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warwick vs. dingwall prima

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by BassMus1k, Sep 8, 2004.


  1. Sep 8, 2004 #1
    BassMus1k

    BassMus1k

    Apr 1, 2004
    hey everyone
    im looking into getting a new bass ad i've narrowed it down to a warwick corvette proline or dingwall prima.(both six strings) basically i have played both but still cant decide. just so you know i play everystyle but am more metal orientated. im just looking for a few suggestions or personal opinions to help me out on my decision. also the money is not a factor. thanx in advance.
     
  5. Sep 9, 2004 #2
    Anti_Wish

    Anti_Wish

    May 14, 2004
    Boston, Ma
    DINGWALL
     
  10. Sep 9, 2004 #3
    Juneau

    Juneau

    Jul 15, 2004
    Dallas, TX.

    +1 (see other posts for sales pitch of mine lol)
     
  14. Sep 9, 2004 #4
    cheezewiz

    cheezewiz Supporting Member

    Mar 27, 2002
    Ohio
    Not even the same species. The Dingwal is VASTLY superior.
     
  18. Sep 9, 2004 #5
    radi8

    radi8

    Feb 10, 2004
    Chicago
    BassMus1k,

    tell me about the Corvette.
    i am looking for a second bass and have my eye on it and a used Thumb Bolt-on 4.
     
  22. Sep 9, 2004 #6
    Dirty Road Cola

    Dirty Road Cola Guest

    Sep 8, 2000
    Gainesville, FL
    They're not even in the same price range, much less quality range. Make no mistake, Warwick basses are well made for the most part but Dingwall basses are tops. Sheldon's service and basses speak for themselves...I say the Prima by a million.
     
  26. Sep 9, 2004 #7
    FCM3

    FCM3

    Jul 7, 2000
    Winston-Salem, NC USA
    not even a question..
    The Dingwall...
    way more bass, incredible tone, Light years ahead B string and extremely versitile electronics.
    Glad $$$s no object cuz that Prima is top dollar, plus Sheldon's personal service and attention to detail is worth every cent
    frank
     
  31. Sep 9, 2004 #8
    Bass Viking

    Bass Viking

    Aug 30, 2004
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Definitely Dingwall. Nothing wrong with Warwick but I think you're comparing lower end Warwick with high end Dingwall.

    I got to try the Prima at Bass Central, along with an F Bass, some Lakelands, and a Roscoe. It stood out from the pack with its fine playability, looks and B string.
     
  35. Sep 10, 2004 #9
    martens-koop

    martens-koop

    Oct 10, 2002
    Saskatoon
    I don't know how this affects you, or if you have even noticed, but one of the best basses sheldon has ever made (a Prima artist series 6 string) was recently put up for sale here on talkbass... I wouldn't ever want to discourage you from buying new if thats what you want, but for the money, it's not likely that you'll ever see anything the likes of what St. Geoff Germaine :) is parting with...

    do a search, and see for yourself... then proceed to salivate.

    jmk!
     
  39. Sep 10, 2004 #10
    Juneau

    Juneau

    Jul 15, 2004
    Dallas, TX.
    /agree with Above. I can tell you he payed close to 2K more than he's offering it for, and its likely youd have to pay 4-5K more than his asking price for a new one. Not to mention the wait time on having a custom one made right now.
     
  43. Sep 10, 2004 #11
    Geoff St. Germaine

    Geoff St. Germaine Commercial User

    Aug 31, 2001
    Victoria, British Columbia
    Agreed!
    ;)

    Now, if someone just had a Dingwall Z2 5 to trade for it, it would be such an easy decision.

    Wait a minute, didn't I used to own one of those? (Kicks self twice, hard).

    Geoff