Warwick fret size?

Musicschild17 · #1 07-07-2009, 05:29 PM

Does anyone know the size fretwire Warwick uses on their basses? I sent them an e-mail and have not heard back. I love Warwick necks but prefer passive Fender style instruments so I'm thinking of using the same size fretwire on a custom Fender style neck.

humpy thumb · #2 07-13-2009, 10:19 PM

This stuff?
http://shop.warwick.de/product_info....6-pieces-.html

bobTHEbasser · #3 07-13-2009, 10:28 PM

On my streamer its a medium guage wire. Its the bronze/brass alloy that makes em sing.

humpy thumb · #4 07-13-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bobTHEbasser

On my streamer its a medium guage wire. Its the bronze/brass alloy that makes em sing.

Has your Streamer had a re-fret Bob?
I ask,coz only the very early Warwicks,from the early 80's ever had steel medium frets installed as standard & the jumbo wire has been used since then,on all models.

bobTHEbasser · #5 07-13-2009, 10:44 PM

Nope. Its still as stock. I did buy it over a decade ago. Back when the streamer 4's all had two humbuckers.

humpy thumb · #6 07-13-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bobTHEbasser

Nope. Its still as stock. I did buy it over a decade ago. Back when the streamer 4's all had two humbuckers.

Ahh yes.The Streamer STD,with passive MEC humbuckers,carolena body,wenge neck & wenge fingerboard.
This was a really nice bass,but unfortunatly,only offered as a Rockbass these days.
Are you a Warwick forum member Bob?Yopu seem awefully familiar.

bobTHEbasser · #7 07-13-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by humpy thumb

Ahh yes.The Streamer STD,with passive MEC humbuckers,carolena body,wenge neck & wenge fingerboard.
This was a really nice bass,but unfortunatly,only offered as a Rockbass these days.
Are you a Warwick forum member Bob?Yopu seem awefully familiar.

Nope not a member. You mean I can get one cheap now!!
Cost me 1100 £Ire back in 99. They do play nice. After my vox its the fastest neck I've come across.

humpy thumb · #8 07-13-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bobTHEbasser

Nope not a member. You mean I can get one cheap now!!
Cost me 1100 £Ire back in 99. They do play nice. After my vox its the fastest neck I've come across.

Yep,alot cheaper.
These days they can be had for a few hundred US bucks.