Warwick Rockbass Corvette short scale. Edinburgh. £250

[solo4652]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/warwick-corvette-rock-bass/1184564485

[Jacqueslemac]

Are you sure it's a Rockbass? I thought they didn't have the Warwick two-piece bridge (and had Rockbass on the headstock).

[solo4652]

No idea! Nothing to do with me - I'm just posting the link here exactly as I found it when hunting for a short scale bass.

[dyerseve]

Defo a Rockbass - the serial number starts RB, it says 'Made In China' on the sticker on the back of the headstock and it has a maple neck.

I believe the first gen rockbasses had a one piece bridge but they have been producing RBs with 2pc bridges for a while now.

Not sure it's a short scale either - I counted 24 frets???

One thing is certain though - it is definitely NOT a $$ as listed.

Still, for £250 it's a decent bit of kit. Warwick wouldnt put their name to it otherwise...

Edited September 5, 2016 by dyerseve

[scrumpymike]

It's certainly not a 'Double Buck' as advertised.

[scrumpymike]

[quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1473094736' post='3126889']
Defo a Rockbass - the serial number starts RB, it says 'Made In China' on the sticker on the back of the headstock and it has a maple neck.

I believe the first gen rockbasses had a one piece bridge but they have been producing RBs with 2pc bridges for a while now.

Not sure it's a short scale either - I counted 24 frets???

One thing is certain though - it is definitely NOT a $$ as listed.

Still, for £250 it's a decent bit of kit. Warwick wouldnt put their name to it otherwise...
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Think our posts crossed - you beat me to it with the $$!

[Evil Undead]

It is a short scale I've got one of these beasts and its identical down to the number of frets. Great bass

[Evil Undead]

And thanks Solo for the PM

[3below]

A very nice bass for someone, just bear in mind that German (long scale) can be purchased for £75 to £100 more. The quality on the RBs I have had in my hands has been excellent.

[solo4652]

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1473108303' post='3127054']
And thanks Solo for the PM
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No problem.

[Evil Undead]

[quote name='3below' timestamp='1473111284' post='3127095']
A very nice bass for someone, just bear in mind that German (long scale) can be purchased for £75 to £100 more. The quality on the RBs I have had in my hands has been excellent.
[/quote]

Definitely worth bearing in mind but for people limited to shorties it's not really an option. German short scales are really rare and go for a lot more when they do pop up

[3below]

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1473191733' post='3127920']
Definitely worth bearing in mind but for people limited to shorties it's not really an option. German short scales are really rare and go for a lot more when they do pop up
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+1 and I would rather like a German short scale Corvette but have not seen one yet.

[Evil Undead]

[quote name='3below' timestamp='1473192255' post='3127929']


+1 and I would rather like a German short scale Corvette but have not seen one yet.
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A guy on talkbass owns one but it's the only one I've seen

[3below]

Capo 2nd fret and tune accordingly will be the way to go then Dots will be in all the wrong places, could be interesting unless playing Jazz.

Edited September 7, 2016 by 3below

[Count Bassy]

[quote name='3below' timestamp='1473283463' post='3128767']
Capo 2nd fret and tune accordingly will be the way to go then Dots will be in all the wrong places, could be interesting unless playing Jazz.
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But then you'd only have 22 useful frets!