=The Warwick Corvette Club=

[Man In A Box]

TNT finally got their act together and delivered the bass to the right person. I'm well chuffed with her, I've spent the whole morning playing her and I couldn't be more pleased.
I tried to take some photos, not exactly great camera work by me but they'll do.



A horrible blurry headstock photo :D

And the two $$ together, sadly my 5 'er is out of commission while I wait for a new JAN.


The only problem is I can't find the strap locks. I don't think they were put in which is annoying, I guess I'll have to contact the Bass Centre again to see if I can get a pair.[/url]

[saxonbass]

Search every nook and cranny possible for the strap locks... the usual hiding place is in the wax pocket in the User Kit (whether the wax tin is in there or not)!

[Man In A Box]

Search every nook and cranny possible for the strap locks... the usual hiding place is in the wax pocket in the User Kit (whether the wax tin is in there or not)!

I had another check and still can't find them. I'll use the strap from my other $$ so isn't a problem at the moment. As long as I can get a set or find them eventually/

[maddrakkett]

Since Bass Centre carries the Warwick Security Locks (I've ordered mine from there before), they should have no problem taking care of you. Also, check every pocket and pouch in the Rockbag - I've found mine in there before...

[Man In A Box]

Cheers guys. I checked the User kit and the Rockbag several times I even asked my housemate to have a look just incase I was being thick and couldn't find them but no luck.
I'll phone the guys at the Bass Centre when I get time, hopefully they'll be able to get me a JAN as well.

[Kris]

Congrats! That's a damn nice bass!

[Dragonsfire]

Hi!
Here is my first Warwick since 7 years. :-)
Directly out of the Shop. Bought it today.
It sounds really great and I am looking forward to the first gig within a few weeks.

[herb vibes]

hey dragonsfire that is a sweet bass man! custom isn't it because of the zebrano body and headstock?

[Dragonsfire]

Not really. It is a special edition, limited to 16 5-String basses ...and i think 14 4-string basses.

[trujo777]

that's really nice...may we ask how much you had to give for one of those?

how's the sound of zembrano compared to bubinga and ash?

[Dragonsfire]

The prices differ in Germany from 1199,- € to 1400,- € (or even a bit more) ...I bought it for 1199,- :-)
In the same shop the "normal" $$ 5 String in Nirvana Black costs 1239,- € ...weird, isn't it?

well, first of all the zebrano is heavier than the ash model... I don't know what it weights exactly. ...maybe I'll check it soon.

The sound... hm well, hard to describe. I had the impression, that the Zebrano gives more punch in the lowest end and a little more detail in the heights... maybe you can say: a bit more agressive overall. (?) [edit: compared to the ash model. I did not play a bubinga]


In general I have to say: I am very glad to own a W again. I think that the quality even improved, compared to my Fortress One back in 96 (or so)
(okay, it is not easy to make a comparison after such a long time)
The Instrument feels just great. So: A big "thumbs up" to all you guys at Warwick.

Cheers

[trujo777]

WOW amazing. thanks for the info and congrats on this. so the sound is better on lows and highs? great! what about definition? attack, sustain and growl compared tot he ash ones

[Dragonsfire]

Hm... I find it hard to do a comparison but I will do my very best.
The attack is great, thanks to the more in heights it hits directly in your face. I play heavy metal in my band and it is very important for me that you can hear every 16th in a fast song.
About the sustain... well i dod not compare the sustain with the ash. but I still got my neck-through (!) mockingbird bc rich here and compared to that the Corvette's sustain is great.
The growl is good a well. ...and I can't get it out of my head. since i bought the bass I have a constant growl in my ear/brain. This is where I see the plus in the low end. It may be a deeper growl than usual.

...of course this is a very subjective impression influenced by the case that I love the special wood ;-)

[Myh]

Hi!
Here is my first Warwick since 7 years. :-)
Directly out of the Shop. Bought it today.
It sounds really great and I am looking forward to the first gig within a few weeks.

Very nice zebrano bass

[trujo777]

Hello
Here it is Warwick FNA JazzMan LTD Edition 2004, enjoy...











...love it... :D

congrats on this monster. my friend just got one and he will get it received (still in transit) sometime this week. those LTDs are awesome. I love that these LTDs 2004 have 5 W's! 8) 4 ont he fretboard and one at the headstock!

Too bad I don't ave one so I gues "I am a sad Panda" (sorry my new phrase I picked up from the forum today)

[bassus_play]

Well I see my mate Radu is already showing you his beauty...He's right to be happy, his FNA LTD 2004 is the reason why I got into this W passion....So here is my Corvette custom:









wenge neck
35" scale
5-piece neck lamination
black hardware

upgraded: active MEC pups & 3 -band equalizer

HE is called "The Tiger"!

[Alin]

Ha haaa nice RIG Florin ... I will very happy if you complete your RIG with an acoustic bass witch you wish :wink:

I hope the bass will be an Alien

[bassus_play]

Hello Alin...I think I will wait some time to save more money, I prefer the W way...

[Alin]

Hello Alin...I think I will wait some time to save more money, I prefer the W way...

I know you prefer the W way... :wink:

[fortysix&2]

Unfortunately, I only have one Warwick.

Fortunately, it's a corvette :D

[ThirdthumB]

Great picture man. 8) Bubinga rules big time.

[Gmon3y72]

Can I join the Corvette club?! I have a rockbass Corvette....!

Seriously, I'm awaiting a quote for my Corvette $$ so in a couple of months I'll be fully fledged :wink:

[saxonbass]

Can I join the Corvette club?! I have a rockbass Corvette....!

Seriously, I'm awaiting a quote for my Corvette $$ so in a couple of months I'll be fully fledged :wink:

Welcome to the club! Like to see some pics when you get the $$ :wink:

[TTW]

I hope I'm also allowed to be here :wink: - this is an 1999 FNA Jazzman (one of the first 30 made). It was formally french violet, but now its something like wine red, but still very beautiful. Great Axe!!!

[Andrew O]

wait...are there TWO florins now?!

[JHbass]

wait...are there TWO florins now?!

im quite confused as well and seeing Xbass in his signature isnt helping... :?

[Greg]

There's always been 2 Florins.Florin Barbu,our Flo.Florin buga,another bass playing Romanian from the Xbass forum. :wink:

[catworm]

I must take some snaps of my $$, I've had it for ages. This thread is giving me serious GAS for a bubinga standard...

[Andrew O]

There's always been 2 Florins.Florin Barbu,our Flo.Florin buga,another bass playing Romanian from the Xbass forum. :wink:

i never knew that guy was around, well, hey florin!

[TTW]

I still HAVE GAS for a Warwick with bubinga body...

[arachnobass]

this is my corvette

[anarchyok]

Noice!! Very cool figuring. I've always thought they should come with black hardware though!

[+JohnnyBoy-]

Here is my rig. It's now in my practice space instead of my mom's basement, which is nice...

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[ThirdthumB]

That's a marvelous piece of Bubinga you've got there man. :D

[saxonbass]

Arachnobass and Johnnyboy... both basses have great figuring...very classy!

[flipper_gv]

Noice!! Very cool figuring. I've always thought they should come with black hardware though!

+1

Black hardware would be much better looking

[trujo777]

nice figuring on that bubinga slab mate! agree witht he black hardware suggestion it would look like the Thumb NTs.

[arachnobass]

yeah i kinda like black hardware too.. in time maybe i would be able to swap the hardware to black

[RolleHarris]

Here´s my CS Corvette $$

[Lewis]

that CS vette is awesome harris.