Kev

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1422818029' post='2677167'] If you don't mind, where did you get the ramp? I'm considering one for my SR605! [/quote] A Hungarian luthier by the sounds of things This is stunning, been tempted every time one has popped up in the classifieds here, must be one of the best value basses out there at the moment.

Well, that shouldn't have took me more than one guess to get! I think I am used to seeing the new Streamers with the coloured oil finish that is now only applied to the body wings so this looked normal until it twigged haha! Looks a nice refin! It wouldn't appear the finish has had much of an impact on tone; based on the Bass Direct video it sounds pretty much identical to my '91 SSII

Transparant gloss on the neck?

You move the tuners straight, rather than angled?

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1422791996' post='2676745'] The first Stage II that I ever owned, now for sale at Bass Direct. How can I be sure... take a look at the rear of the bass. [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Warwick_Streamer_Stage_II_4_Black.html"]http://www.bassdirec...II_4_Black.html[/url] [/quote] I hate it when I can't figure something out...

Lovely example! Out of interest, is you Ng-2 routed out of a combustion body as well? Was quite surprised to see another NG-2 with the standard combustion routing overwritten under the pickguard!

Any flexibility on your budget? Now is a great time to by Warwick basses as the market is quite bluntly on its arse. At the cheaper end there is this http://basschat.co.uk/topic/254588-warwick-fna-jazzman-4-nirvana-black-made-in-germany-2005/page__hl__warwick__fromsearch__1 but an extra £400 or so will get you a NT in the current market, silly money for a very, very good instrument.

[quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1422725091' post='2676137'] For me it made everything sound like Meshuggah or Periphery! [/quote] You say that like it is a bad thing

[quote name='fatwull' timestamp='1422721455' post='2676056'] Has anyone experienced this problem of "sorry mate, your sh*t hot but that guitar just doesn't look good enough for our band"....... [/quote] Not personally, but I'v heard of bassists that have been made to change basses to fit the bands image. He isn't making it up, it does happen. If I was in a band that decided to take that route, I would no longer be in the band But the rest of what he told you seems to be utter rubbish, fivers are more popular now than ever I would wager.

[quote name='3below' timestamp='1422632905' post='2674939'] S/H Warwicks are a steal at the moment representing outstanding value for money. As mentioned above research and price accordingly, lower if you want a quick sale. [/quote] I cannot believe the prices they are going for. SSIs for less than £1k a plenty this year already, and there is a Thumb NT5 for £975! Considering what you are getting for your money, crazy! The market is everchanging, some brands will, for whatever bizarre reason, always attract a good price (Fender e.t.c.), others go through fazes. One thing us for sure, there is no set 'rule' in valuation.

I would very keen on trying one. $199 would put it cheaper than the competition.

Think this thread sums up the issue, every has a different opinion and taste on this so it is very difficult to give advice for you! You need to get out and try as many as you can. If I were recommending, VT Bass DI and B7K would be my recommendations to you, but that is what I like