chuliobo Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) [color=#ff0000]Open to reasonable offers[/color] [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Hello all![/color][/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]I am today putting up for sale my lovely burgundy red 1988 Warwick Streamer Stage I. I bought this as a second hand instrument either in 1998 or in 1999. In any case it was the first pricey bass I ever owned, and, more importantly, it was also the first bass for which I paid with money that I’d previously earned and saved up myself. For that reason I am, as you can imagine, emotionally and sentimentally attached to this bass. However, I have become a Fender man over the years and simply haven’t been playing this bass properly for the past several years. So I have arrived at the realisation that emotional attachment alone isn’t a good enough reason for simply letting this beauty sit under the sofa. It’s meant to be played. That’s why I have decided to sell it.[/color] [color=#000000]I am hoping to get in the region of [/color][s]£[color=#000000]1200 [/color][/s][/font][/size][s][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]£[/font][color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]1100 [/font][/color][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]£[/font][color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]1000[/font][/color][/s][color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] [/font][/color][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]£950 f[/font][color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]or this.[/font][/color] [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]The serial number, which has been stamped into the top of the headstock, is really difficult to read because it’s been obscured by the paint job. However, if you look at it from the right angle in direct sunlight it turns out to be D 1341 88. Based on this the friendly people at Warwick have provided the following info (at this time I would like to acknowledge Warwick’s top notch customer service. It took them all of 37 minutes to reply to my initial email with all the relevant details. Amazing!!):[/color] [color=#000000]Bass Streamer Stage I, 4 string[/color] [color=#000000]Serial Number D 1341 88[/color] [color=#000000]Year 1988[/color] [color=#000000]Month April[/color] [color=#000000]Number 1341[/color] [color=#000000]Neck Wood Wenge with Anegré Laminations[/color] [color=#000000]Fingerboard Wenge with 4 mm dot inlays (Mother of Pearl)[/color] [color=#000000]Frets Bronze Warwick Frets [/color] [color=#000000]Nut Just a Nut, brass version[/color] [color=#000000]Neck constr. Neck-through[/color] [color=#000000]Body 2-piece solid Anegré wood[/color] [color=#000000]Surface Polyester high gloss, burgundy red[/color] [color=#000000]Pickups 2 passive Bartolini PJ Pickups[/color] [color=#000000]Electronics 2 Band MEC, for passive P/Us w/ frequency volume control[/color] [color=#000000]Hardware Gold hardware, Warwick by Schaller[/color] [color=#000000]Made in Germany / 91330 Eggolsheim[/color] [color=#000000]Anegré wood (Aningeria altissima) is sometimes known as Tanzanian Walnut although it neither comes from a nut tree nor is it harvested much in Tanzania. According to Warwick Anegré wood was used regularly on SSIs between 1986 and 1989 before they then switched to maple in the 1990s. Sound wise they say that Anegré is similar to maple but slightly softer and also lighter. [/color] [color=#000000]The bass plays and sounds beautifully. It has a full, round, wooden tone and responds quickly. The P/J pups enable versatile sound settings. It is one of the earlier “Handcrafted in Western Germany” models, made before Warwick moved their facilities to their current location in the former GDR in the mid 90s after reunification. The neck is straight and the frets should have some years left in them. The bass could probably do with a fresh setup however. [/color] [color=#000000]A bass this age doesn’t come without some issues of course – so here’s an overview of the ones I’m aware of:[/color] [color=#000000]1 - The polyester high gloss finish has quite a few dings and dongs. The worst one is on the top of the lower horn, where the wood shows through (see pics). There are some belt scuffs on the back, too.[/color] [color=#000000]2 - The finish also has a number of long cracks on both sides of the body. I have tried to capture some of these in the pictures. Warwick say that this is due to the fact that the polyester finish is extremely hard and inflexible, which makes cracks like these likely to appear as the instrument ages. They’re cosmetic only though and aren’t very visible from a distance. The cracks were already there when I bought the bass and don’t affect its overall performance. IMO they even add to the bass’s mojo.[/color] [color=#000000]3 - The Dunlop strap lock on the bottom strap button must have ground away at the finish over time – again I bought the bass like this. I have taken a picture of it. In order to prevent further damage I replaced the original Dunlop strap lock system with Warwick security strap locks and the appropriate buttons – both strap lock systems are included in this sale. [/color] [color=#000000]4 - The tuner for the “D” string is bent ever so slightly. It’s hardly visible and doesn’t affect its function at all but you can tell when turning it, as its resistance increases a little during part of each revolution.[/color] [color=#000000]AFAIK all parts are original with the exception of the volume and mid pots, which I had replaced with genuine Warwick parts by a luthier around three years ago.[/color] [color=#000000]The bass is located in Hamburg, Germany, as am I. I am willing to ship internationally, at buyer’s expense. You are also more than welcome to come over for a look-see and a tryout. I’ll make you a cup of coffee, too.[/color] [color=#000000]I bought the bass without any case or gig bag. For protection during shipping (or transport if you decide to pick this up in person) I will however include either a new(ish) cheap padded gig bag or an old battered hard case with one missing lock (your choice). Neither of these will in the long term provide adequate housing for the bass (i.e. you should replace them a.s.a.p). But they will offer sufficient protection for shipping purposes.[/color] [color=#000000]This bass is a beautiful instrument and I’ll be sad to see it go. As I said I am offering this bass for [/color][/font][/size][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][s]£[color=#000000]1200 [/color][/s][/font][s][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]£[/font][color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]1100 [/font][/color][/s][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]£950[/font][color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] - although I am open to reasonable offers. [/font][/color] [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Also - I’d be more than happy to provide more pictures and answer any question you might have.[/color][/font][/size] [attachment=145169:front_1.jpg][attachment=145170:front_2.jpg][attachment=145171:Streamer_Front_3.jpg] [attachment=145172:Streamer_Back_1.jpg][attachment=145173:Streamer_Back_2.jpg] [attachment=145174:Streamer_electronics.jpg][attachment=145175:Streamer_top.jpg] [attachment=145176:Streamer_Finish_1.jpg][attachment=145177:Streamer_Finish_2.jpg] [attachment=145178:Streamer_Finish_3.jpg][attachment=145179:Streamer_strapbutton.jpg] Edited March 28, 2016 by chuliobo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Lovely Streamer! Anegre? I thought they were all made of cherry before it changed to maple. Apparently not then. Anyway, nice bass. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I'm not confident Warwick have give you the right info on this one, anegre wood? Never come across that on a Warwick, but wouldn't rule it out I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 That's beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaaclefunkymakak Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) I have a 1983 streamer (number 175) and guys from Warwick told me that they used wenge wood with anegré lamination for the neck. Moreover, mine have a rosewood fingerboard. So, there's no rules for the wood.. Edited July 12, 2014 by Isaaclefunkymakak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuliobo Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks everyone for your comments and the kind compliments on my bass. About the wood: before Warwick told me last week that the bass was made of Anegre, I hadn't ever even heard the name. I sent a follow-up email to Warwick for more info and they told me that they used it regularly for SSI's between 1986 and 1989 before switching over to maple in the 1990s. I don't know how regularly they really did use it because searching online for Anegre Streamers doesn't seem to yield too many results. But the email was sent from the personal email address of H.P. Wilfer, Warwick's founder and director, so I am inclined to trust their info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuliobo Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Bump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuliobo Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) Bumping for price drop - now [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]£[/font][color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]1100[/font][/color] Edited August 25, 2014 by chuliobo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuliobo Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 bump-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuliobo Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Bumping for price drop - now [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]£[/font][color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]1000 [/font][/color] Edited August 25, 2014 by chuliobo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuliobo Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 bumping on a sunday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuliobo Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) BUMPH - offers welcome! Edited February 10, 2014 by chuliobo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuliobo Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 BUMP FOR NEW PRICE - [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]£[color="#000000"]950 now. Or make me a good offer.[/color][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Oh wow........that's really nice!!! If it were a 5 I probably would have just made a totally unauthorised purchase (my Mrs will punch my balls clean off if I drop that much money 2 months away from our wedding)........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72deluxe Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Couldn't she buy it as a wedding present? Lovely bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuliobo Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) This bass is still available - am open to offers... Also happy to send more pics on request. Edited March 28, 2016 by chuliobo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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