=The Warwick Fortress Club=

[Myh]

I just couldn't resist the urge to post some pics of the Fortress I'm picking up next Friday:

I know the feeling.

And let's have some more pics. when you get it home.

BTW: Looks great with gold hardware.

[ThirdthumB]

look at the darkness of that wenge neck, thanks for sharing the pic, thats a truely great looking bass, congrats.

Yeah,

mighty clean looking pieces of wood indeed. Love the Wenge, love the bass. 8)

[JazzMan]

2001 Fortress Masterman Fretless VI TUrquoise blue

I've come across quite a few ppl who have said they own fortresses from the 2000's, but on the warwick website it says the last fortress model left the factory in 1999.

Anyone know whats going on with that?

Rundown

I can only speak for mine. I bought a Fortress MM in 98, and loved it so much I wanted another. When I tried to order in 2001 I was told they'd been discontinued. But my dealer found out that they had some bodies left that could be used however I wanted, so they made up the turquoise MM for me.

I can only assume that I am not alone in this!

[TTW]

Here's mine - a 1993 Warwick Fortress One in mint condition :D The bass has passive pickups and passive electronics (I think I will "activate" it soon)

[Myh]

Here's mine - a 1993 Warwick Fortress One in mint condition :D The bass has passive pickups and passive electronics (I think I will "activate" it soon)

Another great looking honey with gold hardware. 8)

Word of advice: Activate it with the Aguilar OBP-3SK/PP preamp.
http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_preamps_obp3.htm

[TTW]

I installed an OBP-3 in my Streamer LX - it's really a perfect preamp. Perhaps I'll install another one here.

Another idea is to integrate a Glockenklang Preamp.

[TTW]

However, another idea is to make a "vintage sounding" axe out of it. I would like to know how this bass sounds with Lindy Fralin or Häussel Pickups.

[gonzosc1]

97 fortress one R&B model

[Lewis]

♣♣♣♣, that fortress is ♣♣♣♣ing amazing, and to top it off it has a brass nut, this vintage fortress'es are doing mean thins to me.

[gonzosc1]

thank you sir,,, yeah you can't beat the wenge neck and a brass just-a-nut..
if you can get an old fortress by all mean do it. I sold my "Rick" after I got this one...
wish I could find a corvette with a wenge neck!!!!!!

[Lewis]

thank you sir,,, yeah you can't beat the wenge neck and a brass just-a-nut..
if you can get an old fortress by all mean do it. I sold my "Rick" after I got this one...
wish I could find a corvette with a wenge neck!!!!!!

custom shop maybe, the option is always there.

[ThirdthumB]

Definitely a sexy Fortress. 8) Looks to be in excellent condition too. :D

[JazzMan]

Still no sticky for this thread? :cry:

[james brunnning]

thank you sir,,, yeah you can't beat the wenge neck and a brass just-a-nut..
if you can get an old fortress by all mean do it. I sold my "Rick" after I got this one...
wish I could find a corvette with a wenge neck!!!!!!

Elderly Instruments has what looks like a wenge necked vett listed under there new bass section.

[gonzosc1]

Definitely a sexy Fortress. 8) Looks to be in excellent condition too. :D

Its in dead mint condition..... not one ding !!!!!!!!!!!! it sat in the store for 7-8 years til I got it new in 05. I'm the first owner.
I found it in the back of the store on a rack with about 5 other basses that just didn't sell. they were covered up and forgotten about. I saw the cover and asked the guy, whats this? just stuff no one wanted he said. I pulled the cover off and thats what I saw......$750 brand new. he said no one wanted it cuz it was passive!!! dumb people here !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

always ask about the back rooms in store, pawn shops... I have a few of these people call me when higher end stuff is about to go on the chopping block or its coming out of pawn... I got a great deal on a marshall jmc 800 guitar head for $450. sold it the next week for $850
so I could get my sansamp PSA preamp for the bass rig......
wheel and deal !!!!!!!!

[TateEvan]

Found some pics of my old 1994 Fortress Fretless I used to own. Wish I would have never sold it...

[marcelomaias]

Oh my, I was about to post some pics of my new FT, but now I have to wait a little bit (lol) after this peace of art fretless! Congrats!! Its amazing!

[Hanzo]

Found some pics of my old 1994 Fortress Fretless I used to own. Wish I would have never sold it...

That I used to own???? I don't know what you went through that made you sell it but I hope that period of you're life is over. :D

[TateEvan]

Yeah, I was strapped for cash at the time. Wish I had never sold it though...I miss her...

[marcelomaias]

Oh, sorry about that, didnt notice that you dont own her anymore :oops:

[Warwick/Framus Australia]

Good Morning All, last opportunity on last remaining stocks from the dozen or so Fortress bas guitars we originally had.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Warwick-Fortr...QQcmdZViewItem

and

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Warwick-Fortr...QQcmdZViewItem


Great buying for a brand new classic with full warranty.

www.warwickbass.com.au
www.dominantmusic.com.au

[Lewis]

that 4 string is great.

[Still Face Paradime]

Hey guys, this is my first post on the forum. I thought what better place to start then The Fortress Club, since I'm a proud owner of a Fortress Masterman 5 string. I found it on eBay back in October and jumped at the chance to get my first Warwick.

[trujo777]

congrats!! nice axe! and welcome to the forum.

[Still Face Paradime]

Thanks man! Does anyone here have any suggestions for EQ settings? I play a lot of metal, so I need something that'll cut through the mix without having way too much treble.

[sjw1971]

Thanks man! Does anyone here have any suggestions for EQ settings? I play a lot of metal, so I need something that'll cut through the mix without having way too much treble.

On your Bass:
Pick-up Pan: 90% bridge, 10% neck
Bridge Bass: 50%
Bridge Treble: 40-50%
Neck Bass: 0% (seriously)
Neck Treble: 100%

On your amp:
Bass: Flat
Low Mid: Boost 2-3 dB at 250hz for a little punch if possible
Mid: Boost 3-5 dB at 450hz for growl
High Mid: Cut 2-3 dB at 850hz to kill some honk
Treble: Flat
Mid scoop: Off - if applicable

Cabinet(s):
Use 10" and/or 8" drivers. 15" and 18" won't help you much when fighting two metal guitars with tons of overdrive and a drummer with 4 kick pedals...

[Pedro]

I'm taking my old fortress out gigging tonight so will post some pics here when i get the chance later on in the week.

And yeah, why no sticky for the fortress club!!??

[trujo777]

I just emailed Florin about making it a sticky:
"could you please sticky the Fortress club? we proud owners of one do not like to get discriminated just because our loved ones got discontinued :oops:

thanks :wink:"

quoting myself. (has something to do with multiple personality disorder) LOL

[gonzosc1]

I just emailed Florin about making it a sticky:
"could you please sticky the Fortress club? we proud owners of one do not like to get discriminated just because our loved ones got discontinued :oops:

thanks :wink:"

quoting myself. (has something to do with multiple personality disorder) LOL

Yeah, what he said.....

[Still Face Paradime]

Thanks for the suggestion. Quick question though, why did you suggestion setting the neck bass to 0%? And would you change any of these settings if there were only one guitar player (I play in two different bands, one has one guitar player and the other has two)?

[trujo777]

Thanks for the sticky Florin ... greatly appreciated. we feel important now like the other clubs :wink:

[Florin]

Sorry for the discrimination guys...

[Pedro]

I wanna post some pics of my fortress but they are stupidly big and i don't have any editing software!!!!

[trujo777]

Sorry for the discrimination guys...

No problem brother... we forgive you :wink:

[trujo777]

I wanna post some pics of my fortress but they are stupidly big and i don't have any editing software!!!!

simple:

click on your picture (right click) and open it with Microsoft paint, then go to _Image_ then click on -Stretch Skew_ then on the horizontal and vertical value boxes put a percentage lower (same in both boxes) and once the whole pic fits on your screen without having to scroll down or up to see the whole thing save it as a JPG. then use that file and post it here.

simple. :wink:

[Pedro]

I wanna post some pics of my fortress but they are stupidly big and i don't have any editing software!!!!

simple:

click on your picture (right click) and open it with Microsoft paint, then go to _Image_ then click on -Stretch Skew_ then on the horizontal and vertical value boxes put a percentage lower (same in both boxes) and once the whole pic fits on your screen without having to scroll down or up to see the whole thing save it as a JPG. then use that file and post it here.

simple. :wink:

Cheers Trujo!!!

Now for some pics, check out the wenge-ness of the neck in the 2nd pic!!!!

[trujo777]

love that white high polish!!!! A LOT!!!!!
that one with black or golden hardware in 5 er would actually give me a heart attack!!

what is that thing floating above your head on the first pic?
yu're right... love Wenge necks.

[Pedro]

what is that thing floating above your head on the first pic?
yu're right... love Wenge necks.

I have no idea, didn't notice it until i saw the pic, it looks like some kind of old-fashioned pitch fork. We're playing there again next month so i'll ask the owner lol

[trujo777]

what is that thing floating above your head on the first pic?
yu're right... love Wenge necks.

I have no idea, didn't notice it until i saw the pic, it looks like some kind of old-fashioned pitch fork. We're playing there again next month so i'll ask the owner lol

looks as if the bass is making it levitate!!! LOL

[Greg]

I think it's plumbing pipes comin outta the ceiling.Maybe sewerage pipes.Is there a toilet above the stage?
Sorry,couldnt help meself there.