Warwick vs Modulus

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 10:28 pm

Five grand later...

TurnItToLove · Post by **TurnItToLove** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 10:29 pm

i like tictacs wrote:

Five grand later...

your bass is sexy, mike.

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 10:29 pm

If that was my bass I wouldn't be typing this because I'd be playing it

TurnItToLove · Post by **TurnItToLove** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 10:37 pm

well then NEVERMIND

street fish · Post by **street fish** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 10:25 pm

I wouldn't base my decision between a Warwick and Modulus on the stability of the wood vs. graphite neck. The Warwick is a quality instrument. I really wouldn't worry about it warping as long as you maintain and care for it properly. I have a Lakland Skyline with a one-piece maple neck and it is completely stable.

You're going to want to choose between Warwick and Modulus based on the tone. If you decide the Warwick sounds great but is too heavy or whatever, you aren't going to be happy with the Modulus just because it is lighter. You're going to want to either suck it up and deal with the weight, or look someplace besides Warwick or Modulus.

I do recommend you look at some Lakland Skylines. The 44-02 and 55-02 models give you a lot of versatility with their two-pickup configuration, or you can look at their Jazz and P-bass models. Again, completely different feel from Modulus and Warwick, but the quality is right up there. Customer service from Lakland is top-notch, I have dealt with them and received prompt, thorough, helpful service. Customer service at Modulus is very hit or miss-- you may or may not get a reply, and if they do reply, they may or may not be helpful.

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 11:01 pm

Laklands are very very nice basses. Some of the most beautiful finishes I've ever seen, and they sound great to boot.

GSR · Post by **GSR** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 2:09 pm

mike and i were talking about the low B on 5-strings... the warwick (infinity sn particularly) seems to have a floppier B with a lot of play. apparently the modulus' don't have this problem as much because of the 35-inch scale. is there anyway to remedy a floppy B on a warwick?

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 2:14 pm

I went in to GC yesterday to play some stuff and pick up some cables. Well they had this vette on the wall. I picked it up, and what I found what sad. The action was so high. The neck had bowed inward so much you could see the curve a good deal. Another reason not to buy anything from GC...unless the agree to A. set it up or B. drop the price

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 2:17 pm

GSRLessard14 wrote:mike and i were talking about the low B on 5-strings... the warwick (infinity sn particularly) seems to have a floppier B with a lot of play. apparently the modulus' don't have this problem as much because of the 35-inch scale. is there anyway to remedy a floppy B on a warwick?

You can play around with the string guages. More tension = less flop. Lotsa factors.

street fish · Post by **street fish** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 3:29 pm

You can try to compensate for a floppy B by using a heavier string, but ultimately the quality of your B-string depends on the construction of the bass itself.

Another point for Lakland-- they have a pretty good reputation for solid B-strings. One thing I had noticed about the Warwick 5-strings I had tried was somewhat of a flacid B-string (and they seemed to have narrow spacing too).

GSR · Post by **GSR** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 1:08 am

alright, i'm gonna be real for a second here.

i think we all know what this really comes down to:

Warwick Dolphin SN 4-String

OR

Modulus Flea Bass... 4 string though.

street fish · Post by **street fish** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 2:43 am

I would still hold out for a used Dolphin neck-thru before I'd get the set neck model.

I'm sure the SN is a quality instrument, but for the same money . . .

GSR · Post by **GSR** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 1:36 am

street fish wrote:I would still hold out for a used Dolphin neck-thru before I'd get the set neck model.

I'm sure the SN is a quality instrument, but for the same money . . .

yeah... if i ever find one..