and the mids just growl.I could not be happier. I still like my Ibanez basses, but I will have to do some overhauling of the electronics now.

And by the way......Warwick kicks some serious butt. Here is a pic of my baby. :bassist:
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The issue to me is more is it worth the difference for a given level of playing skill or the level a person plays at.

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"The only Holy Grail that exists in the bass world is not in the bass, it's in the player."
 
#17
Damm that bass looks familiar. ;) That bass is in great shape. Its never been in a bar and hasnt been played much. Its got a great tone to it as well. I always thought it had a better flame top to it than most of the warwicks Ive seen. Good score! Oh ya, use taper-wound strings on it. They work much better.
 
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luknfur said:
The issue to me is more is it worth the difference for a given level of playing skill or the level a person plays at.

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"The only Holy Grail that exists in the bass world is not in the bass, it's in the player."
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I agree, I have seen many great bass players pickup a low end bass and just blow me away. I know the Warwick does not improve my playing ability by any means. It is worth it for me to have a high end bass in my arsenal just for my own piece of mind. I have more motivation to play when I have good equipment to work with that won't let me down or give me any problems. I am still an amatuer bass player and have a long way to go until I would consider myself at a professional level. I have all the tools, now it is up to me what I want to do with them. :)



Thanks guys for the insight on the taper wound strings.I figured that was what I would have to do.
 

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