Choosing my second Warwick 5`er.

Chances of finding one to try is almost zero. Or afford it.
 
yourtrue about the trying one out part, (im a lefty too!) But ive seen one of the dealers local to me (London) and i can get a $$ Bubinga neck thru for £1500 thats about the same in euros right?
 
*Bumping this* in my search for my next allround-bass.

I`ve just asked my dealer for prices on Thumb BO, Corvette $$ and Streamer $$ and Corvette Std/Active.

I was leaning very towards Corvette $$, but the Streamer $$ seems a little more allround tone-wise, with its maple neck adding clarity to the Ash-body. I say "seem", cause I haven`t really had any chance to try them myself yet.

It`s really though, cause my eyes and ears fancy different things. The Streamer $$ is reeeeally HOT! The Thumb BO might have the versatility to do everything, but the looks is "meh" (though it looks comfy). And it is also the most expensive. Same goes for Corvette Std. And both $$`s are cheaper than the Standard too.

I need professional help!

Is the Streamer $$ both eyecatching and earcandy, or is it just a boom-stick, like many seem to think of the Corvette $$? I`ll use it for rock and trash/deathmetal mostly.
 
I'd rather go on a Streamer Jazzman than on a $$. More versatile, and you can barely use the neck humbucker on the $$...
 
It`s 1000€ + for Jazzman versus $$, although it`s a great package. I doubt I can afford it.
 
You can always use the neck pup as single coil then...
 
I think a used Corvette Std bubinga 5er is the best choice.

The double bucks are not going to have the growl you want, and the Thumb isn't an all-around kind of bass.
 
I used them both live.

The Streamer $$ leels like a totally different instrument with a totally different sound.
While the corvette $$ can be first described as "Fat", the Streamer $$ is a very aggressive animal!
I'd use it for metal anytime. And it feels very good, very fun to play.
The sound guy complained that is not as clear as the Streamer Stage II (but agai, what bass is...) and he said in some context can be muddy.
But it has a very aggressive growl.
 
Gastrok said:
I think a used Corvette Std bubinga 5er is the best choice.

The double bucks are not going to have the growl you want, and the Thumb isn't an all-around kind of bass.
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I wish I'd bought a Corv Std Bubinga 5 instead of Corvette $$ 5. A nice all round, balanced and growly bass. No mudbucking.

Though what I really wish I had was a Streamer LX 5. Or a Thumb NT 5.
 
Florin said:
I used them both live.

The Streamer $$ leels like a totally different instrument with a totally different sound.
While the corvette $$ can be first described as "Fat", the Streamer $$ is a very aggressive animal!
I'd use it for metal anytime. And it feels very good, very fun to play.
The sound guy complained that is not as clear as the Streamer Stage II (but agai, what bass is...) and he said in some context can be muddy.
But it has a very aggressive growl.
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Thank, Flo. I`ll see what the price-tag says, and twist my brain a little. My initial thought, is that the bass must be pretty bassy and aggressive at the A- and D-string.
 
I'd say a Corvette Bubinga Active. It's sharper than a Corvette $$ down low, and well, you just can't go wrong with one of them. They are boat anchors though.
 
KineticX49 said:
I wish I'd bought a Corv Std Bubinga 5 instead of Corvette $$ 5. A nice all round, balanced and growly bass. No mudbucking.

Though what I really wish I had was a Streamer LX 5. Or a Thumb NT 5.
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Instead of wishing you'd bought something different, maybe consider what you want to buy next instead. Find something that will give you a different flavor than what you already have. But be careful not to let other players convince you something else is 'better'... I get frustrated reading reviews/suggestions on here because quite often they are evaluating their own situation and not yours. The type of band your in, the amp/cab you play through, etc. all have a HUGE impact on what bass is best for your situation...
 
Well, I`m considering selling my Ashdown MAG600 and getting an ProFet 5.2 or Ampeg-something, cause I never really get happy with it.

I understand what EVOLVE.. is getting at. It`s that much that impacts the sound, so in the end, maybe its comfort, playability and versaitility that matters.
 
EVOLVEBASS said:
Instead of wishing you'd bought something different, maybe consider what you want to buy next instead. Find something that will give you a different flavor than what you already have. But be careful not to let other players convince you something else is 'better'... I get frustrated reading reviews/suggestions on here because quite often they are evaluating their own situation and not yours. The type of band your in, the amp/cab you play through, etc. all have a HUGE impact on what bass is best for your situation...
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I am, but the economy is terrible for selling at the moment.

I might try a trade at some point.
 
KineticX49 said:
No mudbucking.
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It's a common topic in $$ discussions, and certainly the production model bolt-on Corvette comes up the most because it doesn't have a maple neck to help out with clarity. Some players have upgraded from the stock MEC pickups and/or preamp and had excellent results. But if that's not in the cards, making sure you're not boosting bass on your EQ; making sure the pickups aren't too close to the strings; and using stainless steel strings will make a big difference. Panning to the bridge pickup can also help, or you can even do 'The Golem Trick':
 
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Oh sorry I should have clarified, buying a second bass isn't an option, I had to save up all summer working just to get this :)

Upgrading the pickups is a good idea, people also say the 3band MEC electronic has much nicer voicing than the 2band on doublebucks. I usually have it set single coil on neck and series on bridge, found that the nicest sound.
 
KineticX49 said:
...people also say the 3band MEC electronic has much nicer voicing than the 2band on doublebucks...
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I totally agree. Passive pickups are more dependant on the preamp for 'good tone', in my opinion.

The LTD 2009 Corvette $$ has the MEC 3-band preamp and that bass absolutely kills, granted I'm a total sucker for the sound of mahogany too... :twisted:
 
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Do you guys think that, the fact that the Streamer $$ has a maple neck will make a big difference? I usually use DR Hi-Beams for strings, they are pretty snappy and brite too.
 
I dont think you can go wrong with any of the three, but I think you should play the Taranis if possible. I think youll be suprised. Also I thought you couldnt do active with the Taranis pups.
 
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