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warwick stage 2 -> p bass - yea or nea?!?
- Thread starter remulous
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Don't sell the Warwick. And if you try, you'll be horrified how little it fetches.
Now, I'm a Status man, so I shouldn't approve of Warwicks because of a past row about that big ugly bass The Ox helped design and which led to a fight between the companies about who had the rights to it. But I have a decent P bass and a classy modern one, (older, more modern) and the modern one is the instrument I play. Your Warwick comes, I think, from a really good period of their building and if you get rid of it you'll be hard put to find another. Unless you get off on old wood and original bits of wire you can find an OK used P for not much money: do that, and then you'll know what to sell on if you have to.
Now, I'm a Status man, so I shouldn't approve of Warwicks because of a past row about that big ugly bass The Ox helped design and which led to a fight between the companies about who had the rights to it. But I have a decent P bass and a classy modern one, (older, more modern) and the modern one is the instrument I play. Your Warwick comes, I think, from a really good period of their building and if you get rid of it you'll be hard put to find another. Unless you get off on old wood and original bits of wire you can find an OK used P for not much money: do that, and then you'll know what to sell on if you have to.
If that's what you want, you should REALLY consider a G&L SB-2 (which is a P/J). I have one and I have a '66 Precision (so it's not just a case of thinking what I have is better than something I don't have). The SB-2 (in my opinion) definitely brings more skanky, fat, dirt to the table.
You've made the right choice, your Warwick is a very sought after bass, would probably command top dollar from a die hard Wick fan. I would have given my left nut to buy it if you actually decided to sell (would have mugged gramps for that 2500 boy I'll tell ya..)
I currently own a post 2000 Streamer II 5 and it leaves a bit to be desired when compared to my original early 90s Streamer. I still miss that one, kick myself often for selling it..
My first bass was an early 80s MIJ Squier P 4 string with Duncan 1/4 pounders and a Badass bridge.. Probably one of the best playing basses I had ever owned. The action was soft and super close to the fretboard with no buzzing, the bass pretty much played itself, rock solid and precise, natural tone for days. Another major regret selling that bass.. Paid 250 back in 85 (w hard fender case) it was one of the best basses on the planet, solid precise feel, unbelievable tone. Not sure what it was about that particular bass but I've yet to play another Fender that compares.. Perhaps it's nostalgic grandeur making it out to be something it wasn't? Who knows..
My point? Keep the Wick and find something inexpensive to sate that dirty urge you're having..
Right... You're keeping the Wick, good man, sorry for the pointless rant..
The key word here is "beloved" Warwick. You answered your own question at the start of the thread.
A Wise Desicion!
Remember until you find a real P-bass, you already have one on that Warwick - just pull the preamp bypass knob (volume) out and use the Neck pickup only. I've had many engineers tell me how much smoother and warmer my Warwick Streamer II is than most p-basses while coming close enough to the real thing, - the difference is not really noticeable to anyone except other bassists.
Remember until you find a real P-bass, you already have one on that Warwick - just pull the preamp bypass knob (volume) out and use the Neck pickup only. I've had many engineers tell me how much smoother and warmer my Warwick Streamer II is than most p-basses while coming close enough to the real thing, - the difference is not really noticeable to anyone except other bassists.
