Kev Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) Up for sale i am offering my 1988 Streamer Stage I. Specs as follows: Bass: Streamer Stage I 4 string Bass Serial Number: B-****-88 Neck Wood: 5 pcs. Wenge Wood with Maple Stripes Fingerboard: Wenge Wood Frets: Bronze Warwick Frets Nut: Just a Nut Brass Version Neck construction: Neck Through Construction Body: 2 pcs. Flamed AAA Maple Surface: Oil Finish Pickups: PJ EMG Pickups Electronic: MEC 2-Band electronics Hardware: Warwick Gold Hardware Weight: 8lb 14oz Great bass, gorgeous example of a pre-90 handmade Warwick, lightweight with a super fast slim neck and lovely maple figuring on the body and wenge figuring on the fretboard. However, this bass has it’s issues. First issue being that the neck has a crack in it, from behind the nut area turning into a hairline to the 5[sup]th[/sup] fret. I have had Peter Allan of Guitar Technical Services look at the crack. It would appear to be some sort of stress fracture, unsure of the cause but the truss rod nut is pretty gnarled so that may be related, although the truss turns and functions without issue. The previous owner advised that the crack predates his ownership but believes it to have happened around 5 years ago. Peter has looked at it and determined it has been glued, although not with hide glue, and seems solid so it doesn’t look like it will be an issue, just a little unsightly and you can feel the crack when playing at the top of the neck. The neck is straight and is very playable and i have put various strings on it in various tunings and had no issues whatsoever. Second issue being the electronics. It would appear that there is an issue with the MEC preamp. It appears to be clipping from the signal from the EMG’s pickups. When attacking a note, there is a slight distortion. To reduce the problem i have lowered the pickups into the body which helps, but obviously reduces output. I have not had anyone look at this and it could be something really simple to repair, but i guess worse case could be installing a new preamp. I have upgraded the nut to a period correct adjustable brass Just a Nut to replace the original non-adjustable brass nut. I have not glued it down so can be removed if desired but i enjoy the extra setup options. When i bought the bass it actually came with a plastic just a nut II so it has not had the original nut fitted since i have owned it. The base is missing from the plastic just a nut and i'm unsure if there should have been a base with the original brass nut. I will include all 3 nuts with the sale. I have been as upfront as i can with this bass. I do love it, but i prefer my Thumb and can’t really justify owning two Warwicks. I also don’t really have time to have the electronics looked at and perhaps someone who is a bit more confident may be able to test it and fix it easily. There is also a little bum on the control plate on the back were the earthing wire is soldered to the plate, unsure if this was done in factory or subsequently. I appreciate the issues and as such i will value the bass at [s]£675 [/s]SOLD I’m not going to be able to move on that price as this is a fantastic 88 Streamer and i will get the preamp repaired if needs be and keep it. I will post at buyers cost. It comes in a slightly rough non-Warwick hard case. I can provide more specific pics if required, these were all given to me by previous owner and would look better than anything i took with my iPhone camera I will also consider trades for other basses if you hit me with offers, will consider anything. [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/DSC_6615_zpsdabc4ec0.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/DSC_6617_zps29858197.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/DSC_6620_zps5ec78feb.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/DSC_6621_zpsfc6be0d0.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/DSC_6622_zpsafa6aada.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/DSC_6625_zps504dff53.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/DSC_6626_zps0377dc0c.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/DSC_6627_zps85dc8f6b.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/DSC_6629_zps7251db71.jpg.html"][/url] Edited May 8, 2013 by Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassulike66 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 and replied. For the benefit of others, the pm asked the depth of the crack. I am unable to answer that really, the crack is as deep as it looks in photographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 if it haven't got a crack on the neck i would offer my ACG 5 string to trade (might not be the bass you wanted anyway). I still really tempted tho ..... the streamer stage 1 is my dream bass ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Well feel free to get in touch if you change your mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I was so tempted when this was for sale before. Just did not have the cash! I bet the crack could be sorted by a pro at little cost. Such a beautiful SS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 It is gorgeous and happens to be my birth year bass so it's difficult to sell, but i just prefer the Thumb and if i am to own a second bass Warwick or not it should probably be something completely different to justify it so i'm going to let it go. Would be lovely to see someone take it on and do a pro job on it, even if it doesn't necessarily need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I love these Streamers with the broad wenge neck laminates and the 2-piece bridge, they're the best looking ones Warwick made IMO. Shame about the neck problem. Where are you based by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 [size=4]I'm based in Leamington Spa [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyDamacy Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 That's one lovely photo shoot, reminds me of a top shelf kind of magazine....... fireplaces XL, you know the one? No? Beautiful bass, good luck with this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 GORGEOUS bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Requested photographs nut to heel of neck (apologies but my iPhone camera is all i have at the moment) [URL=http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/IMG_1022_zpsfae7ed22.jpg.html][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/KevMan69/IMG_1022_zpsfae7ed22.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/IMG_1025_zps18dc3c36.jpg.html][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/KevMan69/IMG_1025_zps18dc3c36.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/IMG_1026_zps13f6d7bd.jpg.html][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/KevMan69/IMG_1026_zps13f6d7bd.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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