alex88454 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Up for sale today is my beautiful Warrior Classic Vintage 5 String Bass and I've used it on many sessions for the likes of George Clinton (Funkadelic) and also on tour. The Body[list] [*]Swamp Ash Body [*]PurpleHeart Veneer [*]AAAA Quilted Maple Top [*]Active Bartolini Musicman Style Neck Pickup [*]Active Bartolini Jazz Style Bridge Pickup [*]18v Bartolini Custom Preamp [*]Fully Adjustable Bridge [*]EQ & Volume Knobs [*]3 Way Pickup Selector Switch [*]Neutrik Locking Input Jack (Stops annoying band members pulling your lead out!) [/list] The body consists of Swamp Ash, a stunning AAAA quilted maple top & sandwiched in-between those is a veneer of PurpleHeart. The woods that Warrior use tend to be 80+ years old so the quality of the woods (acoustics/grain//tone etc) is right up there with 50's fenders. The sound is extremely punchy and yet smooth, you can hear DI'd sound samples here: [url="http://www.warriorinstruments.com/listeningroom.htm"]http://www.warriorin...steningroom.htm[/url] The Neck[list] [*]Flamed Maple [*]PurpleHeart Fretboard [*]PurpleHeart Strip [*]AAAA Quilted Maple Top on Headstock [*]Mother Of Pearl & Abalone Inlays (The detail is second to none!) [*]34" Scale (The B and the E string are actually strung from the beginning of the body so you get all the tonal benefits of a 35" scale neck without the disadvantages of a longer neck.) [*]Bolt On Neck (I now only use bolt on's as I've thru necks are too fragile for touring) [*]Custom Warrior Tuners (The tuners just need a bit of a polish, no damage [/list] She's a classy instrument and I've played her a lot, mainly on recording sessions - so just mentioning there is a little bit of wear next to the neck pickup, on the back of the body and a small mark on the headstock (all pictured.) This is purely cosmetic and is normal for an instrument that's been professionally used for 8 years. She's been professionally setup from the guys over at Sei Bass - the neck is as straight as an arrow, with a low action and zero fret buzz or dead spots. All the electronics are in perfect shape too. I wish I didn't have to sell her but money is extremely tight and needs must The bass comes in a Warrior Hardshell Case along with the certificate that proves this is the first Warrior Classic Vintage made (I love the fact the serial is 001!) Sorry the pics aren't the highest res but you can obviously come and check it out at my studio in North London. I'll accept £1300 ono Edited February 18, 2013 by alex88454 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Need a price matey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex88454 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Haha oops! Will take £1300 or near offer Cheers for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auvergne81 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 ohhhh a great bass !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 OMG... Please tell me that the string spacing is not 19 mm. !. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul deluxe Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 lovely bass.. you have played bass for George Clinton..??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Not normally a warrior fan but that looks great. Have a bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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