Warwick with EMG

[ndrly]

If I ever get any Warwick basses, I think I'll have them equipped with EMG pickups or something...

Warwick Thumb (EMG J/J)
Warwick Streamer Stage I (EMG P/J)
Warwick Streamer Stage II (EMG J/J)
Warwick Streamer $$ (EMG MMTW/MMTW)
Warwick Streamer Jazzman (EMG J/MMTW)
Warwick Infinity (EMG J/MMTW)
Warwick Dolphin (EMG J/MMTW)
Warwick Stryker (EMG 35P4/35P4)

Check out the EMG website if you're unsure what pickups I'm talking about.

 

[LifeIsBass]

Warwicks rule with EMG PU's.
I've got a Streamer Stage II with EMG's and I believe I'm going to change over to EMG's on my Thumb and Corvette Proline.

 

[Zebra]

Sound clips?

 

[TheBassPreacher]

I never played any of the Wicks with the EMGs, but I used to really like the ones I played back in the day that had Barts in them. I've thought about plopping either EMGs or Barts in my vette.... but I really like the sound I get now (thought I'd never say that about those MECs) so it's kind of a if it ain't broke thing.

 

[rusty66]

I had a BO thumb 5 with EMG's & it was the honkiest bass I have ever owned. Great slap & finger sound ever!! Traded it on my custom NT5 with basslines. Cant beat EMG's to cut through the mix!

Cheers
Rusty

 

[ndrly]

Too bad Warwick doesn't have that wide a range of EMG pickups in the custom shop, though...

And EMG should make direct replacement pickups for Precision, Jazz and MusicMan style pickups spaced for 5, and 6 string basses. We don't ALL want soapbar humbuckers in our extended range basses.

 

[Papersen]

I own a Corvette Proline with EMG (and Aguilar OBP-1) and it`s a big improvement over the stock MEC pickups.
However, I don`t think they`ll "enhance" every WW bass. For instance, this one has a solid flamed maple body that`s sonically different from a bubinga or ash body.

Here`s a couple of clips I`ve recorded right to my PC:

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I`d like to try some Barts or SD someday to see the difference. Unfortunately, I have to choose between this and my Zon Sonus, and the Zon will stay.

 

[Fishbrain]

i've got a vette FNA an have thought about changing the mecs to emgs or barts. can anybody advice me what the sound difference of these will be?

 

[LifeIsBass]

I own a Corvette Proline with EMG (and Aguilar OBP-1) and it`s a big improvement over the stock MEC pickups.
However, I don`t think they`ll "enhance" every WW bass. For instance, this one has a solid flamed maple body that`s sonically different from a bubinga or ash body.

Here`s a couple of clips I`ve recorded right to my PC:

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I`d like to try some Barts or SD someday to see the difference. Unfortunately, I have to choose between this and my Zon Sonus, and the Zon will stay.

Thanks for posting those clips. They sound awesome!
They sound similar to my Proline (completely stock) but with better clarity. The notes seemed to be defined better.
The sound clips have reinforced my decision to go with EMG's/Aguilar for my Proline. Thanks again!

 

[NKUSigEp]

Best example of a Warwick Streamer with EMG's (PJ Set) is Mike Inez with Alice in Chains (at least in my opinion).

 

[ndrly]

Actually I think Mike Inez uses a Spector bass

 

[TheBassPreacher]

Actually I think Mike Inez uses a Spector bass

I've seen him with both....

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[Rockbobmel]

Aren't those MECs on that Wick? I have a Spector with a double and single jazz setup (5). and I just lust over Mike's sound. Even with Heart on the video! He used his shark Warwick in it. Controls are all bashed in and repaired.

 

[GobBass]

don't forget old Buzzy.....

 

[bajistapromedio]

Here`s a couple of clips I`ve recorded right to my PC:

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I`d like to try some Barts or SD someday to see the difference. Unfortunately, I have to choose between this and my Zon Sonus, and the Zon will stay.

That is a very nice sounding bass. I played a Corvette with Basslines and an OBP-1, and it didn't sound as good, IMO.

 

[Papersen]

That is a very nice sounding bass. I played a Corvette with Basslines and an OBP-1, and it didn't sound as good, IMO.

Thanks, it's a great bass indeed, and like I've said before probably my favourite Warwick.

Unfortunately, I've never got used to the thick neck profile and had to let go. My Zon remains as my main fiver.

 

[funkybassinator]

warwick with emgs? like 2 try one of those!! :]

 

[ndrly]

Does anyone have any Warwicks with EMG pickups? If so, could you upload any pictures?

 

[BassSurfer]

I own a Corvette Proline with EMG (and Aguilar OBP-1) and it`s a big improvement over the stock MEC pickups.
However, I don`t think they`ll "enhance" every WW bass. For instance, this one has a solid flamed maple body that`s sonically different from a bubinga or ash body.

Here`s a couple of clips I`ve recorded right to my PC:

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I`d like to try some Barts or SD someday to see the difference. Unfortunately, I have to choose between this and my Zon Sonus, and the Zon will stay.

awesome tone!!! damn

 

[Toasted]

I put Big Splits in my Streamer Stage One V