warwickhunt Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Just wondered if anyone has one and looking for thoughts, opinions and info... anybody know how they balance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Looks like a boat anchor...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='1066555' date='Dec 22 2010, 10:49 AM']Just wondered if anyone has one and looking for thoughts, opinions and info... anybody know how they balance?[/quote] Never tried one but looking at the specs of the neck - Ovangkol and Bubinga, that's some pretty heavy wood to be using on a neck for a bass. Even though the top horn position is in traditionally the wrong place, the fact that it's hollow body and consequently going to be a lot, lot lighter than a slab body, I'd say there is a good chance it will. The well known Bubinga solid bodies from Warwick can be very heavy - but on those, as you'll well know, have the top horn floating around the 12th fret so it will balance. Whether the bass will sit where you want it whilst on a strap is a different question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 [quote name='Chris2112' post='1066669' date='Dec 22 2010, 12:26 PM']Looks like a boat anchor...![/quote] No more that a Gibbo 335... or a KingBass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='1066693' date='Dec 22 2010, 12:37 PM']...the fact that it's hollow body and consequently going to be a lot, lot lighter than a slab body...[/quote] IIRC, it's got a solid "sustain block" or somesuch right through the centre (a bit like a neck-through with hollow wings). I'd be interested to find out how much it weighs... and the weight difference between the bubinga and maple versions. Of course, that extra weight in the body might help counteract the neck-dive from the short top horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='1066703' date='Dec 22 2010, 12:45 PM']IIRC, it's got a solid "sustain block" or somesuch right through the centre (a bit like a neck-through with hollow wings). I'd be interested to find out how much it weighs... and the weight difference between the bubinga and maple versions. Of course, that extra weight in the body might help counteract the neck-dive from the short top horn.[/quote] Even with a sustain block, the air (as opposed to wood) in the wings is going to do wonders in keeping the weight down. Maple isn't particularly light either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Bootsy Collins has got one hasn't he? Ask him if you can borrow it. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Truckstop' post='1066709' date='Dec 22 2010, 12:50 PM']Bootsy Collins has got one hasn't he? Ask him if you can borrow it. Truckstop[/quote] I suspect you are thinking of this - OP is thinking of this - I think...? Edited December 22, 2010 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Yes, quite right! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='1066707' date='Dec 22 2010, 12:48 PM']Even with a sustain block, the air (as opposed to wood) in the wings is going to do wonders in keeping the weight down. Maple isn't particularly light either![/quote] Indeed. A quick look on the Warwick website (why didn't I think of that before? ) [i]claims[/i] that the bubinga and maple versions are both 4.3 kg (4-string). That's about 9½ lb... but of course there'll be big variations around that average weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='1066718' date='Dec 22 2010, 12:55 PM']Indeed. A quick look on the Warwick website (why didn't I think of that before? ) [i]claims[/i] that the bubinga and maple versions are both 4.3 kg (4-string). That's about 9½ lb... but of course there'll be big variations around that average weight.[/quote] Quite weighty for a hollowbody... but not unmanageable by any means. That's if the claimed weight is accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 You're all thinking the same things as me and as for manufacturers 'guesstimates' which from personal experience can be as much as a lb or two either way; my Lakland Skyline JO was a classic case. Now if we can find someone who actually owns one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='1066781' date='Dec 22 2010, 01:55 PM']You're all thinking the same things as me and as for manufacturers 'guesstimates' which from personal experience can be as much as a lb or two either way; my Lakland Skyline JO was a classic case. Now if we can find someone who actually owns one... [/quote] I'll keep 'em peeled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='1067033' date='Dec 22 2010, 06:05 PM']I'll keep 'em peeled. [/quote]Bloody hell, Shaw Taylor, legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='1066718' date='Dec 22 2010, 01:55 PM']Indeed. A quick look on the Warwick website (why didn't I think of that before? ) [i]claims[/i] that the bubinga and maple versions are both 4.3 kg (4-string). That's about 9½ lb... but of course there'll be big variations around that average weight.[/quote] Sad to say there's not much weight saving with semi hollows due to the big old chunk of maple up the middle - Gibson ES335s weigh in at around 8lb so another pound and a half sounds about right for a heavier, longer neck and probably heavier (German quality!) construction, heavier machines and hardware. I might have gone for one if they'd made a shorter scale version - they certainly look the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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