warwickhunt

That's why I should never listen to these isolated tracks; the version I play and made up when I first learned it, is SO different! LOL

Yep, this is a genuine 5 string Squier model.

We did move as it happens Ed but not to the Neuk... we weren't brave enough! I've got a feeling the Streamer Pro M that I was looking at was on FB and I recall the seller claiming it was between 7-8lb. I had my doubts on that but in the end someone else got it. I like the simple lines on those basses but do wonder if I'd have wanted a full blown MM pup rather than the twin Jazz. I'm still watching for an 87/early 88 SSI but I'm in no hurry, the right one will come up eventually.

I'm sure I was close to pulling the trigger on that very bass a couple of years ago. IIRC it is very light weight... yes/no?

I imagine that Warwick may well have been having the same debates when they routed for my 5th Anniversary bass. Twisting them on the axis like that 'might' get you half way between that trad P bass tone and the 'W' growl. Caveat - comparing a NT SSI and a BO P bass is NOT scientific! LOL

Shall I try an experiment... I have a Warwick SSI that has what we are calling the 'reverse' P and I have the same model (a ltd 5th Anniversary bass) but with the standard non-reverse P pup (I'll measure the leading edge). Point of note is that for some reason Warwick decided to slightly angle the pups... maybe they knew it would through up debates in years to come. Only problem is that though the two models are Streamers they aren't the same bass nor will they have the same strings, hence all things aren't really equal in a test.

I had a Fortress with the 2-Tek bridge. Great bass but the bridge added about 2lb to the weight! LOL Is your Pro II black? I've seen less ambiguity with the solid black basses than other colours.

The 'Sadowsky' adjustable nut... I bet Warwick wish they'd thought of that one!

I've owned her twice... I'd own her a 3rd time if Lee Muir would sell her back to me! 🤣

Perhaps the number of instruments produced in that finish didn't justify the extra man power/materials/production technique... possibly that is what didn't make sense?

As I said earlier, the Sterling does have a phantom/third coil, that could have became detached.

If the pup screws are tensioned (not loose) it shouldn't but the Sterling does have a phantom coil... wonder if that is the culprit? If it is brand new then you've nothing to worry about.

Ah but how many of us still 'tape' things?

I have a Noll pre fitted (2 band EQ) in a different Warwick bass (Infinette) and if anything I'd say it has a slightly brighter top end than the MEC. Any of the good quality makers will make a good pre; EMG is the original to the MEC.

Were Andertons or GuitarGuitar or someone else not clearing out old stock at these prices (new)?

HPW of Warwick initially made Jazz copies, closely followed by his 'TV bass'. https://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2017/09/luthier-spotlight-hans-peter-wilfer-of-warwick/