FuNkShUi Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) Didn't think this day would ever come, but here it is. For sale is my Warwick Streamer stage 1 that was made in 1987. I bought it on this forum about 7 years ago, and it's been my number 1 gigging bass since then. Probably played close to 300 gigs with it. For it's age, (over 30 years old!! ) its in really good condition. Price drop because there is a bass i want. If it sells, it'll go back to starting price. £1400 But there are a couple of bad bits...... * There is some player wear above the pickup, where my thumb rests, and i guess where the previous owners thumb rested. *The pickups are original, and have worn back where the strings have hit them over time. *There is also a tiny bit of damage to the back which i've tried to photograph. But there is no neck crack. Which is a common theme on these basses. And the rest of it is in cracking nick. I've really looked after it. The good bits..... * It has a low , low action, and one of the smallest, thinnest profiled necks you'll ever play. If you like to play a bass that has a bit of a chunkier neck, this is not the bass for you. * It comes in at 40mm at the nut, 53mm at the 12th and 60mm at the 24th fret. * The bass is light at 3.8kg on my digital scales. 3812g if you want precision. * Cherry body and 5 piece Cherry and Wenge through neck * Original EMG pickups and Gold Hardwear * The 4 controls are Vol, Bal, Bass and Treble. With those control options, and that pickup, you have a lot of tonal options under your fingertips. Which is one of the reasons i loved this bass. I never fiddled with the amp. I play in a wedding band and could go from dub reggae, to motown, to rock no problem. The Swiss army knife of basses!! Here are some pictures. Ive tried to include as many as possible. Any more you want let me know. Apologise that they are poor quality, i only have my phone to take the photos with. Its hard to get a good impression of the bass through photos, and for this reason i really would prefer the potential buyer to come and try it out. I live in South Wales. You are welcome to bring your entire amp and speaker set up, or you can use mine. I will post, but it will be up to the buyer to arrange courier, and it will be at their own risk. I will do everything i can to package it up safely, but i wont take responsibility for what happens after it has left my hands!! Only trade i might potentially be interested in is a 2 band Stingray, preferably an older one. Any questions, feel free to ask. Thanks for looking Edit to add the strings on it are old, because that's how i like them. So a new buyer might want to get a new set, if you like a bit of zing in your low end . OOOoooOoOoOhh Edited January 17, 2019 by FuNkShUi Change in price 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Beautiful bass and fair price. AFAIK these necks that are mostly Wenge are immune to the cracks the other necks from this era suffered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, dyerseve said: Beautiful bass and fair price. AFAIK these necks that are mostly Wenge are immune to the cracks the other necks from this era suffered. Ah thanks, i didn't know that was the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero71 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Lovely! I have an early 1984 myself. Stunning basses. What's the serial number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Aero71 said: Lovely! I have an early 1984 myself. Stunning basses. What's the serial number? I will have a look for you when i get home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguacollas Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Serial number should be around 6xx or 7xx, I have one of its siblings, #67x, march ‘87. Great bass, light and fast, and the growl you can get with those active pickups by digging it’s just addictive. You can tell it’s not a massive production bass, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Sorry, i'd forgotten to check the serial number. Will do it tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) Well Mr FuNkShUi, you thought you'd never see the day..... but I also thought I'd never see this day! Having played this bass at a Bass Bash event in South Wales (a few years back) - I can confirm it's an absolute beauty to play And that's coming from me, who doesn't normally get on with Warkwicks..... The through neck construction, and the neck dimensions make this an absolute dream to play, I must say EDIT: I wanted to really like Warwicks, so I tried a few, and owned one - but this one stood out from all the others... I can also assure any potential buyers that this seller is an absolute gent, and most trustworthy BC member GLWTS matey Edited October 16, 2018 by Marc S add useful information 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Thanks Marc. Appreciate that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan-horro Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 You have a really nice piece of wood, I have a '86 one and it's a joy to play. GLWTS mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 On 31/10/2018 at 10:46, dan-horro said: You have a really nice piece of wood, I have a '86 one and it's a joy to play. GLWTS mate. Thanks Dan, it is a fantastic bit of craftmanship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Mate I've just noticed the nut, what's up with it? Seems as though it isnt fixed to the neck properly as it's hanging over the edge of the e string side. Also, the nut doesn't look like a Just a nut I - is that the original nut or a replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 1 hour ago, dyerseve said: Mate I've just noticed the nut, what's up with it? Seems as though it isnt fixed to the neck properly as it's hanging over the edge of the e string side. Also, the nut doesn't look like a Just a nut I - is that the original nut or a replacement? The early basses predate JAN and were solid brass as per this, dab of glue req'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Yeh this is original as far as im aware. Hadnt noticed that, but as Warwickhunt says, easy enough fix. Ill get it sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamelouis Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Yes I have an 1988 version of this and the nut is removable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Every day is a school day! Thanks for the info guys. Have a bump on me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 Would consider part trade against Limelight Jazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marcoelwray Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 This machine deserve a refin ! Suprinsigly, owning it doesn't tempt me as much as refinishing it, that is just weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartB Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Where in Sth Wales are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 12 hours ago, StuartB said: Where in Sth Wales are you? Bridgend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 17 hours ago, Marcoelwray said: This machine deserve a refin ! Suprinsigly, owning it doesn't tempt me as much as refinishing it, that is just weird. Whatever floats your boat 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marcoelwray Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 1 hour ago, FuNkShUi said: Whatever floats your boat 😂 Wood, mainly. Sex with wood. Warwick's. Wax. Oil. Sex. Wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartB Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 He's from Belgium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marcoelwray Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, StuartB said: He's from Belgium. "Mini moi aimer le chocolat, Scotty n'aime pas" it's from Bruges... (Dr Evil) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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