LeftyJ Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I had been looking for a modern and agressive sounding 5-string for some time and I've always had a thing for that Spector / Warwick Streamer look and for Warwick in general. I had been watching this Streamer LX5 on a Dutch escrow site already over a year ago but the asking price was about 800-900 euros back then and I couldn't really afford it, and didn't want it badly enough. One month ago, that same seller relisted the bass at a mere 500 euros! I immediately gave him a call and I happened to be the first! I asked him to ship it to me because I was unable to go pick it up myself, and it arrived about three weeks ago. It was unplayable, the action at the 12th fret was almost half an inch! Overall it was in good condition though, and after a quick setup (a few twists of the truss rod and lowering the bridge a little) it was perfect. It's a 2003 ovangkol baseball bat era model, but being 6' 6" tall and having pretty big hands I'm having no trouble wielding it and getting my hands around the neck. I love it, and have already gigged with it. It suits me and the style of music my band plays perfectly. It's supertight, has really agressive high mids and treble, and the B string is the tightest (and loudest!) of all 4 fivestrings I own. It even surpasses my Stingray 5 with ease! Because of the tightness and the high mid emphasis, it takes a bit of overdrive really well without getting muddy. I play it through an Ampeg SVP PRO with some added dirt and the Warwick almost appears like it was made for that tone! My Ellio Martina Forza has too much subharmonics and notes on the B-string come out muddy and almost undefinable when you don't play absolutely clean. I love the looks of the Streamer too, and I even don't mind the gold hardware (which I generally don't like). Somehow it's fitting, it looks really good with the transparent Nirvana Black lacquer finish. The only thing I don't understand is why these basses have to be so expensive new. A new German made Streamer LX5 will cost you 3000 euros here! Don't get me wrong, this is a terrific bass, but for 3000 euros you can get a whole lot more from many great luthiers. Exotic wood tops, neck through body, you name it. But at the price I paid, this is an amazing instrument and I couldn't be happier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Warwick offer thru-neck and exotic tops too, some of the examples in the custom shop gallery are jaw dropping. More to the point they offer superb build quality, fit and finishing. They are expensive, but you get german build quality. Ive yet to see a warwick thats anything less than beautifully put together BIG props for their customer service too. Im not the original owner of my bass but when i emailed them with a few queries regarding maintenance i had a comprehensive response within 24hrs. Couldnt have asked for more from them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I agree the build quality is top notch and so is their customer support. But still, at 3000 euros, you can get a lot more than a basic bolt-on Streamer from many other companies. I'm aware Warwick can build you anything you ask for, but the pricing level is mindboggling. If I were to buy a brand new bass, as much as I like Warwick, they would not be on my list of options because what I would look for in a bass would simply get too expensive there whereas many amazing luthiers could build me the same at a price I can afford. I paid 500 for my Streamer, which I think is an absolute steal. But anything over say 1750 for a fairly basic instrument like this would seem overly expensive to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Bell Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 My latest addition to the 'family' .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwick_Official Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Beautiful Streamer Stage I !! Thanks for sharing, and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12stringbassist Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 My Custom Shop one-off Thumb NT in gloss walnut My Streamer Chrome Tone - one of the best basses I've ever played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwick_Official Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Wow...very cool. A walnut Thumb bass and a Chrome Tone Streamer...definitely not something you see every day! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Bell Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 [quote name='Warwick_Official' timestamp='1351552504' post='1852657'] Beautiful Streamer Stage I !! Thanks for sharing, and enjoy! [/quote] Cheers man, I'm in love with it! An absolute beauty of a bass, delighted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 a few clips of my lovely 1990 Streamer Stage I (modded with black hardware, Nordstand Big singles, and a Aguilar OBP3 pre-amp) :-) Grooving with funk backing track: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usEsOeyl9Tw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usEsOeyl9Tw[/url] Melodic bass improvisation: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq4UlgwoA8Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq4UlgwoA8Y[/url] Will try and post some nice pic's of her soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 New Slap demo: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T--RJ_3j188"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T--RJ_3j188[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagsieblue Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) Also, my Swirly Bubinga Ltd Edition Corvette $$ Edited October 11, 2013 by bagsieblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwick_Official Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Absolutely beautiful Corvette LTD, bagsieblue! Congratulations on the acquisition and thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I thought I'd contributed to this thread but hadn't.. So here's my '01 Streamer LX5 which I ordered brand new in the January of that year. [IMG]http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy70/VTypeV4/WarwickSun.jpg[/IMG] A truly great bit of kit that does the trick everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwick_Official Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Beautiful Streamer VTtypeV4! Single coil J's on a Streamer are hard to beat...thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='Warwick_Official' timestamp='1352308436' post='1861443'] Beautiful Streamer VTtypeV4! Single coil J's on a Streamer are hard to beat...thanks for sharing! [/quote] I've had lots of basses over the years including Fender, Status, Yamaha, Aria etc but nothing does what these do. I wouldn't change it for all the tea in china. I also had one of the early Rockbass Streamers (03/04 maybe?) which was great but should've had the 5-string. I sold it to my friend as she was intersted in learning bass a number of years back. She still has it to this day and loves it. I'd love to A/B it against a Streamer Stage II as I do think mine is a particularly good one. I've played a number of Warwick basses and do still think mine is the dogs doo-dahs. Even after all these years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 [quote name='12stringbassist' timestamp='1351557839' post='1852712'] My Streamer Chrome Tone - one of the best basses I've ever played. [/quote] Wickid! I have a CT too. It's an absolute beast. Best bass I have ever owned or played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1352815395' post='1867734'] Wickid! I have a CT too. It's an absolute beast. Best bass I have ever owned/played used as a mirror. [/quote] Fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1352818122' post='1867790'] Fixed [/quote] I make people look into it, it's a convex body so they look like Pete Townshend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 My '09 Streamer LX4. Excuse the poor pic quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Zea Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) [IMG]http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/skrowl2k/375210_10150581468406187_1919048226_n.jpg[/IMG] My beastly rig Edited November 15, 2012 by Mr Zea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwick_Official Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Very nice, Mr Zea! There's definitely something special about a Streamer Stage II! Thanks for sharing, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Zea Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I just need a five string now!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selrak Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Warwick Buzzard JE Signature - 2010. Selrak of [url="http://entropia.ppcc.cat"]Entropia[/url]. [url="http://youtu.be/e8yTEgLXT28"]view[/url] the bass in action: [url="http://youtu.be/e8yTEgLXT28"]videoclip[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassection Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Left side is my 4 string Corvette $$, right side is my 5 string Streamer $$ (Courtesy of dudi8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwick_Official Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Bassection - Very nice pair! There's nothing quite like a $$, and you've got both a Corvette and a Streamer! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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