Feature:
This answer has to do with the Red Satin finish (the $2,300.00 model), and the gold plating. I have not had this bass a year, I only used it on ONE job and some rehersals.
The satin finish is so soft and unpredictable that if you dare to clean it (very lightly) the satin WILL turn to glossy Spots/Blotches and the would marks if you touch it to anything, the distributor Dana B. Goods said that is normal (more about this on service). I can not express the total amount of problem this is, it is ugly. The gold plating rubs off..also "normal" says Dana B.
Quality:
This is the biggest dissapointment of all the basses I have bought in 30 years. "Old-World German Craftmanship"...WOW..The laminations in the headstock and go down into the top part of the neck have a little separation in it. It can be seen from the top of the headstock. The customer service manager at Dana B said that is "normal", that it happens to all the Warwicks because of the".. different woods.." Did you know that. I have the e-mail he sent. This is a $2,300.00 bass less than a year old.
Value:
An authorized Warwick dealer and friend of mine told me he could "...dump it for $998.00 or less..". This is a $2,300.00, less than a year old, jobed once bass. Thats what I call value?
Desirability:
Sex appeal? Do you like your food half baked? Do you find bloches/spots sexy, does partially rubbed of gold plating make your heart skip a beat, and a separation of the laminations in your headstock make you salivate? Then I got the bass for you - Warwick.
Sound:
This bass has a excellant varity of tone variations. The extra J-neck pup makes a big difference.
Ease of Use:
Easy to use. It is a bass with all the regular knobs and switches.
Support:
This is a high number it should be a minus -1,000. I forced Dana B. Goods to take this bass back for repairs (I paid for all the shipping). I got it back The haedstock was not fixed at all (remmember it is "normal), the satin fish was buffed out to almost gloss, now it is gloss with spots/blotches of satin...ugly, and it is now the top is pitted Dana B says"...thats because the would is soft..". The gold plating is buffed of in spots. Thanks for the work Dana B. I have tried to reason with Dana B. Goods and they absolutly REFUSE to do ANYTHING!!!! I have the e-mail. My "...heirloom...will age gracefully and provide years of pleasure." (it is in Warwicks manual)is a less than a year nightmare.
Overall:
I will never forget this. A company is only as good as it takes care of its lemons. If you have a Warrwick thats holding together that is wonderful...and many are out there. BUT... if you get a "Monday Morning Bass" you loose. Sounds like Russian Roulette.
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