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[quote name='hubrad' post='488097' date='May 14 2009, 05:14 PM']Sort of.. if the preamp is causing you problems, have you tried wiring it out so you just get the pickups alone? Even top notch pickups through a ropey preamp can only sound ropey! Better to have decent pups with no preamp. On my Ibanez: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44673"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44673[/url] it started with decent stock pups and stock B+T preamp. As I got a better amp, I found I used the tone controls less and less, so in the middle of one of the experimental rewires I took all the active stuff out. Way better! Of course I also kept experimenting with pickups, , which is maybe why I just played the one bass for so many years. EMG really do the biz for my taste! Have fun![/quote] Thanks!

[quote name='lozbass' post='488025' date='May 14 2009, 04:02 PM']I just spent a good part of the morning playing my Streamer Stage II and was knocked out by the tone - warm, fat, thick and growly with an incredible amount of controlled power. I played it against a Fodera MG which sounded thin by comparison! I'm very surprised you're considering changing the pickups - I'd have a think about repairing or replacing the on-board pre (I'm sure Warwick can assist...at a price).[/quote] Hi, thanks for your message. I agree with your description of the Streamer sound but I believe I can still get out more from it by installing the best quality hand made pickups out there and also getting rid of the active pre-amp that is giving me trouble. I did consider replacing pre-amp but have been adviced that money is better spent in pickups Cheers

[quote name='chris_b' post='487771' date='May 14 2009, 12:23 PM']I'd check out an outboard pre amp first.[/quote] Hi Chris Thanks for your message. I already have one, an ART tube pre-amp compressor and have also have a Dave Hall twin tube pedal which I intend to use Channel 1 to warm up my sound. The on board pre-amp is giving me trouble and a sounds engineer friend of mine recommended that I change pickups to good quality passives for a better tone, sounds... Cheers!

Hi All I'm thinking of changing the pickups in my Warwick Streamer Stage II bass for some new ones. I'm considering either a Wizard or a Bare Knucle Set. After a fat, clear sound, lots of bottom... dubby type of sound although I don't play dub! What you guys think, recommend? Many thanks Carlos

Just called the bass centre and they said synth pedal will be in a couple of weeks...

So... Has anybody managed to get their hands in one of there??? Thanks! C

Any news??? Thanks

Well basically the problem is that sometimes work but most of the time doesnt, when pull volume out (to turn on preamp) it start making a horrible noise like crackling or kind of distorted people clapping noise I am planning to record soon and would like to sort before then Also if you know a tech/repair reliable person in the west, north west part of london would consider take to them Thanks again!

Thanks for the advice so far guys. I am torn between: - replacing it with MEC (http://shop.warwick.de/product_info.php/info/p517_2-way-electronic-for-active-Pickups-M-60004.html). Is a like for like, comes all wired, and seems quite straighforward, cost is 168 eu - replacing with aguilar (http://www.bassmerchant.com/item_detail.php?product_id=82&category_id=5). Seems a bit more complciated, and wont be able to use pull push volume feature on my bass, however people suggest it offers a better sounds and is cheaper, £79 any suggestions? Shall I consider another option? For me sounds quality is priority... Thanks!

Of course I have checked battery! is not that Of the pre-amps you mention, any in particular you recommend? I am into a deep bass sound... Thanks!

any news? thanks

Only one answer so far... any more advice please???

Hey Clauster thanks for advice, will look into it

Hi all, I have a warwick streamer stage II about 15 years old and the pre-amp has been playing up lately, a friend suggested that pre-amp might need changing... any suggestions on what should I do? and what pre-amp you reccomend? Is a great bass so would like a more than decent pre-amp Thanks! C

Thanks! looking forward to your review...