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Why does everyone hate an Warwick basses.
- Thread starter octaverazor
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So now "The only reason I still have the Ibanez is pure back up purposes" means you're talking crap about that bass? Hmmmzzz...I'm learning something new every day.
Anyway, back to the topic: IMO ppl like to talk & give the impression they know what they're talking about, when in fact they're pretty much clueless. Warwick basses are very different from one year to the next, so you can't say that all Wicks have chunky necks, since it's obviously not true. I have a Thumb BO which is far from perfect, but the tone is to die for, and the neck feels right (after playing the bass for a while). I'm currently waiting for my 2nd W (a 'Vette). Meanwhile I've also bought an Ibby BTB 'cause I still think Ibbys are great value for the money. And on top of this, the only bass I know I'll never get rid of is a Cort C4, because that thing has the most comfortable neck I've ever played on. So I don't have any problem owning & playing other basses/brands, but I love & respect W for their distinct tone and feel. It takes a while to get acustomed to a Wick, but they're solid.
personally, i cant stand warwicks. they feel nice, but the sound never does a thing for me. theyre also pretty inconsistant from what ive seen, some are great instruments that just arent my style, others (of the same price range) arent that hott all around..
Warwicks seem to be everywhere in Australia. They are often the sole higher end basses in many an Australian music store. Though many bands played them and many friend desired one I just found them a little over exposed and over rated. Yes this is all subjective, I guess I felt like telling people that there are other options to Warwick.
My dislike comes from the general aesthetics though I don't mind the pj Streamers (I like Spectors). I have trouble with the necks, have played some shockers in store which really only needed a setup.
I did really enjoy playing a 4 string Dirty Blonde Thumb once which chanced my opinion somewhat. A little darker sounding than what I'd normally use but interesting non the less. Low Mid growl is a great thing but I prefer Wal varity.
My dislike comes from the general aesthetics though I don't mind the pj Streamers (I like Spectors). I have trouble with the necks, have played some shockers in store which really only needed a setup.
I did really enjoy playing a 4 string Dirty Blonde Thumb once which chanced my opinion somewhat. A little darker sounding than what I'd normally use but interesting non the less. Low Mid growl is a great thing but I prefer Wal varity.
alot of people seem to find them uncomfortable from what i've seen.they just aren't for everyone i guess.i never see people bashing them though..especially compared to gibson
It's just that people who don't like warwicks, really ****ing hates them. No joke. That makes them stand out a lot. I know, I felt the same way as you before. And AGAIN, I'm gonna repeat it:
WARWICK WENT BACK TO THEIR OLDER NECK PROFILE FOR THE '09 LINEUP, WHICH IS MUCH MORE SLIMMER (THINK THE WENGE NECKS), SO STOP COMPLAINING PLEASE
WARWICK WENT BACK TO THEIR OLDER NECK PROFILE FOR THE '09 LINEUP, WHICH IS MUCH MORE SLIMMER (THINK THE WENGE NECKS), SO STOP COMPLAINING PLEASE
Pure personal preference. Warwicks are distinct - they have their own feel, balance, neck, sound and pickups, and general look. And distinctly different instruments are going to inspire more polarized opinions than Yet Another Jazz Clone.
Personally, I find Warwicks to be not particularly ugly, decent sound, not real comfortable, kind of expensive. Not my first choice, for sure. But there's certainly nothing wrong with them.
Personally, I find Warwicks to be not particularly ugly, decent sound, not real comfortable, kind of expensive. Not my first choice, for sure. But there's certainly nothing wrong with them.
I hear a lot of people, even personal friends, talk about having intonation and neck issues with their corvette $$'s going crazy bad on them. That typically seems to be the issue with the Warwicks (neck) which is funny because they are so freakin thick idk how they would screw up lol
Playing a Warwick is like drinking scotch, its a taste that has to be acquired
you sir, have the right idea on apparently more than one subject.
also in reference to scotches, they can vary IMMENSELY from model to model with or without a major price difference. They're definitely known for there bigger necks, but it seems to be common in that is not a bad thing, just not as common a preference on TB. But from the Corvette to the Dolphin Pro to the Thumb to the Hellborg series, there are major differences in taste
I don't hate Warwick basses, but have a hard time with the chunkiness of the neck and the string spacing on many models. Also, I've found the tone to be bland, compared to the older Warwicks from the early 1990s.
bongomania
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Honestly, every time somebody posts a "why all the hate" thread--and we get a lot of these threads-- It's always some agitated teen who is feeling all butt-hurt because somebody said something negative about their favorite brand (or bassist), and they blow it up into this idea that there's all kinds of "hate" for that name all over the place, and gosh darnit their favorite brand/bassist is awesome so people should quit all the hatin'!!!! 
People like different things, and there are a lot of people who tried one or two Warwicks that they didn't like, or where they don't like the looks, and so what? It's not hate, it's preferences, and we all have those.
People like different things, and there are a lot of people who tried one or two Warwicks that they didn't like, or where they don't like the looks, and so what? It's not hate, it's preferences, and we all have those.
Honestly, every time somebody posts a "why all the hate" thread--and we get a lot of these threads-- It's always some agitated teen who is feeling all butt-hurt because somebody said something negative about their favorite brand (or bassist), and they blow it up into this idea that there's all kinds of "hate" for that name all over the place, and gosh darnit their favorite brand/bassist is awesome so people should quit all the hatin'!!!!
People like different things, and there are a lot of people who tried one or two Warwicks that they didn't like, or where they don't like the looks, and so what? It's not hate, it's preferences, and we all have those.
Yeah....what you said +1 !!
Shoot, try playing a Ric.....2 guys walk up to the stage...one hates it (according to him Rics are a POS - the other guy loves 'em - says that Geddy Lee invented them)...I can't win for losing!!
You like your Warwick - good deal!!
i like Warwicks to an extent.. the neck is thick, which is if i did get one i would have to reprofile the neck to a different shape.. this would be easy to do, since there's half a tree trunk there to sculpt.. they are headstock heavy.. probably due to the tree trunk neck.. other than that, i find them nice.. even with the MEC electronics..
Kinda harsh. Then again, i have never played one. Therefore I have no experience with this. People hate on my Dean ML all the time, saying its to big. or the neck is to long, but its mine not theirs so I dont worry about it. You shouldnt care about what people say. If you like it then who cares?
i like warwicks, i think... not that experienced really.
they were way out of my budget for my first bass, so ivfigurred testing them out would just be teasing myself, but purely on the sound - one of my favourite bands used mainly (if not only) warwicks, the bass was very very good at standing out from the mix, i would have considerred it the lead instrument.
the are called The Dead and are from Brisbane Australia, they had a completely brutal death metal sound, but with some very creative bass through it, the guitars was way low and the bass kinda took the lead at times, with some interesting twanyness and slap, or the guitar played alittle higher and let the basshlold everything together from below.
unfortunately they don't play bass anymore
they fired their guitarist and their bass player has now switched to guitar... but if you can find any of their old stuff it's well worth a listen... their new stuff is um... interesting... but i can't truely love anything bass-lessHonestly, every time somebody posts a "why all the hate" thread--and we get a lot of these threads-- It's always some agitated teen who is feeling all butt-hurt because somebody said something negative about their favorite brand (or bassist), and they blow it up into this idea that there's all kinds of "hate" for that name all over the place, and gosh darnit their favorite brand/bassist is awesome so people should quit all the hatin'!!!!
"leave britney spears' bassist alone!!"?
i own 2 warwick corvette standards (with emg's). both 4 strings. I have tried many different basses but I am the most comfortable in my vette. If it aint broke don't fix it. Never had any neck dive issues at all - in fact that's one reason i like it so much
As for the wide necks - I allways liked em - Gives me something to HANG ON TO!
As for the wide necks - I allways liked em - Gives me something to HANG ON TO!
