Warwick question: ebay content

[Joe Nerve]

Did warwick ever make basses with a cavity cover like in this listing? The guy claims all original parts, but me thinks not. None of mine ever had one with screws, but none of mine were 6 string lefties also. I'm askin for a friend who's forum shy. Thanks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Warwick-Streame...QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item2557884b44

 

[Headless Llama]

That is one sexy piece of Wenge! I have never seen a cover like that, not to say it isn't original though.

 

[jmattbassplaya]

I`m not sure myself. I thought they always used the "The Sound of Wood" cavity covers - or at least since the late 80`s.

 

[RCCollins]

it might not be original but you know what? who cares? if your friend likes green, he should get it. Those wenge neck warwicks are just plain awesome!

 

[grifff]

The sellers feedback and description of the bass don't make me think he is trying to rip anyone off either. Neither of my Warwicks have that type of control cavity cover but that doesn't mean it's not a great bass. The serial number checks out correct:

Serial No.:
J-066844-99
Article Code:
1216160400GZFMAOWW L
produced:
14/11/2001
Info:
Streamer, 6-string
Emeraude Green Oil finish
Flamed Maple A body
Ovangkol neck
Gold hardware
Left-hand

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[Joe Nerve]

I think it's a great bass too. I'm a wenge fan, wouldn't buy another warwick without a wenge neck. Just wondering IF it's not original, WHY it's not original. Also, don't know much about the price of LX 6 strings. Is $1095 a good re-sale price for this, or are LXs like other warwicks and it can be had for substantially less? I just sold my $3500 streamer jazzman for a whopping $1100 after trying for a year to get $1200. :/

 

[Papersen]

I`d say it`s not original.
I`ve never seen a 1999 Warwick with that cavity cover.

Older ones used to have 5 screws to hold the cavity cover, but screws weren`t aligned that way.

Here`s a shot from a 89 Streamer

Why should someone replace the original one?
They tend to break from time to time (I`ve seen WW without cavity covers before) and making one is probably the easiest solution.

 

[Thunderitter]

Here's a pic as the listing has about 50 higf def pics:

I say the lack of a 'Warwick' on it makes it likely to be original.

 

[tonyciv]

Does anyone out there think that there may have been some additional routing to the body, in order to accomodate what may be a non-original plate?

 

[Thunderitter]

Does anyone out there think that there may have been some additional routing to the body, in order to accomodate what may be a non-original plate?

It would be far easier just to trim the plate so I think that's unlikely.

 

[humpy thumb]

It's a non-original cover Joe.But it makes no difference.Looks to cover the cavity nicely & as long as it's earthed properly,it'll make no difference.

 

[darkstorm]

To bad about the back being all marked up. Hopes its just some sort of felt tip marker writing that can be removed without damaging finish underneath.

 

[coreyfyfe]

This is the back of my old 99 LX 5.

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I'd almost definitely say that's not an original cover, but I doubt the reasons are dubious, probably just came off and was misplaced or maybe the clips broke.

As far as the price that's about right I should say. I sold my LX 5 for $1100 last year, and while I'd say the left handed 6 string version might draw a little more scratch for being harder to come by, it wouldn't be much more.

 

[DerHoggz]

How can I get ~$1200 and become left handed?