lobematt Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Lee Sklars new custom... [url="http://www.warwick.de/modules/custom_shop/NewsCustomShop.php?newsID=3353&modell=Tennessee&page=0&cl=DE"]Full details here...[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Zowie!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanark Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Double necked guitars always look like something alien that's come out half-baked from John Carpenter's The Thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobematt Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='lanark' post='1311751' date='Jul 21 2011, 04:58 PM']Double necked guitars always look like something alien that's come out half-baked from John Carpenter's The Thing[/quote] Good aren't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Errr... That ain't no Dingwall. Looks kind of Germanic in a Warwick sort of a way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) The headstock looks like a Warwick shape EDIT: Would ya look at that, it is a Warwick Edited July 21, 2011 by Evil Undead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy_olie Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I was going to say "what's the point" then realised it was fretless on the top! Nice. Now to add a 12 string on the 3rd neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Unfortunately more proof that the designers at Warwick are visually challenged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Looks "interesting"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I would put forth to you all that that is one of the nicest double necks I think I've ever seen! It looks understated, classy, clean, simple and classic. Im pretty sure the pricetag is as eye-watering as usual though! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='Truckstop' post='1311914' date='Jul 21 2011, 07:13 PM']Im pretty sure the pricetag is as eye-watering as usual though![/quote] Especially since it appears to be made with off-the-shelf standard Warwick parts. It makes me wonder if the latest lot of Warwick "endorsees" have had a competition between themselves to see who can persuade Warwick to make the most ridiculous instrument. So far it's a toss-up between this and the Adam Clayton monstrosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Niiiiiiiiiiiiiice? Nooooooooo. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 17lbs... he's still got a strong back then... I like BigRed's idea of pros winding up Warwick for the ugliest bass they can think of. It's a tough call, but Mr.Clayton's still winning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 [quote]Special [i]finger[/i]board inlay design[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 It's not something I'll be adding to my wish list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I would have one...... I would prefer a cheaper price tag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='BigRedX' post='1311919' date='Jul 21 2011, 07:17 PM']It makes me wonder if the latest lot of Warwick "endorsees" have had a competition between themselves to see who can persuade Warwick to make the most ridiculous instrument. So far it's a toss-up between this and the Adam Clayton monstrosity.[/quote] At least they're doing it though. It's the one thing that keeps me at least the tiny bit interested in Warwick; the fact that they pretty much will do whatever you want to your bass, providing you've got a lot of money. It's becoming a bit rare to see as people gravitate towards more traditional bass guitars. Warwick like the Lamborghini of the bass world, in fact quite literally now that Lambo are putting Audi engines in their cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Bucket please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasH Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 So.... that's what they mean with 'double bass'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 [quote name='risingson' post='1312237' date='Jul 22 2011, 12:07 AM']At least they're doing it though. It's the one thing that keeps me at least the tiny bit interested in Warwick; the fact that they pretty much will do whatever you want to your bass, providing you've got a lot of money. It's becoming a bit rare to see as people gravitate towards more traditional bass guitars. Warwick like the Lamborghini of the bass world, in fact quite literally now that Lambo are putting Audi engines in their cars.[/quote] But surely the mark of a good luthier is that they will gently steer their customers away from their more ridiculous faux-pas and end up with an instrument that works on every level (playability, tone and aesthetics) for both the customer and the luthier. Warwick's current philosophy on custom models seems to be following that of the small-time luthier who proudly proclaims that they will build you anything you want, and like them the end result may be a fine example of woodworking skills, but taste and ergonomics rarely enter into it. Besides nowadays there are so many manufacturers and luthiers making such a wide variety of bass guitars that the need to have someone like Warwick cobble you together in instrument that they have no real feel for has become unnecessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 [quote name='BigRedX' post='1312350' date='Jul 22 2011, 08:52 AM']Warwick's current philosophy on custom models seems to be following that of the small-time luthier who proudly proclaims that they will build you anything you want, and like them the end result may be a fine example of woodworking skills, but taste and ergonomics rarely enter into it.[/quote] Ahh, cutting, but very true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) [quote name='BigRedX' post='1312350' date='Jul 22 2011, 08:52 AM']But surely the mark of a good luthier is that they will gently steer their customers away from their more ridiculous faux-pas and end up with an instrument that works on every level (playability, tone and aesthetics) for both the customer and the luthier. Warwick's current philosophy on custom models seems to be following that of the small-time luthier who proudly proclaims that they will build you anything you want, and like them the end result may be a fine example of woodworking skills, but taste and ergonomics rarely enter into it. Besides nowadays there are so many manufacturers and luthiers making such a wide variety of bass guitars that the need to have someone like Warwick cobble you together in instrument that they have no real feel for has become unnecessary.[/quote] Warwick customers probably don't share your views though, after all if you buy a Warwick, it's because you like the aesthetics, tone, playability etc. The people that don't won't buy one! The bass in the OP is not my thing whatsoever, in fact most Warwicks nowadays aren't my thing. But it is interesting, and it will get people talking about the brand. Mad instrument, sure, but we're a forum full of people who (for better or for worse) are talking about their products because of this instrument. Edited July 22, 2011 by risingson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoker Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Totally mad, I love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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