Peaty Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Now that my fretles five string has taken over fretles duty I have an early (1986) steamer fretless 4 string for trade. It is through necked with a cherry wood body / unlined ebony board / EMG pups in a P/J configuration and EMG pre amp. In very good nick but with a little string marking on the board. I am looking for 5 string freted, so if this tickles your fancy drop me a PM. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Pmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Ooh, that's nice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Stick some frets in and I'd have it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaty Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='284156' date='Sep 15 2008, 12:36 PM']Stick some frets in and I'd have it [/quote] Hi warwickhunt Yup I have very seriously considered putting frets in it and keeping it, but I am playing 5 strings much more these days hence the post. If it had been though a harder life I would consider giving it the orange treatment that looks sooo good on your pumkin bass, but as the body is pretty pristine I just could not bring my self to do it. Just out of interest how easy is it to get hold of the warwick bell brass fret wire. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='284156' date='Sep 15 2008, 12:36 PM']Stick some frets in and I'd have it [/quote] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I love the look of these old "racing stripe" Streamers. Wish they'd had the two-piece bridge on them though. I'm tempted but I only have another fretless 4 for trade, and currently no gear cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 [quote name='Peaty' post='284187' date='Sep 15 2008, 01:23 PM']Hi warwickhunt Yup I have very seriously considered putting frets in it and keeping it, but I am playing 5 strings much more these days hence the post. If it had been though a harder life I would consider giving it the orange treatment that looks sooo good on your pumkin bass, but as the body is pretty pristine I just could not bring my self to do it. Just out of interest how easy is it to get hold of the warwick bell brass fret wire. Pete[/quote] Warwick supply their fret wire and it's even pre-cut the correct length/width for Warwick necks, not too expensive either! [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='284329' date='Sep 15 2008, 04:06 PM']I love the look of these old "racing stripe" Streamers. [b]Wish they'd had the two-piece bridge on them though.[/b] I'm tempted but I only have another fretless 4 for trade, and currently no gear cash. [/quote] There was a transition period of about a year (88-89ish) where you got the predominantly wenge necks (ie thick wenge and skinny maple stringers) with 2 piece bridges, they take some finding but generally prices on these early Warwick Streamers isn't influenced by what wood and/or whether they had 1 or 2 piece bridges (or pup choice for that matter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='284354' date='Sep 15 2008, 04:46 PM']There was a transition period of about a year (88-89ish) where you got the predominantly wenge necks (ie thick wenge and skinny maple stringers) with 2 piece bridges, they take some finding but generally prices on these early Warwick Streamers isn't influenced by what wood and/or whether they had 1 or 2 piece bridges (or pup choice for that matter).[/quote] Nice to know they do exist. I've seen a few of these old Streamers go and they've all had the older style bridge, I didn't think I'd ever see one with the older neck laminates and the newer bridge. Must keep looking! Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I thought it was going to look more like this: As it happens this looks very similar to my old one, although mine was fretted, & a bit rougher around the edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisedude Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 [quote name='molan' post='284424' date='Sep 15 2008, 06:43 PM']I thought it was going to look more like this: As it happens this looks very similar to my old one, although mine was fretted, & a bit rougher around the edges.[/quote] Maybe it shows my level of humour but I was sort of expecting a freshly squeezed turd. In case anyone remains confused, re-read the title of the thread. The bass is HOT, though, good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Looks a bit like my old Streamer other than the lack of frets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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