Warwicks Masterpeice Your opionion?

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I know this will generate some varied responses because I know Thumb players love their thumbs, Streamer players love their streamers, Corvettes have lots of fans, etc.
My question is just for fun What do you think is Warwicks Masterpiece?
In other words, In your Warwick universe, what bass do you consider to be the ultimate representation of what Warwick has achieved in terms of form, function, sound, playability etc. etc.

I'll start with my choice. The Streamer Stage II.
I've owned Corvette, Streamer Pro M, Fortress, Fortress Masterman, Thumb NT, Thumb BO, Streamer Stage one, Dolphin Pro 1, and Streamer Stage II
Although not the most original of Warwicks Body Shape, fancy looking wood or pickup configuration, The streamer stage II perfectly combines wood and design to produce a sound and playability that for me defines German Bass building.
Every tone that the SSII produces is useable in a real world environment but still has a "Voice" that says Warwick. That focused Low mid beauty.
It's not a faceless sound but can still blend seamlessly into all musical styles and situations. It also has the punch to be heard. The sound I can describe as fresh without being unfamiliar.
If I were forced to gig for the rest of my days with only one instrument, I would not hesitate to choose my SSII.
 
I 'd say the SS2 is the flagship of W. But for looks and aesthetics, I believe the Infinity is the masterpiece, it's easily the first model that jumps to mind.
 

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I wish I could really have an educated opinion but I've only really played my Corvette....so based on what I have heard....I agree with Jester, the Infinity is flat out GORGEOUS, I dig the birdseye....the only one(s) I've heard are Marco Hietala's...mister major distortion freak LOL...I love his sound...


But I'm also digging the Vampyre...the body shape is beautiful...sharp looking without being tacky, refined and IMO...looks very metal...hehhemy dream bass too...ME WANT!!!!
 
Normaly I'd also say SSII, it's Warwick's flagship and all - but taking into accoun the design is not original Warwick, I'd say the Katana! ... no just joking:

I have to agree to the Infinity. It's a pitty I played it only once, but I really like look and sound. On the other Hand the Thumb NT may be the bass shouting "WAR WICK" like no other, and I also really like the Vampyre. But sandwich body with nice woods, tone chambers, TJs... that's a win on the construction.

I think the great thing about Warwick is the huuuuuuuuuuuge range of different instruments and every single one is good and usable - also the $$ is nothing I'd really say to be an uber-sexy bass, but it's one of the greatest allrounders avaiblable. Warwick does a good job with every single model.
 
if you ask thousand persons, you will get thousand different answers.

i also admire the infinity, but i like my thumb best...
 
I've played extensively only Streamers and love 'em, but I'd vote for the Thumb NT here.
 
Thumb BO/NT 5/6 strings.

No other bass sounds or feels like a Thumb! I like the BO more because it is more aggressive. I like aggressive.
 
thumb nt no doubt!!! it was like a little revolution/ something new when this bass came out in the 80's and you cannot think it away today. any bassplayer who is into instruments knows the allmighty thumb.
 
Wawicks masterpiece?

Hmpfh depends on what ure looking for in a bass.
Everybody here probably knows I'm a big fan of the mighty Dolphin pro 1.

Point is most wicks are great. SSII is the object of desire to many I guess so that one gets my vote.
 
Well, This thread is just for fun so I'm having a great time reading your responses and appreciate your points of view.
 
'course I am a sucker for the 2010 Corvette....oh man that one is GORGEOUS....
 
uh, if we are going for not series modells also, definitly the Messe Vampyre
 
The NT Thumb is the ultimate masterpiece of the Warwick flagship. The design of the body, the placement of the pickup configuration, the selection of the woods. All of this makes it the first real Warwick.
 
Hans Peter & his team are like Leonardo Da Vinci & the Infinity is the Mona Lisa.
There's paintings that are truely incredible works of art. Then there's The Mona Lisa. The painting by which all others are judged.
 
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