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  1. Unmarked and as new NS5-XL 

    Owned by me since 2004 and rarely used live.

    Siunds fantastic, thunderous B, active EMGs and strung with Hi-Beams which suit the bass perfectly.

    Absolutely no issues, C19 secure trial preferred in my home studio.

    No trades thanks, downsizing my collection is only reason for sale.

    Also listed elsewhere.

    Thanks for looking.

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  2. 23 hours ago, italiancross said:

    A beautiful bass! I have an identical one, also from 1983, and this is an often overlooked era in which Fender produced very nice instruments, very well finished and with a great sound. Mine is also 3.8 kg. light and well balanced.
    Too often the instruments born out of the 1983-84 production (the popular Dan Smith era) are confused with the late 70's ones which had heavy bodies and didn't always show an accurate quality control level.
    GLWS!

    Many thanks, there is interest so fingers crossed!

  3. For Sale my 1983 USA Precision in black with white pickguard.

    Very clean condition, very lightly used, a few surface marks and minor dings which are difficult to photograph.

    Plays really nicely with a great P-bass tone. Hardware and electronics appear original.

    Very light for an 80s P at 3.7kg verified with a digital luggage scale.

    No case but can package securely for shipment at buyers cost.

    No trades thanks.

    Only selling as I need to reduce the collection - Spector NS5-XL, John Suhr Jazz and others to follow......

     

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  4. Thx guys - my setup is purely for stage sound - the foh is DI from the amp which is set flat as my Sadowsky NYC provides a nice sound on its own.

    I know that some amps/speaker combos are just not optimal so good to hear mine is not wide of the mark - still got a 1x15-2x10-horn TE setup which blows it away though at least in terms of warmth and drive.....

  5. Thanks for the comments - interesting.

    For my part it looks and sounds wonderful but the Sadowsky NYC is the bass I keep picking up (and gigging) - it’s nowhere near as pretty but just seems “right” - will probably list the Suhr in the coming weeks unless I have a change of heart - I think the Sad is a different thing and justcduits me better....

  6. Hi,
    Current gig is a 10piece soul/funk outfit only need amp for stage sound as we are lucky enough to have a pro-level HK rig with engineer etc. In the past I used old school UK TE for years from 1x15 through 2x10 to 8x10 and everything in-between, 200w combos to RAH600SMX.

    Last year I decided to go lightweight and bought a TH500 and a couple of Barefaced BB2 (Gen3) - interested in whether or not this setup could be bettered for the material I am doing - overall happy with the sound/tone although unsurprisingly the TH does not have the headroom of the old TE amps (imho) - I only really notice this on the few tracks that require percussive (slap) playing.

    Guitar is usually Sadowsky NYC Jazz or Suhr Jazz through a Sadowsky preamp-pedal.

    Thanks for any views etc....

    Cheers,
    Kevin

  7. All,
    I bought a nearly new Firemist (Shoreline) Gold Suhr passive J about 6 years ago - don’t realky look at the market much but imho this is the finest 60s feel passive J I have played - I did a back to back with a ‘64 at the Gallery and the Suhr was as good if not better.

    Surprised that they can be bought new for £2k - does the market not like/understand them?

    I also have NYC Sadowsky, American F Jazz etc so have done basis for comparison.

    Interested to hear views....

    Thx,
    Kevin

  8. [quote name='Satrugar' timestamp='1383654029' post='2267007']
    The neck is definitely Ovangkol, as you can see on the pics. ;)
    Fingerboard should be (and looks like) ebony, it's standard on Warwick fretless basses.
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    Thanks for the clarification - I mainly play Sadowsky/Suhr and am unused to these exotic woods :-) the thumb does sound gorgeous though so they must make a difference.....

  9. [quote name='Eboclive' timestamp='1383522593' post='2265548']
    Nice looking bass.

    Can you tell me some specs?
    What is the body and neck wood?
    I presume the fingerboard is ebony?

    Cheers.
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    The body is Bubinga and the neck is Wenge I think - not sure on the board but ebony would be my guess.

    Its a 2003 model so hopefully Warwick could give you chapter and verse - the serial number is D-098957-03

    Already have some interest via PM on the bass just so you know.....

  10. For Sale, a beautiful Thumb 5 through neck unlined fretless.

    New retail on this bass is around £4k - looking for £1250 no trades or offers please this is a bargain imho.

    Totally unmarked and as-new aside from some very light string marking on the neck. Sold with Warwick flight case whic is mint aside from two nicks in the vinyl on the top surface.

    email me for hi res pix if required.

    many thanks,
    Kevin

  11. [quote name='binkybongo' timestamp='1380581363' post='2227560']
    Bump for a stunning instrument
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    Thanks Bill, I now have a forum member very interested in the bass so the bump is much appreciated :-)

  12. [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1378667275' post='2203036']
    BassDirect have one for £1600 and you would expect a premium for a retailer as opposed to a private seller (due to their rates etc). So £1500 as a starting point, makes sense to me too [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Warwick_Thumb_NT5_FL.html"]http://www.bassdirec...umb_NT5_FL.html[/url]
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    Oohh errr - thanks Clarky, had missed that - I put mine on for £1750 now I know why I got no response!

    Might give the 'bay a go - does anyone have experience of selling high end basses there?

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