Sale: Rare Vintage Warwick Alien 4 electro-acoustic bass handcrafted by Lakewood in Germany

Rare vintage Warwick Alien electro-acoustic bass from the 1990s, handmade in Germany.

Due to a rare short-time opportunity to acquire another high-qualify instrument I am saving up for I am offering this rare instrument for this super-low prize.

If you are interested in these rare basses, this is the opportunity. Should my chance pass to buy the other instrument, I have more time to wait for an adequate offer and the prize for this bass will go up again.

I have added now the dedicated Rockcase (Warwick) hardcase RC 10613 B! In case of local pickup, both hard and soft case can be taken!

Keep in mind, current chinese-made Warwick Alien 4 bass guitars are listed by Warwick with 1900€.

• A piece of music history: The Warwick Alien was designed by renowned German master luthier Martin Seeliger, founder of Lakewood Guitars - a company well-respected for building acoustic guitars of exceptional quality. This bass is part of the first series of around 150 pieces to be handcrafted by Lakewood in Germany before production moved to Asia.
• Exceptional craftsmanship: This acoustic bass is made of selected solid wood (spruce top, ovangkol back and sides) and sports even meticulously crafted wooden bindings. Together with the one-piece back, this ensures its exceptional resonance and sound quality. The design features elements that were both unique and trendsetting, including the relocated soundhole, a large bridge with metal tailpiece, cutaway, and ergonomic thumb rest, making this bass both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional.
• Original Lakewood MK 2 Preamp: Equipped with the AER-designed 18-volt preamp, this bass offers unparalleled tonal control. With separate volume controls for each string, a 3-band EQ, and a master volume, you can tailor your tone to your needs.
• Just-A-Nut Technology: Thanks to Warwick's Just-A-Nut technology, custom string height adjustment is a breeze.
  

Rarity:

This particular Warwick Alien, as part of the first ~150 instruments built in Germany, is unique in that it has no serial number on the headstock. While this doesn't call into question its authenticity, it does raise interesting questions about its history and why it differs from its serial numbered counterparts.

In addition, unlike many others in its series that are or have been offered for sale, this bass features a beautiful, perfectly resonating one-piece back.

History and condition of this instrument:

In the 1990s the bass was purchased by a professional musician from Musicstore in Cologne and played in a flamenco project. I became the second owner about seven years ago and have mostly played and kept it at home. Although this bass has been well cared for in its 30 years or so, it bears the marks of its history, which are only visible up close. There are a few small dents on the front, a dent and scratch on the side next to the preamp, and two barely visible scratches on the back. When I bought the bass, it already had a small & very fine hairline crack at the end of the front side. This was immediately assessed and deemed non-impactful by a Lakewood luthier. This crack, too subtle to warrant intervention, has remained stable over the years and does not affect the sound or functionality of the bass. It's a testament to its durability and the craftsmanship of the luthier. If the crack ever changes or gets worse, any knowledgeable luthier can fix it.

Accessories:

Rockcase hardcase RC 10613 B

(plus original Gigbag (Rockbag by Warwick) in casd of local pickup)

Delivery:

The bass can be tested and picked up near Düsseldorf or Bonn, Germany.

I can send the bass as bulky goods with appropriate insurance.

📞 Feel free to contact me to arrange a viewing, ask questions or make an offer.