Warwick Corvette Standard 4-String

I have a 2001, German made, Corvette Standard. It is made of Bubinga with an Ovangkol neck, I'm sure I endangered some animal by buying this bass. That said while it is of superb quality it has fairly simple setup. It has a volume, a tone, and a split pot. It is a bolt but still has a surprisingly fast neck (Excluding graphite it is the fastest bolt-on I have played.) A wenge fingerboard with bell-brass frets I dont know if they help but they look cool. The bass absolutely no inlays. It has pretty standard chrome hardware however the tuners are angled, which matters if you have short arms and are gigging. It uses mec passive J's which seem to be very good. It was sent with gig bag, truss rod tool, manual, and little can of wax. However the guys at Guitar center tried to screw me out of the bag. Simple yet successful.

I play mainly rock, folk, and jazz and it is very capable of playing any of those styles. Many people play Warwick for the "Growl" it is there but when playing quietly (coffee houses, church, etc) it is not quite as prevelent as I would like. I play through a Trace Elliot rig I believe it is 540 at 4 ohms. I run it through a trace 4x10 cabinet and sometimes a 1x15. I also play through Callien krueger head through the same cabs. The corvette sounds great through either.

The bass was set up pretty well. As many people do I popped out the truss rod and lowered the action but that is a preference thing. The pickups are fairly quiet and seem to be stronger magnets than most. There are some dings in my bass but most were casused by me hitting things and I guess I cannot fault the finish since there is none. Waxing is just price to be paid with Warwick. I do not wax every week and my bass still plays and looks great.

This bass has withstood two years of live playing and I am hoping it will withstand quite a few more. Hardware is very strong. Once again this bass unfinished. The strap buttons large and strong. I have only adjusted the neck once the day I purchased the bass. I tend to break a few strings so I normally know where another bass is located while I am gigging

My warranty has expired I did not have any reason to contact them so I did not.

I have been playing about 6 years. I own a cheap Yamaha,a Raven 5-string, and currently posses a Hamer. If it were lost or stolen I would be very angry, I would buy another Warwick but probably an FNA. The only draw back is that you need to wax this bass. I compared it with Fenders, Ernie Balls, Ken Smiths, Carvins, Moduluss, and F-bass, as well as many others. While I would love to just buy a Quantum by Modulus or any F-bass, for what I could afford there was very little comparison. The main thing I wish it had was a sales person that wasn't a money hungry idiot.

you know the features by now...not too many, not to little. It has enough to change sound but not to much that if you change the settings you'll never be able to find that same sound again.

Sound is great. Love the GROWL. I didn't undestand that term until i picked one up and slapped my thumb against the E string. I am a self taught bass player and I consider myself better than average. I learned on a squier P-bass...Ha, that bass is a joke compared to this one. I opted to get the fretless version b/c of my liking for standup basses. I play variety of music, anything from Rock, Punk, Jazz, even some Metal songs, and I cant belive way this bass forms to each style. On stage the bass has has a great presence especially without frets. Its also can deliver the soft backround melody of jazz songs, or it can jump out front and provide a loud bass solo. I love it

Not a single problem in the set up, everything seemed perfect. I also like the look of the wood, it's different from the usual finish on most basses...having to wax it is kind of anoying, but worth it

Built like a rock, it seems like the whole bass is one peice every knob is tighted just right. With the wood finish any small scratches can be buffed out, but i think the wood could eventually fade. The strap buttons have an extra lip on them that hold the strap onway better than on my other bass. I would feel i need a backup, but probably would bring one anyway

never had to deal with them. No Problem is a good problem

i'm 18 ad have been playing for about a year and this is the best bass ive played. i would probably buy this agian if stolen. i love the shape of the body and neck, i dont really care for how heavy the bass is but sound is what counts. A little expensive for me and it took some saving to be able to aford it, but it was definatly worth it. It will be a long time before i need a replacment

4 string 34" scale 24 fret ovangkol bolt on neck, 2 passive MEC J pickups with passive controls, master volume, tone, pickup blend. bubinga body. SOLID construction (my main reason). Nothing fancy, it's a no-frills as far as the features. Just a great set of basics.

I play alooootttt of difrent music:funk,jazz,punk rock,nu metal,
progresive rock,and aloot more...I love this bass soo much cuse
u can go from crunchy tribble happy slap to a bassie bass for jazz
in 1 sec!
its great for both the studio and the stage!
it has noooooo noise at all coming from the pickups
no hums!

its seted up from the factory perfectley!!!!
the wood quality is the best
(what did u think??? warwick)

wheel this is the minos on this bass...its wood is
really fregill and can get brused esaly...but besids that...
the elctronix and avery thing else is really the best
its all solid

didnt have 2 talk with them yet!

im playing for 4 years and i ownd a musicman sting ray
and a fender jazz bass
but this bass kicks both of thems ass!!

As previously listed.

Ahhhh yes...the Warwick growl. Beautiful. But you must also notice the clarity of the notes and how a fresh-pair of DR Hi-Beams make the bass cut through the mix. To the children who have played for 3 years and know everything about EQ-ing your amp and that new strings will bring life to any bass, learn how to play first. Oh, and if it sounded that bad then why buy it in the first place? Ever think you're amp might be to blame?

Action was good enough for my tastes. The finish was scratched a bit from people playing it in the store but a little wax buffed 'em right out. No flaws other than that.

If you have the active electronics keep a fresh battery in it, and always have an extra pair of strings on hand and you'll do fine.

I've played since I was 11 (I'm 20 now) and I'm still learning new things. The 'Vette isn't Warwick's flag-ship product but then again it's no sleeper either. It's the best bass I own and gives me all the depth I need for my music. I just wish I knew everything about playing bass my third year in cuz I'd be a star by now...just like one of the previous writers.

This is a 1997 model Warwick made in Germany. Bubinga body (natural finish) with 24-fret Wenge neck. Active electronics with volume, pickup selector and stacked treble/bass knob. Two MEC gold pickups. Special "Just-a-nut" string saddle (moves string height at head), special Warwick bridge that has adjustible string height/spacing.

I play just about everything.. pop, jazz, rock, funk, rap, etc. It sounds great! Im running through a Carvin R1000 and Carvin 8x10 cab. Between the bass and amp, i can get the perfect sound for whatever style im looking for, made very easy with tone controls on bass. Can go from very bright and clean for great slap sound, or very muffled and low for the infamous warwick "growl". i really like the sound i get from this instrument.

bought this bass used.. every player has their own preferences, so of course bass didnt come to suit my playing exactly. was VERY easy to adjust however. able to adjust from high to very low string action. easy access to neck bolts, bridge hardware, etc. had bass re-stringed, lowered action, and fine tuned intonation in around 10 min, and im no pro at it.

bought this bass used.. guy i got it from has used it for the past 5 years and im just now getting it. it is still in pristine condition and everything looks/operates like a fresh factory rig. i would say the reliability is great

havent had the need.

Ive been playing about 5 years now. I bought an Ibanez when i started and i do still enjoy that guitar. about a year after i bought the ibanez, i played a warwick and have been in love with the guitar ever since. it has a sound and playability like no other. ive played other ibanez, fender, squire, crate, peavey and yamaha basses, and i still come back to the warwick every time.

It's like a J Bass in terms of electronics. Mine has the passive MEC pickups. All the hardware is top notch. The adjustable nut makes changing string heatight simple. The double bridge makes the bass sound nice and tight, without the wet fart flop that some basses have. Made out of Bubinga (real heavy) and a Wenge neck. If you want a better description, you can read the other reviews.
I would give it an 8, because of it's relative simplicity. But I would give it a 10 in terms of engineering and quality. So, it gets a 9.

Great sound! I love my Warwick! It's slappers dream. Finger thumpers will like it too. The double bridge gives the bass a nice tension so that the strings bounce and pop istead of flip and flop. With a little compression, this thing is beast! I play it mostly through a SWR Workingman's 12 and it really has great high's and mids for a bass. The bass is a great bass to play solos with because it can really cut through the mix. Because of the timbre of the bass, it has a crisp and tight sound, but leaves a little of the fat out. If you tweak you amp, you can get a decent P sound, but the bass doesn't put that tone out naturally. It has one hell of a J sound. I actually prefered the sound of a standard over the pro. I never really like Jazz basses (or Ps for that matter), but this is how one should sound. I give the bass an 8 for versatility of sound, which I feel is important. But, after playing this for a year, I know what people mean by the "Warwick Growl". The thing deserves a 10, because it has a great unique sound. I average out again at 9

I bought the bass used, and it needed a little tweaking on the nut, truss rod and bridge. After these little adjustments, this thing has crazy mad playability. It buzzes out a little bit around the 15-17th frets, but I don't notice it amplified. I own an Ibanez SR800 for backup, and I loved that bass. But after playing my Warwick for a year, whenever I pick up the Ibanez it feels real cheap. The Corvette is built solidly.

The jack has given me some problems with certain cords, and the back electronics plate keeps falling off. Other than that, the thing is solid. It's a tank. I can probably use the thing as a cutting board for a Ginsu knife commercial and then use it a weapon to defend yourself the guy with the Ginsu knifes. This thing is pure timex baby.

You can't get parts from them directly. I wanted to get a new electronics plate, but they told me I needed to contact a retailer. Well the thing costs $15. Get this, when I found a retailer who would send it to me, they wanted to charge me $10 for shipping because they had to order it from Warwick. $25 for a hunk of plastic? I looked around and found that I can buy a roll of duct tape for $2. Guess which solution I am using.
It wasn't hard to get a hold of the guys and they were responsive, but I wish they were more reasonable about the parts.

I'll keep it short.
The sound is beast. It plays like a motherF**ker.

I had every intention of buying another in a long string of Fender P-Basses until I picked up a Warwick at The Guitar Center. For such a heavy instrument it is remarkably comfortable as long as you have a nice wide strap. The sound is full and rich, with lots of range for something so basic. Craftsmanship is superior. I bought the 4 string Corvette standard and can't believe that is their entry level offering.

I'm running this through a new Fender Bassman. Nice combo for what I play-blues, funk and roots-rock. I like a fat, full sound and this fits the bill. If I had a beef it would be the weight, but this thing is built like a truck, so i can live with it. I get no unwanted noises, hums or pops and cracks.

This unit was A-1 out of the box. First guitar I bought that I didn't feel I had to finish what the factory started. Got the accessories too.

If this thing had wheels on it you could drive it to a gig and pull a trailer. I use it with total confidence.

Never needed customer support to date.

Been playing recreationally for 25 years. Have had numerous Fenders, mostly P's but a couple of Jazz Basses. Also Ibenez, Guild, an old Earthwood fretless among others. Would replace it if tragedy struck.
Never thought I would love an axe more than my 58 or 63 P-bass, but it happened.

Made in 1997, in Germany. 24 frets, fretted, Bubinga body, 4 string.
Passive electronics, JJ type, MEC.
Natural finish, brown colour (bubinga)
Not too many features, since this is a passive bass, but its simplicity makes its charm. This is a really beautiful bass, the chrome hardware really compliments the brown colours body. The neck without marks (except on the side) adds to the classy touch.The body is a made of three pieces. The simplistic setup of this bass is the in the beauty of sound you get. There are no electronics to "mess" with the bell brass frets and the dense Wenge neck and bubinga body sound. LESS IS MORE!!!

I play jazz, blues, and rock. This bass fits in all sounds with no change in setup. I have the black label strings and couldn't be happier. The only gripe I have is just a bit of fret buzz around 8-12th fret...this doesn't come across in the board or the amp, so just a minor problem that I can hear when I am playing without an amp.

I bought the bass and the action was 100% when I picked it up out of the case. The pickups were great...just the right height. There were zero flaws on the bass when I got it.

This bass does great in live playing and I feel it will last forever. All items are heavy duty. The strap locks are very solid. I no longer worry about dropping an axe on stage. I have a Streamer Std, but this is my work-horse. I have gigged without a backup without a worry

Wouldn't know...I have no need to call them, why would I bothere on a product that exceedes my expectations at every turn ;-)

I have been playing for 15 years and this is my first pro rig and I couldn't be happier. I didn't know playing was this easy! I guard this axe with a close eye. I would hunt down anybody that stole this bass and club them with the closest p-bass I could find. This is no 2x4 necked Fender, it is a professional rig with real class!

4 string 34" scale 24 fret ovangkol bolt on neck, 2 passive MEC J pickups with passive controls, master volume, tone, pickup blend. bubinga body. SOLID construction (my main reason). Nothing fancy, it's a no-frills as far as the features. Just a great set of basics.

Excellent, play rock/funk Great deep sound, crisp treble (not everyone may like this. My band loved it. Sounds great. Originally wanted active bass, but not enough money. Not so much anymore.

I lowered action, I'm a slapper. The neck is SOLID, the whole bass is SOLID. I bought the bass as an investment to last me a long while.

The finish needs to be waxed, kind of a pain, and fingernails can chip at the wood when popping. but i'd have to give it a high rank on durability otherwise.

This is a well-made no frills bass. A well made bass can have extras added to it later, but one that is not made so well, will never be that good.

I bought this bass last summer (2001) as my first bass. I had played a bit before it though and was a guitarist in my band for about 5-6 years before switching to bass when we fired the other bassist ;->...

The Corvette is equipped with passive electronics. The sound was so good already so I don't need active components. My wallet wasn't so thick either so I chose good sound before extra not-so-important features. And this bass has all I need. See the other reviews for more details about i's features.
And of course, despite sound the playability is very important too. And it's really great! Everyone who have tried it have said WOW! Great bass!
For the money, this bass is in my opinion one of the best you can have.

I play a lot of music styles; rock, pop, blues, dance, country etc. so I wanted a bass that can do everything! This sounds like an impossible equation, but it works for me. Mostly, I use the middle setting on the bass' pan knob, but sometimes I turn it and the tone knob to get different sounds. I play mostly fingerstyle, and that sound I like best or... no, the slap sound is just as good it too. Sometimes when my right hand gets tired or if I notice my fingers isn't just fast enough I use a pick, but I don't really like playing with picks on a bass. The sound is never so good that way.
The Corvette Standard w/ passive el. is ultra-quiet. I don't own an amp yet, but I can say it sounds incredibly good even when playing through an active DI box into a PA. Practically no noise even with the DI box set on +10dB! On the stage though I would like an amp to hear better what I'm playing.

The sustain in the bass is great and it has a nice growl that makes it incredibly punchy. Sometimes you have to turn down the low mid frequences a bit if you don't want the bass sound to cut through too much.
Personally I haven't tried it in a studio but I borrowed it to a recording session and it sounded good on the CD. Live it works really well.

I didn't have to change anything after I bought it so the factory setting was really good. The finish was great too, the only thing I didn't knew was that you had too wax it regularly. Since I'm a bit lazy I haven't done this since about christmas but the finish is still great, but has some flaws there where I keep my right thumb. But the came when the bass was fairly new and I played very much. Now I play a bit less but it's only because I have to study a lot at the moment.

The action is just great and I haven't done anything to it except polishing it and changing strings! Why fix something that's good already?

Since the surface is a bit soft, I try to be careful with it, not only when playing gigs. So far it has stayed good-looking and I play it happily without any backup. I haven't even broke a string on it so far! I trust this bass 100%
As I said above, I have never done anything but ordinary things to the bass. For example, I've never adjusted the truss rod.

This bass stays in tune. Mostly I don't even have to tune the bass on the gigs though it's transported on a trailer in -10 degrees Celsius for 5 hours! And it stays in tune..... Just check the strings and the bass isn't too cold before starting playing.

Never dealt with them. No need so far...

I would buy this bass again if it were stolen. Before I bought this, I checked out a large amount of different basses the whole spring before summer came and with it the money. I checked out different models of ibanez, fender, yamaha, washburn, fernandes and so on. But the only bass I didn't find any faults on (sound, playability, looks..) was on the warwick basses, especially this.
When I get enough money, I'll buy an amp as good as my bass is. And it's probably gonna be a Warwick!
Note that the price mentioned contains 22% taxes. I hate the finnish tax system!