Lakland? Thanks but I went through quite a bit of effort to unload one of those! I'm interested in the Warwick for the tiny little body (and sound of course).
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WARWICK BASSES
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Lakland? Thanks but I went through quite a bit of effort to unload one of those! I'm interested in the Warwick for the tiny little body (and sound of course).
I've owned three Warwicks long term: a 1991 Streamer Stage I 4, a 2003 Thumb BO 4 and a 2002 Thumb NT 5. I also owned two Thumb BO 5s for mere hours each. First thing about the Thumbs: they weighed a ton. Second thing about the Thumbs: their necks loved to dive. By far, the best of the three Warwicks I owned long-term was the Thumb BO. It was the best built and had the most even sound across the fretboard. The Thumb NT had the worst B string of any bass I've ever played (and was mud in the mix) and the Streamer had minor dead spots in various places on the neck. The Thumb BO had the most focused tone of the three and sat best in a mix. On the other hand, a friend of mine has numerous Warwicks dating back as far as the mid-80s and a couple of his Thumb NT 5s sound great. Regardless, I would never buy another Warwick new after what I experienced with Warwick's customer (non) support.
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That's strange you mention the b string cause both of my thumb nt basses have super tight focused b strings that are tuned down to A. No flop, no flub, tight concise focused lows that punch through the mix live or in the studio. I've heard some years are different. You mentioned it was brand new? I have an 04 and 89 thumb nt. Both when set up right have really tight b strings even tuned to A.
I ask because a lot of people love their b strings on the nt's. Just curious cause it seems I run in to a few who have had some different experiences (some negative issues with their cs).
It is me playing in that vid ... and tame and neutral compared to which video ???
Sorry, messed my original post up, I meant to say it did sound quite tame and neutral compared to 5 string Thumbs. I find the 5s to be the growliest of the lot and the ovangkol neck and body models even more so.
Yes, I bought it new. I had to order it from a local distributor and I just assumed it would be a great instrument. It was pretty much a lemon. My friend's Thumbs are much better sounding instruments. Moral is that it's always best to try a bass before buying if possible, because you never know.
I bought a Corvette $$ at a great price because it had been sitting around at Bass Northwest for a while. It had a dead spot on the G string 7th fret (which may be why it wasn't selling). It's a great bass otherwise.Yes, I bought it new. I had to order it from a local distributor and I just assumed it would be a great instrument. It was pretty much a lemon. My friend's Thumbs are much better sounding instruments. Moral is that it's always best to try a bass before buying if possible, because you never know.
You have a P with the Blade? I just went to an MV Atlas(similar to Delano) and it's great. Wondering if that Nordy Blade is the next step up
On the first point, I love beautiful boutique basses.
On the second, I perhaps wasn't surprised to see Stuart Hamm go to Warwick basses since they seem to be on a mission at the moment to pick up as many pro players as possible, but I have found the sound of his Streamer a little disappointing.
Let me rewind - I've been a massive fan of Stuart Hamm since I was 15. I bought two Kubicki Ex Factors because of what I had seen and heard Stu do with them. I loved the sound of his Urge II basses. I saw him play live with his OB1 5 string Urge II and it was an incredible sound. Even his Washburn sounded great, despite my surprise that he had parted way with Fender.
The Warwick doesn't sound so good to my ears. I've not heard it live so maybe I haven't had the full trouser-flapping power of it.
My opinion would be just the opposite. My Thumb 5NT is pretty much a 1 trick pony, and that trick is aggressive, punch you in the gut, grit! My Corvette standard is much more versatile. The $$ is more like the Thumb. Its the placement of the pickups.
I just have a different opinion as well.
Granted there are a lot of variables. I think the Thumb NT is really in your face, but when I can to the neck pickup with the bass turned up and the treble and mids rolled down, I think you can get a very good what I consider R&B thud. I also assume with the standard corvette, you are referring to the active version. I really like the sound and feel of them, but the passive version is much less versatile. Of course the $$ has a lot more options regarding electronic settings, but I still prefer the sound of the Thumb.
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Having said all that I bought myself a Warwick
Nowhere near $3k or even $1k though...
Having said all that I bought myself a Warwick
Looks like a long-lost cousin of mine...
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I've had a few Corvette fretless fours on the way to the fiver... nice basses!
Agreed, like this used Warwick Dolphin that DiMarco just got.Having said all that I bought myself a Warwick
The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!
Warwick has customer support? I have a master built instrument and they can't even answer a shaging email. I just assumed they don't have such a department.
(edit: someone replaced my word with 'shagging' ... my word)
'd myself laughing....soooo much brown. 
