Warwick_Official Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) Hello All, I'm a member of the Warwick/Framus Social Media Team! I'm joining the forum to be available for questions, comments, and all things Bass! I'm a bass player for over 2 decades, I play a bit of guitar, and have a love for all things bass related. Looking forward to joining in on all the great discussions here. Thanks! Edited May 15, 2012 by Warwick_Official Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Welcome! I'm sure you'll like it here and perhaps can shed some light on why second hand Warwicks are so cheap! Or rather, why new Warwicks are so expensive? Got any freebies? Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Greetings Garey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Welcome Garey. A thank you - and thumbs up - to Warwick for catering so well for left-handed bassists, not just those with the money to buy a "real" Warwick but also those who can only stretch to a Rockbass. Good stuff. It's great to be able to get most models in both RH and LH versions and with no surcharge, and usually no extra waiting time. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueslemac Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hello and welcome from a Corvette lover. I second the comment about Warwicks not currently holding their value. Mind you, if they did, perhaps I wouldn't be able to have three! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi Garey, Welcome to BC. I hope you'll be able to enjoy as well as shed professional lights. Love my RB Corvette! best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi Garey and a big welcome to Basschat. I am a proud owner of two Streamers, a 2011 LX4 and a 2006 Jazzman Fretless. Both are amazing and will not be leaving my side. Currently recording with the LX4 and it sounds ace. Not sure if you are in the UK or Germany but I have spoken to Dirk a few times who has promised me a tour of the factory next time I am in Germany so if you are over there then I hope to meet you also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi. Nice to see another major manufacturer on the forum. Thanks for the good service I've had over the years from both the US and German parts of the organisation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2009 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi Garey. Welcome to the forum, hopefully you'll enjoy your time here. I hope this doesn't sound too harsh, but it seems like you work for the perfect department to take this on board! I'm a big Warwick fan and have owned many. I recently had to unlike the Warwick and Framus facebook page because you guys were clogging my feed with so many posts. Firstly, I didn't appreciate the Warwick page getting combined with the Framus one, I don't play guitar and I don't want to subscribe to any information about it. Also I know what the Warwick range is, I don't want advertising for it every day in my social media feed! Hopefully this feedback will be useful to you guys! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Welcome Garey. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UebvuKCVUV0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) [quote name='dc2009' timestamp='1337023853' post='1654278'] Hi Garey. Welcome to the forum, hopefully you'll enjoy your time here. I hope this doesn't sound too harsh, but it seems like you work for the perfect department to take this on board! I'm a big Warwick fan and have owned many. I recently had to unlike the Warwick and Framus facebook page because you guys were clogging my feed with so many posts. Firstly, I didn't appreciate the Warwick page getting combined with the Framus one, I don't play guitar and I don't want to subscribe to any information about it. Also I know what the Warwick range is, I don't want advertising for it every day in my social media feed! Hopefully this feedback will be useful to you guys! Dan [/quote] What dc2009 said. I've had to "Hide" your Warwick and Framus page on FB, which I'm sure is exactly the opposite of what you guys wanted to achieve. Edited May 14, 2012 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocket123 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 [quote name='dc2009' timestamp='1337023853' post='1654278'] Hi Garey. Welcome to the forum, hopefully you'll enjoy your time here. I hope this doesn't sound too harsh, but it seems like you work for the perfect department to take this on board! I'm a big Warwick fan and have owned many. I recently had to unlike the Warwick and Framus facebook page because you guys were clogging my feed with so many posts. Firstly, I didn't appreciate the Warwick page getting combined with the Framus one, I don't play guitar and I don't want to subscribe to any information about it. Also I know what the Warwick range is, I don't want advertising for it every day in my social media feed! Hopefully this feedback will be useful to you guys! Dan [/quote] +1 on that , their should have some kind of option to this matter , & welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwick_Official Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thanks for the warm welcome! Sorry if you're having issues with the new Facebook page. We're trying to provide up to date content on instruments, artists, events, and more....of course everyone has their own feelings on that! I will be sure to share all comments with the Social Media Team! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) You could suggest to the Social Media Team that they separate the Framus guitar content from the Warwick bass content, and target each stream appropriately. Edited May 15, 2012 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwick_Official Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thanks for the feedback! We've recently combined the pages to offer the New Warwick & Framus Facebook page. Warwick Basses and Framus Guitars are made side by side here in Markneukirchen, Germany (as well as the Framus Vintage/Artist Series and the Warwick Pro/Artist Series, made in Korea)...which many people do not know! Fred Wilfer (Father of Warwick's Hans-Peter Wilfer) created the Framus company in 1946. For decades Framus was one of Europe's leading stringed instrument company, played by artists such as John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Billy Lorento, and Bill Wyman. In the late 70's Framus was forced to close due to competition from the Asian market...but after a couple years of transition, Warwick was founded: 13 September 1982, by Hans-Peter Wilfer) Now, 30 years later, Warwick and Framus offer an amazing array of models and options...as well as an incredible Artist roster. The factory is a blend of cutting-edge technology and hand-craftsmanship...with a dedication to high environmental standards. We welcome all your comments...thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 A very good attitude from a manufacturer. If only they all did this. Well done mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) @ Garey, I know, but still, many bassists are not interested in being kept up to the second about guitars, and vice versa for guitarists. I - and I'm sure many other Warwick fans - already receive your newsletters and other marketing material via separate emails, so I suppose at least your FB output could be tailored. Just a suggestion, and thank you for getting on to this forum and listening to us. Edited May 15, 2012 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I have a framus 12 string from the 60's with the pickup and three control knobs (removed, they're around somewhere). Worth owt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Welcome! I didn't know about the Framus/Warwick connection. The old Framus Jan Akkerman model is one of my favourite guitars of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 [quote name='Warwick_Official' timestamp='1337085252' post='1655097'] Thanks for the feedback! We've recently combined the pages to offer the New Warwick & Framus Facebook page. Warwick Basses and Framus Guitars are made side by side here in Markneukirchen, Germany (as well as the Framus Vintage/Artist Series and the Warwick Pro/Artist Series, made in Korea)...which many people do not know! Fred Wilfer (Father of Warwick's Hans-Peter Wilfer) created the Framus company in 1946. For decades Framus was one of Europe's leading stringed instrument company, played by artists such as John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Billy Lorento, and Bill Wyman. In the late 70's Framus was forced to close due to competition from the Asian market...but after a couple years of transition, Warwick was founded: 13 September 1982, by Hans-Peter Wilfer) Now, 30 years later, Warwick and Framus offer an amazing array of models and options...as well as an incredible Artist roster. The factory is a blend of cutting-edge technology and hand-craftsmanship...with a dedication to high environmental standards. We welcome all your comments...thanks! [/quote] After that post, and the intense FB advertising, my warm relationship to Warwick is already cooling down, I'm sorry to have to say. bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1337091733' post='1655259'] After that post, and the intense FB advertising, my warm relationship to Warwick is already cooling down, I'm sorry to have to say. bert [/quote] I can appreciate that the FB advertising may be annoying (but at least they have voiced that they will take this on board) and the response in the post that you allude to does appear to be a bit of a corporate 'cut n paste' job but I'm not sure why that should cool your opinion of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1337092180' post='1655273'] but I'm not sure why that should cool your opinion of them! [/quote] Well, at any rate, It's not about my opinion on the basses themselves. But I do react strongly negatively to this type of forum abuse. As an importer/distributor, and having my own forum on my own website, I never use that forum (my own forum, mind you) for corporate cut 'n' paste or blatant adspeak. It's distateful. I hope it also is unintelligent. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) I see your point, Bert, I was slightly irritated by that post of Garey's too, but I think we should cut him some slack, as he's new here, and stick to constructive criticism. I'm sure he - and his company - are more likely to take our suggestions on board that way. Edited May 15, 2012 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwick_Official Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) Hi guys. Sorry if anything came across wrong. Its certainly not a corporate cut'n'paste...but rather an extension of ourselves through the forums, and I thought some history on the company would be nice. I just want to be present to support anyone interested in Warwick or Framus. I will certainly take all comments to the team....and constructive criticism is more than welcome! I hope, with time, this will become evident. Thanks... Edited May 15, 2012 by Warwick_Official Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I would also like to add that I do not like the joint Framus/Warwick facebook page. Enough for me to not visit the facebook page anymore. I am a bass player and have no interest in Framus or guitars in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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