leftyhook Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Hi Apologies for jumping in without thoroughly searching for the right topic area, but I am considering buying a s/h Warwick Corvette standard (l/h) and was wondering if anyone recognised the wood of the body? I don't think it's Bubunga... The serial number is between the machine heads on the back of the headstock, so that means it is pre 2010 I beleive. Many thanks for any help! LH [IMG]http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/leftyhook/corvettestandard.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) [sub]Ash[/sub] [sub]Antique Tobacco Coloured Oil[/sub] [sub]Active MEC pickups[/sub] [sub]Active 2 Band Electronics (with pull passive)[/sub] [sub]Pre 2010, German built[/sub] [sub]Hardware upcharge.[/sub] Edited December 15, 2011 by throwoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) Wow! Thanks so much throwoff! Don't understand "Hardware upcharge" ?? I hope I am buying a decent bass as I have never tried a Warwick, but I like what I have heard. Much appreciated Edited December 15, 2011 by leftyhook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) You are certainly buying a decent bass, I've had three corvettes over the years, and the 'bubinga' version that I have now with gold hardware, is stunning to look at, and more importantly, sounds and plays great, and I will never ever sell it, while I'm still able to play. It's hard to be certain what wood the corvette in question is, because straight away I thought it can't be ash, as you normally see a very pronounced grain, which this one doesn't have. At first glance, it resembles 'mahogany', but I would say that it is more likely to be 'bubinga', although I'm not convinced that it is. If you do buy it and it's heavy, then it probably is 'bubinga', but why not just ask the seller? Hear is a pic of my corvette 'bubinga' (left), and also a pic of an 'antique tobacco' (right) version. I still can't make my mind up! Edited December 16, 2011 by thebrig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 [indent=1]Doesn't look like bubinga to me as that has lots of swirls in the grain - see here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/160973-fs-2008-warwick-corvette-standard-fretless-4-under-offer/page__pid__1469867#entry1469867"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/160973-fs-2008-warwick-corvette-standard-fretless-4-under-offer/page__pid__1469867#entry1469867[/url][/indent] [indent=1]Ovangkol maybe?[/indent] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 [quote name='throwoff' timestamp='1323968358' post='1469377'] [sub]Ash[/sub] [sub]Antique Tobacco Coloured Oil[/sub] [sub]Active MEC pickups[/sub] [sub]Active 2 Band Electronics (with pull passive)[/sub] [sub]Pre 2010, German built[/sub] [sub]Hardware upcharge.[/sub] [/quote] That's your answer mate, I doubt you'll find many more knowledgeable about Warwicks than Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 i'd guess the hardware 'upcharge' (horrid word) is for black hardware - i think silver is the usual finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 correct, normally they come with chrome hardware. If memory serves its 50 quid for another colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 thanks everyone. Ive asked the seller a few times but I don't think he knows much about this bass. perhaps he's not as nutty as I am on basses! I had toyed with the idea of a Fender precision as I have a Wal Custom from 1984. I have asked myself if the warwick and Wal would be similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 PM'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 throwoff, pm replied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 TRy putting the photos and serial number on the Warwick Forum - they'll be able to tell you almost everything about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I think Clarky's onto something with the Ovangol suggestion. It doesn't look like Ash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Well well well. I received an email from the seller saying he is pulling out of the deal because he prefers a 'face to face' deal rather than post it. That's after over a weeks worth of emailing and agreeing to do it through Paypal. That's it. I've decided my next bass will be a Precision! It's on gumtree if you are interested and live nearby the seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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