Warwick Rockbass Fortress, made in China 2008, honey violin. The Fortress model followed the more famous Corvette, it was the second bolt-on model Warwick ever produced. The body features a distinctive long upper horn, designed to offer perfect weight balance during play. This is an earlier example of the Rockbass series model. iI's a really well executed bass, both in terms of design and build quality. There's some signature Warwick stuff: angled lightweight tuners, adjustable nut, high mass bridge, powerful 2-band EQ. The best thing about it is the wood: the two piece, centre joined, lightweight,  tightly grained ash body is a thing of beauty. Plugged in, this is a big chungus. The P pickup is thick, rounded and juicy, while the J pickup is snarly, snappy and growly. You can dial in more than enough extra heft or extra pang via the EQ, it works a treat. These fetch around twice this cash brand new in Aus, so grab yourself a bargain. Side note: who puts honey on a violin?

Model: Warwick Fortress One
Made: China, 2008 (serial B-049178 S-08)
Finish: honey violin, gloss poly
Body: ash, two piece centre join
Neck: maple 3-piece, rosewood board, 34" scale, 15" radius, Precision-style D profile, 45mm nut width
Weight: 4.225kg
Mods: none
Pickups: MEC Gold P/J active single coil set, active two band EQ
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor marks on the end and edges. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and some glossing from play on the back only. The back has a couple of minor dimples along the belly carve and widespread light scuffs, no major marks. The sides have a couple of dimples in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has a few minor dimples near the knobs and in the elbow area, as well as some standard play scuffs above and below the strings. 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 look great, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 45/105 strings.