phsycoandy Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) I'm selling some basses on behalf of a friend who is thinning his heard. A January 1989 Warwick Neck Through 4 string fretted Thumb bass. This is an early one with the serial number ( A 1693 89) on the top edge of the head and the carved rear to the head stock. In mint condition with not a mark or any wear on her. Beautiful finish with fantastic grain to the top. Volume (Passive/Active pull) Pickup pan Stacked bass?treble active EQ. EMG Pickups. Comes with original leather carry gig bag. £1650 plus insured shipping. WILL TAKE OFFERS ON THIS. Edited September 19, 2011 by phsycoandy
RichF Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 great bass - you need to match up the date on title with in ad. It's a beauty.
MikeBass Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 that is gorgeous - I have a defretted 1988 NT4 with the carved rear to the head stock, emgs etc. monster basses.
essexbasscat Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 That has got to be the nicest W thumb I've seen. Shame I can't afford it....
warwickhunt Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 Lovely piece of timber. It must be one of the last Thumbs to have the carved rear headstock as I've tended to note that as the 2 piece bridge came in the carving went out (I've owned couple 89s that didn't have the carving and iirc an 88 that didn't, so I assume this may have sat in storage).
phsycoandy Posted September 16, 2011 Author Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) [quote name='warwickhunt' post='1375798' date='Sep 16 2011, 06:04 PM']Lovely piece of timber. It must be one of the last Thumbs to have the carved rear headstock as I've tended to note that as the 2 piece bridge came in the carving went out (I've owned couple 89s that didn't have the carving and iirc an 88 that didn't, so I assume this may have sat in storage).[/quote] Yup the carved rear headstock finished in 1988 so this must have been one of the last to be made, it is a beautiful bass and totally unmarked, not even thumb rest prints The grain looks like a pool of water and ripples, stunning. Edited September 16, 2011 by phsycoandy
Kev Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 Gorgeous, finish is identical to my own '90 thumb Bump
Chris2112 Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 Lovely! Is the name plate standard though?
phsycoandy Posted September 18, 2011 Author Posted September 18, 2011 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1316378394' post='1377309'] Lovely! Is the name plate standard though? [/quote] Absolutely, im assuming you mean the control cover, & yes all original for that period.
Chris2112 Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 [quote name='phsycoandy' timestamp='1316379162' post='1377338'] Absolutely, im assuming you mean the control cover, & yes all original for that period. [/quote] I was referring to the truss rod cover? Is that correct? I don't believe I've seen that font before?
phsycoandy Posted September 18, 2011 Author Posted September 18, 2011 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1316379596' post='1377358'] I was referring to the truss rod cover? Is that correct? I don't believe I've seen that font before? [/quote] As far as i know it's original perhaps some Warwick experts could chime in!
warwickhunt Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 [quote name='phsycoandy' timestamp='1316380968' post='1377407'] As far as i know it's original perhaps some Warwick experts could chime in! [/quote] Totally normal for Warwick, no worries on that front!
phsycoandy Posted September 18, 2011 Author Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1316381385' post='1377417'] Totally normal for Warwick, no worries on that front! [/quote] I thought so, thank you Sir warwick! Edited September 18, 2011 by phsycoandy
phsycoandy Posted September 19, 2011 Author Posted September 19, 2011 Willing to take offers on this. Bump
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