Anywhere in Colorado to see a Corvette Short Scale?

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I bought a Thumb Bleached Blonde LTD 2003 4 in 2006, I really liked the bass but fell in love with short scale basses so I ended up selling it in 09. Since then I have owned several short scales including a vintage Mustang and my current bass which is a Gibson SG. The Corvette Short Scale looks very interesting but I don't know where to find one in Colorado (or the US for that matter). I am also unclear as to what the pricing would be. Any input would be appreciated...

Oh yeah - Anyone know how I can edit my signature?

Thanks,

Tom
 
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Thanks for the info gents!!! BTW why is a short scale more expensive then a medium scale? It should take less wood ;)
 
Wow - Just realised that this is a Rockbass, not a Warwick!!! A grand for a Rockbass, I paid $1400 For my Bleach Blonde Thumb at Musician's friend. My how things have changed ;). I think I will stick with my made in USA SG bass for now.

Thanks again for the info

Tom
 
Rockbasses changed!! Please read into it and you might like it:)
 
Yes, indeed Rockbasses have changed! They were completely overhauled, and now represent an incredible value AND a great instrument! 2-piece bodies (not multi-laminates), 3-piece Maple necks with Ekanga veneers, the same MEC pickups and hardware as the German-made basses, Just-a-Nut III, quick-access control/truss covers, and strictly monitored quality control...all fitting to wear the W on the headstock! Check them out if you haven't seen the updated models yet...they are truly superb!
 
Well I found one on line for $500, so I had to order it :D. I will submit my unbiased review when it hits my door step....
 
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If you can't find one to try out, you can get the feel and sound
of it by just tuning a 34" version down to DGCF. A capo at the
2nd position is optional. All of my 4-strings are tuned DGCF [all
except for a couple at CFBbEb ... ]. I, too, had short scale fever
for a while, but variety [or NONvariety] of strings led me to my
current means of playing short scale without owning short scale.
I still get that "short scale low tension thud", plus every string
has 2 extra notes at the low end.

FWIW my CFBbEb method results in higher tension and a rather
nonthuddy voice cuz I use 5-string sets for that [discard high-C].
 
I got my Corvette Short Scale last week and it is a very intersting beast to say the least...
High points:
- The neck is very well constructed, has a great feel, no problems with high frets etc. Every bit a Warwick
- The neck pocket is very snug and the fit of the neck to the body is excellent. Again every bit a Warwick
- The bridge is just how I remember it being on my other Warwick, adjustments that can keep you busy for hours
- I was able to set the action very low, which is how I like it, with no fret buzz
- The pups are nicely fitted and the adjustability is great. Every bit a Warwick
- The sound? Sounds like a Warwick should!!!!

The not so high points:
- The frets need to be polished on the ends, they are a bit sharp.
- I bought the natural finish model and there is one small area on the body that didn't get any lacquer, so when I put some spray guitar polish on it absorbed into the wood and left a dark spot. Thankfully it is not in a visible spot. Overall the body finish gets a B+ for other imperfections.
- The intonation was really off on the D string

Overall this is the best $500 I ever spent. I once owned a Thumb "Bleached Blonde" limited edition that I bought from MF for $1500. That bass did not come without its share of little problems and cost quite a bit more. This Rock Bass Corvette Short Scale feels great, plays great, sounds great, and for the price, is probably the best value out there today for a short scale.

Well Done Warwick!!!
 
Is it 32 or 30" scale?
Nm I see they come in both configs :)
 
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32" is called "meduim scale" and medium scale has
an even thinner variety of srings available vs short
scale. Some 32" basses can pretty well use 34" std
strings, cuz those particular models have a bit of
extra length between the saddles and the anchor. I
think the Wick bridge/stop-tail assembly would be
such an example. One option would be to leave the
stop-tail in place but drill behind it for a string-thru
body design mod.
 
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