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Warwick Double $$

rodl2005

rodl2005

Jun 1, 2005
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#1
hey- I got a line on a well priced Corvette Double $$ 4 str. Played it yest. sounded & felt great. Did a search & found a fair bit of info. But wanted to get some up to date info on ';em Anyone had recurrent probs?? Anyone still love it?? etc... I've NEVER had a Warwick B4 & I STILL don't really dig the upper 'horn' :smug: But it seemed to play so easily & have a lotta good sound options.
Also what do the mini-toggle switches do... controls too??? I didn't have a lotta time on it & didn't work out the controls proply!!! :eyebrow: Vol, ????, treb, Bass. Mini toggles Series/para??? But there are two?!?!?!?
Also whats a good price for one o' these? This 4 string is Brand NEW! Stained red body, Wenge board & Rw neck IIRC.
Any info'd be great.
Thanks,
Rod
 
#3
The horn is something you get used to, it gives it a very nice appearance overall. Ive never tried the double buck but ive enjoyed my warwick for as long as ive had it. The mini switches should be series/parallel/single (maybe not in that order) coil control for each individual pickup. The controls should be volume, pickup blend, treble, bass.
 
#4
$1700?!?

I got mine for 665 GBP

The neck is Ovangol rather than Rosewood.

Controls are Volume (push pull active bypass) Balance, Treble Boost/Cut (+-12db I think), Bass Treble Boost/Cut ( again +-12db I think)

With the mini switches:

Towards the floor: Parallel
Center: Single coil
Towards the ceiling: Series

Very versatile, I love mine.
 
#5
Ahhhh, yep- my mistake re the neck- Ovankol NOT Rw!!!
Thanks guys for info so far! So each pup has a toggle switch??? WOW with the Balance control also- sounds like it'd be VERY versatile!!!?? Seems to be a great bass. Nice neck & playability. HAs old strings on it atm- so a BIT hard to tell the absolute tonal range, but........
Anything BAD about 'em???
 
#6
Some people don't like the neck, Warwick purists will tell you the $$ doesn't sound like any other Warwick (I don't see this as a bad thing though)

Some people swap out the electronics in favour of Barts and Aggie's, but not nearly as many as modify Fenders, I think I've only ever seen 3 modded Wicks, only 1 $$

New string will do wonders for this bass, I suggest DR Low Riders.
 
#7
Have one and love it. Tonal variations are near endless and is my main player largely for that reason -- it can sound good in any room, in any situation. The neck is the typical, chunky Warwick neck -- that's a pro or con depending on the individual. The only downside I can see is the balance is a little off between length of the upper horn, and the lighter ash body and heavier woods of the neck.

Don't want to say what I got it for, but if you're looking to purchase new, I can't recommend Greg @ rocketmusic (.net)enough.
 
#8
dystopiate said:
Have one and love it. Tonal variations are near endless and is my main player largely for that reason -- it can sound good in any room, in any situation. The neck is the typical, chunky Warwick neck -- that's a pro or con depending on the individual. The only downside I can see is the balance is a little off between length of the upper horn, and the lighter ash body and heavier woods of the neck.

Don't want to say what I got it for, but if you're looking to purchase new, I can't recommend Greg @ rocketmusic (.net)enough.
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+1 'cept for the chunky neck thing... and the balance
Don't feel that 'Wick necks are chunky, rather feel that they have a very fast and comfortable radius, leastwise for me. And just today I was thinking while playing how incredibly ergonomic the $$ felt to me.

The more I play my $$ fretted four, which I've had for about a year, the better I like it.
What a toneful, powerful, expressive bass!
And I think it sounds very "Warwick-Like", the swamp-ash body isn't over-ridden by the MEC pups and pre, and if 'Wicks are known for growl, the $$ growls also. Much.

I originally set out to buy a Standard Vette, bubinga body, etc, but playing the Nirvana Black $$ steered me there.

There's Warwick-haters and Warwick lovers-
I'm a lover; they are truly boutique crafted awesome basses...and the Custom Shop...
HELP ME!!!

And Rodl---wait til you hear the $$ through TUBES!!!! ...Or even your LMII.......
 
#10
realdeal said:
+1 'cept for the chunky neck thing... and the balance
Don't feel that 'Wick necks are chunky, rather feel that they have a very fast and comfortable radius, leastwise for me. And just today I was thinking while playing how incredibly ergonomic the $$ felt to me.

The more I play my $$ fretted four, which I've had for about a year, the better I like it.
What a toneful, powerful, expressive bass!
And I think it sounds very "Warwick-Like", the swamp-ash body isn't over-ridden by the MEC pups and pre, and if 'Wicks are known for growl, the $$ growls also. Much.

I originally set out to buy a Standard Vette, bubinga body, etc, but playing the Nirvana Black $$ steered me there.

There's Warwick-haters and Warwick lovers-
I'm a lover; they are truly boutique crafted awesome basses...and the Custom Shop...
HELP ME!!!

And Rodl---wait til you hear the $$ through TUBES!!!! ...Or even your LMII.......
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I like the neck profile of the $$ as well, but it is much chunkier than most necks. I'll second the thought that the $$ can growl like crazy. With my Eden 410 it can also punch a low-end hole through my chest.

I would like if the neck didn't try to go parallel to the floor (I prefer my headstock be significantly higher than the body). I'm actually picking up a Moody strap in the hopes that this will solve that issue for me. I guess it's probably more a matter of how you like to strap on your bass than that the balance is off.

No bass does it all, but this one definitely has the ability to fit into a wealth of situations.
 
#11
dystopiate said:
Have one and love it. Tonal variations are near endless and is my main player largely for that reason -- it can sound good in any room, in any situation. The neck is the typical, chunky Warwick neck -- that's a pro or con depending on the individual. The only downside I can see is the balance is a little off between length of the upper horn, and the lighter ash body and heavier woods of the neck.

Don't want to say what I got it for, but if you're looking to purchase new, I can't recommend Greg @ rocketmusic (.net)enough.
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Yeah, indeed the tonal diversity is great. Easy played as well, when I slap it sounds awesome on my $$, and I can't even slap.
 
#14
The first time I played one, I was instantly floored by it. Really dug it. I've played them subsequently at different times and have had mixed opinions on them. But they've always been store models on display, and it's hard to judge a bass with dead or semi-dead strings. That first one I played had just come in the store and hadn't been touched yet, so i tend to think they are good basses with a lot of tonal options, something like a G&L L2000 with even more features and tones.
 
#15
Well I slapped some of my DR strings on it & it FLOORED me!!! SUPERB sounds & range of tonal options!!!!! Simply great! I LIKE the neck & playability.............so I also slapped a down payment on it! & with my X-0mas bonus I shoul;d have it within the next few days! Will submit a full review of MY findings on it asap after. THANX HEAPS to all who submitted replies in here for me- much appreciated! I ALWAYS wanted 4 good basses. NOW I got 'em, A EB MM 'ray5, A '05 S1 Jazz, A Reggie Hamilton Sig standard- (dunno whether they're ALL this good) this is a RIPPER! & now the Warwick Corvette $$!!!!! NOW I gotta sell a few of my "cheaper Basses" a Squier P 5'er, A SX-P- that I MAY keep -coz after all the Mods It's beautiful Passive P-bass!, An Ibanez AGB140-semi acoustic-NICE too, but I don't use! & sadly an Epi Explorer :-(
 
#17
I had a 4 string version.

I actually liked it a lot, although it doesn't have the Warwick growl--which may be a good or a bad thing.

I really liked the solid, deep yet defined tone I got out of it. Maybe it was my strings (original warwicks), but I didn't enjoy the highs very much. They were thin and harsh sounding.

Finally, I don't think it's a good bass for slapping.
 
#18
I thought it slapped beautifully- that MAY/MAYNOT change after I've(actually) had it awhile & played it thru MY amps etc.... also found it growled a plenty too- this was played thru a SVT3PRO/SVT410HLF - not my fave set up at all, but not a BAD amp/cab combo by any means. Tho I do find my Ampeg tube amps & bergie cabs bring out far more growl when I want 'em too.
 
#19
Finally got around to taking a cuppla snaps of my fairly new Warwick Corvette $$.... LOVIN' this bass!!!!! SO well made, light & EASY to play. I'm a Fender boy meself really... Cuppla Jazz's (S1 & R.H. sig. w/ a P/J set up) & a EB MM Stingray 5. But Holy Heck.. if that $$ aint fast becoming THE bass!! :eek::hyper:





SUCH Lovely wood, grain-body, neck AND board. Damn- can't fault it!!!:D

re the slap -ability of it. I agree that it's NOT an easy bass to slap on, but I found I've gotten the jist of it. & adjusted my slap style to make it work on it fine.
 
#20
I had a $$nt 4 for a couple of weeks when they sent me the wrong bass...... I loved it had awesome tone for what ever style of music your playing and the warwick growl! That was unbelievable, my thumb didnt even have that niether my corvette, i'd say go for it they're kick ass but i think you could probably get a better price specially for a used one. Or just wait till the $$ rockbass comes out all i've heard is kick ass things about them.
 

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