{"product_id":"warwick-2010-star-bass-ii-sc-germany-flamed-maple-satin-w-orig-flight-case-box","title":"Warwick 2010 Star Bass II SC Germany Flamed Maple Satin w\/ Orig Flight Case \u0026 Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we have a Warwick Star Bass II SC in flamed maple with a satin finish - a neck-through single-cutaway semi-hollow bass built in Germany. The combination of a flamed maple top and body with a wenge or ovangkol neck — typical of German Warwick production — produces a bright, focused midrange with strong note definition and sustain. It is like a vintage Gibson bass on steroids.  The semi-hollow construction adds a degree of warmth and acoustic resonance that a fully solid body wouldn't yield, while the single-cutaway offset body shape keeps the instrument balanced and comfortable. This example is in excellent condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Star Bass II is part of Warwick's premium German-made lineup, distinct from the Rockbass series that is built in Asia. Warwick began producing the Star Bass in the early 2000s as a nod to the semi-hollow electric bass tradition. The flamed maple satin variant is among the more visually distinctive configurations in the Star Bass lineup, and German-made Warwicks consistently hold value and player interest for good reason. These instruments are not commonly found used in this condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe see no significant issues with this bass. There are the expected very light handling marks consistent with careful use, but nothing that affects structural integrity or playability. All hardware and electronics appear original and function correctly. There are no cracks, repairs, fret issues, or replaced components. The satin finish is intact. There is some light discoloration around the edges of the top and back binding that looks like glue reacting with the finish.  This is a factory remnant and something that you can only see under very close inspection.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass will ship in its original flight case.  There is one small dent in the case from previous shipping.  The case is heavy, so shipping will be a little bit high on this instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8lbs 10.5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Laminated AAA Flamed Maple top, back, and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Date: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Markings: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Binding: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Binding Condition: binding excellent. yellowing around the edges top and back. maybe off-gassing, maybe glue? see pics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Length: 18-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Bout: 15-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 8-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Bout: 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 1-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard Color: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard Original?: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard Condition: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard Screws Original?: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap Buttons: yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 34\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: Flamed maple with Ekanga veneer stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .765\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness At 12th Fret: .929\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Date: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Markings: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Plate Color: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Plate Material: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Plate Original?: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Screws Original?: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Material: wenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Radius: 20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Count: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Brand: Warwick 2-piece solid brass 3D bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle Material: brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddles Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge And Saddle Crews Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2.285\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Graph Tech Ratio machine heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner Markings: W Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss Rod Cover: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 45-1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Brand: Warwick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Smells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Brand: Passive MEC Star Bass \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Reading: Neck - 12.59K Bridge - 12.61k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Bobbin Color: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Markings: MEC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Condition: excelent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Cover Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Cavity Condition: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob Count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Cavity Cover Material: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Cavity Cover Original?: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Cavity Condition: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotentiometer Count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotentiometer Manufacturer Code: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotentiometer Date Code: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotentiometer Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolders Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Brand: ?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Tip Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Tip Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Jack Plate Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Jack Plate Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Jack Plate Color?: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBrand: Warwick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eModel: Star Bass II SC Germany Flamed Maple Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCategory: Bass Guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used bass guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/bass-guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Bass Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used effects pedals at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Effects Pedals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to this shipping policy. Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStringed Instruments\u003c\/b\u003e: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warwick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56674146779302,"sku":"G-2306","price":2999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/warwick-2010-star-bass-ii-sc-germany-flamed-maple-satin-w-orig-flight-case-box-7951378.jpg?v=1784792965","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/warwick-2010-star-bass-ii-sc-germany-flamed-maple-satin-w-orig-flight-case-box","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}