Not sure what to do.....

[aende]

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?

[4rchitec7]

Can you put a picture ?

[aende]

I don't have a high res pic, but here is the spec whilst I sort a pic out:
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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]
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The bass is in fair condition, a few marks from playing; a bit of buckle rash on the back of the body.[/color]

[megallica]

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?

[aende]

[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?
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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.

[Lfalex v1.1]

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.

[aende]

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.

[Lfalex v1.1]

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.

[aende]

Up for sale on the 'bay....