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Why does everyone hate an Warwick basses.

#161
brekfustuvluzer said:
also, i disagree with this statement: "... they don't try to sound like a fender." in my experience, the pickup placment has either been based on a j or p/j configuration.
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or a double buck, or a single coil and a humbucker... dude what the heck are you talking about?

And since you're comparing them to fenders let me express my preference for the high-radius fingerboards used on warwicks over the humped fender-style arch!
 
#162
I don't hate Warwicks, I don't really hate anything. :) To me though, there are two things that make them unplayable; the chunky necks and the narrow bodies. Not comfortable at all IMO.

Tonewise they seem deep, somewhat dark and very mid-heavy. Not a bad thing in a band mix, but personally I'd like some more sparkle up top. That might be dialled in for all I know.

This and a hefty price tag and a Warwick will never make it to my shopping list.
 
#163
I have always read how the necks were chunky and the sound was not that great. Well, today UPS came and I got a Corvette fretless w/ Nordstrands NJ4SE's and Audere 4 band preamp. The neck was as comfortable as my Jazz or Precision. I spent about ten minutes working with the pre and all of a sudden this thing thundered.

I love surprises :hyper::hyper:
 
#164
flipper_gv said:
God, how many many times will I have to repeat it.

Warwick went back to their older, slimmer neck profile as of 09 as the standard profile for their necks.
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Yes!

Kwesi said:
on schnapps! seriously? I gotta get my hands on an '09 Streamer... Man this is great news. I don't think simple words have ever given me GAS before, lol.
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My 88 Streamer has a neck to DIE for. And it's wenge neck thru. Something they don't do anymore.
 
#165
MikeBass said:
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My 88 Streamer has a neck to DIE for. And it's wenge neck thru. Something they don't do anymore.
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That's true Mike,but it's available thru the custom shop.I read somewhere that a wenge neck is almost as hard as a graphite neck.That's pretty stiff eh.:p
What ya gonna do with your new SS1?
Restore it?:spit: or leave it as is:)?The mojo factor on it is amazing:cool:.Nothin' like maple when it's all dirty like that mate.:hyper:
 
#166
i don't hate Warwicks, but i'm less inclined to purchase one because of the following..

1) the neck.. it's too thick..

2) they are neck heavy..

3) they cost too much..

i know the "cost too much" thing is relative, but from my perspective they are over priced..

AFAIK, they are going back to the original neck profile.. i'm not sure if they are going to use wenge for their necks or not. but, it would be a step up to use it..
 
#167
I like how Warwicks:

1. Look - the body styles and natural wood is very attractive.
2. Sound. Nothing sounds like a Warwick. They have their own very distinctive growl.

I don't like how Warwicks:

1. Have thick necks. If they could get their necks down to something manageable (for me) I would have no problem buying another one. The one I had gave me major hand/wrist problems.
2. Weigh a ton. Especially the Corvettes. Yowsa. Visions of my old T-40 all over again.
 
#168
throbgod13 said:
i don't hate Warwicks, but i'm less inclined to purchase one because of the following..

1) the neck.. it's too thick..

2) they are neck heavy..

3) they cost too much..

i know the "cost too much" thing is relative, but from my perspective they are over priced..

AFAIK, they are going back to the original neck profile.. i'm not sure if they are going to use wenge for their necks or not. but, it would be a step up to use it..
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Wenge is & always has been available as an option.
The neck shape has gone back to being C shaped,or "slim".
You'd be amazed at how many other basses have virtually identical neck profiles,yet are lergely considered thin & fast.
It's not that the U shape is any thicker than others,it's just a different shape,which feels like it fills your hand & some say,feels better when playing for long periods.
Re.being over-priced.If you took a tour of the factory,you'd see how much more goes into Warwick basses,than most.The monthly Warwick newsletter can explain better.:smug:
 
#170
EagleMoon said:
I like how Warwicks:

1. Look - the body styles and natural wood is very attractive.
2. Sound. Nothing sounds like a Warwick. They have their own very distinctive growl.

I don't like how Warwicks:

1. Have thick necks. If they could get their necks down to something manageable (for me) I would have no problem buying another one. The one I had gave me major hand/wrist problems.
2. Weigh a ton. Especially the Corvettes. Yowsa. Visions of my old T-40 all over again.
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Warwick are very much focused on giving the customer what the customer wants.So due to popular demand,the old slim,C shape profile is again standard for all basses from the start of 2009.
Like I said in my last post,it's not so much the actual neck dimension is larger,it's mainly the U shape that feels thick.
Feel is just about everything in a neck.Let's face it,if it's not feeling right,it's always going to be a burden to play & obstical in your creativety.:cool:
 
#172
i don't hate, but i would not consider it for purchase for the natural oil finishes.

simply because to me, it's too high maintainence. i don't want to have the extra work of waxing the body once every two weeks.

from what i understand, if you don't wax the body, the open pores of the body will absorb your sweat on parts that you are touching it... and that will cause the wood to change color on those parts. and i sweat a lot when i play.

the other color finishes are fine and do not have this problem since it's all sealed in.
 
#173
humpy thumb said:
Warwick are very much focused on giving the customer what the customer wants.So due to popular demand,the old slim,C shape profile is again standard for all basses from the start of 2009.
Like I said in my last post,it's not so much the actual neck dimension is larger,it's mainly the U shape that feels thick.
Feel is just about everything in a neck.Let's face it,if it's not feeling right,it's always going to be a burden to play & obstical in your creativety.:cool:
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If it's the old neck shape they're changing back to, it's still too fat for me. :(
 
#175
I like the sound, but the ergonomics are rough if you are used to Fender style basses. I have a sweet sounding Streamer Standard, but I have really had to change the way I position my hand and it is giving me some significant forearm and wrist pain. I think I may be going back to fender style basses pretty soon.:(
 
#176
Dr. Cheese said:
I like the sound, but the ergonomics are rough if you are used to Fender style basses. I have a sweet sounding Streamer Standard, but I have really had to change the way I position my hand and it is giving me some significant forearm and wrist pain. I think I may be going back to fender style basses pretty soon.:(
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That's exactly what I got from them. Played one the other day that had the old neck profile with the wenge neck and it still was way too fat and made my wrist/arm hurt after about 2 minutes playing it.
 
#178
I almost sold my '93 Fortress One but luckily it didn't work out. I don't know what all you guys are talking about with the comfort thing. I find the neck to be quite fast and comfortable - and also very very stable. The instrument balances well and isn't heavy. The sound is great.

I guess to each his own.....


Also - the price thing. If you look on the used market I find the prices to be really low.
 

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