MythSte Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I wonder if this thread is boosting their popularity... Apparently sadowskys are for losers you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 My second bass was a Corvette $$ and I have to say it sounded good, but I just couldn't get on with the cricket bat neck and small body. The neck wood and fingerboard was also a little rustic? Enjoyed the Wick DVD with bass guitar mag a few months ago tho! LC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'm not sure if it's because I'm usually on 5 string or upright, or what, but when I'm playing the Corvette 4 its neck feels as thin as a broomstick to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwick_Official Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) Many people who refer to the chunky necks played one of the model years where that was the standard profile. We have since gone back to the slim neck profile as standard, as well as offering 3 neck profiles on 4 string basses and a 4th broadneck profile on 5 and 6 string basses. Thanks! Edited August 16, 2012 by Warwick_Official Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'm crazy for slim necks and find the one on my RB Corvette a nice size. It's thicker than the very slim one on my Overwater but I'm quite fickle about necks so if I like it then ain't a cricket bat by any stretch! And as Mr. W above said, they make them slimmer now so I must have one of those. By the way, does our Warwick representative have a name? Would be nice to not have to call you Mr Warwick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwick_Official Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1345158928' post='1774559'] I'm crazy for slim necks and find the one on my RB Corvette a nice size. It's thicker than the very slim one on my Overwater but I'm quite fickle about necks so if I like it then ain't a cricket bat by any stretch! And as Mr. W above said, they make them slimmer now so I must have one of those. By the way, does our Warwick representative have a name? Would be nice to not have to call you Mr Warwick! [/quote] Indeed! My name is Garey - and its a pleasure to be a part of BC! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Nice to know you Garey (and now feel slightly embarrassed about my comments above!) Great news about the choice of neck profiles tho, I'm sure that will help ex 'wickers' like me to consider your product again. LC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 [quote name='Warwick_Official' timestamp='1345159137' post='1774560'] Indeed! My name is Garey - and its a pleasure to be a part of BC! Thanks! [/quote] I dunno, Mr Warwick would be a good name too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1345192546' post='1774698'] I dunno, Mr Warwick would be a good name too! [/quote] Better than Mr. Hunt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 The next on my C $$ is very satisfying. Its nice and thin and the wood has a gorgeous transparency/shimmer to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1345192780' post='1774701'] Better than Mr. Hunt... [/quote] no, you're Warwickhunt - and like a Brazilian footballer you only have one name. It's a bit like Pele isn't Mr Pele- he's just Pele. If we did shorten it it would be to "the 'hunt" Mind you Bolinowskywickhunt would also be suitable now I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1345193120' post='1774707'] no, you're Warwickhunt - and like a Brazilian footballer you only have one name. It's a bit like Pele isn't Mr Pele- he's just Pele. If we did shorten it it would be to "the 'hunt" Mind you Bolinowskywickhunt would also be suitable now I think? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushers Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I don't know if it's just me and my sick mind, but I always thought that the Corvettes body contour (If that's a phrase?) looks like some kind of sexual object and when I was looking for a new bass a while back most of my mates seemed to agree.....And that's the story of why I didn't get a Warwick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Sigh - I had a similar comment a propos of a photo I posted here a couple of months ago, where I was suggestively (sigh...) holding my Corvette fretless 5. Look, I [b]love[/b] the Corvette shape, and its being so small was one of the deciding factors when I chose to become a Warwick fan. I mean, I can't escape the fact - even my Corvette 4 looks bigger than me when I'm standing up Edited August 17, 2012 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 [quote name='rushers' timestamp='1345193891' post='1774719'] I don't know if it's just me and my sick mind, but I always thought that the Corvettes body contour (If that's a phrase?) looks like some kind of sexual object and when I was looking for a new bass a while back most of my mates seemed to agree.....And that's the story of why I didn't get a Warwick. [/quote] they make other basses other than the corvette you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1345143889' post='1774305'] I think there's a difference between fashionable and cool. 'Fashionable', by definition means popular. 'Cool' needs a combination of exclusivity and desirability, to look good while being different from the norm. The cool thing grows in popularity and eventually becomes fashionable, and consequently uncool :-) So where does that leave Warwicks? I hardly ever see them out at gigs, so not fashionable. As far as cool is concerned, it's subjective, but I certainly don't have GAS for one, ergo not cool.[/quote] This. The only time I can recall any reference to the word 'cool' associated with a Warwick, was when jack Bruce first got his thumb, but thinking about it, they were probably talking about him, and not the coffee table with strings on that he was playing! ....runs for cover!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 [quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1345105512' post='1773484'] One of the most talked about basses on the Olympic closing ceremony was Chris Wotsisname's Status, so anything's possible! [/quote] Don't get me started!! Luke, I need your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1345202861' post='1774891'] Don't get me started!! Luke, I need your help! [/quote] Can't help with the status but Swap you my warwick for your Jvs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Just make sure that you don't pay much for one ...... as you sure as hell won't get a lot for it when you sell it. What does cool mean anyway? Desirable? Only at a very cheap price I guess - so, I'd say they're not cool. I like 'em, a bit, but nobody seems to want them .... unless they are very cheap (did I say that already?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolf Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think the current price of new German-made models excludes alot of people (including myself) however that does not make them less desirable... Or cool. I want an Audi R8 but won't be getting one for a long, long time, same for the new Warwicks, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBass Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Interesting responses. My only reason for this question is the apparent increase in prices. It wasnt a really a question looking for the subjective opinions but more for the trends being shown in the for sale section. The reluctance to accept the fact that the 'cool' simply ignores the fact that the whole industry is driven by marketing strategies. All these strategies are grounded in endorsements which strive to ellicit the sub conscious 'must have' response in the consumer. Other than that, an increase in demand which reduces ready supply increases the price and you could call this increase desirability or even coolness. Warwicks were changing hands for songs at the start of the year. £600 minimum now and the good through necks are pushing £1.5 k Edited August 17, 2012 by Voodoosnake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 thing is... maybe seeing the recent price increases maybe warwick were just the first to move their prices up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 [quote name='woolf' timestamp='1345227817' post='1775353'] Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think the current price of new German-made models excludes alot of people (including myself) however that does not make them less desirable... Or cool. I want an Audi R8 but won't be getting one for a long, long time, same for the new Warwicks, I guess. [/quote] Problem is, until a year ago or less they were in the reach, unlike the Audi. I don't see what Warwick have done to warrant the increase apart from reduce their carbon footprint, which they should foot the bill for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1345244868' post='1775642'] Problem is, until a year ago or less they were in the reach, unlike the Audi. I don't see what Warwick have done to warrant the increase apart from reduce their carbon footprint, which they should foot the bill for. [/quote] they were a small exclusive bass builder making it all by hand.... then they became big and made lots of basses- not as good as the older ones but people bought them. then I guess people stopped buying them as much and they wondered what they could do, and while fender and everyone else just tried to cut costs they raised the quality again and dropped production levels, if you make a higher quality product the prices go up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Not if you're more efficient. I love Warwick basses but even if I won the lottery there's no way I'd buy a new German Warwick. Their prices are, forgive me, ridiculous. The used market has been way, way cheaper for a very long time, an indication of what real world bass players think they're worth. If a Streamer Stage 1 6-string (my personal favourite bass in the world) is well over £4K new (and going up in price regularly) and can be had used for under £1.5K - I got one a few years ago for £1K - then there's nowhere to go. Oh, and where are you going to try the Warwick range in the UK? I asked about not being able to try a Thumb Single Cut in the UK and was arrogantly told that they're "boutique" instruments and not stocked by shops, and that if I wanted to try one I should by it from Thomann and use their returns policy if I didn't like it. Great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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