(SOLD) Warwick Thumb Bolt-On Natural Germany 2000
Warwick Thumb Bolt-On, natural satin finish, made in Deutschland 2000. There's nothing like a Thumb, this absolutely has a thing that other basses cannot replicate. This one is in pretty minty shape, despite being well over twenty years old. The neck is a P-style chunky shape, blessed with a gorgeous wenge board and those signature hard-wearing brass frets. The body is lighter than I expected it to be, for a bubinga bass it's very reasonable indeed. The feel in the hands is awesome: each note rings with resounding enthusiasm and the natural sustain is ridiculous. The tone on offer is quite something: plentiful low end, but of the tightest, punchiest variety, paired with a zingy, tuneful top end and a certain rounded 'pang' that lends every note a singing clarity. You can dial a thick, dark P-ish tone spiked with searing clarity, or a sharp Jazz-style growl that's outlines in weighty, fat lows... seriously amazing stuff. These come up used approximately never around these parts, so don't wait too long if it's been in your mind since we were all wearing baggy cargos. Thumbs up.
Model: Warwick Thumb Bolt-On
Made: Germany, 2000 (serial G-079847-00)
Finish: satin natural oil
Body: bubinga
Neck: ovangkol 3-piece, wenge board, 34" scale, 15" radius, D profile
Weight: 4.305kg
Mods: none
Pickups: MEC passive single coil x2, active treble/bass boost/cut
Case: basic non-original gig bag, original manual included
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has a couple of minor dimples on the horns, no major marks. The sides have some minor rub wear on the elbow area and some minor dimples near the jack and on the bottom horn. The front has no major marks, just some light rub wear above the board and the pickups from play. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Electronics all tested and working properly. The frets look great, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.