johnthebassist Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]Thumb 6 #27 for sale only. I'm happy to consider offers, but no trades thanks (unless it's a vintage Fender!).[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]I've deliberated over this for a while and I've decided I have to let this one go. It's an immense bass with incredible tone and sustain and the best neck I've ever played. Action is low, neck is absolutely flat as a board and it plays perfectly.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]I bought the bass for £1800 from The Gallery in 2012 and that's what I'[/size][/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]d like to sell it for.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]I'm selling to fund a vintage Fender. My main project is going for a much more traditional, old-school sound that will leave this bass sitting on a stand getting dusty. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]The only sign of any wear or use whatsoever is a hint of the obligatory thumb mark above the "neck" pickup.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]This is a very early model, only the 27th built. It has schaller tuners and strap-locks and the original headstock with the bevel at the rear.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]Here's what Warwick founder and owner Hans Peter Wilfer told me about it:[/size][/font][/color] [quote][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3][font=Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif][i]...indeed your Bass is one of the first Thumb NT 6 strings I made by my self.... Here the informations to your very cool and nice Warwick Thumb Bass NT 6 string Bass from 1988 - First: we presented the Thumb NT 6 string in 1987 on the Frankfurt Show so your Bass was made in September 1988 and is still one of the first.. the Number 27 !! very rare for sure - Bass Thumb Bass NT 6 string Serial Number J 027 88 Year 1988 Month September Number 027 Neck Wood Wenge Wood Fingerboard Wenge Wood with Dots in the Fingerboard (one of the last we did it !) Frets Bronce Warwick Frets Nut Just a Nut Brass Version Neck construction Neckthrough construction hiddenneck Body 3 pcs. solid pommele Bubinga Wood Surface Oil Finish / BeeWax Pickups Bartolini Soapbar Humbucker Electronic 2 Band MEC Electronic Hardware Made by Schaller for Warwick Made in Germany / 91330 Eggolsheim / Franconia[/i][/font][/size][/font][/color][/quote] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]The fingerboard actually looks more like Tigerstripe Ebony, but who am I to argue?![/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]I've used this bass to great effect on a number of recordings and many performances at venues and festivals around the UK. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ_n1VMcO_0"]Here's some video/audio of it in action:[/url][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]Any questions, please drop me a line.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]Thanks for reading,[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]John[/size][/font][/color] Edited May 24, 2014 by johnthebassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 That's a real stunner! What's the string spacing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebassist Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif][size=3]Despite being capable of making nothing more than a complete mess in woodwork class in my school days, I'm more than happy to accept that compliment on behalf of Hans Peter Wilfer![/size][/font][/color] String spacing is 16mm Edited May 16, 2014 by johnthebassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Beast. What's the weight like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebassist Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) 12.5 lb! I bought a 5" wide strap and reinforced it, so it's not too bad. Played a 90minute set on it at Cheltenham Jazz Fest a couple of weeks back and I'm still standing. I'm a couple of inches shorter now, mind Edited May 16, 2014 by johnthebassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 This really must be one of the best sounding Warwicks ever made, you just don't get that tone without a heavy pieces of bubinga and wenge, amazing Wish I was still in a position to buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebassist Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Cheers Kev. It really is a brutal sounding bass. That said, fat bottomed, plump tones are there to be had for the mellower stuff too. We dropped a [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7LKNJR39f5c#t=315"]Fela Kuti cover[/url] a couple of times recently and this bass certainly didn't sound out of place... Edited May 16, 2014 by johnthebassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil625sxc Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Great basses, I have one I bought in '89 and still love it to bits - apart from the weight !! Good luck with the sale John ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebassist Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Thanks Phil - you certainly know your way around yours very well indeed! Weight is by no means unsubstantial. That said, I use a 5" wide leather strap with mine and it helps an awful lot. I'd be quite happy to donate it with the bass Edited May 21, 2014 by johnthebassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebassist Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Bump City! Think I've got the price wrong? Please let me know! Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebassist Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Offer received. Very likely to go this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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