Matte_black Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) SOLD. Edited August 18, 2014 by Matte_black
LukeFRC Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 [quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1405546468' post='2503009'] Beautiful basses! Are the neck thru/BO? [/quote] neck through - they all were back then
Martyin3d Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) Wow, those are beautiful! What's the string spacing on the 6? Edited July 16, 2014 by Martyin3d
JazzBassfreak Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1405546674' post='2503014'] neck through - they all were back then [/quote] I was dreading that answer, now I'm seriously going to have to have a think...
Matte_black Posted July 16, 2014 Author Posted July 16, 2014 The sixer should have a 16.5 spacing at bridge but I'll have to check with a caliper. It's adjustable, though. And no, they're not bolt-on, they were made in late 80s, no bolt-on models back then.
funkyjimbob Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 I wish someone would buy my Zon Sonus 6 so I could afford that Thumb 6!!
Martyin3d Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 Could anyone who knows a bit more about these tell me how this would compare to a more modern thumb 6?
Matte_black Posted July 17, 2014 Author Posted July 17, 2014 Well... the modern Warwicks have a different look, feel, sound. Necks are usually bigger, headstocks aren't carved, pickups are MEC (a cheaper alternative to EMGs at the time), they also used a different glue in late 90s to early 2000s to save money. Now (in the last couple of years) it looks like Warwick re-gained the attention to details so probably a 2013 Thumb won't be so bad. But still, the 80s ones were almost handmade by a handful of skilled artisans while the new ones are completely CNC made. And there's also a difference for the hardware: the old ones have brass parts, the late 90s/early 2000 have alloy parts. Not sure about the latest production.
Morgoth Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 Well, the latest ones have brass bridges, brass nuts, wengé necks... save for the pickups and tuners, they're truly close to the vintage-handmade ones. Except they're not handmade. Were the vintage Wicks better? Not sure. Weaker truss rods, no volute, no neck reinforcements, heavier, the old nut often rattled (JAN1)... I've had my share of issues. The modern Wicks aren't bad basses for sure. It's really a matter of taste. I do prefer that "handmade feel" and the feel of wengé. But, guess what, my main bass is a 2009 Thumb NT5... GLWS, I wish I could buy one.
Kev Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 They both look cracking! There is no answer to which are better, opinions are opinions! My review of my 2013 SS1 on the forum will tell you where I am on the debate, but thats a conversation for a different thread! If I could justify the six I would, but the likely incoming of another 2013 Warwick means I'm all spent out! If that falls through though...
Matte_black Posted July 17, 2014 Author Posted July 17, 2014 I owned several old ones and played a few of the new ones. As I said in a private message, in the last years Warwick tried to re-gain its old status but the period between late 90s and 2000s is definitely worse, with the zama hardware, the graphite nut and the vynil glue. Not sure about the necks but I still guess the old ones have thinner necks. Never experienced a rattling slot on the Just-a-nut I, to be honest. And I'd never gig a bass with MECs, it's certainly a personal taste thing but I find them just ugly. The only thing I'm according to is the weaker truss-rod but luckily these ones are in perfect shape and in the worst case, I've replaced the rod on a friend's '86 4 strings and it was a 3 minutes job. The replacement costs something like £20.
Kev Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Matte_black' timestamp='1405617971' post='2503743'] I owned several old ones and played a few of the new ones. As I said in a private message, in the last years Warwick tried to re-gain its old status but the period between late 90s and 2000s is definitely worse, with the zama hardware, the graphite nut and the vynil glue. Not sure about the necks but I still guess the old ones have thinner necks. Never experienced a rattling slot on the Just-a-nut I, to be honest. And I'd never gig a bass with MECs, it's certainly a personal taste thing but I find them just ugly. The only thing I'm according to is the weaker truss-rod but luckily these ones are in perfect shape and in the worst case, I've replaced the rod on a friend's '86 4 strings and it was a 3 minutes job. The replacement costs something like £20. [/quote] I would agree with the late nineties/00's comments, unfortunately these are probably the most common Warwicks due to the quantity built and have been the basis many have formed opinion on the Warwick brand, which is a shame as for me (and you by the sounds of things) they were probably the 'worse' basses Warwick have made, with exception to the signature series and some of the LTD basses. As a general rule of thumb (see what I did there), the really old Warwicks and the really new Warwicks are the ones to go for Edited July 17, 2014 by Kev
Matte_black Posted July 23, 2014 Author Posted July 23, 2014 The 4 strings has been sold thru ebay, the 6 is still available.
sterno1 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 I do not see the 6 string in ebay? Is it still for sale? Thanks
lukeward2004 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 If that 6er was a 5er I would be All over it, sadly as tempting as it is I can't get on with a six at that price. GLWTS, stunning bass!
Matte_black Posted August 1, 2014 Author Posted August 1, 2014 Sorry for the delay, I was away for a short trip. The 6 strings is still available. I've got several messages about the weight and/or the serial number but I couldn't check since I was far away and the bass is here in my house. Now I'll try to reply :-)
Matte_black Posted August 1, 2014 Author Posted August 1, 2014 All the early instruments have 2 bands eq... the controls (if I'm not completely out of my mind) are volume, balance and highs/lows. This bass has a really nice sounding B. Not only for volume and definition but for the growly tone.
sterno1 Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 I am still looking for a 6 string like this, please consider Matte, thanks !!
Matte_black Posted August 7, 2014 Author Posted August 7, 2014 Price reduced: what about £1500 shipping INCLUDED for the 6er? I'd use UPS.
Matte_black Posted August 8, 2014 Author Posted August 8, 2014 Sure but they're too big to be attached to my reply
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