Groatsworth Posted October 27, 2019 Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) For sale is my beloved Warwick Dolphin SN TCS 4 string (set neck, tone chamber system). I bought it in 2008 and it was my main bass until a couple of years ago. Only selling because I've gotten more traditional in my old age, and since buying a Precision, the Dolphin doesn't get enough play given its value. That, and because I'm buying a house. I'm sure it will make someone else just as happy as it has me. Specs from the Warwick website below. I have recently upgraded the just-a-nut II to a just-a-nut III - it's simply better. The hooks on the side of the II had cracked, a fault to which they are prone. Strings are new and the set up is just as I like it (fairly low). There are some slight scratches (pictured) - most notably, one on the back and one on the truss rod cover. The afzelia body has a lovely tight grain and rich reddish colour. In all, it is in good condition and a great, fast player with versatile tones that are thick, rich and focused. It can come close to a Warwick Thumb with it's twin jazz bridge pickups, but can also get a great active jazz sound if you pull out the stacked eq pot switch for a single coil setting. Ovangkol Neck - set in to body Afzelia body - sandwich construction with tone chambers Natural oil finish Wenge fingerboard 34" Scale length Nut width 1.5" 26 jumbo bronze frets MEC Jazz pickup and twin jazz pickup. MEC active electronics - stacked bass and treble. Stacked pickup blend and master volume. Both pots are pull out switches - one is active/passive, the other splits the double j for a single coil sound. I would prefer collection from York, but would be happy to arrange delivery if required. I have a hard case I can ship it in. Edit 14th November - now open to trade with the right Stingray. Ideally an Old Smoothie but would consider alternatives. Edited November 27, 2019 by Groatsworth 6
TheGreek Posted October 27, 2019 Posted October 27, 2019 When I started playing again - ooh about 10 years ago - I bought one of these. It was the only Warwick that I've ever got on with. Beautifully balanced, great neck (though some prefer the fatter neck) it played like a dream. I struggled finding a tone that I could stick with - would find one I loved, two weeks later I'd adjust something and found one I preferred. Found this frustrating - eventually sold it to a fella in Oz on the Warwick forum. IIRC mine was more heavily grained/ figured - shouldn't be a deal breaker for an interested buyer. GLWTS
DoubleOhStephan Posted October 27, 2019 Posted October 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Groatsworth said: because I'm buying a house The exact reason I can't take this off your hands now, even though I've been coveting one for years 😩 Glwts, she's a beaut 👍🏻
Groatsworth Posted October 31, 2019 Author Posted October 31, 2019 On 27/10/2019 at 15:51, TheGreek said: I struggled finding a tone that I could stick with - would find one I loved, two weeks later I'd adjust something and found one I preferred. So it's TOO versatile? I actually know what you mean. Maybe why I like P basses so much now. For someone who is after a wide range of tweakable tones, it will be great. On 27/10/2019 at 18:10, DoubleOhStephan said: The exact reason I can't take this off your hands now, even though I've been coveting one for years 😩 But surely the only reason to buy a house is to fill it with basses? 2
flippyfloop Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) Always wanted a Dolphin. I assume it's pretty heavy ? The two I tried were lovely but super heavy. Edited November 1, 2019 by flippyfloop
Groatsworth Posted November 1, 2019 Author Posted November 1, 2019 4 hours ago, flippyfloop said: Always wanted a Dolphin. I assume it's pretty heavy ? The two I tried were lovely but super heavy. No, not super heavy. This model is chambered. I'm away from home this weekend, but happy to weigh as best I can on the bathroom scales when I get back.
DoubleOhStephan Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 On 31/10/2019 at 18:21, Groatsworth said: But surely the only reason to buy a house is to fill it with basses? Haha yep, unfortunately the buying bit has hit the pocket hard 😜
flippyfloop Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Groatsworth said: No, not super heavy. This model is chambered. I'm away from home this weekend, but happy to weigh as best I can on the bathroom scales when I get back. That would be great, Cheers.
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 When I moved home a couple of years ago, I bought a Warwick on BC. It's nice , but I wish it was this dolphin . glwts🐠
Groatsworth Posted November 4, 2019 Author Posted November 4, 2019 On 03/11/2019 at 13:11, RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE said: I bought a Warwick on BC. It's nice , but I wish it was this dolphin . 🐠 Room in your life for two Warwicks? 1
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted November 4, 2019 Posted November 4, 2019 Too many basses already I'm afraid . 🐠 1
Groatsworth Posted November 14, 2019 Author Posted November 14, 2019 Now looking for a trade with the right stingray. Or the cash. As much as I need the money, I'm not sure when I'd be in a position to justify spending as much on such a nice bass again.
Groatsworth Posted November 19, 2019 Author Posted November 19, 2019 7 hours ago, flippyfloop said: Did you find out the weight ? Cheers. 9lbs. Sorry, I was discussing a trade - which didn't work out - and forgot I'd said I'd do this. My bathroom scales also told me I need to start running again. 1 hour ago, vmaxblues said: 4 or 5 string stingray? 4 string please! I have a lovely Yamaha BB that satisfies my 5 string needs.
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