Warwick RockBass Streamer 4 OBT

Electric Bass

Contoured body: Carolina pine
Bolt-on laminate maple neck with ekanga veneer stringers
Fingerboard: Wenge
Fingerboard radius: 508 mm (20")
Scale length: 864 mm (34" long scale)
Nut width: 38.5 mm
24 jumbo frets, titanium-brass alloy (W: 2.9 mm x H: 1.4mm)
Ball-end frets with IFT (Invisible Fretwork Technology)
Pickups: 2 passive MEC Vintage humbuckers
Active RockBass 2-band electronics
Controls for Volume, Bass, Balance and Treble
Electronics compartment with copper shielding
Shielding paint in the pickup routings
Warwick machine heads
Just-a-Nut III tedur nut
Warwick bridge and tailpiece
String spacing: 19 mm
Distance E to G string: 57 mm
Warwick security locks
Chrome hardware
Factory string: Warwick RED .045" - .105"
Weight: Approx. 3.7 kg
Colour: Ocean Blue Transparent Satin
Includes gigbag and hex key

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Available since November 2018
Item number 451979
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Colour Blue
Body Carolina
Neck Maple
Fingerboard Wenge
Frets 24
Scale Long Scale
Pickups HH
Electronics Active
Including Case No
Incl. Bag Yes

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A real Streamer at a fair price

Warwick RockBass Streamer 4 Ocean Blue Transparent

The Warwick RockBass Streamer 4, shown here in its Ocean Blue Transparent Satin finish, brings the classic Streamer body to a price range that's just as attractive – it's aimed at bassists who want a reliable instrument for everyday use. With its contoured Carolina body and eyecatching finish, it seems both modern and subtle at the same time. The neck offers both stability and an inviting playing feel, while the 24 jumbo frets offer plenty of room for groovy bass lines and complex solos. Sound-wise, the passive MEC humbuckers deliver that traditional bass punch, but thanks to the active RockBass two-band electronics, the Streamer 4 will adapt effortlessly to different styles and playing techniques. All in all, it's a solid RockBass – perfect for ambitious beginners or as a trusty backup for the pros.

Solidly built and sonically flexible

The RockBass Streamer 4 combines a carved Carolina body with a bolt-on laminate maple neck featuring ekanga veneer stripes and a wenge fingerboard, a construction that gives bassists a super direct response. The 24 jumbo titanium-brass frets – together with the Just-a-Nut III nut, made from Tedur – ensure that the instrument's intonation is spot-on all the way up the neck. In terms of sound, the foundation laid by the duo of passive MEC Vintage humbuckers can be shaped and refined using the active RockBass two-band electronics with volume, balance, bass, and treble controls, so musicians can dial in everything from warm, rounded lows to crisp, punchy highs – plus the active electronics allow bass and treble not just to be cut, as is standard, but also boosted. The combination of a Warwick bridge and tailpiece is perfect for fine-tuning the string action, while Warwick machine heads and security locks keep the tuning stable and the strap secure.

Warwick RockBass Streamer 4 OBT, rear view

A bass upgrade

The Warwick RockBass Streamer 4 is a great pick for bassists looking for a reliable instrument at an affordable price – but who don't want to miss out on those classic Warwick features. It should appeal especially to players moving up from a beginner bass to something higher quality that's ready for (home) studio and stage use: Bassists with a little more experience will appreciate the ergonomic design, the easy-to-play neck and fingerboard, and the electronics that make shaping the instrument's sound a breeze. It's also ideal as a second bass for more advanced players or as a trusty backup on stage, thanks to its moderate weight, flexible tone options, and sturdy hardware. Anyone after more specialised features will soon find that prices really soar from here on out – but for a solid foundation for band practice, studio recordings, or live gigs, the Streamer 4 remains a dependable choice, with the top build quality bassists have come to expect from Warwick.

Warwick RockBass Streamer 4 OBT, headstock

About Warwick

Based in Markneukirchen, Saxony, Warwick, initially a manufacturer of premium basses, is known today for providing a wide range of music equipment in all sectors of the industry. The product range extends from bass guitars, bass amplifiers and cabinets (in all price brackets), bass strings and accessories, to effects units. In addition to this core business, the Warwick Distribution sales company offers almost everything that bass players, whether of four, six or even more string instruments, could require. Among them are the instruments of the Framus brand, which are remarkable for their consistently high quality. In addition to its headquarters in Markneukirchen, Warwick also has locations in Nashville and Shanghai.

A universal powerhouse

The Warwick RockBass Streamer 4 can bring its many strengths to bear in all kinds of situations – from band practice to live club gigs. Thanks to the two passive MEC humbuckers and active two-band electronics, bassists have easy access to a wide range of tones – from warm vintage sounds to more modern vibes. That makes this bass a great fit for Rock, Pop, Funk, Blues, or even Metal. It also works well as a reliable backup or practice instrument at home – especially since its weight, playability, and handling are designed for longer sessions. Bassists who simply want a flexible instrument that can handle different styles without a steep learning curve will find that the Streamer 4 OBT is just the thing. The bass also comes with a gig bag, Warwick security locks, and a hex key.

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Titanium-brass frets

This Warwick bass is among the many that now feature frets made from an entirely new alloy: titanium-brass. This hard-wearing material doesn't alter the classic warm sound of a Warwick fingerboard, or its precise playability. The golden colour is eye-catching, too. The titanium is primarily intended to prevent tarnishing: Basically, the frets will look good, sound good, and feel good for longer. The ball-end frets are inserted into the tonewood via Warwick’s proprietary Invisible Fretwork Technology, with the fret slots stopping just before the edge of the fingerboard, improving resonance and comfort. Style, sound, and smooth playability: Even the smallest parts of a Warwick bass reflect their entire philosophy.

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Streamer mit Warwick-unwürdiger Verarbeitung

Michel B. 275 16.11.2024

Nach monatelangem Warten - da nicht vorrätig bei Warwick - wurde der RockBass Streamer geliefert. Wollte schon immer einen Warwick Streamer haben und dieser preiswerte RockBass im blau-transparenten Finish hat mich dann zum Kauf überzeugt.

Erster Eindruck:

- Schönes Finish, farblich leicht dunkler als auf dem Foto.

- Einige Stellen am Korpus hätten bei der Fertigung ein bisschen mehr Aufmerksamkeit benötigt.

- Das Instrument ist gut eingestellt, allerdings ist mir die Saitenlage etwas zu hoch. Auch sind mir die Saiten zu dick (wird mit einem 45er Satz geliefert, ich bevorzuge 40er). Saiten scheinen von guter Qualität zu sein.

- Der Deckel zum Elektronikfach ist magnetisch in Stellung gehalten. Das vereinfacht den schnellen Zugriff zur 9V Batterie. Letztere sitzt allerdings so fest in ihrer Halterung, dass ich sie mit bloßen Fingern nicht heraus bekam, sondern einen Schraubenzieher zur Hilfe nehmen musste. Der Deckel schließt auch nicht ganz bündig mit dem Korpus ab;

Soundcheck:

- Der Bass klingt so wie ich es mag: samtige Höhen und knurrige Bässe.

- Die beiden Pickups und die aktive Elektronik bieten viele Soundmöglichkeiten. Speziell der Sound beim Slappen mit beiden PUs voll aufgedreht und Soundregler auf neutral hat mich angenehm überrascht, da er nicht so intensiv bass-lastig ist, wie ich es von anderen Bässen kenne.

- Bespielbarkeit ist okay, wäre für mich besser mit 40er Saiten. An der Halsdicke und -breite, sowie am Saitenabstand habe ich nichts zu bemängeln. Ich fühlte mich sofort wohl auf dem Instrument.

- Generell mag ich wenn Bässe mit aktiver Elektronik einen Passiv-Schalter haben, dieser hat leider KEINEN.

Persönliches Fazit:

Die paar kleinen Mängel trüben ein wenig den Gesamteindruck von diesem in China gebauten Warwick RockBass Streamer. Wichtig für mich: Spielkomfort und Sound sind wirklich gut.

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