Warwick Vs Sandberg

ham_n_mustard · 02-12-2008 9:34am #1

Hi There. I recently bought a Warwick Corvette $$ 5 string. I've been playing about 15 yrs and always wanted a corvette. Now, don't get me wrong, it sounds great and its looks the business, but i just couldnt get to grips (literally) with the neck. Its got a big old "C" profile. Its some plank of wood! After a few months gigging my poor hands were getting sore so i knew i had to change. I read some reviews on Sandberg basses which all seemed to be positive, so earlier this year i picked up a Sandberg California JM 5 string. It's absolutely gorgeous, build quality is sturdy, sounds terrific and feels great. Has anybody else got one of these? If so, what do you think of them?
cheers

Doctor J · 02-12-2008 9:40am

Haven't played one but I've heard lots of good things about them. The Warwick neck is something you either love or hate. I've got a 4 string Streamer and the neck is like an old Precision, which I don't mind, but I played a few of their 5s and really hated the feel of the neck.

If you were feeling adventurous you could sand the neck into a profile you like, it's only an oiled finish :P *

*don't do this

Doctor J · 02-12-2008 9:41am

Oh yeah, I don't see either of those basses in your post, therefore they must not exist

ham_n_mustard · 02-12-2008 9:52am

oh they exist alright. if they didnt exist i wouldnt get such a hard time from the missus for hoarding instruments

Dord · 02-12-2008 11:22am

Check out Clover basses. They're awesome looking and I've heard great things about them. They're made in Munich.

Patricide · 02-12-2008 3:47pm

Had the exact same bass as you and had the exact same problem. Ended up getting a musicman instead. If the sandeburg is what you like go for it!!

ham_n_mustard · 02-12-2008 3:52pm

Already have it mate, i'll post pics tomorrow as doctorj doesnt believe they exist

. now all i have to do is sell the warwick and i have a happy family again

Doctor J · 02-12-2008 3:55pm

That's the spirit

Patricide · 02-12-2008 6:35pm

ham_n_mustard wrote: »

Already have it mate, i'll post pics tomorrow as doctorj doesnt believe they exist . now all i have to do is sell the warwick and i have a happy family again

O my bad, jumped the gun on replying as i was fairly groggy waking up. But yea as the doc says, no pics its not real.

ham_n_mustard · 02-12-2008 11:49pm

Here's a link to both Basses, plus my old Hofner thrown in for good measure...http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.jsp?PhotoNbr=1&MemberId=2035592585&PhotoAlbumId=9546810700

Patricide · 03-12-2008 3:41am

Very nice i commented

yevveh · 03-12-2008 11:21am

Jesus that Sandberg looks nice. Good thing I'm in control of my GAS! (and don't have enough money to buy everything that catches my eye)

I did play a Warwick 4-string before and really didn't like the feel of it. Never played one of their 5-strings though.

ham_n_mustard · 03-12-2008 12:39pm

What was really nice about it was that the factory setup was spot on. It had their own brand strings in a light guage fitted. i wouldnt normally go near light guage strings, but in this case they felt perfect. only bummer was i had to wait 13 weeks for the blackburst finish. worth the wait though

Warwick Vs Sandberg

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