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Warwick playing style.....

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Joe Nerve, Oct 17, 2001.

  1. Oct 17, 2001 #1
    Joe Nerve

    Joe Nerve Supporting Member

    Oct 7, 2000
    New York City
    Endorsing artist: Musicman basses
    I've noticed after juggling my basses around a bit, that my Warwick responds way differently than my others. I play fairly hard, and when I use the Warwick (regardless of how I EQ it), I generally have to lay back a lot. I either get that serious Warwick growl, that does exist, but I don't want ALL the time, or a real clackity fret sound. When I play softly, the bass sings.

    Anyone else share this experience?
     
  2. Oct 17, 2001 #2
    Donne Demarest

    Donne Demarest

    May 4, 2001
    Sebastopol, CA
    Yes, I experience the same thing with my Warwick.
    ...Don't you just love it?

    The magic is in your fingers, make her sing according to your attack.
     
  3. Oct 17, 2001 #3
    Luis Fabara

    Luis Fabara

    Aug 13, 2000
    Ecuador (South America)
    Audio Pro - Ecuador
    That´s great.
    That usually happens when the bass has a very straight neck and a very good setup.
    Construction has a lot to do there.
    Thats the YOU ARE THE PLAYER aproach that good basses have.

    My Cort Curbow responds that way too.
    And hoping my Warwick Streamer LX 6 will do too.
     
  4. Oct 17, 2001 #4
    jasonbraatz

    jasonbraatz Supporting Member

    Oct 18, 2000
    Milwaukee, WI
    oh yeah. i can make my thumb sound like i'm playing it with a pick or like my upright. great basses, they be.


    jason
     
  5. Oct 17, 2001 #5
    air_leech

    air_leech

    Sep 1, 2000
    Israel
    I too had to get used to playing with a lighter touch when I first got my warwick and I must say it was a change for good, less fatigue, more dynamics and less fret noise.

    also I belive the Warwick has a greater sensitivity to wether you play with the tip of the finger, the pad and the angle you attack the strings from.

    I guess the quality of the woods used and their hardness contributes to that as well as the anchoring bridge and angled headstock.
     
  6. Oct 17, 2001 #6
    gruffpuppy

    gruffpuppy

    Aug 15, 2000
    In your basement.
    My thumb needs a lighter touch. I also roll the volume back a little, it seems to bring out the growl when I pluck harder.
     
  7. Oct 17, 2001 #7
    Chopper

    Chopper

    Oct 15, 2001
    South East Cans Ass
    I've noticed on my thumb that its a very attack sensitive bass. The more agressive the attack the more it does bring out the growl, but a light touch with the volume pot turned up plays a smother tone! Just my opinion!

    God Bless All !!

    chopper.