Warwick Thumb NT 5 Custom 2003 [FS/FT] £2000 Norwich

[Gamble]

Hiya

Rather sadly I'm just not playing my Warwick basses anymore so I think it's time they found a new home, so here's my 2003 Custom Thumb NT 5. 

I bought this bass nearly new quite a few years ago now, it's spent more of that time tucked away in it's case than it should have so it's still looking pretty good - there's a handful of tiny dings here and there, I can try and get pics if you want but most of them aren't noticeable unless you're looking for them (if you see what I mean). 

Custom options wise it's an ovangkol body with an ebony fretboard and a 3 band eq, I had the Dunlop recessed straplocks fitted by the Bass Centre in London where I bought it (if anyone knows Jimmy who used to work there it was him who commissioned the build and sold it to me). Comes with a very solid Warwick flight case and truss rod tool, and of course the straplocks to go with the recessed buttons. 

Apart from that it's a Warwick Thumb Bass, pretty distinctive sound and looks, what else do you need to know? 

Seriously though, don't be shy with any questions or corrections if you know Warwick basses better then me, I'm asking £2000 but as you'd expect the price is negotiable. 

I'll consider UK trades, but only really with cash my way - I'd be interested in;

Exotic woods/finishes/body shapes on basses, Warwicks with the pre '00s neck profile, Status, Dingwall, something unusual - 5 stringers only.

Would also look at trades for Barefaced (or similar) cabs, FRFR cabs, Line 6 Helix, Quad Cortex, maybe a Headrush (I'll have to read up on them. 

Cheers! 

Edited August 20, 2022 by Gamble
Update to trades

[dyerseve]

Don't all NT Thumbs have 3 band EQs? 

Another custom option would be the brass JAN I.

Great looking bass. NT Thumbs have a piano like clarity that only my Ritter Roya can match. They also have one of the tightest Bs in the game!

Edited July 19, 2019 by dyerseve

[Gamble]

I think you're right about the 3 band eq actually, wasn't 100% sure but wanted to mention that it was a 3 band rather than the 2.

[bassbora]

14 hours ago, dyerseve said:

Don't all NT Thumbs have 3 band EQs? 

Another custom option would be the brass JAN I.

Great looking bass. NT Thumbs have a piano like clarity that only my Ritter Roya can match. They also have one of the tightest Bs in the game!

No older ones have 2 band. I have two ‘89 Thumbs both 2 band. 

[Gamble]

Good knowledge! 

[Dood]

Gamble is a good guy, deal with confidence. 

Edited July 21, 2019 by Dood
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[bassbora]

On 20/07/2019 at 10:06, Gamble said:

Good knowledge! 

If you like Thumbs they are one of a kind and you can’t go wrong with them. Been gigging a Thumb since ‘97 

[Gamble]

Bump for a price drop and trades added. 

Edited July 30, 2019 by Gamble

[Gamble]

Bump to find someone who'd like to trade! Cash your way too for the right bass. 

[Gamble]

Back up she goes, still open to trades and offers. Cheers! 

Edited August 24, 2019 by Gamble

[Gamble]

Back to the top! 

Still interested in trades for interesting 5 strings, Darkglass heads and Barefaced cabs. 

Cheers! 

[Gamble]

Or maybe a 6er..... 

[Brian45]

Hi, interested in your thumb. Do you have any Warwick documents saying the bass is a custom build? I know a lot of warwicks have a custom stamp where the serial numbers are. Thanks Brian 

[Gamble]

9 hours ago, Brian45 said:

Hi, interested in your thumb. Do you have any Warwick documents saying the bass is a custom build? I know a lot of warwicks have a custom stamp where the serial numbers are. Thanks Brian 

Hi Brian! I'll have a look and see for you, but I don't remember having anything like that. I did message Warwick asking them to confirm the specs a couple of weeks ago and haven't heard back so I'll chase that up too. 

I've been told there's a few (but not many) Ovangkol Thumb NTs out there, but as far as I know they've never been off the shelf with that body wood. 

Cheers! 

[Gamble]

Still available, ideally looking for cash or trade with cash my way. Cheers! 

[Gamble]

I'd possibly be interested in a trade for a  Line 6 Helix + cash my way too, cheers! 

[Gamble]

Back up! 

Anyone want to make an offer? 

[Gamble]

Bump for offers! 

[andybassdoyle]

Gamble, did you bring this bass to a jam at earth a few years back? 

If so it's a cracker! 

Deal with confidence, gentlemen bass player 

[Gamble]

I did indeed mate! 

[Gamble]

Still here, still entertaining sensible offers. Cheers! 

[Seb23]

On 29/01/2020 at 13:38, Gamble said:

Still here, still entertaining sensible offers. Cheers! 

Hiya! Is this boy still available? I know you said only UK trades, but would Ireland be possible?

[vincbt]

Hi - appreciate this thread is a bit old but wondered if the instrument is still available? It looks in really good condition and great with the recessed straplocks. I would be upgrading from a Thumb BO 4 so looking to buy rather than trade unless you're looking to downgrade. Thanks

[tvickey]

I'm not sure if Warwick ever got back to you on the details for this bass, but the S/N comes up on the Warwick site just fine and matches the item (attached).

I'm also wondering if this bass is still available... perhaps not since thread went quiet back in early October.

[Oldman]

Is it available or not that is the question., does anybody know the guy?