Evil Undead Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) I've very recently purchased this bass from dc2009. As much as it's a amazing instrument, it's just not the right one for me. I suffer from back trouble (if anyone's interested, I have a curvature of the spine in both the lumbar and thoracic regions) and even though this is very light weight for a 5 string at 9.4 lbs, my back just can't cope with it. EDIT - I've now bought my sub-8.5lb Corvette 4 back from Flex, so this is for sale only now. I paid £1000 only a few weeks ago and I'm looking to make that back - willing to look at offers but can't afford to lose too much. [b]Also now willing to consider a trade!!![/b] This is an awesome quality instrument, and worth much, much more than this - it's got the brilliant $$ electronics package, amazing build quality, flamed maple top. As you can see in the pictures, it's absolutely beautiful. There is some cosmetic damage - some buckle rash, scratches and dings, but is a players bass and I believe dc gigged it pretty heavily for the 5 years he had it so that's to be expected. The photos definitely make the scratches look worse than they are, and none of them can be seen from a playing angle that I can tell - none of my band mates noticed any in a ridiculously bright rehearsal room I've just had the jack socket replaced professionally as it was starting to cut out slightly - purely a sign of having been used so much - but no trouble with it at all since this. The luthier also did a thorough set up on it at the same time and made sure all was well, which it is. Comes with the user kit including manual, tools, straplocks, and certificate signed by Hans Peter Wilfer. The Warwick website lists the price for this new as €2100 which is around £2050, so £1000 is a crazy bargain! Would much prefer collection, but if you commit to buying the bass I'm willing to bring it to you by train as long as my fare is covered. I will post fully insured - the actual cost of this is £45 but I'll only charge £20 - and I'll also throw in a free hard foam case. Viewing/testing is welcomed. Here is the actual bass itself on the Warwick custom shop page - [url="http://warwick.de/modules/custom_shop/NewsCustomShop.php?newsID=988&modell=Corvette&page=9&cl=EN"]http://warwick.de/modules/custom_shop/News...age=9&cl=EN[/url] Edited October 5, 2011 by Evil Undead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 crikey, that's a quick turn around, sorry to hear that mate, sure you'll get some offers, it's a great spec bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_bass Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Ah no! Bad times!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Sorry to hear this, such a great bass too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIAN Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 [quote name='Evil Undead' post='1358705' date='Sep 1 2011, 12:54 PM']Thanks guys, it's a really great bass. But needs must [/quote] PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2009 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I'm reall sorry this bass didn't work out for you, but this is definitely a great bass for someone out there. I picked up my new Corvette 5 $$ yesterday, these are splendid basses, someone snap this up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 [quote name='dc2009' post='1360840' date='Sep 3 2011, 11:59 AM']I'm reall sorry this bass didn't work out for you, but this is definitely a great bass for someone out there. I picked up my new Corvette 5 $$ yesterday, these are splendid basses, someone snap this up![/quote] I think i ve seen the bass in your avatar before, just don't remember where!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 [quote name='Evil Undead' post='1362533' date='Sep 5 2011, 05:27 AM']Bump[/quote] you're up early! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 More photos added up top, and a couple of close ups of the damage. The flash makes it look a lot worse than it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I said this on DC thread too but this is a beautiful bass. GL with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hope it works out for you!. Really interested here, if you change your mind well, you know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_bass Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 [quote name='Evil Undead' post='1364305' date='Sep 6 2011, 05:21 PM']Thanks Unfortunate as it is, I've got no choice but to go for a straight sale. Fingers crossed that it sells soon[/quote] I had to sell my Sadowsky recently due to cash problems so I feel your pain, I got about 4 months with it though as opposed to a few days... Hope you sort out whatever's going on soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) Thanks mate The only blessing for me is that I haven't had time to get properly attached to it. Edited September 12, 2011 by Evil Undead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_bass Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 [quote name='Evil Undead' post='1372583' date='Sep 13 2011, 09:43 PM']This feels hopeless [/quote] Don't lose hope mate, it's just the market. You have to hold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapiro Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Bump for ya. I kinda wish I could afford this .... alas I can't, and I have only a Yammy BB605 (which needs a new nut) as tradeable at the moment.... until I get around to rebuilding the Aria fretless I picked up for £30 quid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'm a very happy person and have bought my old bass back from Flex So this is for sale only now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 I've added postage option above and will throw in a free hard foam case for basschatters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 [color=#282828][size=4] Bump for added trade option [/size][/color] [size=2] [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Price drop £950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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