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Warwick Thumb 5 NT

#25
When standing, with the bass on a strap, do you wear your basses fairly high??

If so, neck dive should not be an issue. My Thumb BO 6 does NOT dive whatsoever, but I wear it fairly high (same position on the strap as when I'm sitting with it in my lap).

I only posted this to argue the "neck-diving Thumbs" statements that are always made.
 
#26
Ryan L. said:
When standing, with the bass on a strap, do you wear your basses fairly high??

If so, neck dive should not be an issue. My Thumb BO 6 does NOT dive whatsoever, but I wear it fairly high (same position on the strap as when I'm sitting with it in my lap).

I only posted this to argue the "neck-diving Thumbs" statements that are always made.
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I do wear my basses pretty high, so it would not be an issue for me.:)
 
#28
vinxbass said:
I played a Thumb at our local GC, loved the tone, but couldn't get use to the feel of the neck. Of coarse, I wasn't in a position to buy one so I really didn't try to get use to it either.:rolleyes:
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If I get the Thumb, I would at least keep my Standard. A Jazz is just to useful to completely let go. I am also curious what the avarage weight on these is. The Warwick website says Thumb 5 NTs average about 9.8 or 9.9 lbs. I'm guessing many may actually be about 11 lbs.:hmm:
 
#30
My Thumb was pretty light and comfortable, I'd say not more than 9lbs. I strapped it pretty high so there was no neck dive. My broad neck Thumb is a bit of a fatty...11.5 lbs. It took 3 shows and several practices to get used to it. I say go for it! The Thumb sits well in the mix and is a damn fine looking instrument.

Peace,

Gougedeye
 
#31
I love the Thumb NT tone, it cuts through just about anything. Give it a shot, I'm sure you'll dig it. Now the comfort issue may begin to bug you, but you'll just have to decide which matters most, how great it sounds or how heavy/uncomfortable it is......
 
#35
That Warwick Thumb NT 5, that I was diggin' is at the GC off Warson Rd. South St. Louis County, if anyone is interested. I checked it out again today, and the pan pot is busted. I know that is not an expensive repair, but shelling out $1,500 knowing it would have to go straight to the shop is a bummer.:rollno:
 
#36
Dr. Cheese said:
That Warwick Thumb NT 5, that I was diggin' is at the GC off Warson Rd. South St. Louis County, if anyone is interested. I checked it out again today, and the pan pot is busted. I know that is not an expensive repair, but shelling out $1,500 knowing it would have to go straight to the shop is a bummer.:rollno:
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i agree Cheese.

I've never liked Thumbs much though, always liked the Corvettes and Fortress basses myself.
 
#38
1500 is great price for wenge necked (should be pre 1998) Thumbs 5 NT.
I have 3 Thumbs among 10 other basses incl. some very expensive boutique. I upgraded preamp with two new chips (10$ costs) what made their old pre (I have 1988 model) on the level of any 200$+ new preamp on the market and simply elevates bass sound to new heights.
Although in 99% I use it in passive mode.
Great, great playing and sounding bass. Absolute keeper.
If you don't like it, I think it will sell easy on that price.
 

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