AM1 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) Hi, haven't read all the thread so maybe someone already suggested it, but for your requirements, the Rockbass Corvette 5 would be perfect. I have a 5 string Rockbass - the tone is superb, cracking B string and nice thin playable neck. It's well within budget too, you should get a decent one for under 200 notes. They are a seriously under-rated bass! Cheers AM Edited August 23, 2009 by AM1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 The new rockbasses will be even better, with 2 piece bridge and cleaner headstock. ... but he want a 'sweetspot' bass, a-la musicman Maybe the rockbass $$! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 [quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='579264' date='Aug 24 2009, 05:01 PM']The new rockbasses will be even better, with 2 piece bridge and cleaner headstock. ... but he want a 'sweetspot' bass, a-la musicman Maybe the rockbass $$![/quote] That sounds like a plan I'd hold tight for a Rockbass $$ - any ETA on those? Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Apparently at the end of the year, I'd say 2010. They were suppose to be available this summer. Basically I wouldn't hold my breath for too long. [url="http://forum.warwick.de/17-warwick-rockbasses/8120-so-where-new-2009-rockbasses-up-warwick-website.html"]http://forum.warwick.de/17-warwick-rockbas...ck-website.html[/url] The $$ will be passive, and no coil switch like its big brother. However, I'm sure plenty will have a go at 'pimping' those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc B Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 [quote name='eude' post='579374' date='Aug 24 2009, 06:48 PM']That sounds like a plan I'd hold tight for a Rockbass $$ - any ETA on those? Eude[/quote] Yeah - I've been watching that thread for a while to check for updates on the RB Corvette $$ Someone on Warwick.de posted this link too: [url="http://www.bassnw.com/New%20Standard%20Basses/warwick_rockbass_corvette_db_5_honey.htm"]New Rockbass Corvette[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 [quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='573156' date='Aug 18 2009, 04:44 PM']Aye, totally forgot the G&L. [/quote] Just a +1 for the G&L :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraktal Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 [quote name='Doc B' post='582157' date='Aug 27 2009, 09:46 AM']Yeah - I've been watching that thread for a while to check for updates on the RB Corvette $$ Someone on Warwick.de posted this link too: [url="http://www.bassnw.com/New%20Standard%20Basses/warwick_rockbass_corvette_db_5_honey.htm"]New Rockbass Corvette[/url][/quote] "...retail price of 1200$..." Yeah, suuure... 1200 bucks for a rockbass... Now, if you'd excuse me, Im gonna LOL a big one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM1 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 [quote name='Fraktal' post='582249' date='Aug 27 2009, 10:43 AM']"...retail price of 1200$..." Yeah, suuure... 1200 bucks for a rockbass... Now, if you'd excuse me, Im gonna LOL a big one![/quote] Aaaah don't underestimte the power of the rockbass. The rockbass is a wolf in sheep's clothing. It is seriously under-rated! I'd love to try a 4 string rockbass but haven't seen one in the flesh - but the 5 is awesome...that low B just rumbles like a f*cking beast! I really, really LOVE this bass! I'm having some quality alone time with the Rockbass as we speak, there's just nothing better than a blissful evening time bass love-in! Life is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Well, between a Rockbass and those new-fangled Sterling Ray35, I'd take the Ray In the UK, that's a different story (The Sterling would be more expensive I recon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraktal Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) [quote name='AM1' post='582810' date='Aug 27 2009, 08:40 PM']Aaaah don't underestimte the power of the rockbass. The rockbass is a wolf in sheep's clothing. It is seriously under-rated! I'd love to try a 4 string rockbass but haven't seen one in the flesh - but the 5 is awesome...that low B just rumbles like a f*cking beast! I really, really LOVE this bass! I'm having some quality alone time with the Rockbass as we speak, there's just nothing better than a blissful evening time bass love-in! Life is good. [/quote] Haha, dont get me wrong! I LOOOOVE the Rockbass Streamer Standard, amazing tone! You are completely right, they are seriously underrated and the B string is so tight and defined that after years of playing it I still cant believe I payed 300 bucks for this bass. The complaint was about the price, not the bass itself. Surely its gonna be a tone beast, but that price is excesive by all means for a chinese instrument. Hell, there are a few proper german Warwick 5stringers retailing under 1200$. I dont even believe thats gonna be the official retail price. Edited August 28, 2009 by Fraktal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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