Warwick vs. Fender

[Reuben]

I just want to say that the most ergonomic bass I have played I now own: EB Music Man Stingray SUB. There's something about that neck and how the thing is balanced, but it just continues to blow my mind. I bought it as essentially a backup that would have a different sound, but it just plays so great! And for only 600 bucks! The real Stingrays have more ergonomic bodies. I was never all that into the stingray look, but I've come around. I'm a big fan now and I want more!

 

[Aussiephoenix]

I wouldnt consider the Fender Deluxe range the best in fender, not at all. if I wanted an active fender I'd probably look at a Marcus Miller... MIJ, but it still kicks ass over a lot of the MIA models.

The only things I dont like about warwicks is the fat neck. its unconfortable for me, the other thing is with a thumb you get MAJOR neckdive... playing while trying to hold the neck up isnt the most confortable thing in the world.

Still, warwick does have a real nice clean sound... very strong output though, depends on your taste.

 

[Lonnybass]

In reading this thread, it amazes me how many people are willing to "put up" with ergonomic struggles to play a particular instrument. Just last month our opening act's bass player mentioned to me that he loved his instrument, but that he just couldn't play certain things on it that he could on others because of his struggle with the neck profile and balance.

There are comfy choices out there. Find a bass that FITS you rather than FIGHTS you!!!

Lonnybass

 

[Tom]

In reading this thread, it amazes me how many people are willing to "put up" with ergonomic struggles to play a particular instrument.

How many are there? I only saw one (although I admit I didn't reread the entire thread).

Once again, as impossible as it may sound, some people find the Thumb perfectly comfortable. The weight isn't extraordinary and not everybody experiences neckdive. The neck even feels good to some people (I prefer it to paper-thin necks like the Geddy Lee, for instance). In these cases, the players aren't "putting up" with anything.

OP, everyone in this thread has their own bias. If anything, this discussion has served best to illustrate the point that no bass is for everyone and that you need to decide based primarily on hands-on (and ears-on) experience.

 

[Mabis2012]

I could not disagree more. Warwicks playability is severely lacking.
The ergonomics are horrible, and the huge baseball bat necks are extremely uncomfortable. Some models, most notably the Thumb, neck dive horribly

another TROLL strolls in! bashing Warwick this time, give it a rest mate, your ignorance belies your 40 odd years, more like 14.

 

[Hyper-Flexion]

i really enjoy my warwick...wouldnt buy anything else that i didnt have made for me