Streamer LX5 vs. Corvette Standard 5

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Hi Folks,

Just wondering what are the main differences between a Standard (Ash) Corvette 5 and a Streamer LX5? Mainly in terms of sound (Bubinga is not an option).

I know that the LX4 has a different pickup config, but I'm only interested in the 5-string version at this point...

I've been trying to decide which bass to get, but I'm torn as there doesn't seem to be much info on the advantages/disadvantages of the LX.

If it helps, my preferred styles are; death metal, classic rock and prog rock...wouldn't mind learning slap either!

Any help much appreciated!

P.S. Sorry if it's been asked before, I did a search but every Corvette-related thread seems to drift into a Bubinga discussion. :P

Edit: If I choose the Corvette I'm going for an Active/Active config.
 
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Myrk said:
Edit: If I choose the Corvette I'm going for an Active/Active config.
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That leads to the only difference in terms of sound: body wood, thus turning the discussion into "ash vs. maple".
 






Innerressin analyssisss ....

And very well-worn territory, not so much
here in Wicksburg cuzza the local focus on
African woods, but all over the rest of the
online and offline electric strung ax world.
And in that cold cruel non-Wick world, if
you can't decide between ash and maple
you just go with alder as a middle way.

But here we gotta choose, cuz there's no
alder to wimp out with. Sounds like you
prolly share the stage with several other
loud players, have no tyranical director to
enforce any sense of dynamics onto your
performance, and will seek to "cut thru".
So if thaz the scene, go with maple. If I'm
misunderestimating the band's dynamic
sensibilities and finesse, get swamp ash.

I play both maple and swamp ash with no
regard for appropriateness, basically on a
whim or cuz one was nearer the door than
the other and I left late so I was in a hurry
... so it's not some earth-shaking decision.

Altho Wick isn't into alder, they do offer a
maple-capped ash body, which will hedge
your bets for all possibilities. And isn't it so
much more elegantly aggressive to "have it
both ways" than to settle for a middle way ?

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I second the ash + maple cap! its a little difference but adds a lot to ash.

As for your corvette or streamer LX. Well the ash corvette is going to be deeper, warmer and have less growl. the Lx is still going to be deep, but its going to be tighter more punch to it and with a more aggressive tone and a lot more growl. It really depends what you want out of the bass, so i'd go for the one suits what you want more! - and this is only really found by playing each one, if its possible that is.

In my opinion for your type of music your gonna be playing i'd probably go for the LX. But that's not to say ash wouldn't have a place, it just sits differently and i'd rather have a bit of the bite that maple can give for a metal/prog rock setting!
 
Hey Myrk,

The Corvette STD ash, is something like Warwick meets Fender JazzBass. Or a tighter Jazz bass if you want... Still, a pretty conventional, deep sound, with some extra W growl.

The STreamer LX, is a modern sounding animal. It is not only ash vs maple, but the neck positioning too. It has a fat sound, but very growly.
One interesting (and nice) feature I found for the LX is that it feels very easy to play. With a gentle touch you get an impressive sound.

I know it is a matter of taste, but I consider the LX a better overall bass.
 
+1 on the ash with maple cap. That's what my Jman is and I can't describe with words how much I love that wood combo. Wait.......i just did......
 
Florin said:

One interesting (and nice) feature I found for the LX is that it feels very easy to play. With a gentle touch you get an impressive sound.
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I do agree. I've owned many basses, including Streamer LX. It surprized me how huge sound you can get while playing that bass with a really light touch. Deep and punchy, and very very VERY growly.
 
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