FS: Smokin' Warwick Thumb NT5

[KsPiNeSh]

Up for grabs is a gorgeous hot-rodded Warwick Thumb NT5. Buttery ovangkol neck, bubinga pommelle body wings and top, ebony fingerboard... this is the real deal. Upgrades include an Audere 4-band 18V preamp, Joe Barden pickups, and a brass Just-A-Nut I.

Cosmetically, she's at least a 9/10. A few small dings on the top of the headstock, but that's pretty much it. I've gigged her regularly and take very good care of my instruments, so she's battle-tested and ready to rock. Weighs 9.9 lbs. on the digital bathroom scale. If anyone is interested in recordings of this bass, shoot me a PM and I'll link you to some tracks.

Price is $2300 shipped in con US only. Bass will ship in a ProTec case. Will consider trades for a matte or natural-finish (no gloss!) 5 string Spector Euro or US. Picky, but I don't care much for the feel of gloss-finished necks... natural and smooth for me please

On to the pics!













Now a couple of pics courtesy of Rocket Music, where I purchased this bass from

[seungkoo]

Wow

[Monotheist]

PM sent

[BuffaloBob4343]

Gorgeous bass dude. Do yourself a favor and take this thread down!

What do those barden PUPS sound like compared to the MECs?

[IronLung1986]

holy smokes! what a fantastic bass.

[davidAaronCarte]

Drop me a PM if you change your mind about that whole US-only thing

[HaPpYfAcE]

waaaaaagggggghhhhh!

[KsPiNeSh]

Originally Posted by BuffaloBob4343

Gorgeous bass dude. Do yourself a favor and take this thread down!

What do those barden PUPS sound like compared to the MECs?

I've pondered this decision for a long while now and this bass needs to be played, which I haven't been doing lately

Regarding the Bardens, I find them to be thicker and less glassy than the MECs. They respond well to EQ and have a very even sound to them, which works very, very well with the Thumb. Greg at Rocket Music installed the electronics before I got it (this was his old personal bass), so the work is top-notch.

[BuffaloBob4343]

Originally Posted by KsPiNeSh

I've pondered this decision for a long while now and this bass needs to be played, which I haven't been doing lately

Regarding the Bardens, I find them to be thicker and less glassy than the MECs. They respond well to EQ and have a very even sound to them, which works very, very well with the Thumb. Greg at Rocket Music installed the electronics before I got it (this was his old personal bass), so the work is top-notch.

I'll bet.this bass sounds sweet through the GB Streamliner, given its no doubt strong mid-presence.

Good luck with the sale, even though you won't need it!

[tommixx]

hhhhmmmm... What does she weigh?

Peace,

T

[calgone47]

Beautiful! I've wanted this bass ever since Greg originally listed it for sale and if I hadn't just bought my Stage II, I would seriously consider it again!

Good luck with the sale Brian!

[KsPiNeSh]

Originally Posted by tommixx

hhhhmmmm... What does she weigh?

Peace,

T

Coming in at a svelte 9.9 lbs on the digital bathroom scale - very comfy to play.

[JimiLL]

Bump for a great bass at a great price from a great guy. Cant go wrong with this deal

[KsPiNeSh]

Originally Posted by JimiLL

Bump for a great bass at a great price from a great guy. Cant go wrong with this deal

Thank you for the kind words Lots of tire-kicking, but no new home yet. Worry not - this bass delivers the goods.

[Plantbrain]

Hi

What's the string spacing?

[KsPiNeSh]

Originally Posted by Plantbrain

Hi

What's the string spacing?

Standard spacing is 16.5 mm and the saddles are adjustable (I believe it's +/- 1 mm or so either way), but I've never made any width adjustments to mine.

[KsPiNeSh]

Monday bumpage.

[MikeBass]

Lemme help...those Joe Barden pick-ups a insanly good sounding.
Never played this bass, but have plaed others with JB pick-ups. Thy're the real deal IMO.

[KsPiNeSh]

Bumpity.

[HaPpYfAcE]

yep, still want, lol. free bumps for you.