jimbobothy Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Hi folks, anyone know of the best balanced 5 string Warwick out there. I've tried a Thumb bolt on 5 string and Streamer Jazzman 5 string and personally found them to be too neck heavy for my liking. I'm digging the sound of the basses just the ergonomics don't agree with me. I've currently got two 4 string Warwicks but I'm needing that low B string! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 [quote name='jimbobothy' post='865966' date='Jun 13 2010, 02:26 PM']Hi folks, anyone know of the best balanced 5 string Warwick out there. I've tried a Thumb bolt on 5 string and Streamer Jazzman 5 string and personally found them to be too neck heavy for my liking. I'm digging the sound of the basses just the ergonomics don't agree with me. I've currently got two 4 string Warwicks but I'm needing that low B string![/quote] Try the Dolphin set neck! The one i had balanced really well due to the extended top horn [url="http://www.warwickbass.com/modules/produkte/produkt.php?katID=14485&cl=EN"]http://www.warwickbass.com/modules/produkt...14485&cl=EN[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman68 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 You might also try the Corvette body shape as well. The longer top horn helps to distribute the weight. I prefer my Corvette proline over my Thumb NT when playing a long set although i suffer the Thumb for the clarity of tones & side LED's... Find a neck width that is comfortable for you as well when looking for a 5 string 'wick, I find they vary between certain models. My '96 Thumb bass is slimmer in profile than my '93 Proline although the Proline is thinner in depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 While I appreciate that the thumbs aren't the best designed with balance in mind, I never have any problems with mine. Rather than limit your options on bass, get a nice thick leather strap, should hold it fine, my thumb stays put wherever I leave it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Dolphin Infinity Fortress (no longer made, unfortunately) Corvette All have longer upper horns that the Streamer or Thumb. The Dolphin is aided by its body-shape. I've never struggled with the Streamer Vs. I own a Streamer LX VI, and that stays put with a broad leather strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='866093' date='Jun 13 2010, 04:09 PM']While I appreciate that the thumbs aren't the best designed with balance in mind, I never have any problems with mine. Rather than limit your options on bass, get a nice thick leather strap, should hold it fine, my thumb stays put wherever I leave it.[/quote] +1 on the strap! With suede backing it both stops the bass moving AND with the width u cannot feel the weight, and I dont have the best spine in the world. 3-4" should do. Edited June 13, 2010 by Kongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I used to have a Streamer Stage I which was no problem at all in terms of balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='866093' date='Jun 13 2010, 04:09 PM']While I appreciate that the thumbs aren't the best designed with balance in mind, I never have any problems with mine. Rather than limit your options on bass, get a nice thick leather strap, should hold it fine, my thumb stays put wherever I leave it.[/quote] +1 I never had any trouble with my Thumb 4 string. Very comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Warwick 5 strings are bit more neck heavy. Dunno if it's the big neck, the headstock mass. The Thumb I had preferred a more horizontal balance, my 5 strings Corvette $$ had a very slight neck dive, but much better than the thumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 My bass is a Thumb 5 BO and as I said, it's fine with a good strap. I accept that not all basses are the same and it depends on the individual but a good strap will improve the situation, if not remedy it completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbora Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 [quote name='Kongo' post='866322' date='Jun 13 2010, 07:56 PM']+1 on the strap! With suede backing it both stops the bass moving AND with the width u cannot feel the weight, and I dont have the best spine in the world. 3-4" should do.[/quote] another +1 to that I have both Thumb 5 and 6 NT and with a wide leather strap with suede back no neck dive what so ever. I even strapped them on just to make sure I was not taking rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I've owned the most popular models and this is where each top horn went to Thumb - 17th Fret Corvette - 15th Fret Streamer LX - 14th Fret Dolphin NT - 14th Fret Streamer NT - 13/14th Fret Of all the Warwicks I've owned and played, all the Corvette 5/6 and Thumb 5/6 not only had terrible balance but were quite uncomfortable seated or standing. The Dolphin had the most wicked tone and bottom end but the tiny bottom horn digs into your leg when seated - balance is better due to heavy body. Streamer LX was better, but the Stage One 5/6 are the best, if rather heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlefeeder Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) Another variable that you may need to take into account is the mass of the body wood. A bass that was designed to balance as an ovankol neck/bubinga body may be neck heavy with a swamp ash body. I moved from a 4-string Corvette on a bubinga body to a 5-string Corvette on a swamp ash body, and could not get on with the neck dive, even with a decent strap. David Edited June 15, 2010 by Mottlefeeder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 dolphin!!!!! Had a thumb six beutiful sound but bit neck heavy (old 98 neck profile shallow C). My Dolphin sn 5 was the MOST comfortableist bass ive owned, (neck was a tad thick profile U shape) UNTILL :- untilll i got my sei 6 flamboyant the neck weight and shape is PERFECT . period. hope this helps a bit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDM Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I think your old Streamer Jazzman balances pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 My Streamer $$ 5er balances fine, I use a Levy's strap - no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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