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Warwick Rock Basses

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Gazzy

Mar 9, 2009
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#1
Hey guys,
I am seeking a bit of advice as to whether I should buy a second-hand warwick rock bass. The guy has it at the shop. It's in good condition and sounds good as far as I can see, but I just wanna know do you think warwick rock basses are good instruments? He has $800NZ on it.
Thanx,Gazzy :D
 
#16
I'll get to your price question in a bit but... Just an experience from using a butterscotch Rockbass Corvette bought in Singapore. I bought one on an impulse - they sound good and are lightweight.

But... the apparent lack of QC in the manufacturing on the particular bass I purchased led to a string of problems that rendered it unplayable. The volume pot eventually rusted solid, the jack came free after a few weeks' use, and in general the internal wiring and electronics were poorly done. The tone and boost knobs (factory installed) were the last to bite the dust, and fritzed out on me. I had a luthier change out and redo the internal wiring, and install a new jack. I recognise this may have been endemic/particular to the bass I purchased so a caveat emptor surf around for more opinions could help.

To your question on price, what you are seeing *does* seem a bit high as they tend to go for about US$400 - US$500 new tops (stressing that it's in my market).
 
#17
The price seems a little steep but rockbasses are great. The maple neck gives them a more "punchy" tone to german made wicks. Cause of the woods used they are similar to fenders, and the tone and playability is similar imho to mim fenders.

Whats the market in NJ like for basses,check around for new prices on rockbasses to check if that price is good.It sounds steep but i dont know what the prices are like there.You could also try an online store.
 
#18
The new Rockbasses should be with the dealers from early 2010.
They will feature the same 2 piece bridge & headstock inlay & just a nut 3 as the regular Warwick basses have.
These changes were made because it was requested by you guys,the players.
 
#19
I just got a used Rock Bass Corvette Fretless 5

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=565358

The price did wind up going a bit higher than I'd have liked ($323), but in all I'm pleased with it. Very stable construction.

If those are New rockbasses int he pic above...I can't imagine how much they'd cost; they look like the originals Wicks!!! I can see why mine was less expensive (alder body, cheaper bridge, etc)
 
#20
I picked up a used Rockbass (transparent blue model) at GC for the incredible price of $150!

It's my first bass and I totally dig it! Nice tone, smooth feel, and great action.

It's alot better then the low end Deans and Ibanez's I was looking at.
 

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