Warwick Fortress Footmen, unite!

[bryan2112]

so far so good with me getting a 96. please get ready to put me on the list. if the german one doesn't work out i may need to get a rockbass while i continue the search

 

[dje31]

On a Flashback-related note, how many sparkle / bass boat colors did they make, and about what vintage? I remember a beautiful blue sparkle one that I'm kicking myself for not getting when it showed up on the 'Bay a year or two ago.

 

[RCCollins]

On a Flashback-related note, how many sparkle / bass boat colors did they make, and about what vintage? I remember a beautiful blue sparkle one that I'm kicking myself for not getting when it showed up on the 'Bay a year or two ago.

I missed that one! Mighta been a refinish job. Got any info for us Mr. WarwickOfficial?

 

[sumgruuvz]

^^^ RCC: You're clearly not talking about this chucklehead on the 'Bay right now:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warwick-For...enge-Neck-Very-Rare-German-Made-/200912280963

Especially for being in "good condition," with noticeable, if only cosmetic, issues.

God bless him if he gets $2500 for it, though.

sheesh. he must need some money for a week of crack.

 

[sumgruuvz]

that was about when they stopped making the Fortresses... $1400 would have been a good price for a brand new German Warwick - used they sell for as little as HALF that - some great deals to be had, especially if you dig Wenge necks.

honestly, i have no experience with wenge necks so i cant use a basis of comparison to maple. but i love me some maple got it all adjusted today and man does it play nice. very good for a cheapo china make.

 

[RCCollins]

Originally Posted by dje31
^^^ RCC: You're clearly not talking about this chucklehead on the 'Bay right now:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warwick-Fort...-/200912280963

Especially for being in "good condition," with noticeable, if only cosmetic, issues.

God bless him if he gets $2500 for it, though.

Didn't see this! 5-stringers do fetch more than 4-strings, and the Flashback IS wicked rare, but...

 

[bryan2112]

Add me to the list please.. 1996 green fortress one is coming my way

Pics when I have it!

 

[RCCollins]

Add me to the list please.. 1996 green fortress one is coming my way

Pics when I have it!

Pics and you get a number! #16 is available, as is #35

 

[bryan2112]

Pics and you get a number! #16 is available, as is #35

sweet! any number is fine... just glad to be in the club finally

 

[RCCollins]

sweet! any number is fine... just glad to be in the club finally

Well then I'm backdating you to #16!

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[bryan2112]

Thank you sir.. Pics as soon as I get it

 

[TinIndian]

Didn't see this! 5-stringers do fetch more than 4-strings, and the Flashback IS wicked rare, but...

That's what I was thinking, a five string Fortress Flashback has got to be very rare indeed! But, 2500.00! Thats more than a bit steep.

 

[sumgruuvz]

well i got the fortress all polished up, cleaned up, and restrung up. couple of things, the body and neck was super dry. so i lemon oiled the fretboard after a good scrubbing (man was that thing dirty) and i made a beeswax and lemon oil combo to condition the body. so all came out really good. unfortunately, i found out the tuning key on the b is jacked up. so that's on the to do list. i restrung the bass with helix's and they sound fantastic. for what i got it, it's a great deal. im super happy. i wish it was a german, but maybe next time

 

[TinIndian]

Awesome sumgruuvz! Rock that Fortress and Welcome. I use lemon oil for cleaning the fretboard and what not, but the stuff I highly recommend everyone to try is a product from Planet Waves called Hydrate. This stuff is fantastic. (Roger Sadowsky recommends this stuff too BTW). A side benefit from it is when I was cleaning off the excess it shined up the bellbrass frets too.

You guys should check it out.

 

[sumgruuvz]

Awesome sumgruuvz! Rock that Fortress and Welcome. I use lemon oil for cleaning the fretboard and what not, but the stuff I highly recommend everyone to try is a product from Planet Waves called Hydrate. This stuff is fantastic. (Roger Sadowsky recommends this stuff too BTW). A side benefit from it is when I was cleaning off the excess it shined up the bellbrass frets too.

You guys should check it out.

thank you kindly sir glad to be here.
i'll keep hydrate in mind

 

[sumgruuvz]

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/warwick-fortress-one-active-wenge-neck-w-paddle-headstock-974517/

of course. after i bought mine right? oh well, mine is a 5 string and this is german made...hmm. some other day.

 

[RCCollins]

Here's an early model that looks promising - I really like the tooled cutaways on these early Fortresses. Too bad it's not my month to buy a backup! No affiliation. http://www.ebay.com/itm/330900689687

 

[TinIndian]

Nice bass! An excellent starting price too! If anyone here is looking for one I'll bet this goes cheap!

 

[RCCollins]

It didn't go cheap, but it went for a fair price. There's a Masterman on feebay right now that will probably fetch the usual price, which is what makes the Fortress one of the very best values in the used bass market!

 

[ilikebass7]

I miss my master man. It doesn't touch my new bass but had a growl that was just incredible.