Dyon Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Up for grabs is a stunning Warwick Stage I from 1991, considered by many as the golden era for Warwick as a current equivalent Masterbuilt instrument is usually in the ballpark figure of 5K+. The only cosmetic blemishes are the ones portrayed on the headstock. Besides those, the instrument is truly impeccable. It is equipped with MEC pickups and preamp and is also accompanied by a secondary set of preamp and EMG pickups. Feel free to ask any questions. Feedback : https://reverb.com/shop/dionysiss-gear-outlet/feedback# https://www.ebay.com/fdbk/feedback_profile/theygoto11 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Are the 'inlays' stickers? I've never seen a 91 SSI bass with inlays as they phased them out by 1990 and the low register inlays appear to be much bigger than regular ones. Your bass also has a 3 band EQ (I assume the original is with the EMG pups?), it might be worth mentioning that, as some people like the 3 band more than the 2. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 It also looks as though the hardware has been swapped out - at least the machineheads have as they do not look like the Warwick branded Gotoh built machineheads you would normally find on basses of this era... Still a cracking bass and the fact it comes with different pre and pups is a modders delight! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Sadly your bass imported into the UK would also attract a minimum tax levy of £500! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyon Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 5 hours ago, warwickhunt said: Are the 'inlays' stickers? I've never seen a 91 SSI bass with inlays as they phased them out by 1990 and the low register inlays appear to be much bigger than regular ones. Your bass also has a 3 band EQ (I assume the original is with the EMG pups?), it might be worth mentioning that, as some people like the 3 band more than the 2. No stickers, it is indeed one of the last that came with inlays. The preamp as well as the pickups are indeed new but everything have been restored in accordance to Warwick’s database based on the serial number. In case a buyer is interested I have the emails to prove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyon Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 2 hours ago, dyerseve said: It also looks as though the hardware has been swapped out - at least the machineheads have as they do not look like the Warwick branded Gotoh built machineheads you would normally find on basses of this era... Still a cracking bass and the fact it comes with different pre and pups is a modders delight! To be truthful I have no idea regarding the tuners. However they keep the tuning impeccably well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyon Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 2 hours ago, warwickhunt said: Sadly your bass imported into the UK would also attract a minimum tax levy of £500! Unless a lower price is declared… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyon Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 Here is a photo of the tuners as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 11 hours ago, Dyon said: Unless a lower price is declared… Aside from the moral/legal right or wrong... it is a whole world of potential problems 'if' something goes wrong. If HMRC decide to open a package (they are permitted to do this), they can get an independent valuation and you are in the sh*t. The bigger issue IMHO is that if you declare it a lower value you can't insure the package for more than the value... if it gets lost or broken, who is responsible for the loss at the lower value? Just saying! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Yeah, it’s a beautiful bass, and one of my dream instruments. I’d hate to see it damaged/uninsured while making its way here. That would be a nervous few days for both buyer and seller, while they waited for it to arrive in one piece. I personally wouldn’t be taking any chances with the insurance. It’s there for a reason, for some piece of mind during the transaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyon Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 Unfortunately the only way to fully insure the bass would be through FedEx or UPS and the shipping costs are just staggering. This is why I always make sure that all packages are properly packaged and idiot proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undertone Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 A return flight to Athens in early December is currently less than £100 with Easyjet folks. Great excuse for a short break, warmer weather, great food, and saving bunch of money in VAT... Just an idea. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyon Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 A bass that I have been after is up for sale, so price dropped to 1875. Also, to anyone interested in London, I have secured a courier with minimum import tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTM Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Hi So the bass is currently equipped with MEC pus and 3band eq. Is that the original equipment or are the EMG pus and the 2band eq that you will add the original equipment? Thanks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyon Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share Posted December 26, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, DanTM said: Hi So the bass is currently equipped with MEC pus and 3band eq. Is that the original equipment or are the EMG pus and the 2band eq that you will add the original equipment? Thanks Dan When I first bought the bass it came with EMG pickups and a 3 band eq. 2 years ago I contacted Warwick to establish whether it came with those pickups and preamp or not and their answer was that in 1991 they would install both EMG and MEC pickups. Given that I love the MEC pickups and preamp on my LX5 Streamer I swapped the electronics with new ones that were purchased directly from Warwick. And yes, the bass will come with the extra EMG pickups and preamp. Edited December 26, 2023 by Dyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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