Warwick Custom shop 8 string on the 'bay

[Blazer]

People's consensus about Warwick basses in general is that they're daft.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Warwick-Dolphin-8-string-NT-Bass-case-fit-thumb-4-5_W0QQitemZ290256211636QQihZ019QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Having said that, I love the way this one looks.

[Bass VI]

Well as much as I like the idea of an eight-string, I've never been able to get even mildly interested in any Warwick, don't know what it is......didn't someone at the old pit have the tagline "Playing bass is fun, except on a Warwick" sorry Warfans, I honestly don't think I've ever picked one up, so I am not speaking from experience. Getting back to the bass in question, one thing stood out in the desciption....something about heat treating the neck, sounds like putting it in a "heat press" to straighten it out and then having a new truss rod installed. Excusing my ignorance, this may be routine maintainence for a Warwick, but it would sound like "neck issues" regarding most bass brands, the fact that it's an eight would make me think the latter. And finally..........Dolphins?!?!?

Just my thoughts,

S.

[Dave W]

Yep, there definitely was a neck issue and possibly still is. Warwick did change truss rod types a few years ago but there would be no need to replace an old one unless there were a problem.

Seller has a good rep but I would never deal with anybody who has to write paragraphs of conditions.