(SOLD) Warwick Pro Series Corvette 4 Active Ash Black 2013
Warwick Pro Series Corvette 4 Active, satin black, made in Korea 2013. Warwick's German made basses enjoy a cult following and great reputation, but they've never been especially affordable instruments. In the early 2010s, Warwick introduced the Pro Series as a bridge between more basic Chinese Rockbass line and their German basses; the line was received with great enthusiasm. Pro Series stuff was originally made in Korea, and the general consensus is that you'd have to be extremely skilled to pick the difference between these Korean 'Korvette' basses and the basic German model: the Korean build quality is near perfect. Warwick moved production on the Pro Series back to Germany and hiked the price significantly a few years later; these MIK basses weren't made for very long. You get some trade W appointments: angled tuners, the adjust-o-nut, brass frets, wenge board, ovangkol neck, thin satin natural finish, active MEC electronics. It adds up nicely in the hands: this is a balanced, resonant and superbly playable beast. The tone is in the Jazz Bass genre, but with the extra definition and punch that comes with active circuitry; there's no shortage of growl and snap and a huge tight bottom end. The satin black finish lets the ash grain show through, it's such a tasty look. These come around pretty seldom these days and are an absolute bargain in my humble opinion, so hey, do yourself a favour.
Model: Warwick Pro Series Corvette 4 Active Ash
Made: Korea, 2013 (serial WPSB00019613)
Finish: black, satin
Body: swamp ash
Neck: ovangkol, wenge board, 34" scale, 15"radius
Weight: 4.260kg
Mods: none
Pickups: MEC J-style single coil x2, active MEC preamp
Case: basic gig bag, original owner's kit included
Cosmetic condition notes: negligible finish wear. Headstock has some tiny dimples on the end, no major marks. The neck has no major marks, glossing from play only. The back has minor dimples on each horn, barely a visible mark really. The sides have minor dimples on the top horn and the elbow area. The front has some play wear around the pickups as pictured, as well as some rub wear on the elbow area, no major marks. Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Electronics all tested and working properly. Frets appear almost new, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 45/105 strings.