warwick thread

[Warwick_Official]

That is absolutely beautiful Kiwi Jaz! Very versatile instrument...and comfortable too. There's a lot of tones in that combination, so experiment with it, and most of all - Enjoy!! Don't hesitate to let me know if you've got any questions or if I can assist you in any way. Thanks!

[MarkusWarwick]

I miss my stage 2...... In the market for a nice Warwick just now......ss1/2, thumb, fna jazzman and the dolphin were my all time favourites......oh and the dolphin haha

[Warwick_Official]

The dolphin is incredible - some people judge it because of its unconventional looks, but its got tone like nothing else! Best of luck!

[waynepunkdude]

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The dolphin is incredible - some people judge it because of its unconventional looks, but its got tone like nothing else! Best of luck!
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Talking of which I have had a couple of Warwicks, I do enjoy the tone but the looks put me off a little, would there ever be a more 'conventional' Warwick i.e scratchplated?

[bartelby]

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Talking of which I have had a couple of Warwicks, I do enjoy the tone but the looks put me off a little, would there ever be a more 'conventional' Warwick i.e scratchplated?
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Fortress 'Flashback'?


Steve Bailey

Edited August 11, 2012 by bartelby

[Warwick_Official]

waynepunkdude-

(Thanks bartelby!) - As pictured, the Fortress flashback (now discontinued) and the Steve Bailey model come standard with scratch-plate. You can add one, as both Robert Trujillo and Jäcki Reznicek have done to their Streamer models. If there is something you'd like to see with a scratch-plate, the custom shop can certainly accommodate that. Please let me know if you've got any questions or if I can assist you in any way. Thanks!

[waynepunkdude]

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Steve Bailey

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Now that I like, thanks for the info Warwick man will give you a shout after my wedding.

[Warwick_Official]

Sounds great, and congrats on the wedding! Just let me know if I can be of help in any way. Thanks!

[lowdowner]

I agree with the lack of Warwick lovin' on here, so I'm uploading some of my Thumb 4 string B.O. fretless with Rotosound 88 black nylon flat wounds

[Warwick_Official]

Beautiful fretless Thumb Bass, and I love the look of the black strings! Enjoy!

[lowdowner]

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Beautiful fretless Thumb Bass, and I love the look of the black strings! Enjoy!
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Ahh yes, my new love Given how good the strings are on this bass, I'm lusting for a 5 string... imagine the B string!

[Warwick_Official]

I find it interesting how strings can change the feel/sound of a bass. Its relatively subtle, but between the feel and the slight nuances, it can really change our perception overall. Sometimes not cheap to experiment, but worth it, IMO! I love the B on a Thumb Bass!

[lowdowner]

I wouldn't describe the Rotosound 88's difference as 'subtle' they're soft and velvety and completely different from Warwick round wound. But I'd definitely recommend experimenting - if you're into fast moving rock, these strings wouldn't work for you at all...

[warwickhunt]

Thomastik Infeld Alloys work for me on Warwicks (oddly they don't quite sound as good on my Sterling).

[Warwick_Official]

Yes, indeed! Rounds to nylon flats would not be subtle at all! More-so I was referring to general string changes, but in the case it must be quite a difference. Either way, its always great when you find what works for you! Enjoy!

[LukeFRC]

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Thomastik Infeld Alloys work for me on Warwicks (oddly they don't quite sound as good on my Sterling).
[/quote] flip you've gone up in the world since I first asked what strings you used! I think it was a 3 sets for £10 lot or something

[maldy]

I have three very lovely warwick 4 strings! A Thumb, Corvette Hot Rod and a Streamer $$ - definitely a Warwick lover! Can't seem to post any pictures from my phone, but will when I'm on my PC next.

[lowdowner]

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I have three very lovely warwick 4 strings! A Thumb, Corvette Hot Rod and a Streamer $$ - definitely a Warwick lover! Can't seem to post any pictures from my phone, but will when I'm on my PC next.
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OK, it'll be worth waiting for.. any time soon please!

[maldy]

Ok, finally on a PC. A lot easier than trying to fiddle about on a mobile phone. Here are some pictures of my Streamer $$. Like all Warwicks it is beautifully made.

[maldy]

Strangely, I don't have any photos of just my Thumb (apart from gig photos), or the Hot Rod. Will definitely have to take some. The Corvette Hot Rod is an amazing bass even if you just look at it and don't play it! I previously had a Warwick Corvette Std fretless. I parted with that on ebay back in around 2006 to pay for the Streamer $$. Here are some of the photos I took then to advertise it on ebay. Again, a lovely bass and it had that warwick quality.

[Davewick]

My "new" '89 Thumb fretless (and stringless xD)

[maldy]

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My "new" '89 Thumb fretless (and stringless xD)
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Very nice - how does the fretless sound compared to the non-fretless? I have a Thumb BO and it has been my main bass for years.

[Davewick]

It has a very similar sound compare to the fretted, only a bit more smooth. Contrariwise, the neck has a total different feeling

[lowdowner]

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Very nice - how does the fretless sound compared to the non-fretless? I have a Thumb BO and it has been my main bass for years.
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Slightly softer/warmer and less 'hi-fi', a deeper thwump... Loverly

[DiMarco]

One of these is in fact not a Warwick at all. Can you guess which one?