urb Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 [b]This bass is now on sale at The Gallery in Camden - drop in and have a go! They will be handling this sale for me now. I ran it through a Mark Bass tube stack yesterday and the Schack just makes this bass have a monster tone... it's still in great condition considering its age and will retain its value in years to come.[/b] It’s still a great bass but it has been used – a lot – however it is an original with features that distinguish the early Warick’s as completely different basses from those made today: [b]26 frets, a wenge fingerboard with mother of pearl dots, stunning flame Bubinga body and a 7 piece through neck made from the same two woods. [/b] [b] I have modded it a bit, so it has a sweepable 3 band Schack EQ installed – which gives it a load more power – a Hip Shot de-tuner for drop-D/C, and an ebony ramp that was custom fitted. It still has its original MEC pups on it and I’ve never had any problems with them.[/b] It had a complete re-fret at the Gallery about two years ago so it plays beautifully, and the detail in the fingerboard really pops out, plus the dots are even brighter as a result. In terms of overall condition for a bass that is now 18 years old it has sustained a few dings but the body wood has been waxed at least once a month since the day I bought it. So if you are looking for a mint bass this isn’t it, but it does have a ton of character and is all the better for it. And it has a very full, warm, growly tone that is helped even further by the Schack EQ [b]- which gives it about TWICE the siganl power of a normal Warwick.[/b] I can’t really tell you any more – it’s a bit of a classic bass and has served me extremely well – I don’t want to sell it for any other reason than I’ve moved on and would like to see it go to someone who will use it well and enjoy it as much as I have. I’m not selling it with a case so I’d prefer it if the buyer could collect it – I live near Brixton in south London - though I’d be happy to sort out P&P should it be necessary. these pics below were taken about three years ago on a very sunny day – this is how extremely the Bubinga can look! Thanks for looking Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 got a year for it? looks like an older one never seen a thumb with a ramp before, i like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Feeler: >>>>>>>>>>>1990<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< NT Thumb bass 4 string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 That looks like it has been well cared for and waxed regularly as it has a nice patina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galilee Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 What's the ramp for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='212385' date='Jun 4 2008, 11:36 AM']That looks like it has been well cared for and waxed regularly as it has a nice patina.[/quote] It's been waxed every month since I bought it - 18 years ago - I have the original receipt still as well! I've really looked after this bass despite the few dings it has... Re the ramp - it helps you play lighter and more consistently with your finger style - or at least I think it does. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 [quote name='Toasted' post='212372' date='Jun 4 2008, 11:17 AM']Feeler: >>>>>>>>>>>1990<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< NT Thumb bass 4 string[/quote] oops my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Mike your a cruel cruel cruel man! Ohh why do I have to have too much money And funnily enough I was thinking if you were going to let this baby go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galilee Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 [quote name='Josh' post='212551' date='Jun 4 2008, 03:34 PM']Ohh why do I have to have too much money [/quote] If that's a problem, I could take some off your hands to help you out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Thanks guys - I'll be posting this 'for sale' over the weekend - when I get a minute! I'm open to offers now though. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 This is a beautiful "vintage" example, but £900 is a little sharp for me at the moment. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 Little bump for this at a slightly reduced price - thanks for looking Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Mmmm. Tempted. Is the ramp thing removable, then? It doesn't appear on all the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 This post inspired me to take apart my Thumb Bolt-on and give it a proper waxing (oo-err missus!) last Saturday. Good luck with the sale, wish I could afford it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 [quote name='rjb' post='215939' date='Jun 10 2008, 09:51 AM']Mmmm. Tempted. Is the ramp thing removable, then? It doesn't appear on all the pics.[/quote] Yes it can be taken off - but I'd get that done before you bought it - that's if you were interested in it Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Small bump to say this bass is now at The Gallery and Alex will be selling it for me - it's a great Warwick made when they were really special basses... Thanks again for looking Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Good luck with that sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I've always admired that Thumb Mike, I never realised you'd owned it for that length of time. Some real mojo there. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 [quote name='mcgraham' post='218310' date='Jun 13 2008, 01:57 PM']I've always admired that Thumb Mike, I never realised you'd owned it for that length of time. Some real mojo there. Mark[/quote] Hey Mark - yes it's definietely got a real personality all of its own - I've never played a Thumb like it, and I've played a lot of other Thumb NTs over the years. I still love it, but it's time to move on - it's so different to my other two basses (that I use more) so it's time to let her go - I don't want to, but neither do I want it sitting in the corner as some kind of beautiful object that takes up valuable space in my flat. My plan now is to get a real killer 4 string Jazz - it might take me a while - but that's my new bass project! I just hope the Thumb goes to a good home...soon! Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 I saw this today, what a great looking bass, the wood has a beautiful flame to it almost like it's glowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Makes sense! With your fretless and your new fretted Sei you must have almost all bas(s)es covered. Do you find yourself enjoying playing five strings more than playing four now? Oh and do get yourself a good jazz, that is a [i]very[/i] wise call! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 Sorry to post so late after I sold this bass but I just wanted confirm that I sold it via the Gallery after comission for £850, which is what I wanted for it and was a help of a lot less hassle than eBay! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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