Warwick Fortress Footmen, unite!

[WardEarth]

I jumped on that purple fortress pretty quick. Had a few unseen issues (some wear on the 1st fret and some tone pot weirdness), roger being an awesome TBer sent me back some cash and I got a great deal. Warwick! Shoot me a number fortress club king.

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

 

[TinIndian]

I saw that one. Congrats and welcome!

 

[bryan2112]

here's a better representation of the color

 

[RCCollins]

YOU ARE NUMBER 35!


1. RCCollins
2. dgelting
3. justabass
4. jimmyjames77
5. bro222
6. VTbassplayer
7. nuno.ka
8. alnino10
9. MaddAnthony_59
10. kascollet
11. rogerbmiller
12. papy-c
13. slaps76
14. The EH Man
15. m.oreilly
16. bryan2112
17. satchelbsamia
18. ecb5
19. Joe Nerve
20. krutonlowend
21. Evil Undead
22. TXBassgiant
23. MrFStop
24. Uceroy
25. RoeyHaviv
26. Philonius
27. Blankandson
28. TinIndian
29. snai1
30. bostonasphalt2
31. joe.wimbery
32. jaymi
33. hampulator
34. sumgruuvz
35. wardearth

 

[sumgruuvz]

glad i got this bass. even though its a rockbass, it's still solid and plays awesome. the louder it is, the more attitude it has

 

[GrizzlyScot]

Finally remembered to take a pic of my 93 Fortress which I've had from new. Although Iv'e messed with other basses she's still the one I return too as nothing matches the feel and fit, never let me down in 20 years. Number would be appreciated.

 

[RCCollins]

Finally remembered to take a pic of my 93 Fortress which I've had from new. Although Iv'e messed with other basses she's still the one I return too as nothing matches the feel and fit, never let me down in 20 years. Number would be appreciated.

An OG Fortress owner! Impressive, to say the least...

1. RCCollins
2. dgelting
3. justabass
4. jimmyjames77
5. bro222
6. VTbassplayer
7. nuno.ka
8. alnino10
9. MaddAnthony_59
10. kascollet
11. rogerbmiller
12. papy-c
13. slaps76
14. The EH Man
15. m.oreilly
16. bryan2112
17. satchelbsamia
18. ecb5
19. Joe Nerve
20. krutonlowend
21. Evil Undead
22. TXBassgiant
23. MrFStop
24. Uceroy
25. RoeyHaviv
26. Philonius
27. Blankandson
28. TinIndian
29. snai1
30. bostonasphalt2
31. joe.wimbery
32. jaymi
33. hampulator
34. sumgruuvz
35. wardearth
36. grizzlysmith
37. Nemasis

 

[Nemasis]

You may have probably seen this one before from a fellow TBer who I purchased this from. I am looking to acquire a number as well.

 

[RCCollins]

Nice Fortress Masterman! You are Number 37!

 

[Nemasis]

Nice Fortress Masterman! You are Number 37!

Thanks.

 

[ilikebass7]

You may have probably seen this one before from a fellow TBer who I purchased this from. I am looking to acquire a number as well.

Hey that's my old fortress! Man that bass was gorgeous. One of the nicest flamed maple bodies I have ever seen. And man does it growl.

 

[Floridabwoy]

'96 Fortress Masterman!!!

This is my first Warwick although I gassed for one for years. German made in '96. Wenge neck. With $200 of store credit, I could not say no.

So here are my questions. It is a little beat up and needs a good cleaning.

1. How do I clean the wenge fretboard? Can I use Castor Oil like on a rosewood neck?
2. It has a lot of little dings in it. Can I use a high grit sand paper and then use the Warwick wax on it? Do I use Warwick Wax on it? I want to make sure I protect the flamed maple. I am kind of worried about sanding it.
3. How can I take the tarnish off the brass frets?
4. Whats the deal with the strap buttons? They are recessed?

Other than that it plays great and sounds amazing.

 

[RCCollins]

Great friggin deal!!!

1. Clean the wenge fretboard as you would a rosewood fretboard. Use as little oil as possible.
2. You shouldn't need warwick wax. That bass has a satin finish if I'm not mistaken. You might have to live with the dings; sanding would mess with the color of the finish.
3. Fret polishing cloth
4. The bass has dunlop flushmount straplocks. Any Dunlop ends should work.

Welcome to the club!!!

 

[Floridabwoy]

Thanks!

Do you not need to keep the wenge neck hydrated like rosewood?

 

[Joe Nerve]

Many folks can't deal with the low output. Get a bigger amp, I say!

????

I never noticed any lower output on my flashback. Lower output than what?

Lol. I'm obviously not following this thread very well.... Just realized that was a few posts back. Still curios what yer talking about though.

 

[RCCollins]

????

I never noticed any lower output on my flashback. Lower output than what?

Lol. I'm obviously not following this thread very well.... Just realized that was a few posts back. Still curios what yer talking about though.

the lipstick pickups are lower output than many folks are used to. Higher than the old danelectros but still way lower than my P/J fortress... It never bothers me but I have seen it cited as a reason to unload a Flashback many times. Personally, NOTHING sounds like that bass, I would never flip mine.

 

[RCCollins]

Thanks!

Do you not need to keep the wenge neck hydrated like rosewood?

The wenge neck should be fine with the oil from your hand. Warwick doesn't recommend waxing the wenge neck. You could oil it but go LIGHT

 

[dje31]

That's weird...I thought Wenge was considered a "thirsty" wood, almost as if you could never give it enough oil, as it had a bad habit of drying out and cracking. Live and learn.

Thanks, interwebs!

 

[Floridabwoy]

Yeah... mine is HOT!

I think my favorite feature is the adjustable height on the nut. Made setting up low action w/o fret buzz a breeze! A good cleaning did wonders for mine. I will try to get some better pic's up.

This thing is so unique sounding. So mid focused. I play a 50's P and a Jazz and it is such a departure from those two. I cant wait to hear it with the band.

 

[basstones]

Just picked this up awaiting its arrival on Monday
can I get a number?