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[quote name='FEND3R' post='1231119' date='May 14 2011, 05:20 PM']Bump[/quote] ooohhhhh beauty

She looks luuurvely

Beautiful. Have a bump

Trades?

Trades?

[quote name='Schnozzalee' post='1212899' date='Apr 27 2011, 05:33 PM']Thats a fantastic setup! I love the Warwick tone, nothing funkier. Musicman stuff is all too bright for me, whereas Warwick is more dull...but in a groovy way!! Really like the Ashdown combo too! Great gear.[/quote] Its all top line stuff and its amazing that its going but I have a new direction. A real nice Jazz would be a fab thing to trade for, it would certainly compliment my new addition 75 Precision.

[quote name='gingerfish' post='1211563' date='Apr 26 2011, 11:41 AM']I don't suppose you know how this compares to the ABM500?[/quote] I had the 4 x 10 ABM combo prior to this. The sound is a more refined tone with more effective Valve preamp, all with the added bonus of Neodymium speakers (low weight) and built in compressor. The DI out is quiet, the ABM had a tendancy to be a little noisy and the cooling fans are quieter. Overall a much more powerful, manageable (weight) and classy combo than its ABM cousin. It is built with higher quality components i.e. ceramic output transformer. This is a high quality bit of kit and not a chinese outsourced Ashdown like current models. The sound is more focussed, controllable and cuts through a lot more than the 4 x 10 could. This is one of the very few where the cab was made in Kentucky USA and the head was made in good old Blighty. Also the Valve Drive - Compressor - EQ and Sub Harmoniser are controlled by a 4 way footswitch Supplied. Ohhh nearly forgot.......LOUD AS HELL Hope that helps Cheers Col

[quote name='dan2112' post='1209382' date='Apr 23 2011, 06:45 PM']Bump for an amazing bass! Though I don't agree with you about getting rid of her [/quote] Cheers Dan. Not looking like she'll be leaving anyhow. Your probably right, I'd possibly regret it later on

[quote name='mojobass' post='1207519' date='Apr 21 2011, 09:02 PM']OMG I WANT it!!!! ive had a fortess masterman my self and regretted selling it! ive got two fortress ones and yes personally i think defo some of the best warwicks produced! I'd love to add tis to my fortress family but sadly no funds and no trades (unless i can tempt you with a trace elliot T-Bass!!?? [/quote] I can tell your slightly impressed. Fender only Im afraid...If things change then do get back to me. Im in no hurry

[quote name='Big Black Shed' post='1207439' date='Apr 21 2011, 07:43 PM']Personally the Fortress is my choice of the Warwick stable. Less and less good ones about now. The MM pickup really does growl like a bear with a sore throat. Like I said, if only.........[/quote] No worries mate. Im sure it will be someones cup of tea. I'll be using her at tomorrws gig, Fender in with the Tech.

[quote name='Big Black Shed' post='1207213' date='Apr 21 2011, 04:09 PM']Absolutely stunning. It's a shame it's not a 5. Otherwise..... You know the rest! Good luck with the sale. The Fortress is an acquired taste. Some say Marmite. But then again I like Marmite.[/quote] Lots of debates held over the years as to why they discontinued them. Ive had Streamers, Thumbs and even a Buzzard and this is the most balanced and growly of them all. A great example of how good Warwicks can be

Sweet.

Here is the Warwick Fortress Masterman Custom. Ive used this as my main gigging and recording bass for the last 14 years. Many basses have come and gone in that time (i.e. other top line Warwicks, MM, G&L, Shuker, Status) but this one has always been the one that gets used. I was very lucky to have this made via a friend who worked closely with the Warwick workshops back in the 90's and he asked me to design my ultimate bass from the options they had available to them. I selected the following: Fortress Masterman in Flamed maple finished in translucent emerald green with black hardware. Ultra slim C profile Wenge neck with Tigerstripe Ebony fingerboard, jumbo frets and side markers. MEC twin Jazz controlled by Volume, Pan Stack and 2 independent bass cut and boost stack knobs. Schaller D Tuner Anyway, the guy turns up to a jam one day with the hand made bass Id specified. I bought it on the spot (I had no choice really, it was way too nice to let go or lose the opportunity) The price of the bass back then was way in excess of £2000 She has amazing depth and character. Wonderful to play with plenty of mojo, road wear and dings in the usual places. The neck is unmarked and true with a very effective truss rod for even the tinyest adjustment. She really does sings like a bird or she can growl like a feral animal when required (as good Warwicks do) Reason Im offering her up for trade is due to health I wont be gigging as much as I used to and have fallen for the old Fender bass. Just bought myself a 70's P bass and would like a nice US Jazz to complete the set. For sale at £800 but flexible, make an offer. She's a VERY special bass and someone is going to be very pleased if they take her on. I love this bass, however Im sure someone will appreciate and use her more than I will. She hasnt been under the bed, this baby has worked hard and loved every second of it, its been well looked after and has just had a lovely new set of Ernie Ball strings put on. The action is low to medium due to my preference, although its very easy to adjust to very low with the Warwick Just-A-Nut, string spacing is also adjustable at the bridge. Comes with good quality semi flight hardshell case More Pics here: [url="http://s1189.photobucket.com/albums/z431/Col4string/"]http://s1189.photobucket.com/albums/z431/Col4string/[/url] Thanks for reading Cheers Col

[quote name='artisan' post='1115067' date='Feb 4 2011, 11:10 AM']i used to have one of these,shouldn't it have stacked knob controls ?[/quote] Mine had the 2 stacked Knobs

No on Ebay type BUMP [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-USA-/120674564768?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1c18c3baa0"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-USA...=item1c18c3baa0[/url]

For Sale is my absolutley stunning 1999 Fender Jazz USA. The bass is magnificent and is only for sale as Im retiring from gigging. In superb condition with some very slight marking on the underside and a touch on the headstock. It has Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders fitted (orig pups not available) and a Fender / Hipshot D-tuner (orig tuner comes with) Ive also upgraded the bridge to the new Fender High Mass Vintage bridge (orig bridge not available) She cones with an off white pickguard and Hiscox Liteflite Case. This is a great example of a Fender USA which im selling with a heavy heart. £775 Collection or meet within reasonable distance preferred. However, I will pack the bass well for your courier (no trades thanks)

Ah well. I tried to keep this beauty within the BC community. She has to fly to Evilbay for inflated fees and dodgy geezers.

[quote name='Kev' post='1075697' date='Jan 2 2011, 08:45 PM']Can't expand more than a 6 string Warwick Bump![/quote] Too many bass strings but guitar trade offers welcome

[quote name='giblett123' post='1074587' date='Jan 1 2011, 06:13 PM']Happy new year to you ss well Col! I'm amazed this one hasn't gone yet, hand built custom and as new, a sign of the times I guess.[/quote] It is indeed, mind you, it isnt a hardship holding on to her as she is a gem. I'd just like something other than this as my other basses cover the jobs this one does. Expanding the toolbox so to speak