MattPurland Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 (edited) Hi all! I have a Warwick Corvette Std for sale, Bubinga body, Ovangol neck, etc... the usual Warwick setup. Has been fitted with a brass nut and comes with a Warwick gig bag. It's in perfect condition with not a single mark (apart from the usual MEC logo on one of the pickups is slightly warn). More info from Warwick can be found here: [url="http://www.warwick.de/modules/produkte/produkt.php?katID=14427&cl=EN"]http://www.warwick.de/modules/produkte/pro...14427&cl=EN[/url] I've been told its slightly rare as it's been cut at an 90deg angle? Which is why it's got that cool grain pattern Anyway, looking for £375 ono Thanks! Edited August 18, 2008 by MattPurland
King Tut Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 And your bass interests are......... sorry - I get tetchy about this stuff. Nice bass mate - where are you based?
MattPurland Posted August 17, 2008 Author Posted August 17, 2008 What do you mean by 'bass interests'? I play bass and I like playing bass, doesn't get much more interesting than that I'm based in Norwich, though I'm willing to post if need be.
CHRISDABASS Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 hi looks like a gorgeous bass!! i hate to sound funny but to me that looks like stained ash rather than bubinga................im sure bubinga is much more pinky/red in colour someone please correct me if im wrong........
MattPurland Posted August 17, 2008 Author Posted August 17, 2008 That's what I thought when I first purchased it, but when you pick it up and feel the weight, you realise it's bubinga. It's also stained and not a natural finish. I've been told that the grain is like that due to the way the wood's been cut. Though I have no idea so that could be bullsh*t!
budget bassist Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 I don't think that is bubinga mate, the grain on bubinga is much tighter and it doesn't come in a stain i don't believe. Not all wood behaves the same, it could just be a heavy ash body. Which it looks like.
CHRISDABASS Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 [quote name='budget bassist' post='264038' date='Aug 17 2008, 05:58 PM']I don't think that is bubinga mate, the grain on bubinga is much tighter and it doesn't come in a stain i don't believe. Not all wood behaves the same, it could just be a heavy ash body. Which it looks like.[/quote] i reckon its ash (which for me is certainly not a bad thing!! i love ash bodied basses) bubinga kinda looks a little more like this [url="http://www.warwickbass.com/basses/corvette_standard.html"]http://www.warwickbass.com/basses/corvette_standard.html[/url] or this [url="http://www.warwick.de/modules/produkte/produkt.php?katID=14427&cl=EN"]http://www.warwick.de/modules/produkte/pro...14427&cl=EN[/url] still you do have a lovely bass there mate!! im pretty tempted myself
MattPurland Posted August 17, 2008 Author Posted August 17, 2008 (edited) Then the weight difference between that bass and my 5 string $$ (which is also swamp ash) is huge!! Follow your temptation, I'm very eager to sell this asap, I'm proper skint! Edited August 17, 2008 by MattPurland
CHRISDABASS Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 [quote name='MattPurland' post='264054' date='Aug 17 2008, 06:20 PM']Then the weight difference between that bass and my 5 string $$ (which is also swamp ash) is huge!! Follow your temptation, I'm very eager to sell this asap, I'm proper skint! [/quote] if i wasn't so skint myself i'd make you an offer mate
King Tut Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 [quote name='MattPurland' post='263858' date='Aug 17 2008, 10:49 AM']What do you mean by 'bass interests'? I play bass and I like playing bass, doesn't get much more interesting than that I'm based in Norwich, though I'm willing to post if need be.[/quote] Sorry Matt - I was being a bit tetchy. People join the site just to sell something - which is allowed! Maybe a bit of an introduction to yourself would be cool so we know who we're dealing with. Might help you sell your bass also. Or maybe you've already posted in introductions. Anyway never mind me - I'm a bit of a grump sometimes - just ask my kids - good luck with the sale!
MattPurland Posted August 17, 2008 Author Posted August 17, 2008 [quote name='King Tut' post='264108' date='Aug 17 2008, 07:28 PM']Sorry Matt - I was being a bit tetchy. People join the site just to sell something - which is allowed! Maybe a bit of an introduction to yourself would be cool so we know who we're dealing with. Might help you sell your bass also. Or maybe you've already posted in introductions. Anyway never mind me - I'm a bit of a grump sometimes - just ask my kids - good luck with the sale![/quote] I totally understand, I'm a Web Designer by profession and have run many websites in the past so I know how it is. I must admit, I did join this site to sell my bass (after a friend pointed me this way) but as a bassist I will introduce myself - to start, take a look at my band: [url="http://www.myspace.com/ostracoda"]http://www.myspace.com/ostracoda[/url] Not sure if it's everyone's cup of tea, but you never know! I've been playing bass fo nearly 10 years, and have been a Warwick nut for years. I switched to a MusicMan once, but couldn't get on with the size of the thing and the tone was a bit 'twangy' for my liking... can't think of anything else at the mo, but I'm sure I will in time!
Gamble Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Matt's straight up, I've played along side him a few times what with us being Naarrich boys and all. So if my backing is worth anything, you can have it! (Don't let me down now bud!)
MattPurland Posted August 17, 2008 Author Posted August 17, 2008 (edited) I'd never mate Should've expected you to be on here, a fellow Warwick nut if I recall! Love the Arch Stanton video, The 'Choad are getting one done by the same guy this coming weekend, t'is gonna be ace! Oh, and I'm willing to lower the price to £330 as I'm desperate for the money now, any takers? It's in perfect condition and sounds awesome! Edited August 17, 2008 by MattPurland
ziggydolphinboy Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 thought id post this picture of my bubinga thumb to shoew you the grain. ziggy.
kevbass Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 I had a Bubinga Corvette and it looked almost identical to the grain on this, so I think it is a bubinga corvette personally, yours looks particularly nice, have a bump on me
MattPurland Posted August 18, 2008 Author Posted August 18, 2008 (edited) This has now been sold, £300 - desperate times! Edited August 18, 2008 by MattPurland
Stag Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 £300??? Bloody hell id have had that for that price.... and im in Norwich! B*gger. Gamble - how is your vocally gifted Mr Brown these days? Havent spoken to him aaaaages.
Gamble Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 He's good cheers, you'll have to get down to a gig sometime and say hi! He's in both of the bands I am so check the links in my sig for details! (sorry if you already know that, but I'm not sure who you are!)
Stag Posted August 19, 2008 Posted August 19, 2008 I think ive met you very briefly indeed and id had "a number of beers" at a Dragline gig at The Ferryboat (which should indicate just how long ago it was...)
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