starman Posted February 22, 2016 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
Dazed Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 That white 5er seriously good looking! Not that the other one isn't. Was that on Gumtree a while ago?
pmjos Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Proper hand carved headstocks from the good ole days,don't , make 'em like that anymore.
Kev Posted February 22, 2016 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
starman Posted February 22, 2016 Author 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.
starman Posted February 23, 2016 Author 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.
Kev Posted February 23, 2016 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!
buzzardian Posted February 24, 2016 Posted February 24, 2016 can confirm 86 (with changed PU position) of the 5er - this was my bass before Great instrument
cocco Posted February 24, 2016 Posted February 24, 2016 Jesus, these are gorgeous! Not sure I'd be able to part ways.
Guest alexgrout Posted March 6, 2016 Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) Where are you located star man? Edited March 6, 2016 by alexgrout
sblueplanet Posted October 30, 2016 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.
cheesemaster Posted November 20, 2016 Posted November 20, 2016 Beautiful! In love with that white Warwick, looking out for a 6 string Thumb myself, have a bump on me!
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