The search ends here... (Warwick and Spector content)

[calgone47]

I voted Warwick, but I would personally go for the Jazzman setup instead of the $$. IMO that maple top helps avoid the slight mud that comes along with the $$ basses... and a buck-and-a-half ain't too bad

Hey man, congrats on the Thumb! Siiiiiiiiiiick piece of wood there.

 

[bstringkyle]

I voted Spector, love their tone.

 

[xikbastard]

warwick, in blackburst..........fwahhhhh \m/

 

[MisterMagician]

I voted Warwick, but I would personally go for the Jazzman setup instead of the $$. IMO that maple top helps avoid the slight mud that comes along with the $$ basses... and a buck-and-a-half ain't too bad

The twin Js will be in the normal Jazz positions, so that will alleviate some of the mud of the usual MM MEC pickups.

 

[krkozbassman]

WARWICK $$ - This bass just has an amazing amount of tones!!! It definitely has "my bass" written all over!

 

[TheKingOfPain]

I might be biased for I love Warwick basses, but I honestly say: go for the Streamer. Great body, great fingerboard, MEC PU are solid, versatile preamp...and that WICKed low B...wow. The colour? I don't like it, but let's be honest, it's just a matter of aesthetics.

 

[MisterMagician]

EMG + Aguilar vs. MEC + Bartolini. Hard choice.

 

[Marcus]

I might catch some heat from Spector fans for saying this, but having owned a US Spector (EMG + Tone Pump electronics) and having played a couple dozen Warwick basses (Thumb, Corvette, $$, Streamer, Katana...), I would recommend Warwick on the basis of providing its own unique tone.

The Spector I owned was a nice bass, but I tend to prefer basses that have their own sound (think Rickenbacker, EBMM, Precision, and so on....) and I feel that Warwick basses, due to the mixture of dense woods and in-house electronics, nail their own vibe. I would love to own a Warwick of my own someday for that reason

 

[neptoon]

i had that affliction...i did 4 spectors and 8 warwicks...pretty frightening

 

[flipper_gv]

EMG + Aguilar vs. MEC + Bartolini. Hard choice.

MEC + barts

EMG doesn't do the twinjazz and the MEC twinjazz pickup is really THAT awesome. Bart eq's are great, but I would suggest to keep the MEC pre because it keeps the warwick vibe, but I'll strongly suggest to buy the 3 band version.

 

[vin*tone]

I'd go the Woz.

 

[MisterMagician]

MEC + barts

EMG doesn't do the twinjazz and the MEC twinjazz pickup is really THAT awesome. Bart eq's are great, but I would suggest to keep the MEC pre because it keeps the warwick vibe, but I'll strongly suggest to buy the 3 band version.

Warwick says they have Bartolini custom make their preamps for them to compliment the Warwick design. Plus I really like the 3-band switchable mid freq (a three-way toggle allows you to EQ in low, high, or middle mids) on the config 3 Bart pre.

 

[NKUSigEp]

No matter how hard I try, I cannot seem to escape the allure of Warwick and Spector Basses. Maybe I need help, maybe I have figured out something that others have not, but regardless here we are.

I have long since searched for "my" Bass, and I believe I have found it. But in my trademark spirit of futility here goes another "help me find my Bass thread" (I believe this is the fourth one or so)...

This may be a bit of an over-generalization, but there is a lot of truth to it and it may help you out: if you prefer a low-midrange bump, get the Warwick; if you prefer a broader and more defined midrange, get the Spector.

 

[tycobb73]

I've had a few spectors and a few wicks. I miss the wicks more.

 

[MisterMagician]

This may be a bit of an over-generalization, but there is a lot of truth to it and it may help you out: if you prefer a low-midrange bump, get the Warwick; if you prefer a broader and more defined midrange, get the Spector.

Could you elaborate?

 

[mikeswals]

Go watch some bands live to see what the tones sound like out in the crowd.

 

[ysand]

spector all the way, but i don't think you'd be dissapointed by any of these two.
If i had the $ i'd go for both

 

[MisterMagician]

Go watch some bands live to see what the tones sound like out in the crowd.

I don't know of any bands with USA Spectors or custom shop Warwicks

 

[NKUSigEp]

Could you elaborate?

I could try...Warwick's are well known for their "growl" right? Most would agree that growl comes from the pronounced lower midrange imparted on the bass by the combination of woods, electronics, hardware and construction.

In contrast, the same things that give the Warwick its pronounced lower midrange, also give Spector its unique tonal characteristics, which IMO, are a broader midrange punch/definition, better note clarity, and a snappier top-end.

In terms of metal music, it's basically the difference between Ryan Martinie's tone and Rex Brown's tone. If you're not into metal, then check out each brand's using artists to find bassists in the genres you like.

 

[MisterMagician]

In terms of metal music, it's basically the difference between Ryan Martinie's tone and Rex Brown's tone.

If you put it like that, then I do understand what you are getting at.

Ryan's Thumb gives this woody punch, while Rex's is more of the aggressive growl.


The problem with that analogy though is that I am not looking at a Thumb or a REX

The other problem is that I don't like Mudvayne or Pantera.