FT Feeler:Warwick Taranis 5 for a Thumb 5
 

Hey y'all. I'm considering trading my Corvette Taranis 5 (2006) for a Thumb Bolt-on 5. Would be willing to possibly add cash on my end.
Not a lot of people know about the Taranis model as it was a limited production design. The 4 string version was meant to be tuned BEAD and used for "heavier" styles of music.
What I have is the 5 string model, lightweight(!) 2 piece swamp ash body with a nirvana black sandblasted finish. Essentially the body has a very rich textured look to it. COMPLETELY Passive J/MM setup. Monstrous and loud bass with a huge lowend and very thick mid-range. Cuts through the mix like a beast.
Cosmetically it is a 8.5/10. Straight neck, low action and recently set up before a European tour I brought it out on. Neck is still straight and plays awesome! I used this bass mainly with a touring Blues (modern R&B) artist and the stingray style tone on the back pickup is incredible. The only mod I made to it was add chrome German Warwick Hardware, ( I felt it complimented the organic look more and made it less "stealth").
I will have a link to detailed pictures up tomorrow if there is any interest, gotta get ready for a gig. I'm looking for a comparable "used" later year bolt-on thumb 5-string. '90s models are actually preferred because I love wenge necks. I can be flexible on physical/aesthetic points but it has to work and play! EDIT: Also interested in Streamer 5 strings....bolt-on, jazzmans, Mastermans etc...
Also added updated trade interests, see bottom post. Thanks!

Cheers and feel free to ask any questions-Included is a link to the model on Warwicks site.

http://www.warwick.de/modules/produk...ID=22019&cl=EN

Bump for pics!
 

Here's the pictures link. Tried to show the body shade/texture/sexiness through a few different lightings. Also included some action shots. Hopefully the pics help me along here! Cheers,
Will
http://s424.photobucket.com/albums/p...is%205-string/

Bump it up

Sunday Bumpday....no love for the Taranis?

Man that thing is freaking gorgeous. Free bump to you, sir.

Thanks man! Yeah it really is a unique looking bass. Always get lots of compliments. This thread has a ton of views-i guess my trade requirements are just too specific?

Lots of views but no thumbs up......:ninja:

WOW beautiful bass, never even seen one. All I have to offer for it would be my Corvette $$ with the exact same stain! Either way, awesome bass sir.

Before gig bump......

I will be in New Orleans getting married next week. I know you are looking for a thumb but what about selling outright? Also since you added the chrome hardware would you be interested in selling the black hardware that came with it initially. I currently have a 5 standard corvette that is screaming for some black hardware.

Thanks,

Sippi

Nice looking bass!

Thank for the picture bump! As of now, just looking for a trade.

Just curious if you still have the black hardware that initially came on the Taranis? If so would you be interested in selling it?

The black hardware is on my streamer now.

ooooh I own a 2003 Thumb BO.............hmmmmmmmmmm that guy looks purdy, and right now my dream bass is a Corvette $$ 4....... but in a way, your bass is a perfect mix between my My Thumb bass and my Dream Bass........... hmmmm?????????

Thanks for the bump! Tonally I would say it's probably not gonna sound like the active $$ basses. It's all passive and has a very strong midrange thickness to it. Lots of lowend too. The bridge humbucker gets a really nice stingray tone. I was thinking about putting an emg preamp i have in it to open things up but i love the fact that it's passive and still retains that famous Warwick "growl". Message me if you have any questions !

For those who are curious, here's a link to some live sound clips from last years Jazz Fest. Not sure how it was recorded but I know my backline was an Eden rig. Find "Mem Shannon and the Membership" on the list and click preview and you'll get clips of songs. Oh, and wear headphones!
https://www.munckmusic.com/wms/jazzfest/index.html

pre-turkey day Gobble Gobble bump

I'm not going to start a new thread, but I will add that I'm opening up trade options. Throw some interesting basses at me-let's see what happens. I also might have a local trade or sale pending. But as for trades, I would like a 5-string. Versatile pickup combination, active. 34" scale preferably but I can do 35'' as well. I like spacing around 17-18mm. Show me what you're working with! I'm putting trade value at around 900-1100 dollars..... and as always, I'm always partial to Warwicks :)
Cheers!

PMS