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STREAMER LX5 VS CORT ARTISAN A5

STREAMER LX5 or CORT A5

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xantometapon

Jan 23, 2011
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#1
Hi there!

I was about to pull the trigger on the Cort when I just received this fantastic offer on the Warwick.

Both the same price and both brand new.
I can not try them as I am lefty and I will be buying online so I ask for your advice.

Which one would you choose based on quality of construction and materials, playability and sounds?

I have been searching for a 5 string for too long now, so I want to decide before the end of the week...

Thanks
 
#6
I'm going to assume the Warwick LX5 is actually a Rockbass Streamer LX, otherwise either the Cort is grossly overpriced or the Warwick (if a real, German-made LX) is seriously cheap! If it's a real Streamer LX5, then absolutely get the Warwick!! If it's a Rockbass, that would make it more difficult for me, but honestly I think I'd choose the Cort based on reviews I've read (though I haven't played one, but I have played the Warwick Rockbasses, and while they are very nice basses, I just don't seem to get on well with them overall)
 
#7
TechJunky said:
I'm going to assume the Warwick LX5 is actually a Rockbass Streamer LX, otherwise either the Cort is grossly overpriced or the Warwick (if a real, German-made LX) is seriously cheap! If it's a real Streamer LX5, then absolutely get the Warwick!! If it's a Rockbass, that would make it more difficult for me, but honestly I think I'd choose the Cort based on reviews I've read (though I haven't played one, but I have played the Warwick Rockbasses, and while they are very nice basses, I just don't seem to get on well with them overall)
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I agree with this, if it's a real made in Germany Warwick, jump on it. I bought my first Warwick about a month ago ( a 5-string Streamer $$), and it's absolutely amazing, as is every other Warwick I've played.
 
#10
Is there not anyone here looking past the headstock? Even if the warwick is German, those Artisans are made pretty damn well. I think you really need to compare features, etc. Those are two different animals. I once thought I wanted a warwick until i played one. Sounded fantastic, but the neck was terribly uncomfortable to me, and I felt like it was going to give me splinters. I've played several, and drew the same conclusion for all. Determine whats important, and buy the bass that gives you that.
 
#11
prokfrog said:
Is there not anyone here looking past the headstock? Even if the warwick is German, those Artisans are made pretty damn well. I think you really need to compare features, etc. Those are two different animals. I once thought I wanted a warwick until i played one. Sounded fantastic, but the neck was terribly uncomfortable to me, and I felt like it was going to give me splinters. I've played several, and drew the same conclusion for all. Determine whats important, and buy the bass that gives you that.
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I've owned multiple Warwicks, have more on the way, and have played even more in stores. I absolutely love them. I don't find the necks uncomfortable in the slightest. It's all a matter of personal preference. And as for the neck, it also depends on the year as to what the profile will be. Pre-99 will be thin, 2000-2008 will be thick, and 2009-on are back to thin. The thin necks are truly great, but I also love the thick "baseball bat" necks that everyone tends to associate with Warwicks. In this case, the ideal situation would be for the OP to test the basses, but he said he won't be able to...a situation many people are in. In this case, while I have heard the Cort Artisan's are very well made, sound good, and play well, I don't think it will be of higher quality than a German-made Warwick, not to mention if he could get a true Streamer LX at a Cort price, even if he hated it, he could turn around and sell it, buy an Artisan AND a second bass too.
 
#12
Yes, it is a German Streamer and yes, it is seriously cheap.

I have found it in an European shop that sells retail but also has a modest web site.
The bass is from 2006 so I guess that´s the reason for the incredible price. They have not sold it in 5 years and they want to make room for more stuff...

The only thing that worries me a bit is that I would have to pay via bank transfer. No Ebay, no Paypal.
The web site looks good and they have always answered my e-mails (not very quickly sometimes).

On the other hand, the Cort is being sold by a Powerseller on Ebay.
If it was the other way around I would not be asking...
I also live in Europe so if something bad happened I could always take a low-cost flight to the shop and burn it down, coudn´t I ?

What would you do?
 
#16
I bought my Warwick with a wire transfer... but I was buying from Basscentral in the states, and they have an excellent reputation and great customer service, so I wasn't too concerned. Try to found out what kind of reputation the store has I guess?
 
#17
Had a bunch of basses over the last 15 years, but the Warwick that I got last week (LX6) is probably one of the best I own/ed. Can't tell for the Cort.
Bought mine via Banktransfer too over a small german shop and there was no problem at all. I think if it is a serious shop with a good reputation, there's no bothering about a banktransfer.
 
#20
syndroam said:
You compare a Korean bass to a German made masterpiece.
Buy the Streamer and you wont regret it.
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The Streamer LX is now made in Korea and I wouldn't be at all surprised if they are made by Cort for Warwick.

The Streamer LX will have a much better resale value than the Cort. The Cort has some very nice features(neck through/ hipshot hardware/ Bartolini pick ups and preamp) and would very likely be a quality bass for the money.
 

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