The Official Warwick Club (Part 6)

[djaxup]

pics!

But I also need to deliver pics... I recently bought a used Thumb BO4 and a Thumb BO6. The deals were just too good to pass.
Both basses are stellar. The intonation in perfect, I never had a bass like the BO6 in terms of tuning stability and intonation. It is heavy AF but plays great while sitting down ... standing up, it feels a bit like carrying a manhole cover around your neck. The sound of the G and C String is phenomenal.

Sound wise, the BO4 is more up my ally, it sounds a tad harsher and has more bite, the BO6 ist a bit more focused and rubbery in attack. Both sound superb in the mix.

 

[Neon Blues]

Now, I have spent the night playing the Warwicks for the first time. Turns out the Streamer LX was a Rockbass after all. Overall it's a nice bass, action is really high but I've put flats on and it really sounds great.

The LWA500 and Hellborg 212 sound phenomenal together and really, any bass is going to be amazing through this amp. The bite the Streamer gives the Flats sound phenomenal.

The Bootsy Collins bass is just something else. It's sounds just amazing and has a massive tonal range and the build quality is fantastic. The only flaw is the design on the pickguard was peeling on 1 corner. Just needs a tiny drop of glue.

Overall, amazingly happy with my purchases. One of many future Warwick purchases, that's for sure.

Pictures as promised.

 

[djaxup]

That Bootsy bass is ridiculously cool!

 

[Neon Blues]

That Bootsy bass is ridiculously cool!

You want it? Haha, I decided to flip the stuff for a small profit and either get a German Streamer or a Spector Euro LX.

 

[BearCave]

So, I've really been jonsin' for a Custom Shop Corvette $$ NT lately. I had the opportunity to play a new Warwick Rockbass Corvette $$ for a show and I liked how it played and sounded, but there were certain things that I personally didn't like as far as the build quality. I've been reading reviews and watching videos on YouTube of the Custom Shop Corvette $$ NT and am really intrigued. I do currently own a German made Corvette Standard fretless and it's a wonderful bass. I figured what better place to ask than the Warwick Owners Club for opinions/thoughts on the Custom Shop Corvette $$ NT!! I'd be curious to hear them!

Thanks and peace.

 

[Tommy Torsion]

G'day fellow Warwick fans!

I don't own a Warwick, yet, but I am in the process of nagging the Mrs to let me hit the savings to finance my first Warwick purchase; Corvette Std 4. She's now talking to me again, which is a sign she's cracking, so I shall own very soon!

I've never played a Warwick, so what can I expect? Whats your favourite thing about owning a Warwick vs other basses? What are the downsides?

Sorry for the questions, just really excited, and this will be my bass purchase for quite some time, so wanna make sure that it's gonna be worth it.

I know that you can't go into major specifics, as everyone has their own kinks, but general information would be much appreciated.


Cheers,

TT

 

[El Morenito]

Here is my Streamer S1. Hoping to sound like Stuart Zender, but failing miserably.

 

[djaxup]

I've never played a Warwick, so what can I expect? Whats your favourite thing about owning a Warwick vs other basses? What are the downsides?

Hi Tommy,

you can expect a high quality bass guitar with a distinct tone that sounds like no other bass in the industry. The Standard Corvette covers a similar ground as a Jazz Bass, but usually has more growly low mids and bell-like treble. It is just that unmistakable Warwick tone. Imo, one of their best products is the Corvette Standard (made in Germany preferably) with the active two band EQ. I know and love the swamp ash and the bubinga versions. Pure gold, and can cut through any mix if you want it to.

Downsides: not many, really. Warwicks tend to be on the heavy and neck diving side, but that's not true for the Corvettes. The unfinished woods require a bit more maintenance, but no more than about an hour per year... I love polishing my basses with the wax and don't really see that as a chore, it's more a fun activity
The body shape is unusual, and the ergonomics are strange to some. It is not your usual P or J Bass. Most of their basses have small bodies.

Upsides: Quality woods (and build in general), superb necks with very nice bell brass frets, unique electronics. This delivers the original sound only a Warwick can put out. You will love the unfinished (oiled/waxed..) neck and body woods, it is a completely different feeling to a Fender bass. And I absolutey think that the type of finish/laquer has an influence on tone, more than the type of wood used imo.

 

[PMagers]

Hi Tommy,

^^ agreed. A passive German Corvette standard 5 was my first Warwick. Definitely a woody, deep and snarly tone. The bass hung a bit to the left, meaning the first position felt like more of a reach, but not awkward, and the 12th fret felt more directly below me, so good access to higher frets. Love the feel of the Ovangkol neck - warm and very comfortable, and I liked the roundish feel of the neck profile - seems a bit deeper back-front than Fenders. I had the Ash body, so it was nice and light, smaller sized, and black satin finish, much more comfortable than gloss IMO. The adjustable nut was handy for tinkering, and I liked the bridge - very functional, pure German engineering. I also like the bronze-colored frets and lack of fretboard markers.

 

[blablas]

My new Warwick toy.

 

[Tommy Torsion]

Hi Tommy,

you can expect a high quality bass guitar with a distinct tone that sounds like no other bass in the industry. The Standard Corvette covers a similar ground as a Jazz Bass, but usually has more growly low mids and bell-like treble. It is just that unmistakable Warwick tone. Imo, one of their best products is the Corvette Standard (made in Germany preferably) with the active two band EQ. I know and love the swamp ash and the bubinga versions. Pure gold, and can cut through any mix if you want it to.

I took the plunge and bought it! I know the standard series is made in Korea, but mine says made in Germany on the back, so I'd assume this is the case. It is hands down the best bass I've played/owned! As you say, the neck is a little heavier than I'm used to (spector and fender jazz owner), and I'm still getting used to it, but apart from that, she's a beauty! I'll update photo's later

On a side note, do you guys have the same membership/number allocations as other clubs? If so I want to be a part of this!

 

[djaxup]

I took the plunge and bought it! I know the standard series is made in Korea, but mine says made in Germany on the back, so I'd assume this is the case.

Tommy,

eagerly awaiting the pics
If you take a pic of the headstock front and back we can savely say where your bass has been built. The Pro Series is made in Asia somewhere, the german Pro Series is made in Germany, but all this is quite new. A few years ago there were only Rockbasses (Budget versions build in Asia) and Warwicks (Germany). Then came the pro series, a better budget series... it all got more complicated lately

My guess: you got yourself a German Standard Corvette... but we will see. Listen to that beauty with a fully cranked preamp, as in bass and treble boosted to the maximum, like you would play a Stingray. So good

 

[Tommy Torsion]

My concern is that the tuning pegs and the electronics cover say made in Germany, but no-where on the body does it say where its made.

That being said, it sounds so freaking good, I don't think I mind if it was a Kirean version.

 

[bass10bfb]

My concern is that the tuning pegs and the electronics cover say made in Germany, but no-where on the body does it say where its made.

That being said, it sounds so freaking good, I don't think I mind if it was a Kirean version.

Hey Tommy. I am having trouble seeing the pics. Is there a serial number on the back of the headstock somewhere? That is how we can really identify what you have.
Thanks,
Barry

 

[Tommy Torsion]

Hey Tommy. I am having trouble seeing the pics. Is there a serial number on the back of the headstock somewhere? That is how we can really identify what you have.
Thanks,
Barry

It's a little unclear up close too hahaha. It looks like H 128234-06.

 

[BearCave]

Hey guys, I finally took delivery last Friday of a brand new Custom Shop Corvette $$ NT Bubinga in Natural Oil. Wow! Warwick really does the Custom Shop thing right! The case it came in is indestructible, yet plush on the inside. A beautifully embroidered crush red velour cover goes over the bass inside and there is a really nice embroidered binder with a snap that has the beeswax, extra set of strings, strap locks, allen wrenches, polishing cloth, and all other documentation including a cert of authenticity. I relate it to something you might get when buying a BMW, Mercedes, or other high end car. Just amazing. Then the bass......this thing is the most comfortable and versatile sounding bass I've ever played. I've owned a Corvette Standard Fretless for some years, but had no idea about the attention to detail and quality involved when it comes to Warwick's Custom Shop stuff. I am truly blown away. Pics to follow as soon as I can snap some....

 

[rogerbmiller]

Now, I have spent the night playing the Warwicks for the first time. Turns out the Streamer LX was a Rockbass after all. Overall it's a nice bass, action is really high but I've put flats on and it really sounds great.

The LWA500 and Hellborg 212 sound phenomenal together and really, any bass is going to be amazing through this amp. The bite the Streamer gives the Flats sound phenomenal.

The Bootsy Collins bass is just something else. It's sounds just amazing and has a massive tonal range and the build quality is fantastic. The only flaw is the design on the pickguard was peeling on 1 corner. Just needs a tiny drop of glue.

Overall, amazingly happy with my purchases. One of many future Warwick purchases, that's for sure.

Pictures as promised.

Nice. That Star bass looks like too much fun!

 

[BearCave]

Here are the pics as promised....

 

[PMagers]

drool

 

[colantalas]

I have two Corvettes, one active with a bubinga body and the other passive with an ash body. I'm thinking of finding an MEC preamp and installing it in my passive, has anyone made this conversion before? Will they sound comperable? I'm honestly pretty happy with my passive tone, and I usually play in passive mode on my active, I'm just kicking around the idea and wondering if it'll improve the sound. Guessing I'd need to get a push/pull volume pot too.