So I played a Corvette today.

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So I played a Corvette today.

Unread post by i like tictacs » Fri Jan 23, 2004 6:19 pm

I must say, even though it's heavy as hell, I want it. It sounds SO hot and beefy. Plus what's better then making the entire guitar center suffer through 20 minutes of dave matthews band songs. It was fretless 4 string, had the markers on the side, etc...just looked and sounded hot. Let me say if you are looking for a mid- or low-high end guitar look at these. Beautiful basses.
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Unread post by GSR » Fri Jan 23, 2004 6:39 pm

yeah warwick! did you try the two step intro?
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Unread post by xero » Fri Jan 23, 2004 8:28 pm

Yar. Beautiful bass, indeed. I've yet to find a bass that feels and plays sweeter than a Corvette. Some of the higher end Warwicks (Dolphins, etc.) don't feel right to me at all...shrug.

I love my 5-string Corvette, tho..even if it is Warwick's 'cheap' Rockbass line. Bass still has that signature growl to it. \m/
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Unread post by GSR » Fri Jan 23, 2004 8:32 pm

xero wrote:Yar. Beautiful bass, indeed. I've yet to find a bass that feels and plays sweeter than a Corvette. Some of the higher end Warwicks (Dolphins, etc.) don't feel right to me at all...shrug.

I love my 5-string Corvette, tho..even if it is Warwick's 'cheap' Rockbass line. Bass still has that signature growl to it. \m/
what don't you like about the dolphins? cos i love the dolphins! :lol:
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Unread post by xero » Sat Jan 24, 2004 8:49 pm

I've played Dolphins and Streamer Stage IIs, and when I compare the 'feel' to a Corvette...it's not the same. The 'vette fits me like a glove, especially since my hands are not huge. Feels very comfortable and natural. I'd much rather have a bass that I can perform with comfortably than have a bass that performs well...but is uncomfortable.
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Unread post by i like tictacs » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:07 pm

Aye. The dolphin is nice, but i don't think the sound sounds 'right'..hard to explain. the corvette is oh so silky smooth.
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Unread post by Brock » Sun Jan 25, 2004 3:27 pm

xero wrote:I love my 5-string Corvette, tho..even if it is Warwick's 'cheap' Rockbass line. Bass still has that signature growl to it. \m/
I'm seriously considering buying that 5-string rockbass corvette. Would you recommend it?
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Unread post by i like tictacs » Sun Jan 25, 2004 4:25 pm

I don't own it but i'd absolutly recommend it- i'd take a fretless myself...such a "mwah" sound to it

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Unread post by xero » Mon Jan 26, 2004 12:05 am

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xero wrote:I love my 5-string Corvette, tho..even if it is Warwick's 'cheap' Rockbass line. Bass still has that signature growl to it. \m/
I'm seriously considering buying that 5-string rockbass corvette. Would you recommend it?
Very highly...it's my baby. :)

I played about a dozen or so basses while shopping for that one. And this one felt right. I would definitely recommend checking to see if the sound it makes fits your style, tho...the growl can be a bit much at times...dunno if that'd bother you, heh. The growl isn't like the higher end Warwicks, but it's definitely there. And as I've mentioned before, my hands are a bit on the smaller side...the Corvette allows me to get a lot more done a lot easier.

Play it and love it. :)
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Unread post by GSR » Mon Jan 26, 2004 2:58 pm

i need a warwick desperately,,, my ibanez is seeing its last days. :(
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