Oof - I got that one wrong! Thanks for the catch! Brass nut, BRONZE frets.
@idiotburns Жыл бұрын
Bell Brass
@longdongbongchong Жыл бұрын
Why do they call them brass bell? Are you saying the name doesn't reflect actual metal being used?
@Brookzplayzmuzic Жыл бұрын
Brass bronze whatever.. sit back and listen
@zenzenzen4741 Жыл бұрын
@@Brookzplayzmuzic until you play one yourself then you’ll understand the difference
@Freudenfreude12 жыл бұрын
More Warwick content please. Loving this one. Both are such killer instruments. Love my Thumb BO 5
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
For sure! Thanks for watching. Thumb players unite!
@ryanjohnston42492 жыл бұрын
Your final thoughts summarized my opinions too. The Streamer is a little scooped, a sort-of Jazz bass with modern style. The Thumb is like a Stringray but more aggressive. Both sound good and, I'll admit the blind sound-off tricked me a couple times. I prefer the Streamer overall but I suspect the Thumb would sound even better for metal played with a pick. It's also gorgeous with that burled look.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
That's a great point about the Thumb being like a Stingray - I've never thought about that before! I had a Stingray in the past, and similar to the Thumb, I remember it having a very distinct sound that might sound odd on it's own, but absolutely growls in the mix.
@offgridphilosophy79592 жыл бұрын
I love Warwick too! I have a 98 Thumb nt5! No other bass sounds like a Warwick! Thanks for showing us the subtle and major differences between these models!
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Off Grid! I bet your 98 NT sounds awesome! The Thumb NT definitely has its own flavor compared to the Bolt On - I probably won't be doing that comparison unless I win the lottery though...
@bassimprovjams37722 жыл бұрын
I had one also! I miss that bass everyday! I’ll have another one done day
@bassimprovjams37722 жыл бұрын
I see that Mudvayne Shirt if anyone is a Thumb fan there probably a Martinie fan
@captainchunk4078 Жыл бұрын
I got the 1998 BO. Very much a tone monster!
@ercheddar2 жыл бұрын
I own (and love) both, i would Say the Streamer Is more versatile, balanced, and has a super even sound between the strings, while the Thumb tends to be very bright on High notes. The Thumb is also heavier on the shoulder but It has a unique tone and one the most brutal sounding low B ever. My personal preference goes to the Thumb for its tone, but if i could only have One bass i would really consider the Streamer for its versatility :)
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
That's a great way of putting it! My Streamer is actually heavier than my Thumb, just due to the larger, full bubinga body, but I'm sure that's not the case for all Streamers. The Streamer does have additional versatility - I'm just a sucker for that Thumb bite though!
@myopicshah Жыл бұрын
I used to own both too. Totally agreed with you. D & G strings on Thumb i feel it sound to thin for my taste. Thumb - if u wanna unique tone, raw & evil low B. Streamer - versatile & safe choice.
@garrydhintz80172 жыл бұрын
This just makes me want a thumb bass. My Corvette sounds very similar to your streamer however. I love both tones but holy shit nothing beats the Thumb. When you dig in you have the most precise and focused growl in the business.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you Garryd. The Thumb tone is completely unique. Love it or hate it, no distortion settings, post-eq, or effects processing will get you that same baked-in growl of the Thumb. Thanks for watching!
@garrydhintz80172 жыл бұрын
@@gsimongear you're welcome! So I'm wondering, how did you have your pickups blended on both the thumb and streamer? It sounded like they were both set in the middle but I thought I'd ask so everyone else can be sure.
@josephwalton4872 жыл бұрын
I knew from the title of the video you were a metal kid at heart. Usually when younger players have a Warwick you know immediately they are into either P-Nut, Ryan Martinie (Ryknow/Ruug), Dirk Lance or Stuart Zender. However if it is a Thumb 5 string you almost definitively know there is some love of Ryknow there. Edit: Or Scale The Summit or Job The Cowboy too lol.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Nailed it Joseph! Ryan was my first exposure to Warwick, and I got even more into them when I had a big 311 phase during high school. I'm really digging Ryan's new work with Soften the Glare.
@josephwalton4872 жыл бұрын
Yes sir. Sounds just like my story lol. I am 41 so I got to witness Ryan Martinie break on the scene. I will tell you that back then there was nothing in metal quite like that. To my ears anyways. I was immediately hooked. And on Dirk Lance's work as well. You are killer man. Just found your channel yesterday by accident. Glad I did. You rock man🤘🤘.
@josephwalton4872 жыл бұрын
I too love his newer work in STG. How about that fretless work on that one tune. Sick.
@fromaggio7654 Жыл бұрын
Dirk Lance brbr deng!
@ianstrickland52802 жыл бұрын
sick vid! i own a streamer LX 4, thumb BO 5, custom stryker and a corvette, might have to do this type of video myself with all 4 one day! also noticed your mudvayne shirt! ryan was the reason i got my thumb, luckily i got to meet him back in 2019, played his custom 2016 fretless NT 5 and also the original 98' NT 5 from the Dig video. brought my BO 5 with me too, he signed it and played it. he was a super generous dude. had a good hour long convo with him after the STG show.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
That's an awesome lineup; definitely do some comparisons!! Ryan's quite an inspirational bassist. I've never met him, but it sounds like he's a great person as well!
@robdubent2 жыл бұрын
Sick!
@jimbruin99Ай бұрын
I have a streamer lx as well and love tone and adaptability. Great video! Thanx for doing this.
@gsimongear23 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! The Streamer is super versatile.
@Halfpastseven2 жыл бұрын
Great Comparison! Thanks for doing this they both sound and look great in their own way and sound a lot different!
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for checking it out! That's high praise coming from you! They're definitely similar in ways, but yeah, I feel like they've each got a distinct character that excels in different situations.
@absoluteai412 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid! I thought for sure I knew which bass was the thumb but I was wrong. Really shows how looks/reputation can color our perception. Guess I know which bass I will be saving for now. Thank you.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks so much for checking it out! Glad it was helpful for you!
@friendofyeshua818 күн бұрын
Great review! I have a Warwick Corvette $$ rock bass and it has a great tone as well. Maybe I'm wrong, but one of things that make Warwick basses really exceptional is that they all seem to have a natural warm sound to them.
@gsimongear18 күн бұрын
Yeah! I don't know what it is. On paper, the specs aren't mind-blowing for a lot of the models, but when you play them, they just feel and sound "right". My only growing challenge with Warwicks is that they lean on the heavy side. Thanks for watching!
@ChrisSchaffer Жыл бұрын
really good shootout! glad to have stumbled on this a year after production
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you were able to find it Chris, and thank you for taking the time to check it out! I hope it was useful for you!
@barrylafever2 жыл бұрын
Awesome comparison!!! I have watched this video over and over again. I love Warwick’s signature tone. I played a thumb for the first time and loved it but have always had my eye on a streamer. Unfortunately I do not have a dealer close to play one or compare the two. Just trying to figure out what to buy without sacrificing that growl. Would you consider the Streamer to be a more versatile instrument/more sound applications? You also mentioned the difference being marginal between the two. Can you elaborate? Thanks again. I look forward to more of your videos!
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Barry! That makes me super happy to hear. I do think the Streamer has a more versatile tone. I'd largely attribute that to the pickup layout, but hey, what do I know? I find that by messing around with the EQ and pickup blend on the Streamer, I can get some less in-your-face sounds (see the first half of my original "Flowing Waters" for a good example), though still great nonetheless. With both my Thumbs, no matter how you tweak the settings, it'll always sound like a Thumb. That's what draws me to it. However, if you end up needing to play in a genre where that baked-in Thumb tone doesn't quite fit, the Streamer could find a way.
@TexTroll2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered my 3rd LX5 (sold the previous ones as well as a Thimb BO and FNA and not counting my modded Std, all 5ers). I love the feel of the body, and something you did't cover is the sound of a pick. I play with a pick most of the time, and with my fingers about 25% of the time, and with a pick I prefer the pickup placement of the Streamer over the Thumb. It's easier to warm up the attack without touching the EQ with the pickup closer to the neck. Still, excellent vid, and the blind test surprised me as I often could not hear the difference.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out! Great point about the pick. I don't use one often, but when I do, I've noticed that it just feels kind of "weird" on the Thumb. It feels much more natural on my Streamer or Spector Euro.
@gabrielnilsson53983 ай бұрын
I know this is a old video. But I have seeing a lot of your videos. You are good at playing bass and produce great videos ❤
@gsimongear3 ай бұрын
@gabrielnilsson5398 thanks Gabriel!
@richiebizzle2 жыл бұрын
Both stellar basses. I've always wanted a Thumb but this def makes it trickier to decide as they both have that incredible growl which I just can't find in other brands.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's a tough choice! However, I think Spector can get pretty close to the Streamer if you get the right pickups and preamps (I also have a Euro 5LX). The Thumb on the other hand...nothing sounds like that!
@ugurylmaz1446 ай бұрын
Thanks for comparison Simon. I'm here as a thumb fan but I'm actually quite surprised by the results. I thought thumb had more growling mids but i saw streamer has even more growl. The blind test totally joked me. Seems like streamer is a valid option for my playing style.
@gsimongear6 ай бұрын
Thanks for stopping by! The eyes can definitely be deceiving - I figured the blind test would give a bit more objectivity!
@57precision7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comparison, monster playing too. I've always been interested in Thumbs because of their unique tone but kind of hesitant about the stratospheric price and alleged neck dive. This video got me thinking, what do I have in my stable that kind of sounds like a Thumb? The answer is a Dingwall D-Roc with the back two pickups in parallel and the tone rolled down a bit. Even though the D-roc's pickups are reverse split-coil alnico V, they are roughly in the same spot as a Thumb, and slanted too. The Dingwall has the same great B string punch as a Warwick due to the fanned frets and the wenge neck.
@gsimongear7 ай бұрын
Yeah, anything with a bridge pickup emphasis will probably be closest. I think MM stingray 5 gets close as well!
@Albypx2 жыл бұрын
I have been surprised from the blind test! I thought it was the contrary. The sound is very similar. Two super basses, I prefer the shape of the streamer that is more conventional
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
To each their own! Thank you for watching!
@lolbruah Жыл бұрын
You seem to know about quality basses for a certain kind of tone ;) What do I do when dingwall, le fay and warwicks are too expensive? I‘m looking for a quality built (including frets and all string-tension related stuff) 5 String Bass that‘s got the ZING for around 900$ (+/- 150 $). Any brand recommendations for now? Thx
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
Hey Hunter! I'm obviously partial to Warwick, but I honestly would recommend a Warwick Pro Series, specifically used if you're capped at $1K. I have a Pro Series Thumb, and it's very close in tone and playability to my Custom Shop one. The Spector Ethos series (again, likely used) have a similar tonal bang-for-the-buck. I haven't owned one, but I do have a Spector Euro, which is a similar tone.
@Gorpisnorb Жыл бұрын
Great video! Does the thumb 5 neckdive much?
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
When sitting down, not at all. It balances perfectly on your leg. However, when standing up, it does. The workaround is to use a harness-style strap that goes over both shoulders and the waist (I use the brand Slinger Straps). With the Slinger Strap, there's no more neckdive, and I find that the Thumb sits in a more comfortable position than with a regular strap - it's not as "centered" on your torso. Thank you for stopping by and for the kind words!
@Gorpisnorb Жыл бұрын
@@gsimongear You're Welcome. That would actually be nice to see in action sometime, they may even appreciate a tag.💥
@focusonjunta7 ай бұрын
Great comparison! I guessed the A/B blind test right - in fact, where I disagree with you is the 'degree of similarity' between the two. I thought they were like night and day, the Streamer being my favourite, and the Thumb being indistinct, getting a bit lost in the mix, even without the guitars at the end. Strange, because my expectation was the exact opposite before I started the video. How awesome would it be if you could get your hands on a Fender Geddy Lee Jazz, and compare it to a Warwick with a JJ set up... Cheers!
@gsimongear7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah the blind test always seems to subvert expectation!
@TheRomanomacon Жыл бұрын
Cool vid mate, cheers, I really want the streamer now, sounds awesome. I was tossing up between this bass and a Spector but that tone is exactly what I am after, great playing as well 🤙
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
Great choice Himanez! They're both solid, but distinct. I'm so glad this video was helpful!
@davidlumgair349911 ай бұрын
Amazing basses, especially the thumb, nice playing, keep up the channel
@gsimongear11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much David! I really appreciate it.
@keithclayton127111 ай бұрын
Great demo and playing! Thanks!
@gsimongear11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Keith! I hope it was useful!
@josha4913 Жыл бұрын
You sir have a difficult job picking between the two, they sound amazing and I want em both 😂
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
They're both great! Thanks for watching!
@Somelights_NL9 ай бұрын
Streamer sounds better in my opinion. Fatter, fuller and growler.🎉
@taylorsmith4758 Жыл бұрын
Warwicks are among the best sounding and nicest playing basses in the world. I have an 01' German made Corvette. Good luck with the channel.
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
That's awesome Taylor! It's always cool hearing how Warwick players keep playing those classic basses for so long - it speaks to the quality of the instrument! Thanks for watching.
@JVMC_ZR12 жыл бұрын
I think the real question is not how good they sound, but how much they cost? 🤔 Sweetwater is selling Warwicks now and I think the Thumb Bass 5 is overpriced at $3300. It used to be $2600 just a couple years ago when Guitar Center was selling Warwicks.
@Brookzplayzmuzic Жыл бұрын
Not only are you a good player but i can tell you are a good human being in general. For that ill follow
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you Brook! That means so much! I really do appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment; I hope the demo was useful.
@Poodrdt Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your work!
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
No, thank YOU for watching! I really appreciate it!
@SaimoN_bass7 ай бұрын
Great Mudvayne longsleeve mate! And cool playing to;]
@gsimongear7 ай бұрын
Whoa - it's the legend himself! Thanks so much for stopping by! That's high praise coming from you - you've got some killer Mudvayne covers posted on your channel!
@SaimoN_bass7 ай бұрын
@@gsimongear Thnak you! But you're exaggerating that I'm a legend...
@Soulfide2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I own both as well and I think they both sound great. The streamer more versatile but the thumb has a darker low end sound with pingy highs. It's a really distinct sound thumbs give of with slapping/popping. It's almost like a computerized pingy sound. If could only have 1 it would be the streamer.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
"Pingy highs" - that's a great way of putting it! Thanks for watching.
@jackglenn93142 жыл бұрын
great vid! i’d suggest doing just the bass and drum track for the blind comparison, i noticed quite the difference in the b string that i didn’t hear before.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Jack! As a bass geek, I initially wanted to do just drums and bass, but ultimately, settled on adding guitar to show how everything sits in the mix. It was surprising to me how much of the tonal differences are lost in the full track, even when the bass is still fairly high in the mix.
@Loki_Morningstar6662 жыл бұрын
I love Warwick basses as well. I've had more than a few over the years and they all have a slightly different flavor of the Warwick sound. My current favorite is my Corvette $$ 6 string.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Admittedly, I haven't tried any others beyond the BO Thumb and Streamer, so it's cool to hear that the other styles have their own unique twist. Thanks for watching!
@WakizashiSabre8 ай бұрын
How about Spector basses? Tried as well?
@gsimongear8 ай бұрын
Yep, I've got two Spector v. Warwick videos on my channel!
@roberthatten2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks! I prefer the Thumb BO as well.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Robert! Glad to have another Thumb fan on the channel!
@roberthatten2 жыл бұрын
@@gsimongear Thanks!
@gaog9515 Жыл бұрын
That W. Thumb is a custom modelo? Ehere did you get taht? Its look is atonishing!
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
Hi! Yep, it's a custom shop Thumb. I got it used in mint condition, but I believe the previous owner got it new from the USA Warwick showroom. Thanks for watching!
@joshuaclaytonsmith Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I have both as well. Prefer the sound of my Thumb, but Streamer is soooo much easier to play.
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Glad to hear you're able to find what you like in both of them. Thank you for watching!
@Below-Average_Joe2 жыл бұрын
You did a great job with the comparison.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Joe! I hope it was useful for you!
@malicant12311 ай бұрын
In my opinion, the Warwick Streamer is one of the most aesthetically pleasing basses on the market.
@gsimongear11 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I swear, all of Warwick's coolest finishes always seem to be on a Streamer.
@Josh_Herman Жыл бұрын
Good job bro great review!
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh!
@cd0u50c92 жыл бұрын
The big difference between these basses is the pickup placement - the Streamer will have a more varied tone as the pickups are much further apart than on the Thumb. I personally never understood why the pickup placement on a 5/6 string Thumb is different to the 4 string.. Great video.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's my conclusion as well. I'm surprised how rarely the pickup orientation gets brought up when discussing the Thumb tone. I hear a lot about the body wood and electronics, but I'd venture to say that the pickup placement and orientation are the biggest factors. I'd be SUPER curious to hear someone compare a 4-string and 5-string thumb, all other specs being equal. In that case, you'll truly hear the impact of the pickup placement!
@cd0u50c9 Жыл бұрын
@@gsimongear Absolutely - the pickup placement has a far greater impact on the 'woody' tone of the Thumb. I've seen custom shop Thumbs where the pickup placement is like that on a 4-string, but I haven't heard what they sounded like - probably a lot more similar to the Streamer!
@bassyey6 ай бұрын
Yeah, I couldn't tell which one is the Thumb in the blind test. That means I'll go buy the Thumb since it looks better.
@chrisAclaes2 жыл бұрын
I have the honor of owning a ‘96 thumb. It is my absolute favorite bass I have ever played. Maybe not the most versatile, but damn does it cut through the mix.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Still playing a '96? That's awesome! It must be holding up well for you then, even after all those years!
@chrisAclaes2 жыл бұрын
@@gsimongear new bronze frets, EMG pickups, and I swapped out the JAN1 for the 3. But it still plays and sounds amazing.
@valeryt4977 Жыл бұрын
Hi. My pet - Corvette STD 5 full active bubinga '96. This guitar is a little simpler and cheaper, but it fits perfectly for my music and sounds very dense and powerful in the mix. I love it and I will never sell. Moreover, a guitar of this age is already a rarity.
@briankrontz Жыл бұрын
I really wish I could have heard the basses all by themselves. Impossible for me to pick up the nuances in the mix..
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the feedback Brian! I certainly understand that. Personally, I'm always interested a little more on how bass sounds within a mix versus alone, so that was my primary focus for a lot of it. Next time I should include more of both.
@captainchunk4078 Жыл бұрын
Killer playing boss. Keep it up. Horns!
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope it was a useful comparison!
@Isen_hart11 ай бұрын
darkglass X and microtube 900 sound marvelous with my thumb pro. My band prefer the tone even more than with my dingwall.
@its_alex2 жыл бұрын
Great video and comparison. The streamer is good but I'm THUMB fun for 100%. Body shape and a rich tone are making that thumb magic.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! The Thumb is totally unique in those two respects. There's nothing else shaped like it, and there's nothing else that sounds like it.
@robertmolldius86432 жыл бұрын
92 Streamer Stage II. ❤️🙂👍
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome Robert! Sounds like your Streamer's stood the test of time!
@andreykarayvansky9549 Жыл бұрын
They are similar because the pickups are the same. The slight difference in sound though is because of the difference in the relative position of pickups to strings. Thank you for the video!
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
Good point Andrey! Thanks for watching!
@gabrielconybearemarsh11 ай бұрын
With the thumb you're playing over the top pickup. If you want to max out on growl use only the bottom pickup and play on top of it.
@battleaxe6108 Жыл бұрын
Nice mudvayne shirt I saw them and almost got one but unfortunately sold out before the show even began. Only had small and medium
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
Nice! That must've been cool to see!
@butacos13882 жыл бұрын
I own streamer lx but always interested in Thumb Punchy character. Thank you nice video. This is hello from Japan
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Hello from the US! The Thumb definitely has some punch. Thanks for watching!
@nothingmuch88652 жыл бұрын
Dang, great demo! Thumb sounds better to my ears.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, I hope it was useful for you! I feel the same way; it just barely edges out the Streamer.
@bloodreno2 жыл бұрын
I love my thumb but I always thought they gave up a lot of body in the D and absolutely in the G, in favor of growl.
@georgeanderson9957 Жыл бұрын
Good job. Maybe do a Streamer LX5 vs Corvette.
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I haven't played a Corvette in FOREVER. I'd love to try one out again!
@leetattoo19762 жыл бұрын
I have a 1993 thumb and she’s amazing!
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome Woody! It's so cool hearing from long-time Thumb owners; despite all the new gear that's come out in recent years, their trusty Thumb always seems to stay with them.
@MrVyrtuoso2 жыл бұрын
I suppose that the growl is a characteristic of the Jazz Bass pickups and their position on the body. The Thumb 5 would have a better growl because the two pickups are so close together and their oblique angling that picks up the lower strings from a position closer towards the bridge evens out the tone across the 5 strings. The Streamer having a more traditionally spaced/positioned pair will consequently offer a fatter neck position and phasing out of the mids that produce a more significantly scooped sound when the neck and bridge pickups are blended together in parallel wiring as we get from the center panning position. What I'd like to see from Warwick as standard 5 string configurations is a PJ or PMM. The Jazzman offers some nice tonal variations, but I find it better to at least have a P on the neck and either a J or coil splittable MM on the bridge.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Great points there! I don't know for sure about a PJ on a Thumb 5, but it looks like Warwick has done all sorts of pickup configurations based on their custom shop gallery. I'd love to hear one too, though! Thanks so much for watching!
@taylorcothren74792 жыл бұрын
How has nobody said anything about the shirt? Love it.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Taylor! I should've thrown an obligatory br-br-deng in the Thumb track, in honor of Ryan.
@taylorcothren74792 жыл бұрын
@@gsimongear Ryan is the reason I bought a Warwick. He made them cool!😎
@Farewelltokingz Жыл бұрын
As far as I can hear, streamer has a nice natural midrange character with very transparent high end that seems to fit in the mix easier on its own without EQing. Thumb is more stingray-esque with more honk to hit and more distinct top end.
@valendis2 жыл бұрын
It would have been interesting to compare them to a Corvette aswell
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
I bet! Besides my Rockbass Corvette I got as a young kid, I've never tried a real German Corvette. I can't speak much about them, but I'm sure they sound great!
@johnrigby692411 ай бұрын
The Thumb hands down. Better note definition and more equal and less abrasive tone across the strings.
@gsimongear11 ай бұрын
The consistency across the strings, especially from B to E, really is unparalleled. It's on par with a multiscale bass. Thanks for watching, John!
@ericg80862 жыл бұрын
I own a corvette, FNA jazzman and a thumb bolt on. The thumb is my favorite bass I’ve ever owned. Though Your streamer does sound awesome, thumb for days.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Eric! How do you like the Jazzman? It's always interested me with its pickup configuration.
@ericg80862 жыл бұрын
@@gsimongear yeah it’s a versatile instrument and it’s pretty lightweight compared to the others.
@sammycelda81449 ай бұрын
Awesome bass bro👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@gsimongear9 ай бұрын
Thank you Sammy! Hope you liked the comparison!
@Alexdaroz2 жыл бұрын
On a Mix The BO is killer!! I love my 97 Streamer Pro Master
@robdubent2 жыл бұрын
I grew up wanting a Streamer stage 2 but ended up in love with the thumb. And grabbed a 5 string and totally dig it- I’d be perfectly happy with either though. But if you want a growl and ‘alien/other worldly sound, thumb is the way to go
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Right on, Rob! They're both great basses, but yeah, the Thumb's tone is just so unique and weird (in a good way!) that other basses just can't seem to replicate.
@robdubent Жыл бұрын
I meant to add- great play brother!
@tonycarel17852 жыл бұрын
Totally awesome review of Warwick top basses. Keep up the great content and Chanel. Looking forward to more vids!!
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony! There'll be more Warwick tone coming your way shortly!
@tonycarel17852 жыл бұрын
@@gsimongear can't wait. A huge fan of Warwick. My all time dream bass is a master build Thumb 5o. Someday I will own one.
@ItsTharvas2 жыл бұрын
I like the Streamer for Funk and Rock more, but the Thumb was really killer on Metal \m/
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
That's probably why I'm a little partial to the Thumb! Thanks for checking it out Enkhiel!
@fluffystuff21 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful 👍🏻
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
Awesome, I'm so glad it was useful! I tried to make the kind of comparison that I wish I had before owning, so I'm super happy to hear that! Which was your fav??
@rustee_nyfe Жыл бұрын
I like streamer more, but how will thumb sound with sh!t ton of distortion in a mix with high-gain guitars? I think, it will be way better
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
I imagine it would depend on the tuning. I find that the Thumb retains clarity in drop tunings better than the Streamer, but generally, when applying thick distortion (Darkglass B7KU for me), I prefer the sound of the Streamer. I'd have to test it out. Thank you for watching!
@rustee_nyfe Жыл бұрын
@@gsimongear it would be great to see that comparison. For 2-3 "grades" of distortion
@johnneville41622 жыл бұрын
I had to sell my thumb bo 5 because the string tension was way to high and l could only play it for about half an hour. Anyone else have the same problem?
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm...can't say I've had that problem. What strings were you using?
@thumb_bass_guy2 жыл бұрын
Great video. The thumb has such a distinct tone.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Yep! Hearing that signature tone straight out of the bass, with virtually no post processing, is always a great feeling.
@erikpeterson7786 ай бұрын
I thought they were really similar. Except the low end was better on the Streamer. But then I flipped the opinion in the blind test so all in all I have no frickin' idea what I think anymore 😅
@gsimongear6 ай бұрын
They're both good, I guess!
@Andrewdoesbass Жыл бұрын
Mudvayne shirt is tight. Solid.
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
Respect to Ryan Martinie!! Thanks for watching Andrew.
@Andrewdoesbass Жыл бұрын
@@gsimongear the amount of warwick basses he sold because of his influence....that's why I played them.
@bernardf.63372 жыл бұрын
Okay 👍🏽 buddy…. I subscribed…!!!
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bernard; I appreciate it! Hope you liked the video!
@briandaly72369 ай бұрын
Thumb 5er or $$ dialed in all fucking day. I own all three pre 2008 and if I had to pick one, I'd definitely grab my $$
@Mr.Goldbar Жыл бұрын
the Thumb has so much character!
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
It certainly has its own unmistakable growl! Thanks for watching.
@BASSofTENNIS2 жыл бұрын
I'll choose Thumb 5. But I like both :)
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Solid choice Terris! I know says "versus", but but it's definitely not a battle - they both great in their own right. Thanks so much for checking it out!
@zachlasseter97888 ай бұрын
I love the gurgle of the thumb.
@gsimongear8 ай бұрын
"Gurgle" - I've never heard it worded like that, but it fits so well! Same here as well - I love the distinctiveness. Thanks for watching!
@suprbird2 жыл бұрын
Love the thumbs wish it was in my budget right now
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Maybe not now, but definitely save up for one! I have a Pro Series Thumb as well, and it's still an outstanding bass at a MUCH more affordable price than the Masterbuilt Thumbs. They're even cheaper used, yet the quality still holds up over time. Both my Masterbuilts are used; that's the only way I could've afforded them.
@DRJTUBECHANNEL10 ай бұрын
Warwick hands down tone-wise but streamer looks sexier for sure.
@briandaly72369 ай бұрын
All Wicks love to be played clean through Ampeg SVT's or SVT emulator for signature bone crushing tone... Trust me, I know. 🤪
@gsimongear9 ай бұрын
Sorry lol - went the boring Neural DSP route. Thanks for watching!
@steffomca762 Жыл бұрын
Didn't know Tom Cruise was a bass player
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
If he needs a bass player stunt double, I'd be down! Thanks for watching!
@joekao1922 жыл бұрын
Con : Thumb 5 has thin slapping tone and streamer is not as unit as thumb bass! Pro : Thumb 5 cut thru everything and has most focus tone, Streamer can do everything in stereo or live gig! I love the thumb bass but if I can only pick one bass on stage, must go with Streamer !
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Joe! The Streamer's really starting to grow on me.
@joekao1922 жыл бұрын
Not until you got the SSI 5 in maple like i did, just put that on your list.....good luck man.
@chriscuthbertson2 жыл бұрын
I think the pickup position on the the Thumb has a lot to do with how it sounds.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! In standard tuning, I can still get low B clarity with the Streamer, but I haven't tried any drop tunings yet. I can go down to drop G on my Thumbs, and they still sound clear and punchy, comparable to a Dingwall IMO, despite being only 34'' scale. I can't say that about other 34-35'' scale basses that I own with conventional pickup layouts.
@yoshiyakusamura74055 ай бұрын
The Thumb is absolutely killer unique bass. The mid frequency makes it have more personality than the streamer.
@gsimongear5 ай бұрын
I do enjoy how you barely have to tweak the EQ to get that growly, cutting-through tone!
@glennhynes5263 Жыл бұрын
Streamer is 'broader' with the thumb sounding alittle rattlely and thinner. Beautiful basses except for those totally unimaginative, always black, headstocks.
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
The Streamer definitely gets a fatter tone than the Thumb. I feel the same way about the headstocks lol. If I ever manage to build up the funds for my own custom shop bass (these were both used), my first priority is getting the matching headstock option!
@marontesla29822 жыл бұрын
Well i thought that thumb has that ideal tone, and it is still awesome, but here i see that streamer is more bright and reach tone
@rustyshackelford45032 жыл бұрын
Gotta say, I prefer the streamer in every instance. Sits in the mix better and fills that deep dimension of the sound better. Yes, the thumb cuts, but that’s not necessarily a good thing. I prefer the bass to fit in rather than stick out.
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
Good point Rusty. The Streamer definitely fills the bass frequency space really well. Thanks for watching!
@craigmack-cv3cp2 жыл бұрын
All I know is when it came up funk I didn’t hear any ! Listen to some James Brown bruh 😎
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
I'm certainly no funk connoisseur; I just couldn't think of another word off the top of my head. Thanks for watching!
@tibi1687 Жыл бұрын
Streamer sits lower in the mix. At least with the setting for this vid and the backtracks, it seats more in the "i just want to hold the low end and be in the back". The thumb take the front of the stage. Both the growl and the high-end aggression will kick the guitar player back, either behind or at most in line with the bass player.
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
Great points! I hadn't really thought of that, but it definitely makes sense!
@Benjamin-v9b6v3 ай бұрын
I need Triumph vs Corvette Streamer vs Corvette Thankyou
@gsimongear3 ай бұрын
@@Benjamin-v9b6v looks like I'd need a Corvette - not sure if I'm ready for a Triumph yet! Warwick's going to need to help out there...I'm not sure if the bank account can add a new bass! Thanks for stopping by.
@just31ice678 күн бұрын
oops I watched this awhile got I got a thumb............... Then my thumb bass was so alone so of course it needed a streamer to be its best friend
@iggynub7 ай бұрын
Growl on the Streamer LX is like a Jazz on steroids. Much prefer it.
@gsimongear7 ай бұрын
"Jazz on Steroids" is the perfect way to put it! I'm going to take that and roll with it! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!
@rhynn Жыл бұрын
thumb sounds more "explosive", which is good for metal music, as I think
@gsimongear Жыл бұрын
Great point Rhynn! You're right; the Thumb certainly has an "explosive" bite to it, whihc absolutely crushes in metal. There have been some other genres where I have to tame down on my attack to mellow it out.
@nebulaneka8946 Жыл бұрын
The metal just sounded like noise on either, but better on thumb
@JohnSmith-zk7un2 жыл бұрын
Honestly felt the Corvette beat the Thumb when I bought one.
@robertleahu2 жыл бұрын
I love the thumb, they are way too expensive... I guess it's worth it tho
@gsimongear2 жыл бұрын
For sure, Robert. Both my Warwicks are used, but I got them in mint condition. Just keep an eye out on Reverb!