NBD

[WEDGE]

Got a new-used bass today in a trade, don’t need one but felt like getting one to bang around on. Not really a bass player but I can fake it somewhat.

It is a 2002 German made Warwick Corvette. Bubinga body, ovankol neck with a wenge fingerboard. Was shocked to see brass frets but they feel good and look cool. It was upgraded with Bartolini pickups and an active preamp. It’s in pretty amazing condition for its age. Gonna grab a small amp and make some noise, see where it goes. Nothing like thumping away on big strings

Any suggestions on an amp to go with it? I would like a decent sounding amp that could hang with a drummer if the situation arises, but also not break my back lugging it. Doubt I’ll ever gig with it.

 

[DISTORT6]

HNBD!
My friend also plays a bubinga Warwick and it sounds great.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Hot!

Used bass gear is still fairly inexpensive on CL/FBMP/etc.

I’d look for a small 1x15 cab and a random SWR/GK/Ashdown/Ampeg/Peavey head and a Sansamp pedal.

Throw a tarp over it out in the backyard until you need it.

 

[dmatthews]

Dat be sexy!

 

[Greywolf]

Bubinga sounds delicious , congrats!

 

[theDeepender]

Got a new-used bass today in a trade, don’t need one but felt like getting one to bang around on. Not really a bass player but I can fake it somewhat.

It is a 2002 German made Warwick Corvette. Bubinga body, ovankol neck with a wenge fingerboard. Was shocked to see brass frets but they feel good and look cool. It was upgraded with Bartolini pickups and an active preamp. It’s in pretty amazing condition for its age. Gonna grab a small amp and make some noise, see where it goes. Nothing like thumping away on big strings

Any suggestions on an amp to go with it? I would like a decent sounding amp that could hang with a drummer if the situation arises, but also not break my back lugging it. Doubt I’ll ever gig with it.

Nice.
Fair warning. The bass Is very addictive. I started playing guitar in 1972. (Yeah, I’m that old) Around 2001, the band I just joined needed a bass player, so I bought one and went for it. All these decades later, bass is still my main instrument. Without getting too philosophical; There’s something about the subliminal power of a bass to support, lead, uplift or subdue the music that other instruments (well, maybe the drums) don’t seem to posses. It is a bridge that ties all of the other voices and instruments together. It, along with the drums. is a foundation that all of the other elements are built upon. It is the unseen conductor that can control tempo and intensity, cue changes, pull others back into groove or back on key, or take it in a new direction altogether.
You have been warned…

 

[dogrocketp]

I’ve had a Hartke combo that I’ve used for years. I love the sound of the aluminum speaker and the eq on it. Clocks in at 40 pounds, which is still doable for me.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Congrats. Our bass player uses a small Ampeg wedge (similar to a monitor), for practices.

I want to say it’s about 40-50 watts, with an eq. He picked it up used for about £40, which was a bargain.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I should add, @WEDGE whoever did the re-wire in the control cavity, did a very neat job.

 

[bodia]

Dig it!

 

[László]

Got a new-used bass today in a trade, don’t need one but felt like getting one to bang around on. Not really a bass player but I can fake it somewhat.

It is a 2002 German made Warwick Corvette. Bubinga body, ovankol neck with a wenge fingerboard. Was shocked to see brass frets but they feel good and look cool. It was upgraded with Bartolini pickups and an active preamp. It’s in pretty amazing condition for its age. Gonna grab a small amp and make some noise, see where it goes. Nothing like thumping away on big strings

Any suggestions on an amp to go with it? I would like a decent sounding amp that could hang with a drummer if the situation arises, but also not break my back lugging it. Doubt I’ll ever gig with it.

I rented one for a session in France, of all places. It's a fantastic bass.

 

[Davey]

Nice! Love the very sanitary wiring and natural finish

 

[Bogner]

Nice Grab!

You Need A Couple Of Ampeg SVT Stacks For That Bad Boy!

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[WEDGE]

Nice Grab!

You Need A Couple Of Ampeg SVT Stacks For That Bad Boy!

Ampeg – Bass guitar amplification

Ampeg is a Bass amp instrument manufacturing company that specializes in bass guitar amplification and effects. For over 60 years Ampeg has been providing amplification solutions for professional bass players and aspiring bassists looking for the best bass practice amps.

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Don’t for a minute think I didn’t have that very same thought!

 

[Slo-mo]

What's the weight on that? About 15 years ago, I had a fretless Warwick with Bubinga and it was 14.4 lbs. I used to go to 2 hour rehearsals on Tues & Thurs and come home from each to lay on ice my back would ache so bad. I gave up on it and returned full time to guitar after 4 months or so of that.

 

[vchizzle]

https://reverb.com/item/85080187-gallien-krueger-700rb-mark-ii-480-50w-bi-amped-bass-head-x1064-used?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=85080187

GK 700rb. Sound good though most anything. Cheap. Reliable. Most people want the newer lighter weight class D bass amps. These have been solid. I have a 400rb, might hang depending on the drummer but I haven’t really tried.

 

[aphantomvaper]

Ever since I got my Phil Jones BG 450 no one complains they can't hear the bass. Adding the extra cab gives it 500 watts in a teeny package. It sounds amazing to me. I play a 5 string and it pushes out a sweet low B frequency. Super light too.

Very nice bass you acquired!