Might be the first one I've seen without thumb wear above the pickup.
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Warwick Fortress Footmen, unite!
- Thread starter RCCollins
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Hey everybody I’m the founder of this group and I wanted to say thanks for keeping it going all these years.
I’m sure some folks would like member numbers but that seems sorta pointless now. I’m just glad that we have a place to talk about our fortress basses.
sold my flashback a couple years ago but my purple f1 ain’t going anywhere
I’m sure some folks would like member numbers but that seems sorta pointless now. I’m just glad that we have a place to talk about our fortress basses.
sold my flashback a couple years ago but my purple f1 ain’t going anywhere
She's been well looked after
But being 100% honest with you............ it hasn't been played much in 15 years
Thanks for starting it RCCollins! Done a great job!
....and i wouldn't say no to a member number
1995 is early, but it also seems to have a later trussrod cover. I don't think they said "Fortress Masterman" until 1997 or so. Most Mastermans have a "Fortress One" trussrod cover. Curious. It must have been replaced at some later date.
I could help change thatShe's been well looked after
But being 100% honest with you............ it hasn't been played much in 15 years
A volute is the bump on the back of the headstock where it meets the neck. Volutes originated from bird's beak joints. Nowadays they are more often decorative.
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1995 is early, but it also seems to have a later trussrod cover. I don't think they said "Fortress Masterman" until 1997 or so. Most Mastermans have a "Fortress One" trussrod cover. Curious. It must have been replaced at some later date.
I could help change that
A volute is the bump on the back of the headstock where it meets the neck. Volutes originated from bird's beak joints. Nowadays they are more often decorative.
@Erithon
I'm actually looking to sell it. Only problem, I'm in New Zealand and you're probably on the other side of the globe? I had interest here when i listed it locally, but i decided to keep it. (Love, hate relationship
) Now, i want to sell it. I'm just waiting for the NZ version of Ebay (Trade Me) to have the "no fee day" before listing.PM sent.@Erithon
I'm actually looking to sell it. Only problem, I'm in New Zealand and you're probably on the other side of the globe? I had interest here when i listed it locally, but i decided to keep it. (Love, hate relationship
Just caught a mint early 94 Fortress One. Full passive with separate tone controls. Just love these early bolt-on chunky wenge necks.
Golden 90s trio with my bubinga Corvette and walnut Thumb ;-)
Golden 90s trio with my bubinga Corvette and walnut Thumb ;-)
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About to find out if this group is still active.
I just read through all 31 pages of posts, spanning over a decade, and am now introducing my first Warwick. I’ve owned many many basses over the past 50 years but never a Warwick. Found one that caught my attention- a ‘96 Fortress Flashback. Bought from the origin owner in The Netherlands. What a cool bass!
I just read through all 31 pages of posts, spanning over a decade, and am now introducing my first Warwick. I’ve owned many many basses over the past 50 years but never a Warwick. Found one that caught my attention- a ‘96 Fortress Flashback. Bought from the origin owner in The Netherlands. What a cool bass!
I recall seeing your video when I was considering buying. They are cool basses for sure. Heavy, yes, but balance is good so not too bad.
Probably 12 or more for mine. Could be wrong. Much of the weight is in the 2 Tek bridge so it has reverse neck dive which I actually find comfortable to play!
Mine is a bit under 11. I would normally never consider a basis heavy but because of balances so well, I don’t seem to mind
Heads up. I’m selling my Fortress Flashback:
https://www.talkbass.com/classifieds/1996-warwick-fortress-flashback.1657585/
https://www.talkbass.com/classifieds/1996-warwick-fortress-flashback.1657585/
Anyone seen this crazy finish on a fortress mm5 somewhere? The original finish was the trans teal shown in the other attached pic, but i had a local (colorado springs) dude refinish the body and this is the only pic i think i have of it post finish. It's long since sold, the pic is from 2010.
I've been eyeballing some fortresses or looking for a streamer pro-m lately. I think there's still one with 'two' TJ pups on the bay, but haven't looked in a couple weeks.
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i lied, found some more pics on my old hard drive...
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