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The Thumb has 26 frets. 1985 that came out.

Man that's cool. It's got a bit of the grabber/ripper about it. I bet it sounds huge. "My daddy said son, you're gonna drive me to drinkin' if you don't stop playing that hot-rod Lincoln."

It was more the 5 that I was confused by

Love the look of the D5 but I don't understand the naming convention

I'm fancying one of these at the moment. How are you finding it?

I'd love to have a go on one of these. My only aesthetic issue with them is the tuners. Clovers would definitely have looked better.

Man that silverburst 😮

I recently snapped this bad boy up on a bit of a whim. I bought a thumb a few months ago and while it sounded great on its own I just couldn't get it to do what I wanted it to in a band situation so I made the decision to sell it. I was about to order a Limelight Jazz build when I spotted this little beauty on the classic and cool website. The thumb rest is an add on but the strings might be original 😂. I'm amazed by it. It's easily the highest output bass I've come across before I've turned the preamp on, with the preamp everything shakes and the sound tightens up, like turning a compressor on. It's got plenty of versatility and a real mid range punch in the face. I'm sure a fresh set of strings will bring even more punch. The controls are really easy to get your head around. I've owned a T-40 for years so I'm used to odd ball electronics. It's pretty heavy too. 4.18kg, only 100g lighter than my T-40. Here are some pics to drool over. I like the black appointments. Does anyone know if black or chrome was an option or if it was a change in production at some point?

I'll make an NBD thread later today.

The two I had were both late 90's/early 2000's, a 2 EQ and a 3 EQ. At the time I was mostly playing a 60's jazz bass and a grabber. The passive basses just seemed to have more presence. The part of the frequency spectrum they occupied in a band situation just seemed to work better for the overall sound of the band. Both would have been strung with Rotos which were my go to string at the time. I've found the same with most active basses but when I hear other people play them they always sound great 😂. I 'think' I've found the sound I wanted the ray to have in my recently acquired 1983 L2000, but it remains to be seen how it does in a live situation.

This is gorgeous. I've always wanted to like sting rays because I love the neck profile and they look amazing. Sadly, the two I've owned just weren't the rock machines I wanted them to be.

I definitely wouldn't pay that money for it.

I've not played the Detroit but I have played the blockhead bass and the Guy Pratt one, both were amazing. If you're looking for an inexpensive Precision the current crop of squier CV are worth consideration too. Definitely sunburst.

You're best off looking at the Mexican roadworn stuff dude. They're all really well reviewed. My 50s precision is easily my favourite P ever. I don't think any of the Japanese stuff has ever been Nitro. The old AVRI and current American original are both Nitro but they're not in your price range.

I just got an L2000. It really rips.

That's a beauty too!

I emailed Warwick to get the history of the instrument and got a response from Hans-Peter Wilfer! "Dear Mr. Cocco, thanks for your request and interest into your Warwick Bass and for giving me the requested information. Please note as following : - Bass Thumb Bass NT 4 string Serial Number G 971 87 Year 1987 Month July Number 971 Neck Wood Wenge Wood with Bubinga lamination stripes Fingerboard Wenge Wood with real mother of Pearl Dot inlays Frets Bronce Warwick Frets Nut Just a Nut Brass Version Neck construction Neckthrough hiddenneck construction Body 3 pcs. solid Bubinga Wood Surface Oil Finish / BeeWax surface Pickups active EMG JJ Pickups Electronic active MEC 2 Band electronic Hardware Black Hardware made for Warwick Made in Germany / 08258 Markneukirche We wish you an ongoing pleasure playing your Thumb Bass NT 4 string Warwick Bass and if you have time and personal interest to join our Facebook or Instagram page please signe up under - Warwick/Framus Facebook https://www.facebook.com/warwickframus - Warwick/Framus Instagram https://www.instagram.com/framuswarwickofficial/?hl=de with best regards Framus & Warwick GmbH & Co Music Equipment KG Hans-Peter Wilfer 02.06.2020, 10:15 CEO

Wow!

Hey all, Today is a great day. I've always wanted a year of birth instrument and let's be honest, the late 80s were not a good time for Fender. However things were going pretty well in West Germany. Here is my new 1987 Warwick Thumb. I'm it's second owner, the first bought it from Warwick direct. I spotted it on ebay with less than 2 hours remaining and knew I had to have it. The owner delivered it today because couriers are a nightmare at the moment. It's been played, loved and looked after. Here are some photos. I really couldn't be happier with it. I've done the obligatorty send some photos to Warwick in the hopes of getting any more info on its history. It sounds like a thumb should too. It's taking a bit of getting used to. I'm always 3 frets higher up than I think I am. Here are the photos. I've never seen the edges of a pickup wear in this way before. It's in incredible condition I think. Enjoy!