Chris2112

[quote name='neilmiddlemass' post='528837' date='Jun 30 2009, 05:12 PM']Looking at the posts on here, I've decided that the Thumb is the way to go. Since I made my first post, I've put a call into Warwick to find out about custom models and I'm looking at a Thumb5 with a maple body and neck+fingerboard and Indian apple wood top. Mainly because I want something unique which is really mine. I've chosen these woods for weight and asthetics mainly (the 'Tineo' looks lovely) - not too au fait with the sound characteristics. Anyone got any advice with this sort of thing?[/quote]


First of all, I'll tell you right now that even with typical Thumb pickup placement, this is not going to sound like a "normal" thumb bass. The throaty, powerful midrange of the Thumb BO comes from the ovangkol body and the wenge or ovangkol neck. Similarly, the Bubinga of the NT gives you some midrange pop but not as much as the BO has...

I'd expect given your wood choices that the top end will sparkle a little more and there will be less of a prounced, characteristic midrange. Did Warwick not advise you on this when you called them?

Gosh, I can't bloody wait for this bass to arrive so I can get my grubby paws on it!

If I was an Entwistle fan I'd be hitting the roof for that price.

Looks like a cracker!

Tune basses are seriously cool and very underrated...they have the class of a handmade instrument worth twice what they sell for used.

[quote name='crez5150' post='520101' date='Jun 21 2009, 05:37 PM']Do they make these in 5 string?[/quote]

There was only ever one Ex-Factor made in a 5 string configuration, but I'm not sure where it is now. Maybe Phil still has it? I just remember the photo of it and that it was a prototype. It might have ended up in the hands of a Yahoo group member...

As for the Bahama green being a limited run colour, I'm not so sure, I have seen a fair few in that colour (as gorgeous as it is). Jeff Trout (admin @ stuarthamm.net) used to have a Bahama Green Fender Kubicki and the now defunct Australian TB member Kubicki_Heath had a Bahama Green Kubicki that Stuart Hamm used when he was touring Australia with Satch in the early 90's.

I do recall playing a red SS1 just like that in Howard's Bass Place in the toon...it was in need of a good polish up though at the time...wasn't yours, was it?

That 4 string is amazing. In fact, they both look bloody fantastic!

[quote name='Zoe_BillySheehan' post='526459' date='Jun 28 2009, 02:15 AM']Yoo barney

welcome to basschat.

whys everyones hybrid called frankenstein? lol

Z
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Because he was a creation cobbled together with random bits! (bits of tat or bits of class depending on Frankenstein basses!)

Looks like any other jazz bass now, doesn't it!

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='526505' date='Jun 28 2009, 08:36 AM']Well it certainly looks quite incredible. Great gloss finish on the one. Fairly rare mind with only a dozen made.[/quote]

Very, very rare I'd say! But the finish looks absolutely amazing, like a coat of glass! Looks like a good 'un.

Such a bloody shame that I couldn't complete on this one...I was so pysched to be getting a Thumb, but unfortunately with the deal I had going to raise the cash for this bass falling through, I just can't afford it.

However, this is a smashing buy. Michael has had it from new and as you can see, it's been looked after. He's been a real gent to deal with and anyone with money to supplement their common sense will be buying this one very soon!

Needing urgent cash flow to fix my car situation now that I've just bought a new bass too, reduced to £500.

Bloody shame that you've got to sell this bass, it's beautiful and they are hugely underpriced given how good they are! I'd have had it out the door by now had I not just bought a new bass!

The Bass Centre have Rockinbetter Rics in at the moment. They are basses that are well worth looking into!

Time for a "home from work" bump!

[quote name='fretmeister' post='521448' date='Jun 23 2009, 09:25 AM']Chris - I've put a link up on musicradar for you. There was a bloke who was looking for a status over there a little while ago (he missed mine on ebay because he was out getting pissed!)

Good luck.[/quote]

Thank you very much! I'm thinking of putting this advert up on Statii too.

I do find this one to be "warmer" sounding for a Status, since I used to have a series 1 Stealth 6 string which was without a doubt, much more prone to being ultra bright. This one though has such a sweet sound, it's just as comfortable playing along to Level 42 tracks as it is to being thumped with a pick playing The Killers or Big Country tunes! Like I say, I will undoubtedly buy another Status, perhaps a Kingbass next time...I'd best start saving now!

Thanks for the offer, they are very nice basses but I'm just looking for true electrics atm!

That price is outrageously low!

EDIT: Now for sale for £590 with it's hardcase, collected from Newcastle Upon Tyne.

[quote name='slapmonsta' post='520589' date='Jun 22 2009, 11:06 AM']Lovely bass.

I have the S1 thru which is effectively the same bass in design and electronics,but with an Ash body and green-burst finish.As with most Statii,they are fantastically versatile instruments that are capable of handling virtually any playing style-although to my ears,this model is a little less "bright" and a lot warmer-sounding than some of the newer stuff.

But swapping a Status for a Warwick....sacrilege!

Good luck.[/quote]

Yeah, this one can do the warmer tones, although it still naturally sits in the typically "zingy" Status sound area! And of course, they are very versatile basses, but the Statii core fans are a very select bunch who know what they like from basses, and I must say that I am prone to getting a bit slappity-poppity on this one!

Cheers, it is a canny 'un like. The Thumb is another one of my "dream basses" which I'd like to tick off having owned, having already been through Kubicki, Status and Spector in the past few of years!

Well, shall we say that my interest in picking up a Warwick Thumb has been decidedly tickled, so I thought I might put this bass up for trade. It's my main bass at the moment, and has been since last year, so I'm not taking this decision lightly, but for the right bass I could be moved to trade it on to a new owner!

It's an early 90's Status Matrix bass. It's made of American Walnut with a woven graphite thru-neck and it has a 2 band EQ with Status Hyperactive (or was it Hi Res?) jazz pickups. The hardware is made of brass and the tuners are Status brand. The pictures can describe the bass better than I can, and being a Status, it was built in England in the Status shop. It's in fantastic condition for a bass thats nearly 20 years old. The electronics work brilliantly with a secure jack socket and they are excellently shielded without any hum. The neck is also in fantastic condition without any scratches or dings, the only marks on it are some tiny dings and scratches in the clearcoat finish, as to be expected of a bass with a few years on it. Having said that, it looks as though it's been babied throughout it's life and has certainly not been chucked around at gigs (not a hint buckle rash to be seen!). I've looked after it as though it were my own child, hence me only wanting to move it on for something that really grabs me.

Here are a few pictures, a mix from the high quality ones the previous owner sent me, as well as a few I took myself. I can easily take more too, just ask.


























[b]As I say, I'm particularly interested in Warwick Thumbs atm but I'd be willing to respond to any offers received. I've got a thing for basses that are a bit "interesting", especially if it's a bit of an 80's vibe they're giving off. Basically, feel free to PM me any trade offers you have, or any questions you have about the bass.[/b]


[size=5]SOLD and out the door now!/size]

The temptation to buy this one is immense but cars are taking up all my funds atm! I don't suppose it's up for trades?

Two lovely basses there! I hope they both go to good homes!