Clarky Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Hi all, I liked a Warwick Thumb I acquired recently so much I foolishly sold it to buy a 5-string version, thinking I would finally have a go at mastering 5 string (and prompted by flamenco bass players - my latest fad - tending to play 5/6 string Warwicks). Cutting to the chase, I picked up this broadneck (a custom option) 2001 Thumb 5 BO in generally excellent condition from a Belgian BC'er (it looks like new bar one small crack in headstock near the low B tuner which doesn't seem to present any problem at all). Well, here's a surprise, yet again I've decided my brain cannot adjust between 4 and 5 strings. Yes, I know ... that makes it the 3rd such FS thread today on BC in which a chatter has announced defeat at the hands of the low B string! So I would like to sell this for as close to the Euro 1,300 I paid (about £1,050) as possible - £1,000 is my price. Alternatively I would consider a trade for a Warwick Thumb (4 string only!) with cash adjustment my way, assuming its a BO There are several good photos in the original FS thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/174786-fsft-warwick-thumb-5-string-bo-broadneck-custom-shop-option/page__p__1674992__hl__broadneck__fromsearch__1#entry1674992"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry1674992[/url] BTW, it comes in the heavy-as-hell Warwick aluminium flight case and I have some Warwick tools + manual (not from this bass but given to me by the Bass Gallery). Given the weight of the case, I would prefer a handover/collection (I am in London) but postage is possible. PS, the bass itself weighs 10.6 pounds and the broadneck string spacing (20mm) is designed to be close to that of a Precision Cheers Clarky [attachment=112463:p1010101rl.jpg] Edited July 23, 2012 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbass1 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Clarky - can't believe you're selling it! And given up on the flamenco?!! I bought his Thumb he 'foolishly sold' and Clarky is a top guy to deal with. I've seen and played his 5-string and it's a beautiful bass both in sound and looks. Good luck with the sale buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I cant see what the issue is with 5 strings or more. Just keep on going where you would normally stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Thanks Glen! Not giving up on the flamenco, just giving up on the 5 th string! Glad you are enjoying that lovely Thumb NT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 [quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1341701941' post='1723085'] I cant see what the issue is with 5 strings or more. Just keep on going where you would normally stop. [/quote] I use visual clues when playing and the 5th string just throws me when I glance at my left hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1341702176' post='1723089'] I use visual clues when playing and the 5th string just throws me when I glance at my left hand [/quote]Bass Columbo. "There's just one more string that's bothering me" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Moving on from my limitations as a bass player ( this is a for sale thread after all), here is a Sunday morning bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Possibly reconsidering selling this lovely bass. Am i being too easily defeated by 5 strings? Not sure but for now suspending sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Nope, I am not a 5-string player. Back up FS or FT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Some of Markus' photos: [attachment=113084:p1010102i.jpg][attachment=113085:p1010104l.jpg][attachment=113086:p1010103tt.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Couple of photos taken in today's gloomy light (note: I have added some removable adhesive dot markers for the vast expanse of fingerboard!) [attachment=113137:P1050175.JPG][attachment=113138:P1050176.JPG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Bump for extra photos ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Prefer a trade against a Thumb 4 (with cash my way, assuming its a BO) but would also trade against a quality portable EUB (Mo Clifton, SLB200), with the emphasis on portable (as I have bigger DBs already) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Anyone fancy trading their Thumb 4 BO for my bass with cash adjustment my way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 ... or trade against a Yamaha SLB200 EUB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Offers (sensible)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Withdrawing due to lack of interest! Probably the kick up the jacksie I need to keep trying at 5 strings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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