simondee Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Thanks to this very forum, I'm now the proud owner of a custom white warwick thumb 5 string. Original wanted thread is here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=22130"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=22130[/url] So without further ado: Couple more (including tasty neck shot) here: [url="http://flickr.com/photos/simondee/sets/72157605913203492/"]http://flickr.com/photos/simondee/sets/72157605913203492/[/url] A couple of notes: - this bass really hasn't seen much use from what I can tell. - damn it's HEAVY. - neck is fat. very fat. but i've been playing a corvette 4 for the last decade so that's to be expected I s'pose - the tonal response (especially for that signature growl) is amazing, as you would expect - B string is [i]tight[/i] One of the strap holders is a bit loose so I'm going to take it to the Bass Gallery soon to get that fixed and some straplocks put on, as well as a general healthcheck and setup. And did i mention that it's heavy? Daaaamn I'm going to end up all lop-sided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Vary nice and white? Unusual Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geilerbass Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 That looks awesome - and I don't even like white basses! That's the one problem I've found with a lot of Warwicks - they really do weigh a tone. My Streamer has been successful in giving me recurring back pain. And I've found Thumbs to often be heavier still. Which is surprising as they have quite small bodies. Must be all that bubinga... Are you going to get recessed strap locks? Recesses are definitely the way to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 It's a little known fact that the wood used on the Warwick Thumb is sourced from a Black Hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Wow, that really is stunning! It looks very elegant. IMO, Barts are the best pickups you can put in Warwicks, they just marry with the "woody Warwick tone" so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondee Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 [quote name='geilerbass' post='230371' date='Jul 1 2008, 10:51 AM']That looks awesome - and I don't even like white basses! That's the one problem I've found with a lot of Warwicks - they really do weigh a tone. My Streamer has been successful in giving me recurring back pain. And I've found Thumbs to often be heavier still. Which is surprising as they have quite small bodies. Must be all that bubinga... Are you going to get recessed strap locks? Recesses are definitely the way to go...[/quote] Yeah I think so, whichever are most secure and look the nicest. Where the hell am I going to get a padded white strap from though, that's the question! They had a Corvette HotRod in the shop too and that was like a feather in comparison. I was also surprised at how good the Infinity SN was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Has the bass been resprayed or is this its original colour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 [quote name='steve-soar' post='230424' date='Jul 1 2008, 11:56 AM']Has the bass been resprayed or is this its original colour?[/quote] I've seen a couple Warwicks that were coloured white from the factory (owned one myself from the 80's) so it wouldn't be unheard of to be original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I met an ex Take That bass player in Minster Lovell who was playing a pub and he had an identical bass. Yours looks beautiful. Action looks too high for me though ;0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondee Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 [quote name='steve-soar' post='230424' date='Jul 1 2008, 11:56 AM']Has the bass been resprayed or is this its original colour?[/quote] it's original apparently, whole lot was done by Warwick when she was ordered. I'm definitely going to get the action sorted a bit and also make a trip to costco and bulk buy some tipp-ex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I reckon you need a white suit and shoes, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='230388' date='Jul 1 2008, 11:14 AM']It's a little known fact that the wood used on the Warwick Thumb is sourced from a Black Hole [/quote] thereby displaying properties of neutron density!!! like having a little piece of the sun around your neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREA Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 If you like a white Warwick, take a Look at this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='230436' date='Jul 1 2008, 12:12 PM']I've seen a couple Warwicks that were coloured white from the factory (owned one myself from the 80's) so it wouldn't be unheard of to be original.[/quote] I think Prince started using white Warwicks with his band around the time of 'Rave un2 the Year 2000'.. Nice looking bass by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) [quote name='AREA' post='230971' date='Jul 1 2008, 10:33 PM']If you like a white Warwick, take a Look at this... [/quote] Ah... Lex's bass. Zender. Prince. Larry Graham... Edited September 5, 2011 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondee Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 phwoooar is that an SSII? How does the fretboard stay so pristine??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 That's one great looking bass!! Congrats on the new addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Prince was my 1st thought, the bass centre had one of his white ones up some time ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 [quote name='simondee' post='231019' date='Jul 2 2008, 12:06 AM']phwoooar is that an SSII? How does the fretboard stay so pristine??? [/quote] The fretboard is finished like the body. e.g. painted and poly finish. They make a fantastic looking stage bass, but use it day to day, you'll be scuffing the neck through before you know it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 [quote name='simondee' post='231019' date='Jul 2 2008, 12:06 AM']phwoooar is that an SSII? How does the fretboard stay so pristine??? [/quote] Nah Stage 1 man, Stage II's don't have soapbars, well very rarely. And also that's Lex's 2nd one, the first one cracked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 [quote name='ped' post='230444' date='Jul 1 2008, 12:17 PM']I met an ex Take That bass player in Minster Lovell who was playing a pub and he had an identical bass.[/quote] Minster Lovell??small world i go there alot its my favorite place, would love to live there ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 [quote name='Josh' post='231466' date='Jul 2 2008, 11:36 AM']Nah Stage 1 man, Stage II's don't have soapbars, well very rarely. And also that's Lex's 2nd one, the first one cracked.[/quote] Yeah, that's true. Some muppet at the airlines dropped something on it while I was on tour, cracking the body. Morons. As for day-to-day use and wear; I use this bass pretty much every day of the week (gigs, rehearsals, practice) and there's zero fingerboard wear. I've been doing this for well over a year. @ EBS_freak - sure, it has been done before... but who hasn't paid respect to their influences at some time during their career? I'm happy to say that all 3 players you mentioned have been influential on my playing and I'm probably better for having listened to them. Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 [quote name='Lex' post='249615' date='Jul 28 2008, 02:33 PM']Yeah, that's true. Some muppet at the airlines dropped something on it while I was on tour, cracking the body. Morons. As for day-to-day use and wear; I use this bass pretty much every day of the week (gigs, rehearsals, practice) and there's zero fingerboard wear. I've been doing this for well over a year. @ EBS_freak - sure, it has been done before... but who hasn't paid respect to their influences at some time during their career? I'm happy to say that all 3 players you mentioned have been influential on my playing and I'm probably better for having listened to them. Lex[/quote] It wasn't a diss mate! The best things are the tried and tested! The white bass really works. Like the Fender Jazz bass. Why is it copied so much? Because it works! And yeah, it's a gorgeous looking bass! Painted fingerboards are great - and yeah, I would get an all white bass without thinking about it. They are simply the best stage basses. Ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='249631' date='Jul 28 2008, 09:41 AM']It wasn't a diss mate! The best things are the tried and tested! The white bass really works. Like the Fender Jazz bass. Why is it copied so much? Because it works! And yeah, it's a gorgeous looking bass! Painted fingerboards are great - and yeah, I would get an all white bass without thinking about it. They are simply the best stage basses. Ever.[/quote] All good mate - yeah, they definitely are a head turner... plus they go nicely with what ever outfit you're *forced* to wear for the gig hahah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 That's really nice! Never seen a white one before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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