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Warwick Thumb NT 4 1987 'JD' - SOLD


woolf
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Hey Guys,

I'm selling my beloved '87 JD Thumb, I have been playing my Dolphin almost exclusively for the past year and it's a shame that the Thumb is not getting played, hence the sale.

The bass had a complete re-fret in 2006 with Warwick bell brass frets and is therefore playing brilliantly. The bass is in great condition, no scratches or dings anywhere. A great collectors item and a players dream.

Fitted with original Bartolini Pick-ups and the original schaller single piece bridge. These JD Thumbs are fairly rare.

I would highly recommend that any interested parties come and view the bass in person before buying.

I'm looking to achieve around the £900 mark, however may be open to offers and trades.


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[quote name='Peaty' post='152895' date='Mar 7 2008, 09:56 AM']Excuse my ignorance but what does the JD stand for.

I love that scalloped back to the head stock.

Pete[/quote]


'JD' stands for John Davis, one of the first bass players to endorse the Thumb bass. I have a picture of him somewhere... Don't really know anything else about him.

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[quote name='Peaty' post='152895' date='Mar 7 2008, 09:56 AM']Excuse my ignorance but what does the JD stand for.

I love that scalloped back to the head stock.[/quote]

See [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=11339&view=findpost&p=119896"]my post on the subject[/url]. I loved mine the moment I first played it, about 20 years ago. A little lighter than a stock Thumb as well as having a shallower neck.

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I've always loved the look of Warwicks but as soon as I pick one up I hate the neck - just can't seem to get on with them...the Warwick experts here all seem to suggest that the necks on the older ones are much better though.

Whereabouts in the country are you? this would have to be one I'd like to try before buying :)

J

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[quote name='Legion' post='160152' date='Mar 19 2008, 10:48 AM']I've always loved the look of Warwicks but as soon as I pick one up I hate the neck - just can't seem to get on with them...the Warwick experts here all seem to suggest that the necks on the older ones are much better though.[/quote]

Well it is of course subjective... but I prefer the old wenge necks.

Have a bump for a gorgeous bass. Some really nice pictures there. :)

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[quote name='tauzero' post='165010' date='Mar 28 2008, 02:43 AM']I intend to take my JD to the Bass Bash so if anyone starts showing signs of love for it, I'll point them at this thread. Bargain at 800, they were 950 twenty years ago.[/quote]

An immaculate example (case etc.) went on ebay a few weeks ago for 900 euro - OP will be lucky to see £800 on ebay.

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Beautiful looking bass at a really good price, shame im skint. I've also got a thumb but its a brand new one so slightly different neck and bridge. The old wenge necks do feel amazing though, I've played a lot of Warwicks with bolt on wenge necks and they are nicer than the newer Ovangkol ones although these do still feel much nicer than the vast majority of mass produce bass necks out there.
good luck with the sale

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[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='165533' date='Mar 28 2008, 08:21 PM']Beautiful looking bass at a really good price, shame im skint. I've also got a thumb but its a brand new one so slightly different neck and bridge. The old wenge necks do feel amazing though, I've played a lot of Warwicks with bolt on wenge necks and they are nicer than the newer Ovangkol ones although these do still feel much nicer than the vast majority of mass produce bass necks out there.[/quote]
The difference isn't just between ovankol and wenge. The JD is a vastly different instrument to the current Warwicks. One big regret I have is that a 5-string JD went on ebay a year or two ago, and I decided against putting myself into even more debt to get it. I really should have gone with the bigger debt...

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Always liked Thumbs, especially the original JD model. I find them really uncomfortable to play though, I think it's the top strap button position, seems to push the bass to the left making the first 3 - 4 frets a real stretch. Still, at £800 you won't buy better.

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[quote name='Macko1968' post='166084' date='Mar 29 2008, 08:41 PM']Always liked Thumbs, especially the original JD model. I find them really uncomfortable to play though, I think it's the top strap button position, seems to push the bass to the left making the first 3 - 4 frets a real stretch. Still, at £800 you won't buy better.[/quote]

Regardless of what you think of Warwick and Thumbs, it should be said that this bass is a little bit of history, and compared to the used prices of "lesser" NT and BO thumbs, this one is by all means a bargain.

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Last bump before eBay.

Please give me a call on 07835184478 If you are interested in the bass as I am having trouble with internet at the mo due to recent house move.

£800 , c'mon somebody !!

Available to view in Southsea...

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avoid ebay, unless you put it on for a buy it now price

dont risk an auction, warwick market just isnt there at the moment, this bass is too nice to let it go for under value

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