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Warwick Streamer LX?

For a German made Warwick, the price is good. The Korean made PS Streamers twice that new, although since they moved production to China, Thomann in Europe are letting the last ones go for around the price of that German one. RockBass Streamers are nearly that price. The necks aren't comfortable for everybody, and have a 20" radius, but I think it's pretty easy to get used to.

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For a German made Warwick, the price is good. The Korean made PS Streamers twice that new, although since they moved production to China, Thomann in Europe are letting the last ones go for around the price of that German one. RockBass Streamers are nearly that price. The necks aren't comfortable for everybody, and have a 20" radius, but I think it's pretty easy to get used to.

Have a look here...
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How is the neck compared to a Jazz bass?
 
It's hard to say really, because German Warwicks have lots of different neck profiles. Your best bet is to contact the seller and ask them. If I were you, I'd be happy to try the bass. If you don't like it, I doubt very much that you'd lose any money if you decided to sell it on.

 
Definitely a good price. If you can talk him down just a little, and decide you don't like it, you'd easily get your money back if not a little extra. Even at the asking price, it could easily sell for the same assuming everything's in good working condition. They are great basses!

Regarding neck profile, it will depend on the year. ~2000-2009 will be the thicker profile, and pre-2000 and 2010+ are typically thin necks (even with the pictures of the back of the headstock, I can't make out the serial number, so you'll just have to ask. Last two digits are the year). It's all personal preference, but with the 4 strings, even the bigger necks are typically not too offensive to most. It seems to be the 5 string profiles people dislike the most. Compared to a jazz bass (at least the current models out there now), the thicker profile of Warwick is only a little bigger IMO. Mostly in the shoulder of the neck (a little flatter across the back and goes a little wider...more of a D shape, compared to a jazz bass with a more rounded C shape). As I said, though, at the price it's definitely worth the try and see if you like it. If you do, you'll have a great bass! If not, someone else will get a great bass as a very fair price!
 
Great price. I have a 98 German-made Streamer LX and I love it. I was coming from a background of mostly Fenders and Rickenbackers, so the length took a little getting used to, but the neck felt great to me, and is rather slim, actually. Can't say on that one for sure, but if it was near me, I'd probably buy that thing. Fantastic basses, in my opinion.
 
Great price. I have a 98 German-made Streamer LX and I love it. I was coming from a background of mostly Fenders and Rickenbackers, so the length took a little getting used to, but the neck felt great to me, and is rather slim, actually. Can't say on that one for sure, but if it was near me, I'd probably buy that thing. Fantastic basses, in my opinion.
If already own it if the seller cooperated. Oh well
 
Actually I have a corvette made around the same time and it has an ovankal neck. These are much thicker than a jazz. They are very much C shaped. I would also say that price is a little steep considering it's not the wenge neck. Still a great bass but if you are looking for a jazz profile neck you will want to get a pre ovankal neck on warwicks. My 98 streamer lx is super thin very fast. Let me know if you have any other questions. I might be willing to sell my 98 fortress one for the right price.

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