FS: Fretless Neckthru Warwick Thumb 5-string

ElMon · #1 12-08-2008, 07:06 PM

Hate to get rid of my Wicks, but in the end I'll have paid off some debt and will end up with an awesome Sadowsky. So, this German hunk of tone must go!!

This bass is the fretless companion to this bad boy:

FS: 1990 Warwick Thumb 6 Neckthru

Can't say enough about how these basses really slice through AND wrap around a live mix. Sound of Wood indeed. This particular axe is a growly, perfect representation of a modern fretless bass. It can do a Jaco tone if you want, but its inherent tone is big and in-your-face. The Mwah sound that everyone talks about is there in spade, to the point that I had to be careful not to overuse that sound. Extremely responsive to technique.

Although I'm absolutely in love with older Warwicks, this bass (circa 2006 I believe) dispels all the notions that newer Wicks don't quite add up. The construction of this instrument is top notch in every which way, with a relatively thin neck for a Warwick. Personally, I think the Bubinga on this one looks better than the wood on my 1990 Thumb 6, and I don't really notice a difference tonally in the ovankol neck versus the older bass' wenge. If anything, this fretless has a little bit more midrange due to the J Pups versus the 6's soapbars.

Bass is goin for Price lowered to $1800 shipped.. No trades, and no international buyers please.

Thanks for looking.

Luke

ElMon · #2 12-08-2008, 07:28 PM

Oh yeah, the pics..................

ElMon · #3 12-08-2008, 10:02 PM

Mmmmmmmm, Bubinga................

kotzman · #4 12-09-2008, 12:11 AM

Oh man, that is gorgeous. Luke is a great guy to deal with, somebody buy this beauty!

DanGouge · #5 12-09-2008, 06:11 AM

With any luck I'll spot a $2000-bill on the road today... Those things are sweet.

ElMon · #6 12-09-2008, 07:31 AM

Thank ya!!! She's a special instrument. I should stop going into music stores.

ElMon · #7 12-09-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanGouge

With any luck I'll spot a $2000-bill on the road today... Those things are sweet.

I usually get handed a $2000 dollar 'bill' of sorts, right after I spend time surfing bass sights and ogling expensive axes. Like this one:

http://www.sadowsky.com/stock/view/4799.html

Brian at thelowend.net gives my wallet anxiety. It really can't help itself.

Kael · #8 12-09-2008, 10:14 PM

If this is the same neck-through thumb that was for sale at the OKC GC, then I can vouch for it's tone. I'd have been horribly tempted to buy it myself if it wasn't for my anti blank plank stance.

kotzman · #9 12-09-2008, 10:26 PM

Luke, I was looking at that same Sadowsky P/J. Did you buy it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElMon

I usually get handed a $2000 dollar 'bill' of sorts, right after I spend time surfing bass sights and ogling expensive axes. Like this one:

http://www.sadowsky.com/stock/view/4799.html

Brian at thelowend.net gives my wallet anxiety. It really can't help itself.

ElMon · #10 12-09-2008, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kotzman

Luke, I was looking at that same Sadowsky P/J. Did you buy it?

Yes sir!!!! I managed to snag a Sadowsky and after selling the Wicks, I'll essentially be debt free in this crazy economy!!!!

"God Bless the USA.................!!!!!!"

Land of Sadowsky!!!!

kotzman · #11 12-09-2008, 10:38 PM

Good on ya!!

ElMon · #12 12-10-2008, 07:26 AM

Yeah, I have a great feeling that that Sadowsky will NOT suck.

ElMon · #13 12-11-2008, 07:31 AM

Unlined thunder stick.

ElMon · #14 12-11-2008, 06:32 PM

Just wanted to add that I do NOT have the OHSC for this one. Comes with a gig bag.

ElMon · #15 12-12-2008, 07:17 PM

Hate to be so fickle, but after talking with the wife about our finances, things have changed. It seems that the wife would rather have some money in our bank than me have an amazing fretless. Her pointing out that I just snagged a staggeringly-cool Sadowsky NYC PJ5 was compelling evidence.

So, let's put this one at $1800 shipped. I"d prefer a MO at this point rather than take a huge paypal hit.

ElMon · #16 12-14-2008, 09:12 AM

Lots of interest, but still on the block.

ElMon · #17 12-16-2008, 10:20 AM

Bump in the mornin.

ElMon · #18 12-16-2008, 07:18 PM

More and more, I see that this fretless definitely stacks up against the earlier, supposedly superior older bass. Warwick has certainly had some misses for me in recent years, but this fretless breaks the mold. Awesome tone. Wish circumstances were different.

I'll take another $100 hit on this and go with $1700 shipped. Prefer MO at this point.

ElMon · #19 12-16-2008, 11:38 PM

All PM's returned.

ElMon · #20 12-17-2008, 11:59 AM

Mmmmmmmm.........Wood...............