Need Help Picking Bass

Pablo · May 21, 2021, 5:11pm

Ha ha, neither can I!

Paul · May 21, 2021, 8:13pm

Great looking bass. Real beauty! And I think the resell value for right handed bass is higher too?

Pablo · May 21, 2021, 8:44pm

Thanks!. I would imagine so.

T_dub · May 22, 2021, 1:04am

NIce. love the color.

Mac · May 22, 2021, 1:06am

Very nice

Jim_May · May 23, 2021, 9:47pm

Hi all, I’m after a little advice.
I’ve been offered a second hand (mint condition) Warwick Rockbass Corvette 4 string for £300 and I’m tempted. I currently own a Squier P bass and want some opinions if the Warwick would be a good addition

Bersist · May 23, 2021, 9:53pm

Hands down yes it would be, especially at that price. I want one myself.

Paul · May 23, 2021, 10:06pm

Maybe this will help. I own a Warwick Teambuilt so I can’t really comment about the Rockbass. But I do know Warwick stands for quality and I love my streamer (altho mainly for playing with pick).

Jim_May · May 23, 2021, 10:07pm

Thanks @Bersist

Bersist · May 23, 2021, 10:14pm

Nice man you’re blessed to have 2 Warwicks like that!
I’m going to probably start with a Rockbass as my first Warwick.

Paul · May 23, 2021, 10:16pm

Two? No I just got one lol.

Jim_May · May 23, 2021, 10:17pm

Hi @Paul.
Thanks for that, I looked at the thread. But now am a bit worried as the guitar I’ve been offered doesn’t have the W on the headstock.
Does that mean it’s a poor version?

Bersist · May 23, 2021, 10:17pm

Oi sorry I accidentally read that as you have a Rockbass Corvette & your Streamer. But I just went back you only said you’ve been offered one.

Paul · May 23, 2021, 10:19pm

No I think you are confusing me for @Jim_May

Edit: Ah I think you got confused with the thread I linked in my post. I only shared that thread for more information. That wasn’t me who made that thread.

Paul · May 23, 2021, 10:24pm

I’m not really that educated in Warwicks history but I think the W has always been on the headstock? Probably best to ask someone who owns or has owned a Rockbass.

Bersist · May 23, 2021, 10:31pm

I’ve seen Streamers without the “W” but not a Rockbass without their logo on the headstock. So I don’t know about that one tbh.

Jim_May · May 23, 2021, 10:45pm

Hi @Bersist. The headstock on this one has “Rockbass by Warwick” on it, with the Corvette detail just above the neck. It just doesn’t have the usual W. Everything else (pups, knobs, pegs,electrics etc) are identical
Just don’t want to buy a knock off lol

Bersist · May 23, 2021, 11:04pm

Hello no, I don’t want you to buy a cheap knock off either. See if you can run the stamped SN number on their website to make sure, idk. Or message someone at warwick & show them the listing.

I’m no expert but I’ve just never seen a Rockbass without their trademark “W” stamped to it’s forehead before not saying it can’t.

Jim_May · May 23, 2021, 11:08pm

I’ve got the serial number so I’ll give that a try. Thanks @Bersist

Bersist · May 23, 2021, 11:14pm

If you can’t then just message them and ask them to run the SN with the listing. I’ve always gotten decent help when asking questions straight from the manufacturer in most cases.