FT Feeler:Warwick Taranis 5 for a Thumb 5

willyrep · #1 11-01-2012, 06:16 PM

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

willyrep · #2 11-02-2012, 04:22 PM

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/

willyrep · #3 11-03-2012, 05:51 PM

Bump it up

willyrep · #4 11-04-2012, 10:32 AM

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

8liter · #5 11-04-2012, 10:51 AM

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

willyrep · #6 11-04-2012, 11:30 AM

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?

willyrep · #7 11-07-2012, 03:28 PM

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

BoobieParker · #8 11-08-2012, 01:17 AM

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.

willyrep · #9 11-08-2012, 06:01 PM

Before gig bump......

sippi · #10 11-09-2012, 10:12 AM

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

MarTONEbass · #11 11-09-2012, 10:30 AM

Nice looking bass!

willyrep · #12 11-09-2012, 04:02 PM

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

sippi · #13 11-12-2012, 09:13 PM

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

willyrep · #14 11-13-2012, 07:45 PM

The black hardware is on my streamer now.

devin369 · #15 11-19-2012, 02:15 PM

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?????????

willyrep · #16 11-19-2012, 04:18 PM

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 !

willyrep · #17 11-19-2012, 04:30 PM

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

willyrep · #18 11-21-2012, 02:18 PM

pre-turkey day Gobble Gobble bump

willyrep · #19 11-23-2012, 07:21 PM

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!

MaddAnthony_59 · #20 11-24-2012, 11:08 PM