Do all Warwick necks feel "long"?..

[quadrogong]

I love the thumb model, I tried a thumb bolt on in japan and remember that the 1st fret felt far away from me, 34" scale 4 string, but longer feeling than fender or musicman 4 bangers, like I'm used to.
How about the Streamer? Same thing? Isit the 24 fret neck that does it?
Thinking of getting a Streamer CT but worry about playing and singing voc's, will it throw me off while I'm not looking at the neck?
Are they the same feel as the thumb BO?
Ahh, maybe I'll adapt, I always seem to adapt to new basses after a while

 

[WhiteKnuckles]

I think the reason the Thumb feels so long is due to the way they hang when sitting or when they are strapped up. They sit very horizontal and the body seems to push towards center thus pushing the neck out.

It took me a bit to get used to mine, but it's a great playing instrument once you do.

 

[bassteban]

On Thumbs, the short upper horn=the whole bass shifts(to a right-handed player's)left(compared w/Fender, for example). My Corvette FNA also feels slightly *longer* than my Precision, although it has a much longer horn than a Thumb.

 

[spade2you]

The short-horn models feel long. The bridge placement adds about another inch or so of overall length and reach.

edit: bassteban beat me to it.

 

[bassteban]

Good point on the bridge, spade.
FWIW, I've only played Thumbs(4 & 5)&Corvettes(4, 5 & 6); other models might hang a little bit differently.

 

[TechJunky]

My corvette feels a bit long to me, but I very much prefer that kind of bass. I have two spectors that feel the same, and I absolutely love them, whereas my olp stingrays don't feel as long, which is fine and still comfortable towards the headstock, but I find it far more difficult to play around the top half of the neck (not due to the cutout, but due to my gut being in the way where it hangs)

 

[John Bassist]

I think the only bass I've played wich dimmensions couldn't fit this "long" therm, was the Vampyre Rock Bass (they seemed to be longer than all the other!)

But that might be good when you're practicing and, like Ibanez basses, they sure can provide huge tones and are tough enough to last overnight's performances.

 

[Flaked Beans]

On Thumbs, the short upper horn=the whole bass shifts(to a right-handed player's)left(compared w/Fender, for example). My Corvette FNA also feels slightly *longer* than my Precision, although it has a much longer horn than a Thumb.

because the upper horn goes up to the 14th fret (15/16th fret on the thumb bo).

 

[bass12]

Even the Streamers feel a bit long to me (I've owned both Thumbs and a Streamer), but definitely - that short upper horn on the Thumb makes the neck feel like you're playing a 35-incher. I'm very sensitive to ergonomic details when it comes to bass and have a difficult time adjusting from one to another. For me, however, it's just a matter of putting in some time so that I become comfortable. You'll probably be fine.

 

[quadrogong]

ah, so u guys agree with me, about the Thumb,
But the Streamer's shape might be a lot less of an "issue"?

 

[humpy thumb]

The Thumb will feel longer than the Streamer CT,which has been discontinued,so I'm assuming you're looking at buying used yes?
I owned a Thumb NT,but now have a Streamer Stage 2.The Thumb balances alot differently & naturally wants to sit more horizontally,which makes the first fret position feel along way away.The Streamer is,imo the most comfy available.I had to slightly lengthen my strap & find a I play a little more vertically then with the Thumb.
I think there's a couple used Streamer CT's either in the TB classifieds or the Warwick forum classifieds.It's bassically a Streamer LX,with a fancy finish.Has killer tone & built like all Warwicks.
You're in NYC?
Drop by Warwick's new custom shop store.They'll have all the production models plus some insane custom shops as well as all the amps & cabs for you to try out.
Cheers mate.

 

[fretster]

I think that the finish of the Warwick's neck has something to do with it. It's kind of rough compared to other basses, and that little bit of friction and drag slows down your fretting hand, making it take longer to get to that next position. Result: sense that the neck is longer.

I had a free hour today and dropped into the GC just to play a little bit of bass. Tried a bunch o' Fenders, Warwicks, Ibanezzzes. The "natural" finish on the 'wicks was definitely noticeable. Not sure if it's a bad or a good thing. Just different.

 

[stuntbass77]

This is the reason I do not play my thumb much anymore. I do however pull it out for recording as it does have that sound some song's call for. I am glad I purchased my thumb but would not make it my only axe; the weight is a killer after about a hour.

 

[coreyfyfe]

Definitely the thumb body style, not the neck. I've also owned a streamer and have played my drummer's corvette and fortress fairly often and the thumb was the most uncomfortable (IMO) bass to wear. That's the reason I got rid of it. Too bad, it was a beauty (blonde ltd).

 

[flipper_gv]

After you're used to playing a thumb, I tell you, you'll never find ANY 35'' necks all that hard to reach.

 

[Jazz Ad]

Much like Alembic Series I/II, the Thumb is only good for people with long arms. Otherwise they're tiring.

 

[coreyfyfe]

After you're used to playing a thumb, I tell you, you'll never find ANY 35'' necks all that hard to reach.

Definitely. I have a 35" lakland DJ5 and a 34.5" Gibson G3, neither of which feel like as much of a stretch at my thumb did.

 

[SteveC]

I had a Modulus Q5 that felt really long. I sold it and went to a 34" again.

 

[spade2you]

After you're used to playing a thumb, I tell you, you'll never find ANY 35'' necks all that hard to reach.

I have a couple 35" scale basses that are significantly shorter reach than a Thumb.

Much like Alembic Series I/II, the Thumb is only good for people with long arms. Otherwise they're tiring.

Not to start a Warwick bashing session, but their current clientele is mostly young folk and in modern rock/metal. If you don't like the reach, neck dive and weight (some models) then you often need to "man up". I suppose I'm spry enough that I could do that stuff, but I don't see much point in mediocre bridge placement and balance as it really doesn't do anything for tone.

Alembic makes several improved body shapes, but the popular short horns and Omega Cuts only add to poor ergonomics.

Perhaps my Rob Allens, CB, Stambaugh, Peaveys and Conklin have really spoiled me.

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

Long? no. Fat? Yes.