Mzungu71 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Hi, I'm doing this the wrong way round not to mention shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted, however, I've just bought a second hand Warwick Corvette Standard 5 in ash with tweaked electonics and a gig bag for £580.00. The bass sounds really great through my Ashdown rig. Just wondered what you guys thought in terms of how good a deal I've got? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Sorry, mate. Not a fantastic deal. Not a complete rip-off either. Very good bass though - what are the tweaked electronics? Could make a difference to the value. Mzungu - that's Swahili for "whitey". Interesting choice of name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempo Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Mmm, you can get the passive version brand new (inc gigbag) for £530, Glock/Bart/Aggie 2band pre's for £70 ish. So I would say no to it being a bargain (esp current market trends). BUT, if it sounds & plays like a dream, then its a bargain to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 It's expensive for a second hand corvette, but they are quality instrument, especially with upgraded electronics (I don't like MEC myself). I think it's all right, but if you re-sell it, you will take a hit. What's the electronics in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 As everyone else has said, it depends on the electronics. If it's got a decent pre in it and good pickups then it's a good amount of bass for the money. I remember shortly after i bought my corvette standard 4 (for £598 new) i saw the same bass on sale for £530, still thought i'd got a good deal though. What electronics are in it, and did you get the old ones with it? (you could sell those on). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzungu71 Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 [quote name='lemmywinks' post='292997' date='Sep 26 2008, 06:55 PM']As everyone else has said, it depends on the electronics. If it's got a decent pre in it and good pickups then it's a good amount of bass for the money. I remember shortly after i bought my corvette standard 4 (for £598 new) i saw the same bass on sale for £530, still thought i'd got a good deal though. What electronics are in it, and did you get the old ones with it? (you could sell those on).[/quote] I'd have to have a look, yeah thanks for the replies fellas, i have to say I'm not unhappy cos it is a fabulous sound bass so as you rightly point out, value is very personal cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 [quote name='Mzungu71' post='293167' date='Sep 26 2008, 11:20 PM']I'd have to have a look, yeah thanks for the replies fellas, i have to say I'm not unhappy cos it is a fabulous sound bass so as you rightly point out, value is very personal cheers[/quote] Corvettes have always been a cracking bass for the money. There was a 5 on ebay recently that had an amazingly figured body and went for more than the usual. If you're happy with it then it's a good buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 [quote name='Mzungu71' post='291745' date='Sep 25 2008, 01:25 PM']I'm doing this the wrong way round not to mention shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted, however, I've just bought a second hand Warwick Corvette Standard 5 in ash with tweaked electonics and a gig bag for [b]£580.00[/b].[/quote] I picked up an SSII in a full Warwick aluminium flightcase last week for £700 :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 nice catch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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