=The Warwick Fortress Club=

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So that's where the basses I want most go, in closets halfway across the world...
Jealous mate! Beautiful Warwick.
 
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So that's where the basses I want most go, in closets halfway across the world...
Jealous mate! Beautiful Warwick.
It actually started in Australia.........that's where I purchased it then brought it over the ditch to New Zealand. It looks much better after a good clean & polish. I best get onto it!
 
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Guys hi all, I’ve bought this for €200 but of course is without neck. I ma a luthier but i would like to take it back in original state. What do you suggest me to do? I know it is a rare masterman bird’s eye .
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Guys hi all, I’ve bought this for €200 but of course is without neck. I ma a luthier but i would like to take it back in original state. What do you suggest me to do? I know it is a rare masterman bird’s eye . View attachment 25487

Just noticed this post! Beautiful masterman body, a new neck from Warwick would be expensive and you won't make your money back on the resale value probably.
But it would be nice to complete this again.
 
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Hey guys. Searched the forum and couldn't find anything, so here goes...............

Has anyone tried flats on a Fortress Masterman? I currently have DR Lo-Riders and they sound great! But i've read a lot on the Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats & reviews say, "sound just like rounds, but with a better mid presence & of course.... super smooth on the fingers". Edit- So i bought a set to try (when they arrive).

Anyone using flats or tried them on a Fortress MM please chime in................
 
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Hey Hazeyboy,
I use for a long (and satisfying) time flats from ROTOSOUND on my Fortress ... but it is a fortress One, so another pickup-configuration. But on this one it growls fantastic and is still my preferred string choice! I think, you should try it out!
I suppose they are this one: Rotosound

Rotosound RS77LD 45 105 Jazz Bass 77, Monel Flatwound​

 
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Hey Hazeyboy,
I use for a long (and satisfying) time flats from ROTOSOUND on my Fortress ... but it is a fortress One, so another pickup-configuration. But on this one it growls fantastic and is still my preferred string choice! I think, you should try it out!
I suppose they are this one: Rotosound

Rotosound RS77LD 45 105 Jazz Bass 77, Monel Flatwound​

Thanks Jens!

Great to hear! I have bought some Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats, so I'll try them when they arrive. But I'll note down your recommendation. Thanks! :)
 
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Oh, and I use it on a Lefthand-Edition, for sure this will end up in another sound, too, ... maybe! 🤣😂
 
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Hey guys. Searched the forum and couldn't find anything, so here goes...............

Has anyone tried flats on a Fortress Masterman? I currently have DR Lo-Riders and they sound great! But i've read a lot on the Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats & reviews say, "sound just like rounds, but with a better mid presence & of course.... super smooth on the fingers". Edit- So i bought a set to try (when they arrive).

Anyone using flats or tried them on a Fortress MM please chime in................

Great set of strings, will still sound more flatwound-y then roundwound-y, but as far as flatwounds go they feel nice and play well.
 

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Great set of strings, will still sound more flatwound-y then roundwound-y, but as far as flatwounds go they feel nice and play well.
I also recommend the Cobalt Flats, i play them on a Fortress One Fretless and Fretted. On the Masterman i only used the normal Cobalt Rounds :)
 
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Great set of strings, will still sound more flatwound-y then roundwound-y, but as far as flatwounds go they feel nice and play well.
Thanks, Gnermo! Makes me look forward to trying them when they arrive :D
 
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I also recommend the Cobalt Flats, i play them on a Fortress One Fretless and Fretted. On the Masterman i only used the normal Cobalt Rounds :)
Thanks, Stainless! As mentioned above, it makes me look forward to getting them on & putting them thru their paces! :D
 
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Hey guys. Searched the forum and couldn't find anything, so here goes...............

Has anyone tried flats on a Fortress Masterman? I currently have DR Lo-Riders and they sound great! But i've read a lot on the Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats & reviews say, "sound just like rounds, but with a better mid presence & of course.... super smooth on the fingers". Edit- So i bought a set to try (when they arrive).

Anyone using flats or tried them on a Fortress MM please chime in................
Update: The EB Cobalt Flats were nice, but i preferred the DR Lo-Rider Stainless feel and sound on my Masterman until.....................i threw on some Warwick Black Label 45-105 rounds and WOW! IMO they sound better than DR Lo-Riders! Plus here in New Zealand they are cheaper than the Lo-Riders. I always wondered if Warwick strings sounded good on Warwick basses & now i know 👌
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Hey guys,

I've only owned & played one Warwick bass in my time (my Fortress Masterman) & know nothing on the other Warwick basses. I have the chance to buy a 1998 Corvette FNA made in Germany (Wenge not ovangkol neck) for $1100 NZD ($700 USD or 625 Euro) and wondering (I've searched online & couldn't find much good info) are they a nice sounding bass with the SD pup & pre? Are they much different sounding to the Fortress MM? I'm just hesitating because i don't want 2 basses that may sound similar? If they aren't totally different sounds i might hold off & look for another Warwick.

Any thoughts or help would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Is it a four or a five string? I really really like the F.N.A because it's a one pickup bass with three band EQ, which is something you don't see very often.
The Seymour Duncan preamp is very nice, and has a very user friendly 'slap' switch.

If it's a four string you're adding flavor to your range, and a five string will sound different from your fortress masterman because of the pickup placement. I THINK the FNA's pickup is placed closer to the bridge, but don't pin me on that. And the (obvious) added string. :)
Price depends on the condition ofcourse, but it's a decent price as is. If you're good at haggling you might have a deal on your hands.

 
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