Do you find the fact that it is a bolt-on (the bolt on version, that is) affects the tone that much?? Also, is the neck like a baseball bat or like a jazz neck??
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Warwick Corvette Double Buck
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I don't think the bolt-on neck would affect the tone much, most people would argue that it would affect sustain before tone when comparing to a neck through. (from my experience at least)
And generally, Warwicks have pretty chunky necks. A lot of people love the feel of Warwicks, and a lot of people hate it. It's something I'd definitely suggest trying out before you buy.
And generally, Warwicks have pretty chunky necks. A lot of people love the feel of Warwicks, and a lot of people hate it. It's something I'd definitely suggest trying out before you buy.
Bolt-on has a little more definition, though I wouldn't say it made a hugely discernible impact that couldn't be accounted for with some EQ-twiddling (likewise with the sustain from a NT). The necks are pretty chunky in comparison to a jazz, but I found they were a perfect fit to my hand. As said by Mr Grifff, pesonal preference. Personally (if I were in a position to be buying again) I'd go for the bolt-on, purely for the fact that if something does go awry with the neck you can actually have it factory-replaced. Instead of going for some hefty luthier commission in order to make extensive repairs.
Hope that's some help
Best thing is to try find a place that sells both and have a healthy noodle, see what grabs your fancy.
Hope that's some help
Best thing is to try find a place that sells both and have a healthy noodle, see what grabs your fancy.Bolt-on has a little more definition, though I wouldn't say it made a hugely discernible impact that couldn't be accounted for with some EQ-twiddling (likewise with the sustain from a NT). The necks are pretty chunky in comparison to a jazz, but I found they were a perfect fit to my hand. As said by Mr Grifff, pesonal preference. Personally (if I were in a position to be buying again) I'd go for the bolt-on, purely for the fact that if something does go awry with the neck you can actually have it factory-replaced. Instead of going for some hefty luthier commission in order to make extensive repairs.
Hope that's some help
That's alot of help.
And that's one of the reasons I've always been terrified of neck through basses being played live. I would play one in the studio, but I move around so much onstage that anything could happen.
I'm surprised I'm hearing there is little or no difference in sound between neck-through and bolt-on.
Conventional wisdom is that a neck-through generally accentuates the fundamental, while a bolt-on yields more harmonics.
Thus in general, neck-throughs are considered to have more clarity and possibly sustain. Bolt-ons are thought of as having "fatter" characteristics.
These are generalizations; also, pickups, wood and lots of other factors play into the equation. But to answer your question (with all other things being equal), there WILL be a difference in sound.
Conventional wisdom is that a neck-through generally accentuates the fundamental, while a bolt-on yields more harmonics.
Thus in general, neck-throughs are considered to have more clarity and possibly sustain. Bolt-ons are thought of as having "fatter" characteristics.
These are generalizations; also, pickups, wood and lots of other factors play into the equation. But to answer your question (with all other things being equal), there WILL be a difference in sound.
I do agree there is a difference in sound, just that I'd speculate it wouldn't be as noticeable with the more solid BO neck construction you find now. I should have added on my reply that I was trying a standard $$ bolt on and the maple neck/fretboard NT $$ (with a koa top) that I am now the proud owner of. ( and very happy about it
). Though they did both have swamp-ash bodies. So I'm guessing the brightness of the woods in the NT negated the apparent lack of harmonics? It would be interesting to get two "identical" basses aside from the neck construction and see what the actual differences are in tonal response.
I am an owner of a 5 string Corvette $$. I have heard the hand-wringing about the neck and find it works just fine for me.
Have you tried a 5-String Squier? That neck feels like an aircraft carrier to me!
Goes to show you neck is as much a personal preference as tone, color, pups, etc.
I have a question.
I thought these were expensive (Over $1K) basses. My local GC has a new one for $699.
What gives?
I thought these were expensive (Over $1K) basses. My local GC has a new one for $699.
What gives?
Yeah, be careful with GC. They intentionally try and hide the fact that their corvettes are rockbass models. So, unless you know what youre looking at or catch that the RB on the tag means rockbass you can get hosed quick. Both the corvettes at the local GC around here dont say the word rockbass anywhere on them or the tags. It threw me off for a second when i saw it for myself.
I would fully expect the bolt on to be punchier, assuming both basses had the same setup of PUPs, electronics, wood, etc.
Agreed-and when looking at these for the 1st time, here are a couple of things to look for to help differentiate between the RB version vs the "true" $$.
The RB version only has 3 control knobs (V/V/T) instead of 4 and it does not have the 2 switches for coil tapping. Also, the RB version has a maple neck which is a much lighter color than the ovangkol they use on the regular model.
Nope, if anything, the close proximity of the pickups, the fact that both pickups can be split, used in series or in parallel has a much more pronounced effect on my bass's tone. The oiled ash body helps the sound punch through without being overly strident.
Same bass, different lighting:
Neither. I think there may be variations on that neck; mine has a slightly flattened, oiled-wood feel which I really like. It is easy to get up and down that neck.
Nope, if anything, the close proximity of the pickups, the fact that both pickups can be split, used in series or in parallel has a much more pronounced effect on my bass's tone. The oiled ash body helps the sound punch through without being overly strident.
Same bass, different lighting:
Neither. I think there may be variations on that neck; mine has a slightly flattened, oiled-wood feel which I really like. It is easy to get up and down that neck.
What a beautiful instrument. After many months of trying to snag one of these, I finally have one on the way...a 4-string natural finish....can't wait!
And trust me Farkus, you will love it! I don't think it's much of a baseball bat feel. I have smaller hands, and it fits me just fine. The tone on these things are astronomical. All you have to do is tune her up and hit that E string for the growl.
As far as the RB goes, I also have a RB Corvette J. It's the older version with a one piece bridge. And I know they say they really improved them, but for $350, this thing could keep up with a lot of higher end basses I've owned and played. Between that Spector I have coming, Farkus, and the RB I have I am set to go for back up basses for now. Until GAS hits me again.
All in all, the neck on the $$ I just sold feels a lot smaller than I've always heard. All I hear is clunky and I find it perfect. Personal choice of course. The only thing is if I'm going to pay $700 for a RB now, I will go here on TB classifieds and buy a used Warwick for usually about $850.
As far as the RB goes, I also have a RB Corvette J. It's the older version with a one piece bridge. And I know they say they really improved them, but for $350, this thing could keep up with a lot of higher end basses I've owned and played. Between that Spector I have coming, Farkus, and the RB I have I am set to go for back up basses for now. Until GAS hits me again.
All in all, the neck on the $$ I just sold feels a lot smaller than I've always heard. All I hear is clunky and I find it perfect. Personal choice of course. The only thing is if I'm going to pay $700 for a RB now, I will go here on TB classifieds and buy a used Warwick for usually about $850.
