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Warwick Streamer Stage II Where are you?

dbddlr

dbddlr

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Sep 14, 2013
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I've been looking into getting a Warwick Streamer Stage II, which is considered by most to be their flagship model but i've looked everywhere on the internet and they are the hardest bass of theirs to find. I found one on Reverb.com and another one on accent music but they are all older models or NOS. But that was it. Is there any other way to buy a new one of these? Why is it so hard to find retailers carrying Warwicks anymore?

Thanks in advance for any help with this!
 
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They are no more expensive than Fodera, Mayoness, F Bass, Ect but you can find dealers for those easily after a quick google search or on their website. But Warwick the German Made (non pro series) are no where to be found. Even Musicians Friend has a new customer shop Streamer bass on their site but no Stage II's anywhere. Just find it weird and frustrating.
 
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dbddlr said:
They are no more expensive than Fodera, Mayoness, F Bass, Ect but you can find dealers for those easily after a quick google search or on their website. But Warwick the German Made (non pro series) are no where to be found. Even Musicians Friend has a new customer shop Streamer bass on their site but no Stage II's anywhere. Just find it weird and frustrating.
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Contact Warwick directly to ask about dealers.
 
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sippi said:
It looks to be in pretty rough shape by the description which makes that price insane.
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I saw that one too, I'd agree that the price is a bit high for an instrument that's going to require at least $500 of tech work before it's playable. You might try offering them a lower price since it's been for sale for over six months but I wouldn't hold my breath.

There's a pretty nice SS1 for sale in the TB Classifieds.
 
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dbddlr said:
I've been looking into getting a Warwick Streamer Stage II, which is considered by most to be their flagship model but i've looked everywhere on the internet and they are the hardest bass of theirs to find. I found one on Reverb.com and another one on accent music but they are all older models or NOS. But that was it. Is there any other way to buy a new one of these? Why is it so hard to find retailers carrying Warwicks anymore?

Thanks in advance for any help with this!
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They don't make them any more. They make the Stage I and the Streamer LX.
The WGPS line stands for Warwick German Pro Series, and are made in Germany,and sell for roughly what the old Korean Pro line was priced at
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Otherwise the Custom series is obviously mdd in Germany, and tge Rockbass is made in Asia (I think in China, certainly no longer in Korea).
 
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Avoid that used one at GC Oxnard!! I contact them about buying it when it first popped up, and was about to close the deal when the salesman called and said they went to set it up and found a major issue with the trussrod. Said they couldn't sell it, and had to send it out to a tech for repair first. Figured someone else snatched it up or something, so I moved on and bought another one. Then, almost 2 months to the day, I got the following email:

"Hello! Not sure if you still have interest, but we just got this bass back... the repair was going to cost about 1300 bucks... so they just decided to clearance it and take a hit. It's still playable, but needs a new truss rod. We're now selling it as is for 500. Let me know if this interests you. Have a good day!"

I see they still haven't dropped the price online, but even for $500 and in need of repair, I'm not sure it'd be worth it (unless you're made of money and want to buy spare parts in the most expensive way possible). Not sure if you could call and have them honor that price or not, though, or if they managed to make any sort of repairs after I got that email.

As for your search for a new Stage II, I know they are now considered Custom Shop models and I believe are only built upon order (though a dealer could order it, of course). I thought Bass Central on here was a vendor, so I think you could place an order through them? As for finding a new one on hand and in inventory, it's doubtful. I was looking for a long time, and saw very very few new models for sale (and those that were typically were 2-3 years old, if not older, and were just leftovers). Realistically, you're only options are contact Warwick to find a dealer (or check with Bass Central or The Bass Place in AZ, as they're another Warwick vendor) and order a new one or see if they have any incoming, or buy a used one. Not sure what your experience with Warwicks is like, but there have been several changes over the years, but while some will say certain years are better than others, it's all up to the player. I personally prefer the mid-2000's models that most dislike, because I like ovangkol and thick necks. Lucky me, people don't typically seem to attach the same premium for those models as the earlier (pre-00's) or newest models, which means I get the best price and a preferred instrument!
 
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Speaking from experience, avoid any instrument that has actual truss rod issues! I used to own a Gibson Les Paul that the owner sold to me via Craigslist because he "couldn't set it up the way he liked". Turns out that the truss rod was actually broken and the removal of the fretboard, new truss rod and putting it all back together cost over $600! I ended up selling it at a loss to Sam Ash for $1100 when Gibson raised their prices in 2014 due to them not wanting to order in new Gibsons.

Have you contacted Warwick directly to see what a new one would run you? Might be your best option at this point unless you don't mind checking online every few hours.
 
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Update: Got with warwick directly and they contacted the USA distributor and said they would contact me. They did, and gave me the link to 1 bass in the USA, that was the same one listed on reverb.com. So we can consider this case closed. USA distributors are just not ordering the volume they once did when Dana B. Goods ran it. So you just don't have the options you used to have. You can always order a custom bass but to be honest, I could not stomach spending that much on a bass ever. Oh well, live and move on. Thanks for all of the posts, genuinely appreciate the help!
 
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I purchased my bass through my closest distributor (I live in Australia). Once you place an order with them they contact Warwick. They will make your bass and send it to them. I ordered my Thumb NT and all in all it took about 12 weeks to reach me. When they order through Warwick, it is not a custom bass unless you go through that route. I don't see what the problem is with your distributor...
 
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Kessian said:
I purchased my bass through my closest distributor (I live in Australia). Once you place an order with them they contact Warwick. They will make your bass and send it to them. I ordered my Thumb NT and all in all it took about 12 weeks to reach me. When they order through Warwick, it is not a custom bass unless you go through that route. I don't see what the problem is with your distributor...
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Mega music? or park piano?

i got my thumb nt second hand. was in rough condition. still needs some tweaking. i do want to order a newer model. the wenge necks and IFT is causing some serious gas.
 

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