Rayman Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 (edited) Beautiful bass, but at the end of the day, I just don’t play it at all, which is a crying shame honestly. Here is Shaggys original description: ”1998 German made Warwick FNA bass (Corvette body shape, though it was never designated a Corvette). Lightweight swamp ash body with carved flame maple top, ebony pinstripe “binding” line in between. Amber “antique violin” finish, which seems to be a thin satin lacquer. Fully recessed Warwick straplocks (strap ends also supplied), gold plated hardware. Preamp (original factory fitted): Seymour Duncan 3-band 9V active circuit voiced specifically for MusicMan Stingray, with “slap bias” switching on vol control. Neck: Long (34’) scale 24-fret in ovangkol, with wenge board and JAN adjustable nut. Regularly waxed, so beautifully smooth. 2 mods to this bass: Original ceramic MEC pickup replaced with Aguilar AG 4M (Alnico V) MusicMan pickup; based on the original 1970’s MusicMan Stingray pickup. I personally much prefer the tone on this to the MEC; it’s slightly more scooped with prominent low mids, more growl and punch yet also more clarity. Original pickup included. Original neck swapped with one from a 2001 German made Warwick Streamer LX Jazzman. This was only because I preferred a slightly slimmer neck on the Streamer, and a slightly wider P profile neck on this bass. This has been my “go to” gigging bass over the last 6 years or so, simply because it’s so comfortable and ergonomic to play, and just always sounds good. I’ve never played another single-pickup bass so responsive to changes in right hand technique, whether with pick or fingers.” It’s a really fabulous thing, but just doesn’t get used. Trades…. Fender Jazz or a Yamaha BB (Japan) is favourite, we’re also looking for a decent double bass here at Rayman towers. I would rather get cash to be honest, but you can always ask. Warwick gig bag included Thanks for having a gander Russ Edited August 2 by Rayman 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Always wanted one of these since seeing a review in Bassist magazine years ago. I had a corvette standard ash at the time and it seemed so much “posher”. Looks lovely. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 That’s a beautiful thing at a good price. I’ve got a lovely Bubinga Corvette that I rarely play so I’d be an idiot to add this to the collection but good luck with the sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Absolute bargain!! Shame it’s got a string missing 😂 GLWTS 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Ì 5 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Always wanted one of these since seeing a review in Bassist magazine years ago. Me too! "FNA" still amuses me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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