okay granted i wont be getting one son because im poor after buying my thumb. I think my next bass is gonna be a warwick $$. Im debating between the only two options of streamer and corevette. Ive looked into it and the streamer is signifantly more. Other then the obvious visual difference is there realy that big of a difference that shoud have me leaning towards one or the other? Correct me if im wrong but i belive one is made of ash and one is made of maple. Also after looking into a few sites theres aperently a big debate over whether warwick or musicman sting rays are the best for slaping...and wel this looks like warwicks awnser to that. I know alot of you are hardcore warwick fans but if any of you have tried musicman basses before tel me how this one compares in respect to the similarities, and whether this thing is god for slapping. Ive just recently gotten into slap after practicing on my tumb 5 stirng and because the body is curved on other basses i try to do it the body string clearence is different...so would the streamer or corvette be better sited for me in this scenario.
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I'm not really a slapper but occasionally go for a bit of pop and hammer on if this counts (oooh missus :shock
Personally I think the Sterling is more suitable for slap than the Ray but I guess Flea would disagree. It's a bit more versatile (neck dimension) and has a more focussed set of sounds - it can't do the classic Ray sound tho. If you want that buy a Ray.
In some respects (sound of a thousand MM fans massing in the background) I think the vette has a better slap sound - tho I'd restrict this to the active JJ type not the $$. If you're a determined slapper however I'd go for the Thumb - but I don't think this is as good an all rounder as the Sterling or the vette. Just my 2pence :lol:
Personally I think the Sterling is more suitable for slap than the Ray but I guess Flea would disagree. It's a bit more versatile (neck dimension) and has a more focussed set of sounds - it can't do the classic Ray sound tho. If you want that buy a Ray.In some respects (sound of a thousand MM fans massing in the background) I think the vette has a better slap sound - tho I'd restrict this to the active JJ type not the $$. If you're a determined slapper however I'd go for the Thumb - but I don't think this is as good an all rounder as the Sterling or the vette. Just my 2pence :lol:
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I own 2 musicman (should be musicmen!) basses and have to say the Stringray is very good for slap. Due to the slab body you have to angle your arms into a certain position to play it, thus (for me) creating a good slap posture. I can thump much faster on my musicman 4 string than any other bass. it just has the a very straight body shape, very dislike the curvvy warwicks. i found slap hard when i moved over to 5 string streamer, but this was also my first 5 string!! with lots of practice i'm getting there, but nothing matches my musicman 5 string for speed..
the question is do you want speed?? the tone of a MM is very focused and limited. I have the coil switching on MM 5 string, but it does little to the tone compared to a warwick.
he is my problem... I want a warwick with the tone but also the speed of a musicman!! i think a stage I is on the cards!!!
btw MM 5 string are really sloppy for slap, 4 strings are monsters. this seems funny to me.
in your case i would say the corvette is your machine, the less curved body may make it easier. if your getting a 5 string try out the Streamer LX broadneck. I'm sure custom shop could put MM pickups in!!!
I've already sold my soul to warwick streamer devil!!!!!!!! stuck for life!!!
the question is do you want speed?? the tone of a MM is very focused and limited. I have the coil switching on MM 5 string, but it does little to the tone compared to a warwick.
he is my problem... I want a warwick with the tone but also the speed of a musicman!! i think a stage I is on the cards!!!
btw MM 5 string are really sloppy for slap, 4 strings are monsters. this seems funny to me.
in your case i would say the corvette is your machine, the less curved body may make it easier. if your getting a 5 string try out the Streamer LX broadneck. I'm sure custom shop could put MM pickups in!!!
I've already sold my soul to warwick streamer devil!!!!!!!! stuck for life!!!
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tremor100 said:
The main differences between the Streamer and Corvette $$'s, are just the neck wood. The Streamer has a flame Maple neck which gives it a brighter tone. The Streamer, also has a concave body, unlike the Corvette. I own a Streamer $$, and it is definately not good for slapping. The pick-ups get in the way. I would recommend any other Warwicks for slapping.
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So you have a Thumb and now you're looking for a bass to slap on :shock:
See my sig for my current gear. Both slap brilliantly. The body size is the only difference, and the 'Ray is a little bigger and therefore your arm does tend to sit in a nice position as already noted. I believe that you can slap damn near any bass within reason. Some talk of pickups getting in the way on the HH 'Rays and $$ but a slight tweak of the technique will get you over that. I thump right on the end of the board on the Jazzman and it works very, very well.
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lol thanks for all your coments and help. I play in a few ifferent types of bands, and i dont slap al the time. And tust me im not saying...oh crud i bought a thumb and its not meeting my needs...its awsome and i love it to death. Im saying my second bass is going to be a warwick and this is what im thinking of. Because i play different types of music il probboll be playin this one alot with a pick as well as finger...im just trying to weigh out everything, im not using this thing just for slap in fact possiblyhardly at all. I was justwondering whats the diference between the $$'s. Btw thanks alot for pointing out the pickups getting in the way :S how the hell am i gonna pop those bastards. Thanks alot for ll your feedback guys. Lol this forum became more of a which musicman to buy when i was wondering if the tone is pretty close but i guess il go down that avenue too and consider MM, is it just me or are their necks uber sticky...im sure it wears in time...but the ones i tried in the store were almost rubbery. Dont ask lol
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The maple neck Ray I used to have was a 1990. This had a maple neck and board and had the satin varnish. Over time this became shiney, and I guess in comparison to the unfinished Warwick necks was 'sticky'. If this is a problem for you, the new models with natural oil/wax necks - as long as you have a rosewood board should be fine. I don't find any real difference between the Warwick and MM, if anything the Sterling neck is faster cos of the jazz profile.
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Jay, it's mostly because of the pick-up hight. I have a couple of warwicks that I slap on, so I picked the $$ as just a jazz bass. I could lower the pick-ups, but
I like the fat sound I get from it. When I mute with my right hand, the pressure of my hand makes the strings touch the pick-up poles. This causes
a click sound.
I just use this excuse with my wife to buy another model!
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I like the fat sound I get from it. When I mute with my right hand, the pressure of my hand makes the strings touch the pick-up poles. This causes
a click sound.
I just use this excuse with my wife to buy another model!:lol:
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scottm said:Jay, it's mostly because of the pick-up hight. I have a couple of warwicks that I slap on, so I picked the $$ as just a jazz bass. I could lower the pick-ups, but
I like the fat sound I get from it. When I mute with my right hand, the pressure of my hand makes the strings touch the pick-up poles. This causes
a click sound.
:lol:
Gotcha,
I had mine set-up by a pro and don't det a click when I slap but when playing aggressive finger style I still get it on occassion...
