Warwick relies on their time tested Streamer design to release their new entry level model. So, what've we got? Well, the carolena wood body isn't commonly offered on basses of this price range, as is the standard wenge fingerboard and ovankol neck. With wood like that, you gotta figure that you'd get pretty decent tone with average sounding pickups. Well, the MEC passive soapbars aren't spectacular, but they get the job done. Bright tone for a passive, slightly harsh, but not much variation as you only have one pickup.

Neck feels similar to that of higher priced warwicks. (Its should! Its basically wenge on brass frets!)High marks for playability.

So what's the catch? Well, on closer inspection, the Streamer Standard's body looks cheap and blocky as opposed to the smooth contours seen with the other warwicks. Sad, actually, cuz this bass has potential given the raw materials, only to sell itself slightly short on minor cosmetic work. One pickup doesn't give much versatility (although this model has a 2 pick up version which sells for $50 more).

I'd bet if someone would buy this bass, switch to bartolinis and put in an onboard pre-amp you'll get good value out of it.

I'm wondering what the people at Warwick are thinking. It would make more sense to put in active pickups in this bass and charge, say $150 more. At $769 discounted, a Carvin would be a much better deal for what you're getting. These guys might've over-reached themselves when they assumed that ppl out there would rush to join the Warwick club, and yet possess a product obviously set apart from the rest of the line. I'd personally look for something more versatile, or save up and get a Corvette (which I eventually did). These days, $600 gets you a more than halfway decent 5-string Korean/Japanese made bass (which shall remain nameless), with 3-band EQ, active electronics, and ergonomic body contouring, albeit without the exotic woods. The choice is yours.

Bottom Line: It's not a bad bass, probably above average for what you're getting in this price range, but don't let the Warwick name influence your decision on it. Limited versatility.

Note on ratings: 50 implies an average score for a bass at that price range.

Construction	70%
Playability	90%
Appearance	70%
Sound	60%
Value	60%
Overall	65%