johnthebassist

Cheers Kev. It really is a brutal sounding bass. That said, fat bottomed, plump tones are there to be had for the mellower stuff too. We dropped a [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7LKNJR39f5c#t=315"]Fela Kuti cover[/url] a couple of times recently and this bass certainly didn't sound out of place...

12.5 lb! I bought a 5" wide strap and reinforced it, so it's not too bad. Played a 90minute set on it at Cheltenham Jazz Fest a couple of weeks back and I'm still standing. I'm a couple of inches shorter now, mind

[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]Despite being capable of making nothing more than a complete mess in woodwork class in my school days, I'm more than happy to accept that compliment on behalf of Hans Peter Wilfer![/size][/font][/color] String spacing is 16mm

[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]Thumb 6 #27 for sale only. I'm happy to consider offers, but no trades thanks (unless it's a vintage Fender!).[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]I've deliberated over this for a while and I've decided I have to let this one go. It's an immense bass with incredible tone and sustain and the best neck I've ever played. Action is low, neck is absolutely flat as a board and it plays perfectly.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]I bought the bass for £1800 from The Gallery in 2012 and that's what I'[/size][/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]d like to sell it for.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]I'm selling to fund a vintage Fender. My main project is going for a much more traditional, old-school sound that will leave this bass sitting on a stand getting dusty. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]The only sign of any wear or use whatsoever is a hint of the obligatory thumb mark above the "neck" pickup.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]This is a very early model, only the 27th built. It has schaller tuners and strap-locks and the original headstock with the bevel at the rear.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]Here's what Warwick founder and owner Hans Peter Wilfer told me about it:[/size][/font][/color] [quote][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3][font=Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif][i]...indeed your Bass is one of the first Thumb NT 6 strings I made by my self.... Here the informations to your very cool and nice Warwick Thumb Bass NT 6 string Bass from 1988 - First: we presented the Thumb NT 6 string in 1987 on the Frankfurt Show so your Bass was made in September 1988 and is still one of the first.. the Number 27 !! very rare for sure - Bass Thumb Bass NT 6 string Serial Number J 027 88 Year 1988 Month September Number 027 Neck Wood Wenge Wood Fingerboard Wenge Wood with Dots in the Fingerboard (one of the last we did it !) Frets Bronce Warwick Frets Nut Just a Nut Brass Version Neck construction Neckthrough construction hiddenneck Body 3 pcs. solid pommele Bubinga Wood Surface Oil Finish / BeeWax Pickups Bartolini Soapbar Humbucker Electronic 2 Band MEC Electronic Hardware Made by Schaller for Warwick Made in Germany / 91330 Eggolsheim / Franconia[/i][/font][/size][/font][/color][/quote] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]The fingerboard actually looks more like Tigerstripe Ebony, but who am I to argue?![/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]I've used this bass to great effect on a number of recordings and many performances at venues and festivals around the UK. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ_n1VMcO_0"]Here's some video/audio of it in action:[/url][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]Any questions, please drop me a line.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]Thanks for reading,[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]John[/size][/font][/color]

Dear God. Ummm....this is EXACTLY what I need. Honestly, every last detail. Do you have any recordings of it online? I'd have to shift my Warwick Thumb 6, I think. Sorry, thinking out loud.

Wow - just watched an awesome video of one of these from exactly the same year on youtube. Anyone ever tried one with a set of flats? I'm looking for something a bit different for that old-school JB-era Bootsy sound.

I can certainly vouch for this bass...because it was mine until recently! I recorded a couple of great tracks with it and had nothing but compliments from sound engineers wherever we went. Awesome instrument and I'm sure it's even better now that Kev has had it properly setup with a brass Just-a-Nut. Somebody's going to be getting a very special bass.

Since I traded my Streamer Stage II, I'm withdrawing this bass from sale. It's too good to part with and it's far too happy sitting next to my newly acquired 1990 Streamer. Cheers Kev

Traded for an immense Streamer Stage I. Thanks for reading/replying folks!

Discussing a couple of potential trades, still open to offers though...

Preferring a cash offer for this one now...

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[quote name='James Wiltshire' timestamp='1388069251' post='2318262'] This isnt midi is it? [/quote] If you're looking for a midi version specifically, I believe there's one for sale at The Gallery in Camden. It used to belong to Pino. If I could offload my two Warwick's, I'd be all over this Wal. Always wanted one. Humph!

Last night I walked into our lounge to hear a faint, mournful song emanating from my bass-stand... "It'll be lonely this Christmas Without you to hold (me) It ll be lonely this Christmas Lonely and cold It ll be cold, so cold, without you to hold (my super solid thru-neck and deliciously carved, resonant body) This Christmas." I'm heading to Cornwall for Christmas. Bass has no company. So cold. Poor bass. Bass will work for bee's wax.

C'mon folks, one of you has the opportunity to buy yourself the Christmas present EVER here. Did I mention that this bass is able to be absolutely invisible to significant others - they never need know you bought it! How cool is that? Seriously, somebody make me an offer here please - I'm itching to order my basslab!

Hey there, I have a [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/224663-fsft-warwick-streamer-stage-ii-5-string-2003/page__fromsearch__1"]SSII for sale/trade[/url]. I'd happily trade my bass for yours...and then swap yours for Leo (above)'s Jazz Deluxe 5 I'm in West London (Acton). J

Bump! If anyone has a USA Fender Jazz Deluxe 5 (or similar) they'd like to trade, that's what I'm looking for. Open to other Jazz-derived basses/Super-J's (Sandberg, Sadowsky etc) - needs to be a 5-string, though.

Hi, String spacing is 16.5mm. I'm based in North Acton, West London. I'm out and about right now, so I'll have to measure the neck when I get home. I don't have callipers to measure depth, but I can tell you that it feels flatter than the current basses. If you'd like to visit the bass, that can be arranged. Decent cup of tea to be had, too.

Thanks Reggie, that's very kind of you!

£1300 exc. shipping. 2003 Warwick Streamer Stage II 5-string Origin: Made in Germany, 2003 Body: Afzelia Neck: Thru-neck, 7-piece laminate (Afzelia & Ovangkol) Fingerboard: Wenge with "Yin Yang" inlays Weight: 9.5lb Condition: 8/10 [attachment=150422:IMG_5365.jpg][attachment=150423:IMG_5368.jpg][attachment=150424:IMG_5371.jpg][attachment=150425:IMG_5359.jpg][attachment=150426:IMG_5361.jpg][attachment=150427:IMG_5353.jpg][attachment=150428:IMG_5354.jpg][attachment=150429:IMG_5355.jpg][attachment=150430:IMG_5357.jpg][attachment=150432:IMG_5345.jpg] This is a simply superb bass and has done me proud over the last couple of years. I've had so many compliments from sound engineers and fellow bassists, but regrettably I need to turn it into a USA Fender Jazz Deluxe V. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NDcH05KyR4"]Here's a Youtube clip of a track we recorded with this bass.[/url] This bass isn't mint (it has a couple of dings here and there) and as is fairly common for the Just-a-Nut II, one of the retaining clips is missing, though the nut stays firmly in place thanks to string tension and two pins in the back that prevent any lateral movement. Some of the gold colour has also begun to fade from the hardware (through polishing, I think). I've tried to reflect all of these points in the photos. It comes complete with the original tools, manual, hang tags, the end of a tin of Warwick wax and the Warwick/Framus branded cloth to apply it with. The only bit missing is the hard case. I'd prefer a local sale, due to the case issue. I am prepared to ship, but I'll need to source a new hard case to send it in. I bought it for £1300 in 2011 and that's what I'm looking for now. I'm open to a trade for a USA Fender Jazz Deluxe V, preferably with a rosewood board and block markers. Any questions/offers, please give me a shout. Cheers! John