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Streamer Jazzman tones from Warmoth build?

MikeyB

MikeyB

Aug 16, 2006
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Sykesville, MD
#1
So, I got to thinking about a Warmoth build that would emulate a Warwick Streamer Jazzman tone-wise. Here's what I'm thinking for starters:

  • Wenge neck
  • Wenge fingerboard
  • Ash body, flame maple top
  • MM and J routes made at correct location & orientation
  • MEC pickups
  • Preamp -?

How far off 'can' it be? :ninja: (I know! loaded question!)

Anyway... thoughts?

Thanks, -Mike
 
#6
Just a thought . I know many people are not happy with the MEC pickups and preamp . try and search different pickups and preamp and various combinations u can use . Personally I like Bartolini, Aguitar and Nordstrand preamps and also like Bartolini and Nordstrand pickups .

Some of the combinations that are popular are :

Barotilini Pickups + bartolni Preamps
Bart pups + Aggie pre
Nord pups + Aggie Pre
Nord pups + Nord pre

For some reason many people hate Nord pups + Bart pre

Also, one of the things to consider is the quality of wood . Warwick uses some unbelievable wood . So talk to warmoth and get a nice piece .

Another thing about the combination u have mentioned is that will be a VERY VERY neck heavy bass . So be prepared for that .

Good luck !! and keep us posted on what u do !!

Cheers !!
 
#7
Thanks for the info. and yep, I'll keep TB posted if I take the plunge!

For looks, I love this combo that I saw in Warmoth's gallery... very classy.

I'm wondering how much an ebony fingerboard vs. the wenge would affect tone. I probably won't do that though... I think a lot of magic is in the wenge!
 

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The sound of a warwick is the MEC pickups and electronics, and the wenge FB is also a contributor. You can use different electronics, but think of it like this. Warwick uses MEC and you want the Warwick sound. It's about what YOU want and not what someone elses opinion of that sound is, they don't matter unless you base everything in life on others opinion.
 
#9
Musiclogic said:
The sound of a warwick is the MEC pickups and electronics, and the wenge FB is also a contributor. You can use different electronics, but think of it like this. Warwick uses MEC and you want the Warwick sound. It's about what YOU want and not what someone elses opinion of that sound is, they don't matter unless you base everything in life on others opinion.
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I am planning on the MEC electronics. Flirted with a different preamp, but am planning to stick with the MEC for the initial build at least.

What's your thoughts on switching the wenge fingerboard to ebony? Drastic tone change? I prefer the look of the ebony FB, but won't sacrifice that growly tone for looks.

Thanks,
-M
 

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