Groatsworth Posted October 27, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 27, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleOhStephan Posted October 27, 2019 Share 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 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groatsworth Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted November 1, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groatsworth Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleOhStephan Posted November 1, 2019 Share 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 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted November 1, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted November 3, 2019 Share 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🐠 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groatsworth Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Too many basses already I'm afraid . 🐠 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groatsworth Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Did you find out the weight ? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxblues Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 4 or 5 string stingray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groatsworth Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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