1st Warwick Dilemma

Too bad this was sold a while ago... I always liked Katanas.
Incidentally, what do you think about the Katana sound in my case?
FS: Warwick Katana NT5
 
I was trying out some Warwicks recently, and realized two significant limitations that apply to my playing.

First is, that big pickups (soapbars) hamper my picking ability when they're close to each other,
and this applies to Jazzman style also.
I tried a Corvette with two Bartolini soaps, and a Jazzman.

Second, because of the pick and my fretting style, broadneck basses slow me down considerably.
Which is really a damn shame, because as Hardy pointed out earlier, and if i understand correctly what i've
been reading, otherwise, technically maybe the Streamer Stage 1 would be the closest to my ideal bass.

And there are a number of great used basses i've found with these attributes.
 
tidr said:
What do you guys think of this?
Don't know if its available, but it may be closer to my price range...
For Sale or Trade: - [ft/fs] Warwick Thumb Nt 5 - 1600€

I keep lookin' of course, but this one has caught my eye.
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That is a seriously sexy Thumb. As you can tell by my comment in that thread ;)

What Schlo said is right....Thumbs are a unique beast, with some neck dive. Although I would say it's more of a neck sit. As it kind of stops at horizontal....but that does make the first 3 frets awkward for some. Of course if you don't plan on standing with it much....no worries at all.

On the flip side...the Thumb is Warwick. Really is Hans Peter's first truly original design. And it's BADASS. Still to this day, there's nothing like it. Original to the core.

If it was ok for an old timer like Jack Bruce...it's gotta be ok for a young hip fella like yourself ;)

Edit: I see that Thumb is sold. Was it you tidr??
 
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Hardy said:
Comfort. Fret reach should be not big difference.



WAIT! You play at home? Not in a band? Forget everything I said about "all basses - same sound". I meant in band context. At home I hear all those differences too. And for example I need more "responsive" basses in the band than at home. In your case my suggestion would be: a used Streamer Stage 2 5-string. If you look for a still brighter tone then the Streamer Stage 1. LX for band playing. Just my 2 cent.

Hoggles is right: go for used gear if you are not sure which one would be the right one. Look closely and you will find two used for the price of one new Wick. Check the pic below: one CS you can see in the pic has a retail price of what I paid for all the others (used).
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I always love to see your "break glass in case of emergency" Infy :D:p:cool:
 
tidr said:
In the meantime, can i ask your opinion of this:
2006 Warwick Katana 5 NT (Dark Ebony board!)
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Other people here who have owned a Katana could speak for it better than me... but from what I've heard, it's a quality Wick. Unique style for sure. I like the look of it. That scoop in the top body is something to consider.

Regulars here will probably tell you $1700 is a little pricey for that. It does have some belt rash, but other than that, it looks to be in good shape. The JAN2 tabs are broken off...which is normal.

Beefy sound, for sure. Check out Andy with it....


 
Hoggles said:
That is a seriously sexy Thumb. As you can tell by my comment in that thread ;)

What Schlo said is right....Thumbs are a unique beast, with some neck dive. Although I would say it's more of a neck sit. As it kind of stops at horizontal....but that does make the first 3 frets awkward for some. Of course if you don't plan on standing with it much....no worries at all.

On the flip side...the Thumb is Warwick. Really is Hans Peter's first truly original design. And it's BADASS. Still to this day, there's nothing like it. Original to the core.

If it was ok for an old timer like Jack Bruce...it's gotta be ok for a young hip fella like yourself ;)

Edit: I see that Thumb is sold. Was it you tidr??
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Yeah, back when i first started looking at serious Warwicks, the Thumb was the first that caught my eye, since then i grew fond of Katanas, Streamers, Fortresses, even Corvettes, which i didn't really like at first. But i don't have a personal experience with the Thumb, so it makes me hesitant.
Thinking of Jack Bruce, i always get a little smile when most of the time, people think that the great guitarist who was in Cream, was Clapton...
So nooo, young hip fella didn't buy it. :D
 
Charmand G said:
Warwick Corvette Standard Bubinga
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Thank you for these. I will look at them at night, when i'll have a little more time.
You seem to me like a Corvette guy, (but tell me if i rush to conclusions) could you elaborate on them for me a little, tell me more about your personal experience, or maybe compare this Bubinga version with another Warwick? I would really appreciate your (and everyone's) wisdom.
 
This just come up...
What would you guys think about a GPS Corvette Bubinga 5 with 3-band electronics?
Hardy? You told me about the 3-band's great importance.
 
Hello and welcome :)

To start off and answer ur last question, if it was me, buy a corvette standard and buy a 3band amp, (would still be cheaper than a new corvette) bass: 500 aus Aguilar OBP 3 = 250 aus so 750 aus and ur sorted !

My advice: all go boom boom boom regardless of pickup "placement" or whatever :p all people hear is banging drums and vocals anyway ;)

Thumbs are great! Neck dive? Never heard of it haha and I owned a old 90s NT :) but some have a big say about it, so I'd stay clear unless you can play one first!

Oh and the best advice any protential Warwick owner should know: Used ! Used! Used!

Start off with a corvette standard boobinga (or ash, prob start with ash due to weight) ovankal neck, wenge fb and then head on from there! See if you Can handle, they can be found for 500-800(aus) then work your way up to the CS and NT modles when you know they are your (lifelong) thing :)

Good luck
 
tidr said:
Thank you for these. I will look at them at night, when i'll have a little more time.
You seem to me like a Corvette guy, (but tell me if i rush to conclusions) could you elaborate on them for me a little, tell me more about your personal experience, or maybe compare this Bubinga version with another Warwick? I would really appreciate your (and everyone's) wisdom.
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I only own Rockbass Corvettes, and they are pretty far apart from the bubinga/ovangkol-version. That said, the shape is really comfortable live, and with an alder body, my shoulders are happy with the light weight.
Bubinga is heavier, but as a sensible person you invest in a good and wide leather strap. :) My only german-made Warwick is a Vampyre SN, and it`s maple body and ovangkol neck + 2-band EQ.

So my most personal experience with the boobinga is hearing it live, and it really works in every genre, from metal to reggae.
 
Could you answer a dumb question for me?
How would you describe what is called a "fast neck"?
 
tidr said:
Could you answer a dumb question for me?
How would you describe what is called a "fast neck"?
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To me a fast neck is a straight well setup neck, that is pretty flat (big radius) and does not stick :-)
Pretty much describes Warwick's necks. Unfinished wenge has deep grain, less contact with the skin, and the left hand doesn't stick.
 
Florin said:
To me a fast neck is a straight well setup neck, that is pretty flat (big radius) and does not stick :)
Pretty much describes Warwick's necks. Unfinished wenge has deep grain, less contact with the skin, and the left hand doesn't stick.
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So that's why they refer to wenge as fast! I didn't understand it until now.
Would that mean, that maple, which if i'm correct requires finish, can be sticky?
 
High gloss ones yes. Some of them are satin - less sticky. Music Man makes them oil finished, they feel pretty good.
 
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