eh I had thought about purchasing a wide neck thumb bolt 5, and it sounded great but not at a price of close to $3000.00 because it's still an off the rack bass IMHO.
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Why does everyone hate an Warwick basses.
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The only two Warwick basses I like are the Thumb and the Infinity NT.
I don't like MM style humbuckers. There. I said it.
I don't like MM style humbuckers. There. I said it.
To me they are a bass you really have to learn how to play to get the most out of them. Listen to mudvayne. He knows how to get the musical quirks out of it. If your playing it just like any other bass its just kind of blahh. I like the thumbs, fortress, and katana, I've played those and they had the magic. Neck is still weird though lol
My old german Corvette 5 has been to hell and back with me. Toured around the country several times, hit the ground headstock first, knocked out teeth, bounced off stages and lighting trusses, gotten bled on, everything! Most importantly, it sounded fantastic the whole time. I remember our tech looking at me and saying "dude, that thing NEVER goes out of tune!"
The only reason why it's not my go to these days is I've changed my "sound" to a passive P bass. No Warwick hate from me, bro!
The only reason why it's not my go to these days is I've changed my "sound" to a passive P bass. No Warwick hate from me, bro!
I love the mwaaaah sound of the Warwick Corvette $$ fretless basses that I have played. I thought they sounded fantastic.
They are too plain-looking for my taste though. I'm not a big fan to their body styling and the finish doesn't appeal to me either. Just not my cup-of-tea for the price, but the fretless basses do sound great.
They are too plain-looking for my taste though. I'm not a big fan to their body styling and the finish doesn't appeal to me either. Just not my cup-of-tea for the price, but the fretless basses do sound great.
I played a Warwick in a store a while back. Sounded great unplugged and was pretty comfy, but I was disappointed with the sound when I plugged it in. Oh well.
Right for a lot of people, but not the bass for me.
Right for a lot of people, but not the bass for me.
they're not for everyone, but remember if you try one in a store the battery may not be fresh
Warwick Corvette ProLine 6 strings user here. 9.2 pounds weighted on a electronic professional scale.
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I wasn't aware people do? IF so, they're probably weak or limp wristed and struggle with a J-neck, so, YMMV. 
Nothing sounds like a Warwick. Stuff may sound "better" or "worse", but nothing like it. I still want to add an SSII 5 to the stable. I friggin' love those things.
Nothing sounds like a Warwick. Stuff may sound "better" or "worse", but nothing like it. I still want to add an SSII 5 to the stable. I friggin' love those things.
I have several more expensive basses than Warwicks (Sadowsky, Ken Smith, Wal, Status), but I would not say that any of them is better in any aspect than my proven working horses Thumb NT 4 and 5 (both mid '90s) and Streamer 5 NT.
Basses are built exactly to reach sound they produce and for kind of players that look after that sound. Both in studio and on stage Thumb and Streamer are proven working axes that I enjoy to play for two decades.
Room for improvement lies in PU and electronics, although both are OK enough (not the best, to be clear here).
Seems that Warwick doesn't consider that anything is wrong with their concept and market confirms that.
Warwick basses are top choice, but if anyone doesn't like them, I think that thousands of Warwick owners worldwide don't care about that at all.
Only basses I hate are low quality made instruments that really smell cheapo.
Basses are built exactly to reach sound they produce and for kind of players that look after that sound. Both in studio and on stage Thumb and Streamer are proven working axes that I enjoy to play for two decades.
Room for improvement lies in PU and electronics, although both are OK enough (not the best, to be clear here).
Seems that Warwick doesn't consider that anything is wrong with their concept and market confirms that.
Warwick basses are top choice, but if anyone doesn't like them, I think that thousands of Warwick owners worldwide don't care about that at all.
Only basses I hate are low quality made instruments that really smell cheapo.
just wait till you lose a bridge saddle or break a J.A.N.
I own 2 Wicks' mind you and I CANNOT for the love of god get extra spare parts CHEAPLY! Warwick needs to find a design for their nut that WORKS! IMO they should just use a standard nut and be done with it. I know the only reason the JAN III exists is due to the other two designs being a flop. Thats just My opinion. Love the tone and looks, just hate the fact parts are non existent here in the US.
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You can now get parts through the New York Custom Shop! Please email Dan at [email protected] and he will make sure you get whatever parts you need. Please note: this thread was resurrected after 1 year, in which time we have been making changes to address these issues! Thanks!
I've owned two Warwicks now. A 1995 Fortress Masterman 5 string and a Warwick Thumb Dirty Blonde 4 string. Both amazing basses but the Fortress Masterman blew the Dirty Blonde out of the water. -Luke
Corvette pro-line 5 here! Gigged with it for 10 years and now is taking a break while I play a 6 string Yamaha.
That warwick is a fine instrument and very easy to play an rock and can really take a beating.
I'd love to replace the gold harware for black.
Any info on the prices of hardware in the USA?
Better yet, in Chile????
That warwick is a fine instrument and very easy to play an rock and can really take a beating.
I'd love to replace the gold harware for black.
Any info on the prices of hardware in the USA?
Better yet, in Chile????
My main bass used to be a corvette fretless. I loved that thing, great tone, the neck was very comfortable to me (maybe because I come from upright), the body was beautiful...etc. Unfortunately it got stolen at a festival. I would have bought another warwick but I felt like I should try more brands before locking myself in to warwick.
I would buy the same bass again now, but I have a smith which to me is even better than the warwick BUT it also has a much higher price.
So ill say this, for the price that you can get a corvette, that is THE bass to get in my opinion a very solid bass for that price range.
I would buy the same bass again now, but I have a smith which to me is even better than the warwick BUT it also has a much higher price.
So ill say this, for the price that you can get a corvette, that is THE bass to get in my opinion a very solid bass for that price range.
I've never owned one, but of the Warwicks I played most of them felt too body-heavy and out of balance. My '78 Precision weighed about as much as a Thumb but was far more balanced.
I loved my Corvette Proline. Best slap tone I have ever heard. I would have kept it too, had it not been for the electronics. I learned that I was a passive bass guy after playing that beautiful bass. I was able to flip and make some money on it, but give me a passive Jazz everyday of the week.
I think Warwick is starting to get a bad rep from the less than stellar Rockbass products that have been coming out. I have heard some bad stories about necks pulling apart from the pocket because of flimsy wood. Have heard about DOA electronics. Have heard about neck warping. As long as Warwick keeps putting their name on those types of instruments, the more their reputation will sacrifice.
That said, bad products will only bring down the value of the nicer stuff. My MIG Wick was only $450. Poor sucker on craigslist is trying to get $400 for a Rockbass.... So, as I see it there are going to be some deals for you diehards. If you want to keep a company in the botique end of the spectrum, don't come out with a budget line. IMO, IME, YMMV.
I think Warwick is starting to get a bad rep from the less than stellar Rockbass products that have been coming out. I have heard some bad stories about necks pulling apart from the pocket because of flimsy wood. Have heard about DOA electronics. Have heard about neck warping. As long as Warwick keeps putting their name on those types of instruments, the more their reputation will sacrifice.
That said, bad products will only bring down the value of the nicer stuff. My MIG Wick was only $450. Poor sucker on craigslist is trying to get $400 for a Rockbass.... So, as I see it there are going to be some deals for you diehards. If you want to keep a company in the botique end of the spectrum, don't come out with a budget line. IMO, IME, YMMV.
