ahpook Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 ...at one of the evil shops on denmark street. i was impressed...i'm on the lookout for a decent fretless now i've cut my teeth on my £50 cheapie, so i thought i'd try out a rockbass today if i could find one, as i understand they all share the same neck. it played very well - the neck is thicker than my little hands are used to, but it seemed to suit playing fretless. so... do i hit GAK with my credit card for a rockbass fortress fretless ? i'm giving myself till wednesday to decide i think any thoughts ? Quote
maxrossell Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 My thoughts are that if the Rockbass is the only one you've tried, I'd try a bunch of others before committing. Especially if the neck was a bit big for your comfort. Quote
Eight Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 [quote name='ahpook' post='480251' date='May 5 2009, 06:48 PM']any thoughts ?[/quote] Buy it. You know you won't be happy until you do. Quote
ahpook Posted May 5, 2009 Author Posted May 5, 2009 [quote name='maxrossell' post='480252' date='May 5 2009, 06:50 PM']My thoughts are that if the Rockbass is the only one you've tried, I'd try a bunch of others before committing. Especially if the neck was a bit big for your comfort.[/quote] i wouldn't say it was too big, just bigger than i'm used to. it's a matter of finding a place that has one in stock...and i'm meant to be doing some recording this weekend...with a fretless Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 The passive 'proper' Warwick Corvette fretless is really nice as well and not much more money if I remember rightly. Quote
ahpook Posted May 5, 2009 Author Posted May 5, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='480302' date='May 5 2009, 07:45 PM']The passive 'proper' Warwick Corvette fretless is really nice as well and not much more money if I remember rightly.[/quote] it's the p-j configuration i'm after to be honest. Quote
rjb Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) I'd wait if I were you. A new line of Rockbasses is coming out this summer. They will have a two piece bridge and lose the cheesy "Rockbass" logo. Have a look at this thread on the Warwick forum. Note the tasty looking fortress fretless. [url="http://www.warwick.de/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9174&start=0"]http://www.warwick.de/forum/phpBB2/viewtop...174&start=0[/url] Edited May 6, 2009 by rjb Quote
lemmywinks Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 Even if you don't go for the newer ones chances are the current ones will drop in price when they come out. A German Warwick Fortress went for £380 on eBay the other week so might be worth keeping your eye out. You'll be bidding against me though Quote
Soulfinger Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 I had a passive Rockbass Corvette (until I decided I no longer need a fretless bass). Apart from the silly plastic adjust-a-nut it was a very good bass (and I´m not fond of Warwicks really). Much more growl and mwah and character than all the other basses around that price range (including Fender). Very well made too and less than half price compared to the big W Corvette. If you like it, go for it. Quote
ahpook Posted May 6, 2009 Author Posted May 6, 2009 thanks for the thoughts folks. i'm still thinking... Quote
ahpook Posted May 14, 2009 Author Posted May 14, 2009 fast forward to today... and it's arrived...a beautiful rockbass fortress in black stain and now...i have to go to bloody work !!!!! Quote
lemmywinks Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 Good stuff! I'm regretting not bagging the one on eBay now! It's my favourite Warwick shape How much if you don't mind me asking? Quote
Eight Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 Congratulations. Brighter days ahead now you're a Warwick/Rockbass owner. Quote
ahpook Posted May 14, 2009 Author Posted May 14, 2009 [quote name='lemmywinks' post='487562' date='May 14 2009, 09:05 AM']Good stuff! I'm regretting not bagging the one on eBay now! It's my favourite Warwick shape How much if you don't mind me asking?[/quote] it was £430 from GAK...and if 1st impressions are correct, then it's worth every penny !! made myself late for work sticking a set of flatties on...sorry boss !!! here's a quick pic i camera-phoned before i left Quote
SJA Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 I was also impressed when I tried a Rockbass corvette fretless a while ago- wish they did them with lined fingerboards though. Quote
ahpook Posted May 14, 2009 Author Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) ok... i swung a half-day from work it's on my knee.... back inabit !!! Edited May 14, 2009 by ahpook Quote
lemmywinks Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 Haha! Every time i get a bass delivered to work i spend half the day playing it! Very nice looking bass too, i've never seen a bad looking fortress though Quote
ahpook Posted May 25, 2009 Author Posted May 25, 2009 here's a shot i took in the early morning of yesterday...i think it really shows the beautiful chocolate colour of the black stain. Quote
Kongo Posted May 27, 2009 Posted May 27, 2009 [quote name='rjb' post='480655' date='May 6 2009, 08:54 AM']I'd wait if I were you. A new line of Rockbasses is coming out this summer. They will have a two piece bridge and lose the cheesy "Rockbass" logo. Have a look at this thread on the Warwick forum. Note the tasty looking fortress fretless. [url="http://www.warwick.de/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9174&start=0"]http://www.warwick.de/forum/phpBB2/viewtop...174&start=0[/url][/quote] Any news on releases for these? I've found nothing on a date. Be awesome if they made a Rockbass $$ 5-string as well as 4! Quote
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