GreeneKing Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 I've been GASing for a pre 91 Thumb NT 4 for a while and thanks to Warwickhunt I'm one very happy bunny with this 1990 beauty. I drove over to Blyth to pick it up and coming back went through the Village of Warwick Bridge. If it hadn't have been raining I'd of taken a photo It sounds superb, really ballsy! Peter Quote
steve-soar Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 I remember seeing the Thumb bass way back when it was first introduced by the Bass Centre and was blown away by how it looked. Over 20 years later and it still has the same effect. That's a stunning bass my friend and looks a minter, all thanks to Mr W. Quote
Josh Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Georgous!! Though that reminds me, whatever happened to that rather sexy 6 string NT Thumb you had many moons ago Peter? Quote
silverfoxnik Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Not really a Thumb fan TBH Peter, but that is a gorgeous looking bass! Are you operating a 1-in, 1-out policy at the moment or is the collection on the rise again? Quote
budget bassist Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Love the neck thru on that! nice looking bass! i never used to like thumbs, but they're growing on me! Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 I've had a Fortress & a Corvette $$, but never had a thumb. I was very taken by a "Dirty Blonde" last year at a friend's store, but never made the move. Excellent looking bass - Congrats! Quote
Josh Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 [quote name='budget bassist' post='228810' date='Jun 29 2008, 12:26 AM']Love the neck thru on that! nice looking bass! i never used to like thumbs, but they're growing on me![/quote] Just let it happen Quote
GreeneKing Posted June 29, 2008 Author Posted June 29, 2008 [quote]Are you operating a 1-in, 1-out policy at the moment or is the collection on the rise again?[/quote] Hiya Nik I am trying to reduce numbers but with the state of the market it seems that so often I end up trading my basses and 'enhancing' my already excessive collection. Saying that I am in the process of selling 2 basses. The Thumb is a dream realized. Peter Quote
niceguyhomer Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 My brief encounter with this stunning bass has given me Thumb GAS. I never thought that'd happen Quote
ped Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 Very nice Peter - another box ticked! What's next on the list? Quote
peted Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 That Thumb looks gorgeous and I can't believe the mint condition. Make sure that you remember Warwicks need TLC with a good waxing every month. Quote
GreeneKing Posted June 30, 2008 Author Posted June 30, 2008 Waxing is a pleasure. I think I'm all bassed up now Ped. Russ (Rayman) has the ultimate Stingray in my opinion but going to Uni in Oct means no more spending allowed Must sell some more basses, trouble is which ones? Peter Quote
warwickhunt Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 I'd love to claim credited for that bass being in such good nick but I can only lay claim to it being waxed once by me... I only had it in my possession a week as it was taken in trade against my Glockenklang! It is however a lovely example and I'm pleased it went to a top guy. Cheers Peter! Quote
7string Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 Those older Thumbs are just fantastic basses!! Congrats on the new addition Quote
binman Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 Hope you enjoy your new bass my friend, this is the bass I traded with John for the Glockenklang! Regards Stuart Quote
GreeneKing Posted July 1, 2008 Author Posted July 1, 2008 Hiya Stuart. Some really nice comments and not one 'I hate Warwicks' post. Peter Quote
johnnylager Posted July 1, 2008 Posted July 1, 2008 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='230256' date='Jul 1 2008, 06:49 AM']Some really nice comments and not one 'I hate Warwicks' post.[/quote] Where's the BBC when you need him? Quote
silverfoxnik Posted July 1, 2008 Posted July 1, 2008 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='229225' date='Jun 29 2008, 08:13 PM']Hiya Nik I am trying to reduce numbers but with the state of the market it seems that so often I end up trading my basses and 'enhancing' my already excessive collection. Saying that I am in the process of selling 2 basses. The Thumb is a dream realized. Peter[/quote] Nice to see somebody's dream come true!! But isn't it so difficult not to keep GAS-ing for more and more basses? Years ago, I had a Thumb 5 for a while and didn't get on with it, but just looking at the pictures of your new addition is making me think again about one.... [i]...changes subject..[/i] So, just how 'excessive' is 'excessive' then and is there anything we can do to help? Quote
GreeneKing Posted July 2, 2008 Author Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) I think it's an excessive 20! (Possibly 19?) Although I'm not totally certain. One of those is sold awaiting the original owner to raise the funds to buy it back and I've a new bass being made by Alan at ACG Oh and that was a 'fish' for a BBC bite but he's not taking it Peter Edited July 2, 2008 by GreeneKing Quote
silverfoxnik Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='231069' date='Jul 2 2008, 06:46 AM']I think it's an excessive 20! (Possibly 19?) Although I'm not totally certain. One of those is sold awaiting the original owner to raise the funds to buy it back and I've a new bass being made by Alan at ACG Oh and that was a 'fish' for a BBC bite but he's not taking it Peter[/quote] Hi Peter. I always thought 19 was better than 20! That's quite a collection to say the least.. isn't it time for another thread on them with some new photos? Nik P.S. what's happened to BBC lately? Quote
bnt Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='230256' date='Jul 1 2008, 06:49 AM']Some really nice comments and not one 'I hate Warwicks' post.[/quote] I've loved that shape since I first saw a photo of one on Jack Bruce... but when I tried one, I found that the body's not much bigger than a Steinberger L-series, and doesn't quite work on me! (5'11", "big-boned"). Quote
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