jimbobothy Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) .... so I've swapped the hardware on my Thumb and Stage 1, thought I'd see what the difference in colour made. I must admit I really like the contrast on the Thumb with it's gold hardware, wasn't too sure before. The black on the Stage 1 is growing on me, I originally initiated the swap to see if I liked black hardware with the Honey Violin finish anyhow so I think I'll probably keep it swapped. [url="http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/jimbobothy/media/bits%20and%20bobs%2014%20072_zpsxwfpklzs.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/jimbobothy/media/bits%20and%20bobs%2014%20076_zpsuvrlespt.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/jimbobothy/media/bits%20and%20bobs%2014%20077_zpsslc93atq.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/jimbobothy/media/bits%20and%20bobs%2014%20081_zpsz9em5qpz.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/jimbobothy/media/bits%20and%20bobs%2014%20084_zpskapnom2v.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/jimbobothy/media/bits%20and%20bobs%2014%20087_zpsb7mo5smb.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/jimbobothy/media/bits%20and%20bobs%2014%20092_zps4pzvkonc.jpg.html"][/url] Edited June 27, 2016 by jimbobothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_sub Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Great idea re: hardware swap. both basses look stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 ... cheers man, they are starting to grow on me even more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 The Streamer looks stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 My new Warwick toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 [quote name='blablas' timestamp='1470251473' post='3104525'] My new Warwick toy. [/quote] Very nice. Is that one of the old MiK models or a new MiG one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Neither, it says Made in China on the back of the headstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 [quote name='blablas' timestamp='1470259079' post='3104629'] Neither, it says Made in China on the back of the headstock. [/quote] Interesting. Your photo made it look as though it has the Pro Series arched top. IIRC the Rockbass version is supposed to be flat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 It has a arched top and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1421529825' post='2662440'] A close up: [/quote] I'm not sure why, but that's the nicest Stage II I've ever seen. Always wanted one but the weight of the majority of them put me off as my back and shoulders are a mess. Now I sit down all the time it's not really an issue anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Couple of blondies. [URL=http://s37.photobucket.com/user/hessler312/media/16708395_10210813245680131_7474031905488137356_n_zpsgtmlm6p3.jpg.html][IMG]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e84/hessler312/16708395_10210813245680131_7474031905488137356_n_zpsgtmlm6p3.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rulefuzz Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) [font=inherit][font=inherit]have a fabuless weekend :3[/font][/font] [font=inherit][font=inherit][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk86HLwEyoM&t=116s"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk86HLwEyoM&t=116s[/url][/font][/font] Edited July 8, 2017 by rulefuzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I recently finished restoring this beauty, a 1990 Warwick Streamer with a broadneck and barts. I really need to take some better photos that better show the flaming in the maple, but for now these will have to suffice: [url=https://postimg.org/image/5nj23sklz/][/url] [url=https://postimg.org/image/fwbj9m8nr/][/url] btw, can anyone tell me the difference between this Streamer and a Stage 1 please as I cant see that there is any difference? Mine has a 2 band EQ and is active/passive. Because I want it to be as versatlie as possible I will be installing switches to select between coils on each of the barts, should be fun and rewarding! As it is though, it is the best bass I have ever owned or played in terms of tone. It snarls like a rabid dog if needed but can also be tamed and shaped to whatever else you need it to be. I think this is THE bass for me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I believe that is that is streamer stage 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 [quote name='MikanHannille' timestamp='1499536724' post='3332094'] I believe that is that is streamer stage 1. [/quote] Hey, beautiful pair of blondes you have!! Thanks for your comment. This one definitely says 'Streamer Bass' on the truss rod cover. It was my initial thought that it was made before Warwick had the Stage 2 so it was the "only" Streamer they had. But I thinkthat theory fally down because I seem to recall seeing both Stage 1 and Stage 2s from before 1990 when mine was born... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Truss rod covers are easy to swap If it's from 1990 I would be fairly sure it's an SS1. I'm sure that's when they started using broadnecks. Any pre 90 Streamer 5 string I've seen before looks like an SSII with j shape pups. You could ask in the Warwick forum, there are quite a few very experienced Streamer owners on there who've owned or own pretty much every type of Streamer made. Nice work you've done on yours. Good job 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjimbob Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Here's a pic of my Buckeye Burl Custom Shop Streamer Stage 1 from a gig a few days ago Edited August 10, 2017 by funkyjimbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Two of my current trio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Got to love a 5th Anniversary... yours is in way better nick than mine! When you see the Thumb and Streamer side by side you can see how the placement of the top horn / 14th v 16th fret level, makes the Thumb hang out to the left a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1507766492' post='3387886'] Two of my current trio [/quote] Awesome, Kev. That's a fine a pair, indeed. That Streamer is pretty much my dream bass. [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1507789520' post='3387901'] When you see the Thumb and Streamer side by side you can see how the placement of the top horn / 14th v 16th fret level, makes the Thumb hang out to the left a bit. [/quote] Yeahhh, that's the reason that I had to let go of my Thumb Bass, unfortunately. Just too tiring on my left forearm, with the 1st fret being a bus journey away. Otherwise, it was amazing. Best sounding bass I've ever owned. If I were only ever sitting down to play, I'd still have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 The reach is real, but coming from Dingwalls and their 37" B strings, its nothing more for me. The wood on it is just awesome: The streamer is a beauty but needs some fretwork doing on it. Tempted to do something with the pickups and preamp too, but anxious about devaluing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1507766492' post='3387886'] Two of my current trio [/quote] what a pair of beauts! how does that double p config sound? especially with the mirrored arrangement... the back of that Thumb is very tasty. I take it the neck is Wenge with cherrywood streamers(forgive me if that isnt the correct term)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 [quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1508324332' post='3391332'] what a pair of beauts! how does that double p config sound? especially with the mirrored arrangement... the back of that Thumb is very tasty. I take it the neck is Wenge with cherrywood streamers(forgive me if that isnt the correct term)? [/quote] Double P is very aggressive and mid forward and a good deal louder than most other Warwick's I've had. Perhaps lacking a touch in the bass department when the bridge is solo'd, not surprising given the position of the pup. Preamp a little limited, tempted to install a Darkglass Pre to have more control of the mids. Preamp doesn't seem to be the usual MEC 2 band, voiced differently to my ears. Thumb neck is bubinga stringers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 [quote name='funkyjimbob' timestamp='1502369341' post='3350988'] Here's a pic of my Buckeye Burl Custom Shop Streamer Stage 1 from a gig a few days ago [/quote] thats a stunner mate! Is that a ramp between the neck pup and fretboard? hard to tell from the angle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1508326903' post='3391360'] Double P is very aggressive and mid forward and a good deal louder than most other Warwick's I've had. Perhaps lacking a touch in the bass department when the bridge is solo'd, not surprising given the position of the pup. Preamp a little limited, tempted to install a Darkglass Pre to have more control of the mids. Preamp doesn't seem to be the usual MEC 2 band, voiced differently to my ears. Thumb neck is bubinga stringers [/quote] thanks for the info Kev. Never understood the desire to install a 2band pre in a bass that controls only treb and bass. Surely treb and mids is much more useful for a bassist as there are plenty of options on your amp to increase bass if you ever need to. btw, speaking of Streamers with 2 band pres... here is my late 80's Streamer with EMGs refinished from a black poly: [url=https://postimg.org/image/3o23peee7f/][/url] [url=https://postimg.org/image/4uley06ijf/][/url] [url=https://postimg.org/image/1w94uhxlwr/][/url] [url=https://postimg.org/image/2s5m9y7psb/][/url] Edited October 18, 2017 by dyerseve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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