1997 Warwick Fortress R&B P/J Bass Satin Red Swamp Ash w/ Passive EQ, Case
$1,399.99
$1,399.99
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Up for sale, a 1997 Warwick Fortress R&B in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This passive offering from Warwick’s Fortress series features a MEC P/J pickup configuration, a swamp ash body, wenge neck, and brass fretwire and nut.
The pair of MEC pickups in the standard P/J configuration offer a tone that’s big, resonant and detailed, with a deep, growling low-end that Warwick calls “The Sound of Wood.” That rich growl can be accentuated or tempered as desired via the individual Bass/Treble knobs and a center-detent Balance control. The result is sweet, sonorous melodic lines and big, bassy thumps. This Fortress R&B weighs 8lbs 7oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Wenge
-Shape: Slender D, measuring .765” 1st fret, .915” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Wenge, 20" radius
-Frets: Jumbo, brass, faint wear on frets 1-3
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1.5", brass, “Adjust-a-nut” system
-Tuners: Schaller
-Serialization: 97-suffix stamp (1997 production)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Swamp ash
-Pickups: MEC P-bass split-coil, MEC J-bass single coil
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Pickup Balance (center-detent)
-Hardware: Two-piece bridge, dome-top knurled knobs
The satin Red finish highlights the grain of the ash body, and cosmetic wear includes light buckle rash on the bass-side of the back, some pick and wrist jewelry-related wear on top, and dings and scratches from use, largely along the lower bout perimeter and on the horns. A pair of extra strap button mounting holes have also been cleanly doweled and touched-up. The smooth satin finish on the neck profile has a few shallow nicks, practically imperceptible to the palm.
A G&G hardshell case is included.
The pair of MEC pickups in the standard P/J configuration offer a tone that’s big, resonant and detailed, with a deep, growling low-end that Warwick calls “The Sound of Wood.” That rich growl can be accentuated or tempered as desired via the individual Bass/Treble knobs and a center-detent Balance control. The result is sweet, sonorous melodic lines and big, bassy thumps. This Fortress R&B weighs 8lbs 7oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Wenge
-Shape: Slender D, measuring .765” 1st fret, .915” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Wenge, 20" radius
-Frets: Jumbo, brass, faint wear on frets 1-3
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1.5", brass, “Adjust-a-nut” system
-Tuners: Schaller
-Serialization: 97-suffix stamp (1997 production)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Swamp ash
-Pickups: MEC P-bass split-coil, MEC J-bass single coil
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Pickup Balance (center-detent)
-Hardware: Two-piece bridge, dome-top knurled knobs
The satin Red finish highlights the grain of the ash body, and cosmetic wear includes light buckle rash on the bass-side of the back, some pick and wrist jewelry-related wear on top, and dings and scratches from use, largely along the lower bout perimeter and on the horns. A pair of extra strap button mounting holes have also been cleanly doweled and touched-up. The smooth satin finish on the neck profile has a few shallow nicks, practically imperceptible to the palm.
A G&G hardshell case is included.
