Now only thé masterbuild have brass nut thé GPS line has someking of teflon nut. I own two GPS thumb from 2016 and both have that black nut
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If there’s lacquer, wax or some other kind of sealer over the black, it shouldn’t wear off anytime in the next several years.
As for the wood “breathing,” that’s a very controversial thing. I’m of the opinion that a solid body instrument has no need to breathe and that since instruments have been painted, lacquered and sealed for decades now with no issues proves the point.
Anyway, I’m all for that black one (#3) and if it ever ends up on North American shores, I’ll be the first in line to snag it. It’s a real beauty!
Pretty common, here’s mineAll true. Just for some reason, I would expect a bolt-on Ovangkol neck to be bolted onto an Ovangkol body.
I have not seen a Bubinga Thumb body with an Ovangkol neck before...but that doesn't necessarily mean they never built any.
Noll is a German preamp maker.
I have their 4-band in my Maruszczyk Frog and love it, VERY versatile pre.
By the way, Warwick questions, are probably better posted in the Official Warwick Club
The Official Warwick Club (Part 6)
Another +1 on Noll electronics. Very quiet/clean pre-amps in general, and depending on which one is in there: also quite flexible. I'd take Noll electronics over MEC/Stock-Warwick (or EMG) any day.
About the other basses: elephant in the room is that #1 is 5-string, others are 4, so which you want/don't depends on how many strings you're after. I'd take the 5, because - it's a 5, and I'd really miss the low-B on a 4.
Second perhaps obvious question: you have tried the thumbs in person, and confirmed that the ergonomics work for you, right? I love the look/shape & sound of the Thumbs, but I found it difficult to play comfortably (as do many others). Some specimens are very prone to neck-dive, and some players find the short upper horn puts the neck very far 'to the left'. Equally - many players find this isn't an issue. YMMV
About the other basses: elephant in the room is that #1 is 5-string, others are 4, so which you want/don't depends on how many strings you're after. I'd take the 5, because - it's a 5, and I'd really miss the low-B on a 4.
Second perhaps obvious question: you have tried the thumbs in person, and confirmed that the ergonomics work for you, right? I love the look/shape & sound of the Thumbs, but I found it difficult to play comfortably (as do many others). Some specimens are very prone to neck-dive, and some players find the short upper horn puts the neck very far 'to the left'. Equally - many players find this isn't an issue. YMMV
Those two nuts are different because they're from different 'generations' of bass, rather than model. Pre-1996/7 (sometimes called mk1) Warwicks had those individually adjustable brass nuts. Some Mk2 had that plastic, though perhaps only on the Korean/overseas models (these sometimes like to break - but mine's been fine), and then there's the brass (like @Barticus posted); I can't recall whether these came in parallel with the Mk2 plastic one, or whether they came striclty later (i.e. Mk3). I'm sure someone who knows more about Warwicks will chime in & correct me
So: a Mk2 thumb, I think, might have a plastic nut, just like your top photo.
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i have a 7-string guitar at home so maybe, but nit sure, that i really will need 5 strings bass..
so GPS doesn't bother u?
thanks=)
You are overthinking this. The bass will not sound different, and the wood will be fine. If the black wears off over time, it's a sign that it's been played.
Every bass tells a story. If it collects wear and tear being played by you, it will tell your story.
ok, thanks man
is the quality good thouogh?
If there’s lacquer, wax or some other kind of sealer over the black, it shouldn’t wear off anytime in the next several years.
As for the wood “breathing,” that’s a very controversial thing. I’m of the opinion that a solid body instrument has no need to breathe and that since instruments have been painted, lacquered and sealed for decades now with no issues proves the point.
Anyway, I’m all for that black one (#3) and if it ever ends up on North American shores, I’ll be the first in line to snag it. It’s a real beauty!
I understand.. I've asked the seller, how exactly was it painted. maybe just with the paint spray=)
was it desassembled, was the connection between body and neck painted as well?.. I really think it is important=)
looks good.. and from the backside?
ahah, thanks=)
a good question! nevery tried one, really. Just a fan of how they looks=)
and sound is very nice And I guess, it is a real quality
Those two nuts are different because they're from different 'generations' of bass, rather than model. Pre-1996/7 (sometimes called mk1) Warwicks had those individually adjustable brass nuts. Some Mk2 had that plastic, though perhaps only on the Korean/overseas models (these sometimes like to break - but mine's been fine), and then there's the brass (like @Barticus posted); I can't recall whether these came in parallel with the Mk2 plastic one, or whether they came striclty later (i.e. Mk3). I'm sure someone who knows more about Warwicks will chime in & correct me
So: a Mk2 thumb, I think, might have a plastic nut, just like your top photo.
thanks man
=)
danke dude
You are overthinking this. The bass will not sound different, and the wood will be fine. If the black wears off over time, it's a sign that it's been played.
Every bass tells a story. If it collects wear and tear being played by you, it will tell your story.
that is a pfilosophical approach. I like it=)
