Chiliwailer Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Final price drop..... £1250 Classic Bubinga & Wenge and made in the golden era of Warwicks. The tone is amazing, the front pickup is simply stunning, the back pickup is punchy as sin and with both pickups on you get that lovely parallel wiring clean sound. It has the active / passive push / pull volume, two band EQ and pickup pan. It's a quick and easy neck, I've always preferred the early ones myself as they feel so comfy, especially for a 5'er. It has the original EMG pickups and MEC preamp. The jack socket has been replaced, original included, and a couple of wires have been extended to accomodate the new one. The control knobs are original but worn, I have some new Warwick replacement ones that I can give you (not pictured) It's been well played over the years, not abused, just appreciated It has wear and the condition is relative to it's age. It's had a fret stone in April, it plays great with no chokes,fret rattles or issues.It is 27 years old so there is some minor wear and a few light grooves but they should last a few years before needed anymore attention. It weighs around 10.4lbs, 4.7kg, not bad for a Thumb 5. This is a very reluctant sale, the tone and feel always put a huge smile on my face. Unfortunately I'm unable to post this one, so collection only please. ***CLICK ON ANY PICTURE TO BE LINKED TO MORE*** [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/Thumb2/image_zpsibateyaz.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/Thumb2/image_zpsibateyaz.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/Thumb2/image_zps4lmizukq.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/Thumb2/image_zps4lmizukq.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] Edited July 2, 2016 by Chiliwailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Gorgeous. Always found old Thumb fivers to have either dull bubinga or that odd quilty type, this is lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1459625591' post='3018221'] Gorgeous. Always found old Thumb fivers to have either dull bubinga or that odd quilty type, this is lovely! [/quote] Cheers Kev, As well as missing the tone I'm going to miss it hanging next to my P Bass, lovely contrast! I've always found Thumb's to be unique in every way, gutted the body is too small for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytoad Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Love this! Where were you before Christmas?!😀 Ended up with a SS2, not that I'm complaining... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 [quote name='andytoad' timestamp='1459795744' post='3019770'] Love this! Where were you before Christmas?!😀 Ended up with a SS2, not that I'm complaining... [/quote] Cheers Andy, but with an '87 SS2 I reckon you're doing just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytoad Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Where are you based anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 I'm in Harrow, HA1, (NW London/Middx) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytoad Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Ah not too far should I chance upon £1400 then! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 [quote name='andytoad' timestamp='1460215798' post='3023738'] Ah not too far should I chance upon £1400 then! 😀 [/quote] Check the back of the sofa's pal, be a nice ride on the GTO Feel free to PM if you'd like to chat about the finer details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Nice bass. I like my BO version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1461483112' post='3034891'] Nice bass. I like my BO version. [/quote] Cheers pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I pass through Harrow on my travels and also meander through much of the South of this island for work. So if anyone is interested and want it collected and delivered, feel free to let me know. I can also do a "cash on collection" and get the money to our bro, Chilliwailer, if you're worried about such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1462812356' post='3045882'] I pass through Harrow on my travels and also meander through much of the South of this island for work. So if anyone is interested and want it collected and delivered, feel free to let me know. I can also do a "cash on collection" and get the money to our bro, Chilliwailer, if you're worried about such things. [/quote] Sincerest of thanks brother, I really am quite taken back by that incredible offer. Unfortunately I'm not in a position to post at the moment so your generosity is very humbly appreciated. Top man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytoad Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1462812766' post='3045888'] Sincerest of thanks brother, I really am quite taken back by that incredible offer. Unfortunately I'm not in a position to post at the moment so your generosity is very humbly appreciated. Top man [/quote] Is this south Kent south? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 [quote name='andytoad' timestamp='1464474261' post='3059763'] Is this south Kent south? [/quote] Hi Andy, I'll PM Richard for you to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 I've had a lot of PM's regarding posting, like I said though it's just not possible unfortunately. I would have sold it 3 times over if I could post, sorry that it has to be a local sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 Despite my original and previous posts, in the past week I've had two more enquirees which involve shipping abroad... I'VE SAID THAT I CAN'T POST!!! Please, stop doing this to yourselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1466224342' post='3074233'] Despite my original and previous posts, in the past week I've had two more enquirees which involve shipping abroad... I'VE SAID THAT I CAN'T POST!!! Please, stop doing this to yourselves [/quote] I'm looking to sell my 5 string Thumb and I can post. So you can refer them to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1466226813' post='3074236'] I'm looking to sell my 5 string Thumb and I can post. So you can refer them to me. [/quote] I just had yet another guy from eBay wanting me to post, I've replied that they should check the BC classifieds When I'm able to send people collect, when I can't send people want it sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1465451307' post='3068266'] I've had a lot of PM's regarding posting, like I said though it's just not possible unfortunately. I would have sold it 3 times over if I could post, sorry that it has to be a local sale. [/quote] Why not? It's a very simple process with a tiny bit of effort on the sellers part with packaging. I've never got this when I've seen it from sellers like yourself, I even had an EUB delivered to my door with not a hitch... [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1459662753' post='3018410'] Cheers Kev, As well as missing the tone I'm going to miss it hanging next to my P Bass, lovely contrast! I've always found Thumb's to be unique in every way, gutted the body is too small for me [/quote] The body is too small? I don't get that either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 [quote name='BassTool' timestamp='1466961947' post='3080048'] Why not? It's a very simple process with a tiny bit of effort on the sellers part with packaging. I've never got this when I've seen it from sellers like yourself, I even had an EUB delivered to my door with not a hitch... The body is too small? I don't get that either? [/quote] Health reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1466962713' post='3080053'] Health reasons. [/quote] Apologies sorry to hear that. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 I'll be in Birmingham this Sunday night, the bass can be too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mewis Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Hey I'm in Cricklewood and would be interested in coming to have a look at some point if that's cool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 [quote name='mewis' timestamp='1467460095' post='3083830'] Hey I'm in Cricklewood and would be interested in coming to have a look at some point if that's cool? [/quote] PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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