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12-22-2010, 03:51 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, WA | | | ’97 Warwick Thumb 5 B.O. Slim 100% Wenge neck
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Feeler: Up for sale is my ’97 Warwick Thumb 5 B.O. Slim Wenge neck and Wenge fretboard, bookmatched solid figured Ovangkol body. This has to be the most comfortable Warwick neck I’ve ever played. This one has the Wenge slim profile neck, before they switched to the thicker, beefier Ovangkol necks around ’98. The neck is flat with the very slightest of relief and the frets are in very good shape. Bridge spacing is adjustable and I have it set at a comfortable 17.5mm, could probably widen up to 18mm. Has the adjust-a-nut all brass nut.
Overall, for a nearly 14 year old bass, she’s in great shape. No major dings/scratches and very light player wear. The straplock buttons were moved and helped out a ton with the neck dive, very comfortable now. The only issue is the bass tone knob is a bit stiffer feeling than the treble knob. No noise/static in the electronics or knobs/pots. All original MEC pickups and pre gives it the classic Warwick “growl”. Also, when you pull up on the volume knob, the bass goes into passive mode. A nice feature to have if you’re on a gig and the battery decides to die. There are not too many slim all Wenge neck Thumbs in this shape around, so I’m asking $1,150 $1050 OBO with case shipped and fully insured.
I’ll be happy to answer any questions.
Will try to post more pics tonight or tomorrow.
-Thanks! 
Last edited by Fekwood : 12-29-2010 at 11:16 AM.
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12-22-2010, 04:03 PM
|  | Blah blah blah | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tuscola | | | too bad.. would have bought this a few days ago but two warwicks in a week is enough I think.
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12-22-2010, 04:17 PM
| | | | Nice Thumb though more pics would be good.... |
12-22-2010, 04:43 PM
| | | | man that's nice. |
12-22-2010, 04:47 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mobile,AL | | | One of the last handmade Wics very nice
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12-22-2010, 04:47 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A small town in Iowa | | | bump
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12-22-2010, 05:20 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coeur d'Alene | | | Very cool. These are easily in my top 3 best sounding basses ever, but I can't get past the weird ergonomics. I'd love to strap this thing on and see how those strap buttons make a difference!
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12-23-2010, 06:11 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: mantua, OH | | | why christmas, why did you drain me of all my money, used for others. if this suckers around in february I will more than likely take it
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12-23-2010, 04:25 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, WA | | | More Pics!
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12-24-2010, 06:02 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Albuquerque NM; Austin TX | | | Thats pretty much my dream bass, but I don't have that much cash. No trades or trades+cash I assume?
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12-25-2010, 10:39 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, WA | | | I've got my sites on something else right now. So I'm mostly interested in an outright sale. I might be temped to trade this for the right 5 stringer.
Last edited by Fekwood : 12-26-2010 at 12:04 PM.
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12-25-2010, 06:41 PM
| | | | I've got a '98 just like this but with the piezo bridge. I love that bass and will hopefully never have to part with it. These basses are incredible sounding and feeling!
Just out of curiosity, what case did you find to fit this? I've been looking (not too intently) for a hard case for mine.
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12-25-2010, 08:01 PM
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Dealer for Darkglass Electronics | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego | | | BUMP BUMP BUMP for a great looking and sounding bass. Roy is dead on when describing how comfortable this bass is in your hands. Great guy to work with to boot! |
12-25-2010, 08:09 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: S.E. Connecticut, USA | | | For some reason I really like that bass. If I hadn't just picked up a Streamer stage II 5 I would give this one serious consideration. I prefer Wenge to Ovangkol personally
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12-26-2010, 12:58 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, WA | | Thanks Rob! You should know how nice this bass is, it was yours at one time.  Quote:
Originally Posted by Jefus Just out of curiosity, what case did you find to fit this? I've been looking (not too intently) for a hard case for mine.
Bump for a great instrument! | The case is a Kaces III Bass case. A really nice case in very good shape. Shoulder straps can be tucked away into the back pocket.
Last edited by Fekwood : 12-26-2010 at 01:02 PM.
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12-26-2010, 02:45 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Orleans | | | Beautiful Warwick man! Best of luck with the sale-looks like a very special axe. Think Billy "Bass" Nelson with Parliament Funkadelic.
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12-27-2010, 06:35 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, WA | | | Free Wenge/Ovangkol Pen!
I like to make pens, and other things, out of exotic woods that a lot of luthiers use for basses. I had the day off of work, so I decided to get back into the woodshop and make a pen from Wenge and Ovangkol to match the bass. 100% hand made by me on my lathe, except for the hardware. It was sanded to 12,000 grit, yes 12k, a hand rubbed oil finish was applied, then followed by a coat of wax, just like Warwick does. I thought I would include this in the sale, for free! Some lucky person will have a great bass for recording and gigs. And now, a matching pen for signing all those autographs and royalty checks! 
Last edited by Fekwood : 12-27-2010 at 06:40 PM.
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12-27-2010, 06:46 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mobile,AL | | | Make me a wenge and bubinga pen bump!
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Originally Posted by mmbongo Well while you analyze it, I'll be busy playing my $3000 nazi robot made Warwick Streamer. | |
12-27-2010, 06:55 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, WA | | No problem! Just shoot me a PM. |
12-27-2010, 07:03 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: S.E. Connecticut, USA | | | That's a beautiful pen. And a great bass.
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