Some questions about a Warwick Corvette STD

[Bassman12593]

Hi, I just purchased a used Warwick Corvette STD 5-string. I'm only 15 so this is really my first *good* bass. I was a little confused about the two-way electronics. Are they still on after you unplug or do you have to switch to passive to turn them off? Is there anything else I should know about this bass? Thanks in advance.

 

[PSPookie]

Usually, in an active bass, the stereo jack acts as a switch so that the preamp is turned off when the bass is unplugged.

The most important thing to understand here is that no pics=no bass

 

[Bassman12593]

Usually, in an active bass, the stereo jack acts as a switch so that the preamp is turned off when the bass is unplugged.

The most important thing to understand here is that no pics=no bass

Sorry about that

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EDIT: I bought it used at a local music store that I also work at so I got a great price: 810 tax included.

 

[JazzyJames]

Nice grain. Be sure you wax it weekly.

 

[EagleMoon]

Nice grain. Be sure you wax it weekly.

Weekly is a bit much. Usually Warwick recommends once a month waxing, though I know people have gone a lot longer than that between waxings.

 

[GabeN]

Corvette's are great. I recently re-fell in love with mine. It's the passive 4 string one and I'm thinking about putting a preamp in it. How does the 5er sound with the onboard pre?

 

[Bassman12593]

Corvette's are great. I recently re-fell in love with mine. It's the passive 4 string one and I'm thinking about putting a preamp in it. How does the 5er sound with the onboard pre?

The preamp adds a ton more versatility. I keep it off for jazz and more mellow types of music but for rock and funk, it really allows the bass to stand out. What type of wax should I be using? I also read about oiling but there was no mention of what type of oil to use. I'm also considering getting a hard case for it. You guys know any good cases that fit the body shape?

 

[GabeN]

It should have come with a sort of folder with your owner's manual, a truss rod tool, a couple allen wrenches, a warwick rag, a registration card and some other swag. You should use the warwick supplied wax or just regular bees wax to wax the body.

 

[Bassman12593]

It should have come with a sort of folder with your owner's manual, a truss rod tool, a couple allen wrenches, a warwick rag, a registration card and some other swag. You should use the warwick supplied wax or just regular bees wax to wax the body.

I bought it used so all I got was the bass.

 

[amper]

Hi, I just purchased a used Warwick Corvette STD 5-string. I'm only 15 so this is really my first *good* bass. I was a little confused about the two-way electronics. Are they still on after you unplug or do you have to switch to passive to turn them off? Is there anything else I should know about this bass? Thanks in advance.

Unplugging the cord shuts off the power to the preamp. You have a very nice bass there, you'll never need another. Of course, you will *want* another, but that's another story...

 

[Bassman12593]

Thanks guys

 

[i_g55]

I also read about oiling but there was no mention of what type of oil to use.

I used to own one of these (a 4 stringer one). Got it secondhand and without the original Warwick wax. I used lemon oil (once a month) instead. Worked perfectly...