budget bassist Posted April 8, 2010 Author Posted April 8, 2010 Aye, but you never know where she's been Quote
warwickhunt Posted April 8, 2010 Posted April 8, 2010 [quote name='budget bassist' post='800159' date='Apr 8 2010, 08:25 PM']Aye, but you never know where she's been [/quote] Phwoar it just gets better! Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 [quote name='bassfan' post='799643' date='Apr 8 2010, 11:28 AM']Quick update on the Thread... I know have a pair of blondes.. one's a bleached the other is very dirty!! [/quote] Ah, the Dirty Blonde Thumb - Possibly one of the best basses I've ever played. Still want one! Quote
pal1972 Posted May 14, 2010 Posted May 14, 2010 quick update, ive had a major change arround of basses over the last few months, many have come and gone! however this new one arrived the other day courtesy of ebay!!! its a '96 warwick fortress masterman, flamed maple neck rosewood board - which i was surprised about as i thought they all had the ovangkol/wenge necks like my fortress one! that aside its really nice plays lovely and sounds nice too!!!! heres a pic paired with my fortress one... [attachment=49772:DSCF6900.JPG] Quote
Linus27 Posted May 14, 2010 Posted May 14, 2010 I've sold my 75 Jazz so now I am thinking about getting a Streamer $$ or LX. I like the idea of an LX but its too expensive new and very unlikley I will find a second hand one in natural Ash. The other option is the Streamer $$ but again quite pricey new and again unlikley to find a second hand one in natural ash. I'm also a bit worried the $$ will make it sound too similar to my stingray considering it has the same pickups. Quote
Musicman20 Posted May 14, 2010 Posted May 14, 2010 [quote name='Linus27' post='837764' date='May 15 2010, 12:03 AM']I've sold my 75 Jazz so now I am thinking about getting a Streamer $$ or LX. I like the idea of an LX but its too expensive new and very unlikley I will find a second hand one in natural Ash. The other option is the Streamer $$ but again quite pricey new and again unlikley to find a second hand one in natural ash. I'm also a bit worried the $$ will make it sound too similar to my stingray considering it has the same pickups.[/quote] I can chime in a little. I really wanted to like the ex demo Streamer 5 $$ I had for about 3 days but I just didn't gel with the neck, and more so first fret position. If you already know you like that, you might like the $$ as it sounds very different to the Stingray. Totally different tone to me. Hopefully this helps. Quote
Linus27 Posted May 14, 2010 Posted May 14, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='837793' date='May 15 2010, 12:37 AM']I can chime in a little. I really wanted to like the ex demo Streamer 5 $$ I had for about 3 days but I just didn't gel with the neck, and more so first fret position. If you already know you like that, you might like the $$ as it sounds very different to the Stingray. Totally different tone to me. Hopefully this helps.[/quote] Hey Gareth, yeah thats a great help. My Corvette has a super thin neck. It did take me a few month to get used to the longer neck and the first fret position but now its fine. So how would you descibe the sound if nothing like a Stingray? Tight, punchy, clean, smooth. Would be really interested to hear your thoughts. Quote
budget bassist Posted May 15, 2010 Author Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Linus27' post='837764' date='May 15 2010, 12:03 AM']I've sold my 75 Jazz so now I am thinking about getting a Streamer $$ or LX. I like the idea of an LX but its too expensive new and very unlikley I will find a second hand one in natural Ash. The other option is the Streamer $$ but again quite pricey new and again unlikley to find a second hand one in natural ash. I'm also a bit worried the $$ will make it sound too similar to my stingray considering it has the same pickups.[/quote] I sold my stingray HH in favour of my streamer $$ for two reasons, tone and playability. The $$ sounds nothing like a ray! If anything, a ray sounds very tame in comparison. The $$ just has a more aggressive sound and from what i can tell, a lot more natural mids. Plus, i just found everything about the ray uncomfortable, the neck, the size of the body etc, i just feel totally at home on my $$, like an old pair of slippers! In fact, i'll drop you a PM. Edited May 15, 2010 by budget bassist Quote
Musicman20 Posted May 15, 2010 Posted May 15, 2010 [quote name='Linus27' post='837803' date='May 15 2010, 12:52 AM']Hey Gareth, yeah thats a great help. My Corvette has a super thin neck. It did take me a few month to get used to the longer neck and the first fret position but now its fine. So how would you descibe the sound if nothing like a Stingray? Tight, punchy, clean, smooth. Would be really interested to hear your thoughts.[/quote] I think I came to the conclusion I'm a EBMM fanboy, so I'm biased towards them. The $$ is definitely Warwick...it growls and has the signature mids. Quite smooth overall. The pre amp was something I couldn't get used to but that's me. The Ray H is exactly that...classic Ray aggression, bitey mids, cutting high n thuddy lows. The $$ will give you a lot more options over a single H Ray by far. I quite liked the whole Warwick package, but jumping to a 5er with a totally different neck and a shape I wasn't used to was perhaps too much of a jump for me. I think if you already like Warwick, the $$ gives you a lot of options. Maybe if you like the more classic tones another Warwick with single coils might be the key. Quote
happynoj Posted May 15, 2010 Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) 2003 Corvette Standard Ash in Burgundy Red. Edited May 15, 2010 by happynoj Quote
throwoff Posted May 21, 2010 Posted May 21, 2010 I do like Burgundy Red. I think its my second favourite colour after Emerald Green. Quote
throwoff Posted May 21, 2010 Posted May 21, 2010 I do like Burgundy Red. I think its my second favourite colour after Emerald Green. Quote
Kev Posted May 24, 2010 Posted May 24, 2010 Now that i have joined the world of Warwick, thought id better show my face in here Quote
12stringbassist Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 Streamer Chrome tone. Custom shop 1-off Thumb NT in gloss walnut finish. Quote
fiatcoupe432 Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 we need more than 9 pages for this beatifull basses here in my very dirty warwick corvette $$ 5 special edition please becarefull pure porn hope you enjoy Quote
wildus Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 [quote name='fiatcoupe432' post='1073329' date='Dec 31 2010, 12:23 AM']we need more than 9 pages for this beatifull basses here in my very dirty warwick corvette $$ 5 special edition please becarefull pure porn hope you enjoy[/quote] Wow thats a beast Quote
Chris2112 Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 [quote name='12stringbassist' post='851544' date='May 29 2010, 11:29 PM'] Custom shop 1-off Thumb NT in gloss walnut finish.[/quote] This looks very stylish, but I dread to think of the cost! Quote
bigthumb Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 My '87 SS1. Ex Warwickhunt stable! Would still kill for his fretless! Quote
warwickhunt Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 [quote name='bigthumb' post='1075802' date='Jan 2 2011, 09:54 PM']Ex Warwickhunt stable![/quote] How many times will I be required to see that statement before I stop selling basses? [quote name='bigthumb' post='1075802' date='Jan 2 2011, 09:54 PM']Would still kill for his fretless![/quote] No need to kill... there are other ways to acquire it's twin... DOH! what have I just said! Quote
goblin Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 I'm amazed I only found this thread today! Here's my '99 Corvette Fretless and my '00 Active Corvette Fretted (previously owned by BadBoy1984) Quote
bigthumb Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Lovely bit 'o bubinga on the fretless there! Quote
lemmywinks Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 [quote name='bigthumb' post='1080206' date='Jan 6 2011, 06:01 PM']Lovely bit 'o bubinga on the fretless there! [/quote] Aye, that's a beautiful Corvette alright. Quote
goblin Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Cheers It looks even better under stage lighting. I'll try and get some better pics of it tomorrow. Quote
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