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WARWICK RockBass Streamer LX5 Red Metallic
Serial: RB G 554971-18
Weight: 3.770 kg
5-string electric bass
Body: Solid Carolena
Neck: Maple with ekanga laminations, reinforced with carbon bars
Construction: Bolt-on
Fingerboard: Wenge
24 jumbo frets (titanium-brass alloy)
Radius: 26″
Scale length: 34″
Nut: Warwick Just-A-Nut III Tedur (45 mm)
Pickups: Active MEC Dynamic Correction J/J
2-band active preamp with Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass controls
Bridge: Warwick 3D two-piece
Tuners: Warwick
Straplocks: Security Locks
Hardware: Chrome
Finish: High Polish
Strings: Warwick Red Strings (.045″–.135″)
When you first hold this Streamer LX5 in your hands, what immediately stands out is the synergy between aesthetics and ergonomics. The Red Metallic High Polish finish is more than just a color choice: it is a visual signature that catches the light and commands stage presence, while highlighting a construction that makes no compromises on quality. Its look instantly commands respect, and you can feel right away that this is an instrument designed to be played — not merely displayed.
The body shape, inspired by the legendary Streamer model, blends classic lines with a contemporary touch, making the instrument as comfortable to look at as it is to wear. Warwick has successfully preserved the DNA of its iconic basses here in an accessible version, without sacrificing the distinctive character that has earned the brand its reputation among demanding bassists.
As soon as your fingers glide over the bolt-on maple neck with ekanga laminations, paired with a wenge fingerboard, the feeling is that of a responsive, lively, and precise instrument. The generous fingerboard radius and 24 jumbo frets provide smooth playability across the entire neck, encouraging melodic lines, deep grooves, or technical jumps with surprising ease for a bass in this segment.
But a great bass is nothing without inspiring tone — and in this respect, the Streamer LX5 delivers. The combination of MEC pickups in a J/J configuration (P + J) with a 2-band active electronics system offers a rich and balanced tonal palette, capable of shifting from warm, sustained lows to focused mids and clear highs that cut through without harshness. Whether you’re laying down powerful rock lines, sharp funk grooves, or more modern textures, this bass delivers a remarkably versatile and natural sonic response.
What is particularly impressive is how Warwick has maintained consistent build quality at an attractive price point. The brand’s signature two-piece bridge, stable tuners, and well-designed RockBass hardware show that even in a more affordable range, Warwick has left nothing to chance. That trademark German precision is felt throughout the technical details — an attention that translates directly into tone and reliability.
In short, this Streamer LX5 is a bass that invites you to play immediately. It offers that rare combination of visual energy, tactile quality, and expressive musicality that can inspire a bassist to explore new territory and push further. In summary, if you’re looking for a stylish, substantial 5-string with that unmistakable Warwick “something” that makes it unique, this Streamer comes highly recommended.
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