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What's the difference between a Streamer LX and a standard Streamer?


Anyone got a Streamer LX4? What are they like?


I know the Streamer Stage II is to die for but I'm not that rich
:facepalm:

 

The Streamer Standard is a flat-bodied. It was introduced as a budget version of the streamer, and during its short run in the market, it was the cheapest bass Warwick offered. The Streamer LX is cut with a curved back, like the Stage I and Stage II models, but is bolt-on, unlike the Stage I and Stage II. Upgraded bolt-on versions include the Streamer Jazzman and Streamer $$. The other streamer currently available is the P-Nut Signature, which is neck through, like the S I and II, but utilizes a Wenge neck.

 

Keep in mind that maple necks appear on the Streamer $$, Stage I and Stage II, and on a handful of the LX's, including the 2008 Streamer LX LTD. :thu:

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The Streamer Standard is a flat-bodied. It was introduced as a budget version of the streamer, and during its short run in the market, it was the cheapest bass Warwick offered. The Streamer LX is cut with a curved back, like the Stage I and Stage II models, but is bolt-on, unlike the Stage I and Stage II. Upgraded bolt-on versions include the Streamer Jazzman and Streamer $$. The other streamer currently available is the P-Nut Signature, which is neck through, like the S I and II, but utilizes a Wenge neck.


Keep in mind that maple necks appear on the Streamer $$, Stage I and Stage II, and on a handful of the LX's, including the 2008 Streamer LX LTD.
:thu:

 

Phew, thought you'd have the answer for me :)

 

Yeah the one I'm looking at has the ovangkol neck with wenge fingerboard. '06 model I think?

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Nice basses. I'd probably upgrade the electronics in it. An Aguilar preamp and a set of Barts or nice Duncans would be tasty.
:love:

 

Yup, a set of Duncans had crossed my mind...

 

Far out, just had a Fortress turn up on the used market for cheaper than the Streamer

 

ARGH!

 

 

So I have a choice...do I get the Fortress, which I have never played one before but has a similar pickup setup, or do I get the Streamer for about $100 more...both are 4 strings...

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Yup, a set of Duncans had crossed my mind...


Far out, just had a Fortress turn up on the used market for cheaper than the Streamer


ARGH!



So I have a choice...do I get the Fortress, which I have never played one before but has a similar pickup setup, or do I get the Streamer for about $100 more...both are 4 strings...

 

Main differences: The streamer has a contoured back (like the thumb), while the fortress is flat as a pancake. The Fortress also has a longer upper horn, allowing for less neck dive in general, but it will likely be heavier than the streamer, too.

 

I would go streamer, personally.

 

Edit: oooh... just looked. That Fortress has an all-wenge neck. Theose necks play like butter. Looks to be in good shape for a 97, too... Buy both, swap the necks, sell the fortress. :lol:

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