zatoichi Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 (edited) Hey forum check out my gorgeous 1987 Thumb NT IV. Stunning looks and even better to play - lovely low action, super slim neck that feels effortless to play. EMG pickups, has a nice throaty growl. Here are some pics: You can see more images here: [url="http://gallery.me.com/amarrison#100095&view=mosaic&sel=0"]http://gallery.me.com/amarrison#100095&...osaic&sel=0[/url] I've placed it on eBay with a starting price of £540. Peanuts for an instrument of this quality but I need to sell. Very reluctant sale but I have to pay for that Warwick Alien I bought.. Here's the ebay link, best of luck guys: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300244754529&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=020"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E:IT&ih=020[/url] ps thats not scratch marks on the backplate, thats the grass reflected.. Edited August 4, 2008 by zatoichi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Worth a bit more than £540 me thinks (even with the current market and a few dings and marks)…That’s not just a Thumb, it’s one of the rarer and more sought after JD Thumbs. I’m sure Warwickhunt will be over in a minute… One was sold a couple of months ago at a ridiculous £400 on ebay via the Buy It Now feature, but the seller was either scamming or didn’t have a clue what he had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Where are you based sir? Col Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 MB1. CHEAP AS CHIPS! VERY EARLY THROUGHNECK!!!!!!! screwed backplate/Early Bridge/BRASS NUT/SCREWED TRUSS ROD COVER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 dude just dont sell at that price, its worth at least a few hundred more, even in these times!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master blaster Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 my 1988 thumb cost nearly 3 times that. if i had the money ide buy it for such a low price as that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project_c Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 there is no way i deserve such a beautiful bass, but im keeping a very close eye on it on ebay. my budget is just below this, but i might be able to push it up a bit. let's see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I have a slightly later one and this deserves to go for considerably more than your starting price, even in todays climate. All the best with the sale. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I realise this is your first post on here, but it would really help you (and us) if you fill out your profile and make some posts elsewhere as well. ! We will then be able to work out what you're like and indeed wether or not this sale is genuine.....? See my point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I think you fully realise that £540 is cheap and you 'will' get more than your starting bid on ebay I can assure you Your bass is an early JD model with the sculpted headstock etc. The crazy thing is that they aren't making any more money than the standard later models which if truth be told at the moment, is a bit pitiful. As has been said, make yourself known on here and you may get a few offers that won't cost you eBay fees! Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zatoichi Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hi guys, thanks for all your feedback! I take your point about my newbieness so have updated my profile accordingly, but the bidding is already underway on eBay now so you're protected by all the usual eBay stuff - I'm not going to offer a larger cheque in return, my uncle isn't an exiled Prince in Africa, etc etc, this is a scam-free zone Really interesting back info about the bass from you conneisseurs, thanks for that. I'm not a bass collector personally and have only ever bought my basses on merit. This is an absolute beauty but as I mentioned earlier, something has to go to pay for my new Alien, and I need the extra range my Thumb V gives me. I hated putting it up at this price but hopefully the bidding will climb closer to its true value. Either way this baby is going to some other lucky bassy in 8 days! King Tut, I'm based in Hackney, London. Project_C you absolutely deserve this bass! Nothing like owning and playing an exceptional instrument to drive you to greater heights Best, Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markytbass Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I am watching this on ebay as we speak, couldnt believe it when I saw it on here. I have my eye on something else at the mo (and the fact I have a bass to flog before I but another). Anyway I hope you get what it's worth, its a fine looking bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zatoichi Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 Thanks for that Marky, me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 As my own Thumb is the older brother of this one (G961), have a bump on me. Fantastic basses - I've had mine since new and it's still my favourite bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 [quote name='zatoichi' post='248305' date='Jul 26 2008, 10:20 AM']Thanks for that Marky, me too [/quote] There are a few guys on the Warwick forum that look for basses of this age if you haven't already post it there too. I sold a NT5 from the same year there. I got a reasonable price too. Best of luck. Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zatoichi Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) Thanks for that Jake, yep its up on the Warwick Forum too. Just a little bump here as the bidding finishes tomorrow (Sunday) at 7.25. Currently it's at £540 so it's definitely going to sell - check it out for a great opportunity to own a dream instrument for a ridiculously low price: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warwick-Thumb-Bass-NT-4_W0QQitemZ300244754529QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300244754529&_trkparms=72%3A638%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warwick-Thumb-Bass-N...86.c0.m14.l1318[/url] Edited August 2, 2008 by zatoichi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) I never even play 4 strings anymore, but I'm very tempted to whack a bid on at that price. I hope whoever gets it appreciates it! She's luuuuurrrrrrvleeeeeeeeeeeeee................... Edited August 2, 2008 by Gamble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Over £600 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zatoichi Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 Last little nudge for my Thumb auction for the benefit any late joiners. The bidding closes at 7.25 today and is currently up to £605. Last chance folks, it's going to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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