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2wheeler, You care correct - Markneukirchen is just a bit over 3 hours drive from Munich...while Nürnberg is a 2 hour drive. Depending on where you are coming from, Munich may offer more options. Thanks for the input!

All brands of basses are welcome at Bass Camp : ). Of course what happens after you go through our custom shop gallery is for you to decide! We will provide the amps...thanks!

Glad to see so much interest in our Bass Camp 2012! Please let me know if there is anything I can assist with - whether it be detailed directions, transportation options, etc. We hope to see some BC members there...Thanks!

C'mon out Kiwi! Its a long flight...but it'd be worth it! (I once flew from Amsterdam to Fiji, via LAX...so I know the distance!) With the timing of Bass Camp you could also join us for the 30th Anniversary Party. There will be so many of our artists attending...imagine all of them in one place at one time! Live music, meet n greets, food and drink, and more! We'd love to see you and meet in person! Not to forget, there are 200 instruments on display in our showroom... : ) Cheers!

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1339657979' post='1691978'] It always seemed to me that the bodies get bigger (for a given shape) as they get more strings. My Streamer LX6 [i]seems[/i] to have a much broader body than (for example) 4 string Streamers I've played. Anyone have any input on this? [/quote] Yes, the body size is increased proportionately in relation to number of strings...so, a 4 string bass will have a narrower body than a 6 string bass. This is done to accommodate the wider neck pocket, bridge and pickups. Thanks!

Wow, if the pictures don't do the bass justice, it must be absolutely jaw-dropping! Thats one of the most beautiful Corvette's I've seen! Once again, welcome to the forum....and great bass. Enjoy it!

bluejay, the nearest airport is indeed Nürnberg. You can either rent a car and drive to Markneukirchen....or take a train to Hof and continue by taxi to Markenukirchen. As I said, its very rural...and a beautiful little town. Its musical instrument making history goes back to 1644 and there are many things to-do that are music related. Its surrounded by thickly forested rolling hills and farmland...lovely! All the best...

Hi LukeFRC, - now Facebook wants to charge a fee so more of your 'friends' will see the posts in their news feed. Even If you 'like' the page, posts still only show on a small percentage of people's news feeds. Apparently, the more a person interacts with a page the more likely they are to see your posts in their news feed. So even if you like a page, you may not be seeing their content. Thanks for your comments!

bluejay, I usually fly into Nürnberg (Nuremberg) and then drive to Markneukirchen. Its a fairly rural area, so I will look into more options for those traveling without a vehicle, and get back to you with as much detailed information as possible. We'd love to see you there...thanks again for your interest! Hope to meet you in September!

Thanks Liam! Hopefully this is something we will be able to offer on a more regular basis. It will be a memorable experience, for sure!

bluejay, it would be great to see you there! The Bass Camp should be amazing, and the Open Day be a great celebration of Warwick's 30th Anniversary! Live Music, Factory Tours, Meet & Greets, Food & Drink, and more. I'll be there...hope to meet some of the BC members!

[size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Greetings everyone![/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]With permission from the mods, I'd like to announce a very special event this September 4 to 7, 2012 - Warwick & Framus, together with Gitarre & Bass Magazine - have announced Bass Camp 2012! The Warwick Headquarters will host a Bass Camp for the very first time. For 4 days approximately 80 bassists will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best low-end masters from around the world! (The camp will be conducted in English!)[/font][/size] [attachment=110289:basscamp_titel.jpg] [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Instructors will be: Lee Sklar, Steve Bailey, Jonas Hellborg, Divinity Roxx, Alphonso Johnson, T.M. Stevens, Andy Irvine, John B. Williams, Guy Pratt, Antonella Mazza, Günther Gebauer, Wolfgang Schmid, Jäcki Reznicek, and guitar-wizard Regi Wooten![/font][/size] [size=4]Throughout the course, participants will have the chance to discuss topics such as playing techniques, and how to design a meaningful bass line. Drawing from their professional experience in the music business, the instructors are able offer many tips and tricks for the students, such as surviving in the real musical world. [/size] [size=4]With the presentation of so much information and inspiration for practicing, you may like to have a change of scenery. For this we welcome you to join a guided Warwick-factory tour, visit the Framus-Museum or the Museum of Musical Instruments in Markneukirchen. [/size] [size=4]In the evening there will be ample opportunity to engage in thoughtful exchanges: all students and lecturers of Bass Camp will be staying at a comfortable spa hotel (www.ifa-ferienpark.de). [/size] [size=4]Participants should bring their own instruments, please. Amps will be provided by Warwick.[/size] [size=4]All four days of Bass Camp (04.09.2012 – 07-09.2012), including five nights stay and dinners at the Hotel IFA Schöneck Ferienpark (equipped with sauna and pool), is priced at € 399 per bass player.[/size] [size=4]For more information and registration, please see here: [/size][url="http://www1.gitarrebass.de/BassCamp/index_e.html"]http://www1.gitarreb...mp/index_e.html[/url] [size=4]*ALSO* - Bass Camp participants are also invited to join the “Warwick 30[sup]th[/sup] Anniversary Open Day 2012” on Saturday Sept. 08, 2012. This will be an absolute blast! [/size][url="http://warwick.de/modules/infos/info.php?katID=24384&cl=EN"]http://warwick.de/mo...tID=24384&cl=EN[/url] Thanks, and I hope to see YOU there!

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hi BELA, [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Yes, that sounds right. I will check what year the easy access cover was first used...but a 94 should be a screwed on cover. Thanks![/font][/color]

[quote name='bigsmokebass' timestamp='1339102840' post='1683860'] You are correct Garey, second look and it's the Pro Series I was looking at, what guidelines do the Koreans follow if you don't mind me asking? I know it won't be like a Chinese sweat shop but just wondering Sorry for the I correction [/quote] No problem! The Pro-Series and Artist-Series basses made in Korea use the same quality tonewoods found in the German-made models - US Swamp Ash, Bubinga, Ovangkol, US Cherry, Flamed Maple, and Maple. They are built to the same specifications, under the quality control of Warwick Germany. For example, we offer the Pro-Series Corvette Standard with a Bubinga Body, Ovangkol Neck, and Wenge fingerboard for fretted, Tigerstripe Ebony for fretless. They feature the same hardware as German basses, along with MEC pickups and electronics. You can find a pricelist for the Pro-Series here: http://warwick.de/media/prices/ProSeries_UK.pdf. Have a look at the Corvette I just described, and you might be pleasantly surprised! Thanks!

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1339063173' post='1682995'] Garey, this makes me even more proud and pleased to be a Warwick player. [/quote] [quote name='Moos3h' timestamp='1339063429' post='1683000'] All of this makes me want to buy a Warwick. Much more than any of your awful, awful adverts do! Really impressed. Good work! [/quote] [quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1339064810' post='1683033'] +1! And darn it, I'd only just convinced myself that I don't [u][i]need[/i][/u] a Streamer. But I guess we all have an obligation to help save the environment,,, Seriously though, really impressed! Despite the price-hike I think the new Warwicks are great value considering what I've just read. I dread to think of the conditions under which half my clothes were probably made, so knowing that these basses are put together properly under these regulations makes me very proud to play my Corvette! Nice one, Warwick [/quote] [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1339069637' post='1683157'] So we officially have reason to agree that playing a Warwick is eminently cool [/quote] [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1339089076' post='1683518'] [/quote] Thanks VERY much for all the great replies! When I came on-board with the company, I was truly amazed at how much goes into the instruments...both in terms of craftsmanship and technology, as well as all of the environmental policies. I've said it before...a LOT of things have changed in last 4 years, and at the end of the day - Warwick & Framus is proud of the things we are doing. We are also honored by EVERY person who believes in us as a company. Its not easy to get some of this information out there without seeming like we're simply spouting marketing/ads - so I thank you again for the candid question, and hope everyone - customer or not - can learn from it, and discover the path we have taken and why. Thank you!

bigsmokebass: Here is the UK pricelist. These are list prices, and should be available for a bit less at a dealer. http://warwick.de/media/prices/Rockbass_UK.pdf A Streamer Standard lists at £389,00. I hope this info helps...

[quote name='bigsmokebass' timestamp='1339039179' post='1682771'] Fair play but even the (Warwick) Rock Basses are fetching a few grand now, although their quality has improved a thousand times since as far as I can recall, it's just hard to own one of these basses now. Just saddens me that what I *could* afford now for a Warwick, the prices have moved on and even finding a decent enough secondhand Im still looking to spend a fair bit or they're a bit tatty. I just wanna Warwick [/quote] RockBass' are usually available for under US$1k. Is it possible you're confusing the Pro-Series and Artist-Series basses made in Korea? I'd like to know about a dealer selling a RockBass for a few grand...thanks!

Thanks Paul! Not many people understand how vital this sort of thing is...for now, and for the future. Doing our part will hopefully give strength to the movement, and others will have no choice but to join in. I know my post above was somewhat long-winded...but the truth is - many manufacturers are simply trying to save time and money, without the concern for the resources and the way they are used (or abused). Hans-Peter Wilfer is very proud of the steps he's taken...and its only natural to question why things cost more - some consumers will understand and feel good with their purchase, and others may be pushed away. But once its all said and done, Warwick & Framus is proud to be going the right thing. You can read more about EMAS-III here: http://warwick.de/modules/infos/info.php?katID=24213&cl=EN - and FSC here: http://warwick.de/modules/infos/info.php?katID=24279&cl=EN Thanks again!

Truckstop: There are quite a few answers to your question. Many things have changed at Warwick in the last 4 years. Production has been reduced from around 9000 instruments per year, to about 2500 per year. The focus is on making instruments of the highest quality and consistency. All of the wood we source is certified legal wood, and not coming from places that cannot be guaranteed. Every step of the process is certified, and that means a lot of fees and clerical work. Additionally, Warwick is now a leader in using FSC-Certified Ebony and US Swamp Ash. The FSC Ebony (Forest Stewardship Council) is carries the strictest guidelines - not only does the wood need to be FSC-Certified, but the factory too. There are 3 manufacturers in the US (Martin, Gibson, and as of February PRS) that are FSC-Certified. In Europe it is Sonor and Warwick. This guarantees, every step of the way, that our wood comes from legal certified forests, no forests that are being cut for agriculture use, no wood from countries with civil or traditional rights violated, and no genetically altered woods. All of the wood at Warwick & Framus is allowed to air-dry for a minimum of 3-5 years (usually much longer), then it is slowly brought to an exact moisture-content with a special humid-air kiln. We only build with wood that is at the optimum 8% moisture content. A special machine is used to check EACH piece of wood individually for moisture-content...at which time it is hand-sorted for defects, and also hand-matched for use in an instrument. Every instrument is sorted by hand with a template, to be sure only the finest matching is made. Even though Warwick & Framus have some of the most advanced machines in the world, we go through many steps of hand-crafting and hand-finishing, which takes an enormous amount of time. A lot of builders do things to simply save time and energy...we want to create the best instruments possible. Every neck is made in a laminate fashion for strength and stability, again - done by hand. The grains are sorted and put together like this: \\\||///. We have 5-axis routers instead of the industry standard 3-axis routers, which allow us to contour the instruments in a special fashion as well as little things, like drill our neck pocket bolts at the same angle as the body contours so that the ferrules are completely seated. Our Invisible Fret Technology machine is the only one in existence, and insures a perfect fret job within 1/100mm. It is capable of creating a fingerboard with any radius between 9.5" and 47", and it perfectly levels and crowns the frets. We offer 5 types of fret wire, depending on your preference. Once again, every neck is completed by hand - sanding and rounding the fingerboard edges, applying oil, and making sure each one if perfect. We use a type of lacquer finish that is also unique in the world of instrument building. Its a water based lacquer that is environmentally friendly, and ultra-thin. We do this in a UV curing machine, that is flushed with nitrogen - so there is no chemical reaction taking place. The finish is ultra-durable as well. Common poly finished can only attain a clarity of +/- 85%...whereas our UV lacquer is 93%-95% clear, similar to a diamond. Every instrument is wet-sanded by hand for the finest detail work, and hand-buffed...swirl marks are not acceptable to leave the German custom shop. Our neck pocket is also hand-fitted...a bolt-on neck instrument (with no bolts holding it together) can be swing around and shaken, and the neck will not slip out of the pocket. It is a precise fit, for perfect transmission of vibration. These are the main points, there are many others - and again, our goal is utmost quality and perfection. The last 4 years have seen serious improvements, and some of that is reflected in price. We will continue to strive to make instruments of the highest quality and also consistency...as well as our dedication to the environment. As I stated - We are FSC-certified, and we also have been awarded the EMAS-III designation for our strict commitment to a better future environment. We burn all of our wood waste for thermal energy which supplies our facility with heat, and we have the largest solar array in our part of Germany. I hope this lends some insights into what Warwick & Framus believes in. Thanks!

Hi Mart! Yes, frets would really become an issue on that bass! Beautiful fretless Thumb!...enjoy it!

Welcome to the forum Ben! I'll echo Bass Tractors comments....your Corvette is stunning! Thanks for sharing

I know the feeling of buying without trying...and have done it many times myself. I also agree about the ovangkol/wenge combo...and again(!) about the frets! The Bell Brass offers a tone and feel that I haven't experienced elsewhere. Best of luck, whatever your decision may be!

The truss rod is removable up through 1996 models. Its a simple replacement - the process can be seen in the video here: http://warwick.de/modules/infos/info.php?katID=24168&cl=EN Please let me know if there is anything I can assist you with!

Very nice! Even with the less-than-stellar sound quality of the recording....it still sounds great. I googled him and found this page...same person?. I will be keeping an eye out for him! [url="http://www.fromtheheartproductions.co.uk/#/joel-grant-bass/4541273128"]http://www.fromthehe...bass/4541273128[/url] Infinity is perhaps my all-time favorite bass. Thanks for posting this clip...I'd love to hear more from him!

Hello Ellie! Great to hear you've made so many converts! Keep it up, sounds like you'd fit into the family perfectly! Simonc61: Thanks for the welcome! The current line of Framus guitars is really amazing and it won't be long until more people know about them. I've seen the entire build process, and the workmanship is indeed outstanding. Thanks for the kind words!