Warwick Thumb 5 SN

rhett · #1 01-01-2012, 03:16 PM

Happy New Year Everyone!

Warwick Thumb 5 NT :

This Thumb is a player's bass that will snap nicely for someone, I am knocking $350 the average going rate for the lower horn ding and a few other imperfections noted below.

$1650! shipped CONUS.
Includes Warwick gigbag.

rhett · #2 01-01-2012, 03:24 PM

I will knock off $50 for a local, cash pickup.
Can meet in ABQ, Santa Fe, or Taos.

MikeBass · #3 01-01-2012, 05:57 PM

What year is it??? (last two numbers on the back of the headstock- but I'm sure you knew that already)

rhett · #4 01-03-2012, 04:24 PM

it's a 2005,
and sweeeet (just arrived today) - I really dig the smaller neck profile. This one doesn't seem as heavy as the few other Thumb 5's I've played before either - perhaps because that was a long time ago and they were probably bolt-ons.
slight discoloration and nickage from being played regularly - a good wax job is in order - but still a steal at $1800 shipped. someone snatch this baby up before I change my mind and then hafta figure out how to pay for the bass I've already put a deposit on, yikes!
I can ship it strung w/ brand new Black Beauties or w/out - your choice.
the tuners have been replaced with Grovers.

rhett · #5 01-04-2012, 09:44 AM

I'd call the condition an 8/10 and don't wanna get attached (!) so I'm dropping the price to
$1750 shipped!

otto B · #6 01-04-2012, 12:38 PM

What is the fret board made of? Wenge or Ebony

rhett · #7 01-05-2012, 08:14 AM

I believe ebony but I will double check when I get home this evening. And go ahead and string up the Black Beauties. Time to do a serious A/B against the Aries and make sure which one is the keeper!

HaPpYfAcE · #8 01-05-2012, 10:07 AM

bubinga body, ovangkol/bubinga neck, tigerstripe ebony board.

pm inc

bassteban · #9 01-05-2012, 10:16 AM

S/N- as in set neck? I didn't know that was an option for Thumbs.

HaPpYfAcE · #10 01-05-2012, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassteban

S/N- as in set neck? I didn't know that was an option for Thumbs.

it isn't, but i inferred neck-thru from the post and pictures.

bassteban · #11 01-05-2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaPpYfAcE

it isn't, but i inferred neck-thru from the post and pictures.

Neck-through & set-neck are two different things- I probably wouldn't hear a difference, mind you.

Anyway, 45 seconds of intense googling leads me to believe that Warwick Thumbs are available in bolt-on or neck-through, but not S/N(interestingly, typing in *Warwick Thumb S/N* took me to this thread

).

rhett · #12 01-05-2012, 12:01 PM

aww crap - my bad. it most definitely is a NT, not a SN.
have you ever been thinking one thing while typing another, before you know it you've hit send...

HaPpYfAcE · #13 01-05-2012, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassteban

Neck-through & set-neck are two different things- I probably wouldn't hear a difference, mind you.

Anyway, 45 seconds of intense googling leads me to believe that Warwick Thumbs are available in bolt-on or neck-through, but not S/N(interestingly, typing in *Warwick Thumb S/N* took me to this thread

).

yep, i'm aware of the difference...what i was getting at is that based on the information in the thread, it was my determination that it was the neck-thru model over the bolt-on, etc.

bassteban · #14 01-05-2012, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhett

aww crap - my bad. it most definitely is a NT, not a SN.
have ever been thinking one thing while typing another, before you know it you've hit send...

Oh, no- that's NEVER happened to me- I'd have to burn/hand in my spelling/grammar/punctuation fascist card.

GLWS

T-MOST · #15 01-05-2012, 01:49 PM

I had one of these about 6 years ago. I also had a 6 with the wide neck & spacing. Good luck with the sale.

rhett · #16 01-06-2012, 11:52 AM

someone should score this before I gig it Sunday and save me from falling in love!

rhett · #17 01-07-2012, 07:07 AM

Last night I finally had my first chance at an intense inspection and cleanup followed by a restringing and sound check: long story short, I am downgrading the current cosmetic condition to a 7.25/10 with the stipulation that a little proper cleanup will bring it up to a 8.25/10. Therefore, I am dropping the price to
$1650 shipped

The bad:
The Thumb has clearly been heavily played, as evidenced by the discoloration in the thumb/handrest area. I am certain a little proper buffing and perhaps oiling and/or waxing will clean it up right. Surely there is plenty of guidance on the proper way to do this here on TB, but I have neither the time or energy to give it the attention it needs at this point.
Pics will be emailed from rsouth220 AT yahoo.com after a request to that email address.

The truss rod cover was clearly not so gently pried off a couple of times. Only noticeable closeup, but worth noting nonetheless.

The volume knob doesn't quite seat as well as the other knobs. It looks original, maybe just needs a reset, idk. Again, barely noticeable but worth noting.
There are a few other minor bruises that haven't really broken the finish, but you must look pretty hard to find those.

The good: THUNDEROUS tone, perhaps the tightest and most articulate low B that I have ever played. Very slim neck for a Warwick 5!

I'm sure that everything that everyone loves and dislikes about these is written on these pages, so no further elaboration is needed on my part.

This is a player's bass, not a showpiece. I would love to hold tight to this one, but the clock is ticking on a deposit on another bass....dang.

rhett · #18 01-07-2012, 01:45 PM

Local pickup or any non- heavy fee payment method (hint: I can take a Bank of America direct deposit from any branch) price:
$1600

rhett · #19 01-08-2012, 12:40 PM

countdown to feebay commences...

rhett · #20 01-09-2012, 08:15 AM