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At her first gig yesterday
this picture just makes me happy.
big drop down the back though!
protect that bass. ;-)
I have requested a Warwick Club number via PM; here is the mandantory image upload. My Corvette Std 5, active, unlined fretless with TI Jazz flats:
It is my second Warwick and I love them. The first one I sold to my cousin's son to begin his bass adventure.
It is my second Warwick and I love them. The first one I sold to my cousin's son to begin his bass adventure.
Ive had this bass lying around for a while, and today i decided to oil it and maintain it a bit. All i know about it is that its a Streamer from the period where both Spector and Warwick claimed the design. All i know is that its probably from the 80`s something and i cant find an apparent serial number.
Heres some pics of the headstock:
And heres the Electronics cover:
And heres the whole bass:
So does anyone know what it is? And could i join the club?
Heres some pics of the headstock:
And heres the Electronics cover:
And heres the whole bass:
So does anyone know what it is? And could i join the club?
Wow! That's a very early Streamer. It has a wenge neck, which I haven't seen too many times on a neck-through. That's a piece of history, right there. It has the one-piece bridge as opposed to the current two-piece, and the tuners are at a much steeper angle than later Streamers. Also interesting is the neck - it has inlays on the front and regular frets as opposed to chrome frets.
Hey guys I've done a wee bit of searching on this topic but I havent really been able to find what I'm looking for exactly. Basically, I'm thinking about buying a Corvette Standard. Now I've noticed that there are three types of these. There appears to be an [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], with passive pickups and no preamp, a one with[Invalid or Expired Link Removed], and one with [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]. First of all I'd like to know if these assumptions of what they are are true. Secondly I'd like to know your opinions on these three different types of Corvette. I think I've heard someone say once that passive pickups bring out the sound of the wood in the bass more so, which would really be the point of a Warwick in any case. Is this true? Would the active pickups be too sterile sounding? If this is true would the option with the passive pickups and active preamp be the best, for the sound of the wood and flexibility? Also, I've heard people talk about an active/passive switch for Warwicks. Do either of the last two links I've included have this as standard?
Basically I'd like you to answer my questions but really I will take any advice and comment on the Warwick Corvette Standard that you guys can give me. Of course I will be trying these basses out or trying to at least, but there's a possibility that I wont be able to find these three different types of corvette, as I live in Ireland, which has a country wide lack of decent music stores.
Basically I'd like you to answer my questions but really I will take any advice and comment on the Warwick Corvette Standard that you guys can give me. Of course I will be trying these basses out or trying to at least, but there's a possibility that I wont be able to find these three different types of corvette, as I live in Ireland, which has a country wide lack of decent music stores.
ABSOLUTELY! With a Streamer of that vintage, you have a rare piece of Warwick history - quite an honor!
You'll be getting a membership number soon and already, you're accepted by club members here.
Also, you should join the official Warwick forum and post your pics in the Vintage section and in the Streamer Club thread - the family/community over there will LOVE to see your rare beauty!
Here's the link to the main Warwick Forum:
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You'll find a "Warwick Vintage" section and you'll find the "Streamer Club" under "Warwick Basses". It's a supportive and extremely helpful community that you'll soon fall in love with and we'll fall in love with your bass there!
funkybassplayer
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And heres the whole bass:
So does anyone know what it is? And could i join the club?
OH MY GOD! This bass is so rediculously awesome!!! i have only seen one or two other early Warwicks with the old Spector-style headstock.
If you are looking to get a Club number do not PM Daywalker and request one. It hasn't done me any good...
EDIT: Correction. I received a club number today, June 13, 2008. Thank you Mr. Walker.
EDIT: Correction. I received a club number today, June 13, 2008. Thank you Mr. Walker.
Well, I can't really speak for the all passive one, but I have played the other two. The full on active one sounds good, but it can't be a little too 'brittle' at times. For the corvette STD, active pre/passive pickups is the way to go. It just has a fuller, more controllable range of tones. If it's possible, try them all out and see which one sounds best to YOUR ears. Good luck!!!
Wow, one of the two Wicks I need to complete my collection, but I want one in Nirvana black with some blue SIMS LEDs
Lookin good though!
I think I will take a number...
Here is mine, just your garden variety Warwick Corvette Std, Wenge Neck, EMG's.. but boy does it rock.. I still cant get over the tone and its awesomeness
Cannot wait to record with it
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Here is mine, just your garden variety Warwick Corvette Std, Wenge Neck, EMG's.. but boy does it rock.. I still cant get over the tone and its awesomeness
Cannot wait to record with it
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I returned it to GC thinking I would prefer the more standard Corvette Proline. I got a Proline and while I like it, I think the Katana might've been a better fit for me musically.
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