Why is it hard to find a Warwick Thumb NT 5

[DoubleBuckUser]

Why is it so hard to find a Warwick thumb NT5 that’s made past 2000s or 2010s, even harder to find one made around 2020.

Does Warwick make a certain amount and not restock for a while? Why is it so hard to find one?

I plan on buying one at the end of the year but I can’t find any.

I see on eBay but I don’t really trust eBay with instruments.

 

[burgerdj]

I’d really encourage you to buy a used one. There are several available on Reverb and others from independent stores. You can always order direct from Warwick, but be prepared for trauma to your bank account.

Have you played a Thumb 5 before? I would encourage you to try before you buy.

 

[DoubleBuckUser]

I’d really encourage you to buy a used one. There are several available on Reverb and others from independent stores. You can always order direct from Warwick, but be prepared for trauma to your bank account.

Have you played a Thumb 5 before? I would encourage you to try before you buy.

I haven’t tried it but the sound is really what I’m looking for.

It’s so hard to find so i can’t really try it but I think I’ll satisfied with the sound

 

[embellisher]

You might be satisfied with the sound, but the ergonomics on this bass are not great.

As @burgerdj said, I would highly recommend playing one, with a strap, for at least 30 minutes or so before buying one.