Decisions!

[joe_bass]

Hey guys,


I'm looking at getting a new bass and have narrowed it down to either a Lakland 55-02 or a Warwick Streamer $$ 5. Not exactly like and like basses I know!!

I want a nice bass that can handle a broad range of tones, I feel that overall both of these basses can do that however.

I liked the MM style pickup on the Lakland and also the tightness of the B string due to the 35" scale, the jazz pickup was also impressive.

However I currently own a Warwick Rockbass Streamer 5 that I've always been quite impressed with so didn't want to rule out the idea of a Warwick as always used to think to myself that as soon as I had the funds I'd be looking at the real deal.

So I was just wondering what your opinions are.

As I've said I loved the Lakland for the range of tone (especially the MM type sound) however the feel of the Warwick and that signature growl I can't personally ignore although I do appreciate the range of tone wouldn't quite match the Lakland.

Cheers guys

[stingrayfan]

Both are very good basses but only really you can decide which you'd be happy to keep. Only thing I'd say is the Warwick might hold its value better and be more desirable if you ever needed to sell it. Let us know which one you choose.

[phsycoandy]

Lakland every time. Wish I still had mine.

[joe_bass]

If I go with the Lakland it would be a case of importing from America, should work out (including all taxes, i hope!) at £1000.


The Warwick would be about £970 from Germany.


I think deal wise the Warwick would be the better, but obvs that isn't the most important factor!