willferox Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 [url="http://img535.imageshack.us/i/capturebck.jpg/"]http://img535.imageshack.us/i/capturebck.jpg/[/url] Hey! I've got a blue original Warwick Fortress One for sale on ebay at the moment WITH New strings and new gigbag Type 'Warwick Fortress One' on ebay.co.uk to find it, or click the link: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warwick-Fortress-One-bass-guitar-gigbag-/140507380497?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20b6e47b11"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warwick-Fortress-One...=item20b6e47b11[/url] Here is my description for the bass: For sale is my Warwick Fortress One (the original Warwick version!) - the passive model. This bass is a geniune original, made sometime between 1991 - 1993. This model is becoming increasingly sought after due to its rarity. The original strap locks have been fitted with custom strap locks which allow you to lock your strap into place without the possibility of the strap coming off during a gig etc. (this is illustrated in the picture). I just fitted the bass with new strings, and I will include a brand new gigbag! The bass is in good condition considering its age, and it plays wonderfully. There are a few minor scuffs here and there - they are all visable in the pictures I took. The hardware is all well and good. Here is what Warwick say about the Fortress One: The Fortress series was introduced in 1991 and became a huge success in the nineties. It all started with the Fortress One (built from 1991 to 1999) All Fortress models had a characteristic ergonomically-shaped body and a prominent long upper horn that gave the bass an ideal balance. The combination of an ash body and a wenge neck provided rich harmonies on the Fortress One models. All Fortress models were available as 4- and 5-string including left-handed options. The last Fortress bass left the Warwick factory in 1999 - today the Fortress models, especially the Fortress Flashback, are considered collector’s items. 2-piece Maple body Wenge neck (3-piece for 4-strings) saddle width 38,5 mm / 24. fret 63 mm (4-strings) neck thickness: 1. fret 21 mm / 18. fret 24,5 mm bolt-on neck Wenge fingerboard long scale 86,4 cm 24 frets from patented bronze / silver alloy chrome hardware active or passive MEC P/J pickups 4-strings) active or passive MEC electronic 1 Volume, 1 Balance, 2 tone pots Bass and Treble, and 1 Pick-up pan 2-piece Warwick bridge length 111.5 cm (4-strings) weight 4 kg (4-strings) Bass comes with Original Case and strap with strap-locks. I will offer insured delivery for £20, or, if you like, you can collect the bass from me in Weybridge, Surrey. Thanks for looking, and don't hesitate to contact me, Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantijoe Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 [quote name='willferox' date='Feb 1 2011, 12:05 PM' post='1110838'] [url="http://img535.imageshack.us/i/capturebck.jpg/"]http://img535.imageshack.us/i/capturebck.jpg/[/url] Hey! I've got a blue original Warwick Fortress One for sale on ebay at the moment WITH New strings and new gigbag Hello In the 'Basses for sale' section you need to post a price. Perhaps you just wanted to point to your Ebay auction in which case you can use the Basschat dedicated section for that, good luck, joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Love that colour! The serial number on the reverse of the headstock will tell you the year and month of manufacture. Good luck with the auction too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willferox Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Hey everyone, thanks to 'bigthumb' I have now discovered the seriel code on the back of the headstock reads something LIKE: 0-003059-94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 [quote name='willferox' post='1111238' date='Feb 1 2011, 04:48 PM']Hey everyone, thanks to 'bigthumb' I have now discovered the seriel code on the back of the headstock reads something LIKE: 0-003059-94[/quote] The first character is actually a letter - maybe C or G? In any case, the bass is from '94, if it ends with -94. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willferox Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 [quote name='mart' post='1111484' date='Feb 1 2011, 07:24 PM']The first character is actually a letter - maybe C or G? In any case, the bass is from '94, if it ends with -94.[/quote] Yeah, I couldnt quite work out the first digit - I think it might be a capital A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 had a Fortress fretless once.. fabby bass for the money.. good luck... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Still available? Interested in any trades at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 (edited) Its a sign of sad, sad times when a bass like this doesn't get a bid at £350.00, unbelievable Edited March 19, 2011 by Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grambo Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I'd swap my Hohner Jack headless for it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I'd swap both my LTD B-155 and my Kramer Baretta for this one bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 [quote name='Kev' post='1168507' date='Mar 19 2011, 05:18 PM']Its a sign of sad, sad times when a bass like this doesn't get a bid at £350.00, unbelievable [/quote] Too true. Not a common colour either, these models go for over £400 consistently so i don't know what happened with the auction, maybe take the free relist option? I'm sure it'll sell on here in time, you'll need to put a price up though bud, forum rules and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willferox Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Ah I just read all these comments - I'll probably relist it today. What is a fair price to start at? Thanks, Will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willferox Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Well I just hit relist: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warwick-Fortress-One-bass-guitar-gigbag-/140525648394?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20b7fb3a0a"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warwick-Fortress-One...=item20b7fb3a0a[/url] I'm not really interested in trade, but thanks anyway Lets hope I have better luck this time round! For the sake of abiding by basschat rules, shall we say, £450 ono! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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