I have some extra cash to doll up my warwick...ideas?

Leronious

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I just joined a new and very motivated band last week and want to dress up my corvette. I've got about $250 USD that I can spend. Maybe refinish the body in white (currently natural bubinga)? Rockbag premium? Any ideas?
 
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It's entirely up to you of course, but I would never refinish a Bubinga 'Vette. They're gorgeous just as they are! One of the nicest timbers around and I think it would be a shame to cover it up with a solid colour.

If yours has the stock chrome hardware on it, a GREAT looking upgrade you can do is switch to black hardware. It looks killer!

;)
 
I have an MEC 3 band preamp for sale. hint hint.
 
lasteffect said:
Gold hardware goes great with white finish. ;)
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I agree but gold isn't really my style. I feel the chrome hardware would sort of blend into the white finish.

Eberbachl said:
It's entirely up to you of course, but I would never refinish a Bubinga 'Vette. They're gorgeous just as they are! One of the nicest timbers around and I think it would be a shame to cover it up with a solid colour.

If yours has the stock chrome hardware on it, a GREAT looking upgrade you can do is switch to black hardware. It looks killer!

;)
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Bubinga is great but mine doesn't have a very interesting grain. The black hardware costs some serious coin if I order it from Warwick Shop. Can I get it somewhere else?

Greg said:
I have an MEC 3 band preamp for sale. hint hint.
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I'm actually quite happy with the 2 band pre. Thanks though.
 
I would say either a 3rd party onboard pre, some of the best out there are well within your price range, or black hardware. You could always go out and get different knobs and gears for cheap. I paid 12 USD each for Gotoh tuners and I honestly like them a lot more. Knobs are super cheap if you buy within the US but be careful bc Warwick has really weird sized stems for their stacked pots. The only part you need to buy from Warwick is the bridge which you can order from the New York custom shop.
 
If your gonna be playing a lot, then a good gig bag or case is a great idea.

Dont cover up the bubinga, it gets prettier with age. Mine at least got darker and richer as it ages.
 
Eberbachl said:
It's entirely up to you of course, but I would never refinish a Bubinga 'Vette. They're gorgeous just as they are! One of the nicest timbers around and I think it would be a shame to cover it up with a solid colour.

If yours has the stock chrome hardware on it, a GREAT looking upgrade you can do is switch to black hardware. It looks killer!

;)
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+1

If you change the hardwear,with regard to the pot shaft size,iirc EMG use the same size shafts.
 
Leronious said:
I agree but gold isn't really my style. I feel the chrome hardware would sort of blend into the white finish.



Bubinga is great but mine doesn't have a very interesting grain. The black hardware costs some serious coin if I order it from Warwick Shop. Can I get it somewhere else?



I'm actually quite happy with the 2 band pre. Thanks though.
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Even if it isn't swirly it's beautiful ;) my Bubinga Vette was very straight and gorgeous :d
 
1.- Don´t cover the bubinga, I think it´s a huge mistake to cover that wood.

2.- I would change the hardware to black, or satin chrome, it looks awesome on dark woods (DiMarco´s LOLphin comes to mind).

3.- As you are in the States, you could order the black hardware, or whatever you need from Warwick, at the NYC Custom Shop
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I think that you ll have the budget for a preamp upgrade , i guess it would be your best bet
 
The only aesthetic thing I would touch is the hardware. And something to think about if you're going to replace the hardware (besides odd pot sizes) is getting a de-tuner.
 
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'm going to give my beauty a thorough waxing, a gig bag, flatwounds, and perhaps a funky t shirt for myself.
 
It sounds like you have a good plan. One thing I have to say though is that if you are happy with your sound then don't get flats. I know some people like the sound or feel but to me they just rape the sound into a very uneven thumpy mess. If you don't already play flats or your new band isn't playing songs from the 50s or 60s then stick with round wounds.
 
StoneAje said:
It sounds like you have a good plan. One thing I have to say though is that if you are happy with your sound then don't get flats. I know some people like the sound or feel but to me they just rape the sound into a very uneven thumpy mess. If you don't already play flats or your new band isn't playing songs from the 50s or 60s then stick with round wounds.
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I've tried them before and liked them. Essentially, I get the same corvette tone with a different treble/overtone character.
 
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