warwickhunt Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Manufacturer: Warwick[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Model: [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thumb (JD)[/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Year/serial number: 87 - G970[/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Country of origin: W Germany[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Body: Bubinga[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Neck: Wenge/Bubinga Neck-Thru[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Fingerboard: Wenge[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Pick-ups: EMG[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Preamp: [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]MEC[/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hardware: Warwick/Schaller. Bridge is adjustable for height/intonation/string spacing[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Finish: Oil[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Case/Gigbag: Warwick Rockcase (hardcase) [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Extras: Straplocks[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Weight: 9lb 14oz [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Positives: Excellent condition (especially considering the age). Very slight superficial marks on the body and a few wear marks on the pups. The D string tuner 'washer' (the plastic insert surround, see headstock front pic) is cracked but not broken away and doesn't affect the tuner/bass in any way; again replacements can be had.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Negatives: Battery cover here but clip snapped off (will be secured with tape), not uncommon and readily available.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Price: £1200[/font][/color] Not much that I can add to the above, if you know your Warwick history, you'll know that these early Thumbs differ from the later models in having a 1 piece bridge (Warwick branded Schaller 3D), sculpted headstock rear, slimmer necks and come with various pup manufacturers (the JDs had EMG). JD refers to John Diggin who worked with Warwick to design the bass and the first production run had the JD logo on the truss rod cover. No problem at all with neck dive on this bass (I've not tried a NT Thumb that did so not sure where the story of neck diving Thumbs came from), it balances perfectly. No crackly pots or iffy electrics. Since these pics were taken I've given the frets a good polish and set the bass up (no probs with the truss rod) with a nice low action. The bass comes with an 'as new' Warwick hardcase (I think there is one up for sale at the moment on BC for £100+) but I can supply a period correct gigbag if you'd prefer. I'd be interested in a trade for a Streamer bass (don't think anything else would float my boat at the minute but you could try me) but it would need to be sub 9lb in weight and to make a straight swap it would need to be a vintage Streamer so certainly no later than this bass; though I would accept cash added to the deal if condition wasn't as good or if it was a slightly later bass (for an absolute corker of a bass then I'd add a bit of cash). Price includes delivery to a UK mainland address. Edited April 11, 2013 by warwickhunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Nice, have an early bump on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Wish I had the cash, this is the ultimate year of birth bass for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimus Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 That is one gorgeous slab of wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewick Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 The body's wood has a very nice and unique grain, never seen before on a Thumb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 (edited) [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1365603351' post='2041677'] ...JD refers to John Diggin who worked with Warwick to design the bass and the first production run had the JD logo on the truss rod cover....[/quote] I think in '87 John Diggins was already quite busy building his JDs to be helping Warwick with designs Spectacular bass, I own one that could be a twin of this and it's one of the best basses I ever owned. Edited April 11, 2013 by Enzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 [quote name='Enzo' timestamp='1365646040' post='2042354'] I think in '87 John Diggins was already quite busy building his JDs to be helping Warwick with designs Spectacular bass, I own one that could be a twin of this and it's one of the best basses I ever owned. [/quote] Ooops, I'd actually just been offered a JD bass as part ex for my Ric when I was typing this thread... brain not fully engaged! Substitute Davis for Diggins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Gorgeous, great price for what I'm sure is an excellent bass. Would love to have a play on her to compare to my 90' model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1365665783' post='2042444'] Gorgeous, great price for what I'm sure is an excellent bass. Would love to have a play on her to compare to my 90' model [/quote] Cheers Kev, you'd need to make the comparison quick as there are several folk interested... saying that it may end up in a Galaxy near you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 (edited) SOLD Edited April 11, 2013 by warwickhunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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