Warwick Streamer Preamp Swap

Texan · #1 08-10-2011, 09:55 AM

I have a 1988 Warwick Streamer with original EMG's and MEC preamp (Volume/Blend/Treble/Bass) which I am considering upgrading to an Aguilar OBP-3sk/pp (Volume/Blend/Bass,trebel stacked/Mid PP). Will this kill my tone? I want a more hifi tone, but want to retain tonal versatility with the addition of a mid control. Has anyone done this updrade?

mmbongo · #2 08-10-2011, 02:08 PM

Anybody replace their Warwick preamp?

bassbooty · #3 11-24-2011, 07:09 AM

Texan, I saw your red Streamer on the Warwick forum. My user name there is Rehan.

I have the Aguilar OBP-1 in all three of my Streamers and love it. The Aguilar kicks ass over the stock MEC pre's in Warwicks. I would make the move. You won't be disappointed!

By the way, I have volume/blend controls in the OBPs that are in my Streamers and recently switched one of them to volume/volume. Doing this caused the bass to have a stronger and fuller low end and the overall volume increased.

The tone sounds even better now! I am going to switch all my basses to volume/volume on the controls.

Hope this info was helpful!

Cheers!