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As a bassist of over 30 years I am now the proud owner of a '98 Thumb which I've just bought from jimbobothy on here. I let one of the early models of these beautiful things pass me by back in the mid/late eighties. I baulked at the £650 price tag and boy have I ever regretted not getting that particular bass way back then... That feeling continued for all these years, and whilst raising four kids meant spending money on a bass for myself was put on the back burner for quite some time, my chance finally came recently the other week I knew from way back that the playability of these particular basses was possibly the closest thing to the main bass I have used for the last 25 years, and as I am a lead singer too, my guitar has to virtually play itself when I'm up there making a racket. Despite trying various Fenders, and frankly wondering what all the fuss was about as well as a myriad of other basses, I still wondered what I may have missed out on all those years back Enter the Warwick Thumb from jimbobothy (and yes the neck does drop away from me but nowt that I can't manage with), the sound and playabilty are simply superb. I go DI straight through into our JBL VRX PA system and monitor via IEM's, so what the audience hear is[i] just [/i]the sound of the bass - I've done this for years and am a big believer in letting the guitar do it's own thing without all the gear in between - each to their own and all that and it doesn't half save my back these days This bass is megga. Cuts through the mix great, it's possible to hear everything I'm doing, complete with bum notes I just wish I'd bought that one all those years back....... Get one, you only live once

Wow!! That is looking megga so far JPJ! Keep up the good work, I'm dying to see the finished result!

Bought a superb Warwick Thumb from James, kindly met me almost halway to deliver the bass, and took time out for a bit craic Recommended by BassTool!

Top bloke Chris, I bought his Spector and he sent me some great pics first, then even agreed to meet me halfway at Wetherby services to clinch the deal and part with the guitar. He even cut off his dreadlocks to make himself more presentable Highly recommend him for any transaction! Johna

[quote name='cocco' post='725217' date='Jan 26 2010, 02:34 PM']Mine is a G-1 sliding pickup version. Tuners are good strings are good too. I think its the bridge if its anything. No one seems to make a direct replacement bridge for it though. I dont fancy drilling holes in it if it can be helped.[/quote] You tried tightening the poziscrew in the middle of the cog? Sometimes this is all that is required, I've done it to mine and it makes a difference. I think it's more likely to be this end of the neck than your bridge........

[quote name='silddx' post='721221' date='Jan 22 2010, 02:28 PM']I should add to the list Keep Music Live stickers on sunburst Precisions.[/quote]

[attachment=39655:156.jpg] My mate Baz introduced me to this bloke after a gig they'd done together, he said we had the same thing in common - our initials are the same apparently . After one or two beers he rather kindly gave me his plectrum too

[quote name='biskitbass' post='688753' date='Dec 18 2009, 10:06 PM']My latest rig.... [/quote] And I can vouch how good this sounds........

Yes, I certainly do try to make some sort of tuneful racket to accompany the lyrics As I am am our main singer amongst my fellow musician/singers - two guitarists and a drummist. The two guitarists sing a song apiece and the drummer chips in with backing vocals to make up four part harmony, but in the main I am the frontman/bassist/showoff. Although I started band life as just a basic singer, when I was 14 and our first bassplayer got the sack (oh yes we were serious teenagers )I was told I had to make myself more useful and pick up the bass and sing as well... Guitarists sheesh, easy life man, they had too many pedals to press apparently Anyway that was thirty four years ago and I'm still trying to marry those two totally counterpoint skills together and make some sort of coherent racket with my voice and my bass at the same time............ It's a neat trick when it can be pulled off, and the two most complex songs I think I have ever done are Rat Trap (Boomtown Rats) and Lonely Boy(Andrew Gold). The vocals and bass line in each song are absolutely miles apart and took me ages to crack. For me, McCartney was very underrated in his skills at doubling the two, Sting as well did some clever stuff and made it look effortless. Mark King got the recognition he deserved, I've seen him live and his ability to sing over complex bass lines is truly incredible, and his bass virtuosity is a bonus Johna

Got mine, our drummer kindly bought them for the Sage Gateshead in October, we are 5 from the front! GERRIN! Seen them four times in the last twenty five years or so, I thought the best time was my first when 'Hot water' charted. Check out the bloke on the bass who sings a bit, he's worth watching out for

[quote name='biskitbass' post='672554' date='Dec 2 2009, 10:01 PM']+1 !!![/quote] Didn't take you long to change your gear listing I see......... Biskitbass has a Hartke for sale, and I can vouch it's mint

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='671709' date='Dec 1 2009, 11:19 PM']Chuffin hell mate; not only did you bust your amp but you snapped the headstock off that fender... come to think of it, there's something wrong with the body as well! [/quote] I thought he may put a dent in his Fender credentials being spotted with one of these on, he was grinning for a while needs the strap heightening though........ Gotta say it sounded class through the Markbass head and Bergantino 4x10 cab, that Gaz Howe is one fortunate man

Big thanks to WaterofTyne and all the basschat members who made this a great afternoon out. I've never seen so much expensive gear in one place .... .......and I had a bit of a result in the raffle........ahem Now got enough strings to last 'til I'm 53. Gaz Howe I want that Status ....... and the new amp and cab Gota dash.....Copt Hill tonight

[quote name='BigRedX' post='658609' date='Nov 18 2009, 09:47 PM']On full (it sounds better) all of the time. Only used to fade out ringing notes at the end of songs. That's it.[/quote] +1 exactly the same