johnthebassist Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) I'm very reluctant to sell this beast, but I'm not sure I can justify keeping it either. This is a very early, very rare Thumb 6 NT, only the 27th 6NT built and by Mr Hans-Peter Wilfer himself (I have an email from HPW to confirm this) Specs: Wenge neck (26 frets) Tigerstripe ebony fingerboard Bubinga Pommele body Twin Bartolini soapbars MEC 2-band EQ small dot markers The bass is virtually spotless, no dings or scratches. I've owned it since October 2012. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2u9eB5uRh4"]Here's a video [/url]of this bass in action: As I said, very regretful sale. Please get in touch if you're serious. Thanks John P.S image uploader isn't working in the office - will add pics shortly. Edited January 13, 2014 by johnthebassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) That is another rad bass, piece of history there Edited January 23, 2013 by jimbobothy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) Nice bass Edited January 23, 2013 by Oldman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kees_SoS Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Is this the one they had in the Bass Gallery a while ago? I played on it and it was something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Awesome stuff, any reason why you are moving it on so soon? Looks a complete beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebassist Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 [quote name='Kees_SoS' timestamp='1359850601' post='1961306'] Is this the one they had in the Bass Gallery a while ago? I played on it and it was something else. [/quote] Hey man - yes, it is. It's an unbelievable bass and I spent a fair bit of time being blown away by it in the shop myself. [quote]Awesome stuff, any reason why you are moving it on so soon? Looks a complete beast![/quote] Thanks! It really is a monster bass, but it's also very heavy - about 12.5lb. That said, I adjusted my strap back by a couple of inches last week and played two 45's with it on Thursday night...and it really wasn't so bad, so I might keep it yet. It seems insane to get rid of such a monumental instrument after lusting after it for so long. I probably wouldn't get a chance to own another one like it. Decisions, decisions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgurumonster Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 This is fantastic!! Ive got the black1990 version. In fact its one of 3. A 4 and 5 also exist. Classic bass and sound!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I'd sell body parts for this, it's beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebassist Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Bump. Still considering sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phlebas Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I nearly sold my car to buy this after I played at the gallery a while back. Gutted I still don't have the money - hope it finds a good home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) thats one bass, thats got to have a seriously bad ass tone..! wood like this is why i have my name.. Edited March 23, 2013 by bubinga5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I went for one of these when they changed distributors in the UK and there was a sale on. All the 6ers had been sold, so I got a 5er instead. Kept it for years, and only sold it a couple of years ago. Stunning basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebassist Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Regrettably, I must now sell this bass. Happy to drop price to £1800. No case included, so local sale preferred (London). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Phwoar!! I'm so glad I don't want a 6er. You shouldn't need it but GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 wow i had one of these no 88 i think !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 What's the neck width and string spacing like ? Whereabouts in London are you please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebassist Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBass Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Beautiful, have a bump ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 (edited) [quote name='johnthebassist' timestamp='1387036139' post='2307659'] 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. [/quote] Hi, It's the string spacing that's most important, I can gauge the neck width from that, sounds about right. I'll have a think, though it was really a fretless that I was after . Edited December 14, 2013 by ambient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 i remeber my neck Depth/profile to be awesome and the neck was solid , also just a thought my one i traded the new owner had Martin from the gallery put a new fretless/ebony board on the bass. i couldnt play mine due to a shoulder injury . the string spacing was perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 My first 6 back in the day on Ltd with gold hardware. Absolutely epic and I had no idea what a great bass it was at the time. It was a very heavy mofo though. Worth sitting down on gigs for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjimbob Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) Oh my! if only I had seen this last year before I bought my Zon Sonus Custom 6.. Edited December 16, 2013 by funkyjimbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBass Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Drool drool drool....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I had an 87 five string version of this, lovely bass GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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