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Warwick Corvette $$ Value

Discussion in 'Warwick Basses' started by MarkWtbyCT, Oct 14, 2013.

  1. Oct 14, 2013 #1
    MarkWtbyCT

    MarkWtbyCT

    Jan 9, 2013
    Connecticut
    I have a Warwick Corvette $$ 4 string bass made in Germany I think 2008. Ash body, bolt on neck, active MEC pickups, non-gloss Nirvana Black with the massive extra heavy duty flight case in great condition. I rarely have used it and I probably paid way too much for it. Can someone give me an estimate of what I could probably get for it? Thanx all.
     
  2. Oct 14, 2013 #2
    Means2nEnd

    Means2nEnd Supporting Member

    Jun 27, 2010
    Prana Custom Guitars - Mountville PA
  3. Oct 15, 2013 #3
    MarkWtbyCT

    MarkWtbyCT

    Jan 9, 2013
    Connecticut
    No I do not have it listed anywhere. If someone offered me $900 I'd sell it even though I'd be taking a beating on it.
     
  4. Oct 15, 2013 #4
    danalogue

    danalogue Supporting Member

    Sep 5, 2013
    Denver, CO
  5. Oct 16, 2013 #5
    MarkWtbyCT

    MarkWtbyCT

    Jan 9, 2013
    Connecticut
    Sorry not interested in the Hagstrom but could be open to other trades such as a Rick or Gibson SG Standard bass.
     
  6. Oct 16, 2013 #6
    FunkHead

    FunkHead Supporting Member

    Mar 10, 2007
    I have picked up a few of these for under $700. Streamers can be had for even less if you keep your eyes peeled. Great basses for the $$ IMO.
     
  7. Oct 18, 2013 #7
    bassaram

    bassaram Guest

    Dec 31, 2012
    Philadelphia, PA
    The 5-string versions seem so much harder to find, though, unfortunately :(
     
  8. Oct 22, 2013 #8
    socialleper

    socialleper Bringer of doom and top shelf beer Supporting Member

    May 31, 2009
    Canyon Country, CA
    I bought mine for $800. Some minor wear on the body, but that was it.
     
  9. Oct 23, 2013 #9
    MarkWtbyCT

    MarkWtbyCT

    Jan 9, 2013
    Connecticut
    I am in CT. Anyone want it for $700? I'll post pics if someone wants them. With the flight case, too much to ship.
     
  10. Oct 23, 2013 #10
    mbelue

    mbelue

    Dec 11, 2010
    Dude, this really belongs in the classifieds section.
     
  11. Oct 26, 2013 #11
    NLBassist

    NLBassist Guest

    May 1, 2013

    Send some pics
     
  12. Oct 29, 2013 #12
    danalogue

    danalogue Supporting Member

    Sep 5, 2013
    Denver, CO
    pics?
     
  13. Oct 29, 2013 #13
    WarwickOfficial

    WarwickOfficial Guest

    May 15, 2012
    Warwick & Framus Social Media
    Can you post a serial #?
     
  14. Nov 8, 2013 #14
    MarkWtbyCT

    MarkWtbyCT

    Jan 9, 2013
    Connecticut
  15. Nov 9, 2013 #15
    MarkWtbyCT

    MarkWtbyCT

    Jan 9, 2013
    Connecticut
    SOLD

    It is kinda funny that a bass that was $2300 new could only get $700 today. Seems like certain basses
    go up in value (ex. 1982 Fender Jazz 62 reissue) and some lose 50% of their new value the next day.
    For example a 1974 Jazz Bass I bought new for $279 can fetch as much as $4000 nowadays.
     
  16. Dec 1, 2013 #16
    tdogg

    tdogg

    Jan 17, 2001
    Brooklyn Park, MN
    I picked this exact same bass up used at GC for under $700, couldn't believe it. I still don't really get it. The bass sounds awesome, not really a "warwick" tone though. I can understand that it wouldn't be someone's cup of tea.
     
  17. Dec 1, 2013 #17
    Neuroman

    Neuroman BHPD - Forget about me. Save yourselves! Supporting Member

    Oct 17, 2013
    Sunol, CA
    I have had a similar question about the Corvette $$NT Bubinga. This version has the layered 3 piece maple neck through design with the beautiful bubinga body wings. What do you think a truly "mint" 4 string version of this would realistically command in the used market today?
     
  18. Dec 2, 2013 #18
    Means2nEnd

    Means2nEnd Supporting Member

    Jun 27, 2010
    Prana Custom Guitars - Mountville PA
    Those are great basses and a 4 string new will today fetch about 3K. What it's worth and what you can sell it for obviously vary. Me personally if it was in great condition I would start at $1,500 to $1,700 and see what happens..