| FS: '98 Thumb NT 4, wenge/bubinga
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ok-So I've been gigging this bass from time to time and have realized that it's just not me. It's a 1998 model, the last of Warwicks "prime days" and has a wenge board, wenge/bubinga neck and what i believe is a subdued bubinga pomelle body. I'd put the weight around 9.5lbs-though it is neck heavy like all Thumbs. Right now it's completely gutted with just Bartolini single coils-vol/vol/. No tone. I will include in the sale the original MEC guts and pickups. It originally has an 18volt 3 band preamp.
This bass has it's fair share of bumps and bruises. Most notably some dings on the headstock, by the tailpiece, and a small chip out of the fretboard. The body has some dings and dents too. The laminations are strong but there is a "feel-able" difference between the neck lams and body wings. Most likely just wood shrink. The frets could probably use some work but are still plenty meaty. There is also a small drill hole by the controls that was used for another strap pin location to combat neck dive. The trussrod cover is missing but will hopefully show up. The upper horn inlayed strap pin is chrome and from my '90s Corvette bass. Structurally its a 10 with a strong, fully functional neck and trussrod; cosmetically it's a 7.5/10. Again, this is a PLAYERS BASS and for good reason.
The tone------incredible clarity throughout the neck, very dry, punchy and even "old school". I was surprised at how responsive and dynamic a passive instrument could be. Very tight and focused and also growly when u dig in. it's currently strung with a newish set of 45-105 Blue Steels. This is a testament to the woods and construction methods Warwick was using at this period- a very inspiring instrument.
So all that said, it's just not me. I'm best on my old P-bass or my Lakland 5. This bass definitely touched my soft spot for classic German Warwicks though.
And i know, yes, this is useless without pics but my post-jazzfest gigs have been kicking my ass daily and i have to acquire a new memory card for my camera, so PLEASE be patient. Detailed pics will soon follow.
So the buyer will recieve the bass with the Passive Barts installed, black Dunlop straplocks with a Levy's strap, the complete 18volt MEC 3 band preamp with MEC pickups, a can of Warwick wax, their truss rod tool, and the original Rockcase brand Flightcase that is in fair condition and VERY good for shipping as well as flying.
$1050 Shipped, Cont USA only, Paypal only, just outright sale right now
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Last edited by willyrep : 05-13-2011 at 02:57 AM.
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