Double Bass What the difference between a Warwick Framus Triumph and the Lite version?

[thewitt]

I have a Triumph 4 string that I'm considering selling and am pretty sure it is not the Lite version of this EUB. Beautiful bass, I just never use it.

What are the distinguishing features between the 2 models?

 

[thewitt]

And I do know the Lite says so on the peg head.

 

[donotfret]

My first EUB was a Triumph Lite. I can't say much in terms of comparison, but I can say that the Lite is made in China and mine was absolutely awful quality. It did sound alright when it wasn't busy falling over (to be fair in a sitting position it was better, but I prefer to stand). Build quality might actually be the difference.

 

[DoubleMIDI]

I once tried the Lite and found the quality less good than my Stagg EDBs. I had an old Friumph in my hands once for a few seconds only and that felt much more DB-like than the Lite.

 

[thewitt]

Thanks folks

This is not made in China and it's a beautiful bass. Perhaps it's just build quality.

 

[donotfret]

Oh, here's another one that I didn't think of earlier. Do the standard Triumphs have a magnetic pickup by default? My Triumph Lite definitely didn't have one, so that could be another difference.

 

[VictorW126]

The Light version has no cavities in the body, no ebony, no magnetic pickup, no DB-head mechanics.
It is made in China and is sold on our market as a Rockbass, not a Warwik. It is similar only in form.

 

[thewitt]

There we go! Thank you Victor for the info.

Now I just have to get a sense of value. Seems all I can find for sale is the Lite version.