Marcus Gooda Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 (edited) For sale and for trade is my beloved Warwick Thumb BO 4. Due to family finances I am selling quite a large portion of my gear. This a 2006 model (made before the recent Warwick line overhaul) made from Ovangkol both body and Neck. Wenge fingerboard gives it that distinctive sound and is a comfortable playing surface. This bass is totally versatile and has covered pretty much 80% of all my playing up to now. With a mute, this can tackle Motown and Soul and has taken several people by surprise by how "un-warwick" it can sound. Not saying that it can't do what this was made to do: it's a slap machine and an active beast. It's a great surface to tap on and the action is sublime for chordal and harmonic work. Sounds really great when played with a pick, and that's exactly what I used it for last week. The downsides: I wont lie that this bass is in perfect condition. Having this bass as my main for several UK and European tours has taken its toll. There is some thumb rash above the neck pick-up (pictured). The volume pot turns indefinitely and the knob is missing. This was due to a (lazy) crew member packing up equipment after a show. One night it was all there and the next evening when I took it out for sound check it wasn't. I have no idea how it came about other than neglect or rough treatment on his part (not hat I'm bitter at all...) This bass was £1200 new so I'd really like [b]£600[/b] for a straight sale. However I'd prefer an exchange trade as this is my last four string. I'd quite like a MIM Jazz (or similar build , such as parts basses) plus[b] £300[/b], which I don't think is too unreasonable. I will listen to all offers, however I do have to take into consideration the money side of things... Any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks EDIT!: I am based in Norwich, Norfolk but also travel to London quite a fair bit for work. I can arrange collection at either of these places, but if you would like to arrange your own courier that's fine. Postage wise, I do have a hardcase to throw in but we'll have to negotiate price. Edited August 3, 2012 by Marcus Gooda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Gooda Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 superbump for an awesome instrument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Blimey, cracking bass and I can't see this being around for long. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Gooda Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 [quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1343953763' post='1757932'] Blimey, cracking bass and I can't see this being around for long. Good luck with the sale. [/quote] Thanks a really cracking instrument and I hope it takes someone's fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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