aende Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I am considering selling my Warwick Fortress Masterman.... but I do not know how to value it! There is not much information about them anywhere. Has anyone got an idea on value/valuations or what would be a good trade? or who I can ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4rchitec7 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Can you put a picture ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aende Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 I don't have a high res pic, but here is the spec whilst I sort a pic out: [color=#000000] Bass Fortress Masterman[/color][color=#000000] 4 string[/color][color=#000000] Serial Number A ****** 05[/color][color=#000000] Year January[/color][color=#000000] Month 2005[/color][color=#000000] Number ******[/color][color=#000000] Neck Wood Wenge Wood[/color][color=#000000] Fingerboard Wenge Wood[/color][color=#000000] Frets Bronce Warwick Frets [/color][color=#000000] Nut Just a Nut II[/color][color=#000000] Neck construction Bolt On[/color][color=#000000] Body 2 pcs. Flame Maple Wood[/color][color=#000000] Surface French Violet OFC Color (Satin Surface)[/color][color=#000000] Pickups Active TwinJazz Pickup from MEC[/color][color=#000000] Electronic 2 Band Electronic by MEC[/color][color=#000000] Hardware Gold Hardware by Warwick[/color][color=#000000] Made in Germany / 08258 Markneukirchen[/color] [color=#000000] The bass is in fair condition, a few marks from playing; a bit of buckle rash on the back of the body.[/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 A German Fortress in fair condition should fetch around £350 to £400, I thought they stopped making the Fortress in the late 90's though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aende Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 [quote name='megallica' timestamp='1371479390' post='2114327'] A German Fortress in fair condition should fetch around £350 to £400, I thought they stopped making the Fortress in the late 90's though? [/quote] Yes, I questioned Hans @ Warwick about the date of manufacture. Apparently, some were custom ordered, then the order was cancelled and the bass was just sold on as standard. Some were made from left of stock of production runs. Interestingly; my Masterman has the incorrect truss rod cover (states 'Warwick Fortress One') and an ABM adjustable nut. Which suggests that mine was made from leftover parts. I think that the ABM nut was only used on early models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Nice bass, the Fortress Masterman. One of the better balancing Warwicks, and once you've mastered the odd EQ, there's some good tones to be had. In perfect condition- £500 Max Adjust accordingly for wear and tear. £350 to £400 seems about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aende Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Thanks guys, I was after a trade for an MM Stingray, but I am not sure - the Warwick seems to have more capability and a wider range of tones. I use an MM Sterling sub as a 'rough pub' bass (The California/USA version) that I got for a steal; £200....it is a good bass, but I think that the Warwick has more usability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I replaced my Stingray 5 with Fortress Masterman 5, and am happier for it. It's more versatile, and you can get away from the scooped sound by favouring either half of the pick-up using the pan pot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aende Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Up for sale on the 'bay.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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