starman Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) Warwick NT Thumb 5 string, 1986, white, has Delano pickups, a Glockenlang preamp and was changed to the new pickup layout at the Warwick factory. Swap for a 4 string bass of similar value. Edited April 27, 2017 by starman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 That white 5er seriously good looking! Not that the other one isn't. Was that on Gumtree a while ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmjos Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Proper hand carved headstocks from the good ole days,don't , make 'em like that anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Gorgeous! Have you got any more details on that thumb fiver? It looks a little later than an 86 to me, more like an 88 or 89 with the normal Thumb truss rod cover, 2 piece bridge and adjustable nut, although I notice you say it has had its pickups repositioned, so presume its a refinish? Could well be an 86 in that case Does it have a serial number visible? Love that grain on the 4 string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starman Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 [quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1456172257' post='2986293'] That white 5er seriously good looking! Not that the other one isn't. Was that on Gumtree a while ago? [/quote] No Daze, that was someone else's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starman Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1456181619' post='2986450'] Gorgeous! Have you got any more details on that thumb fiver? It looks a little later than an 86 to me, more like an 88 or 89 with the normal Thumb truss rod cover, 2 piece bridge and adjustable nut, although I notice you say it has had its pickups repositioned, so presume its a refinish? Could well be an 86 in that case Does it have a serial number visible? Love that grain on the 4 string [/quote] I have an email from Hans Peter Wilfer giving the information on it Kev. It originally had the old pickup position but was still at the factory unsold when they changed to the new position, this is presumably why they painted it rather than leave it natural. It does have an '86 serial number stamped into the paint at the end of the headstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 [quote name='starman' timestamp='1456185798' post='2986501'] I have an email from Hans Peter Wilfer giving the information on it Kev. It originally had the old pickup position but was still at the factory unsold when they changed to the new position, this is presumably why they painted it rather than leave it natural. It does have an '86 serial number stamped into the paint at the end of the headstock. [/quote] Awesome! Rare beast then, lovely stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzardian Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 can confirm 86 (with changed PU position) of the 5er - this was my bass before Great instrument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Jesus, these are gorgeous! Not sure I'd be able to part ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Wow love the ,5er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alexgrout Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) Where are you located star man? Edited March 6, 2016 by alexgrout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBlackarm16 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Looks amazing. Even greater contrast standing next to a natural finish one. Were coloured options common on Warwicks in the 80's? There was a stunning yellow fretless fiver on here recently too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Can't see the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman64 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Nice, looks like a great bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesemaster Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Beautiful! In love with that white Warwick, looking out for a 6 string Thumb myself, have a bump on me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starman Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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