koval123 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Up for sale goes a nice used Warwick Thumb BO[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] 4 string bass masterbuilt in Germany in 2004.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]You know it all about Warwicks: o[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]utstanding build quality and great ergonomics make you feel this sincere pleasure playing them.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This particular one is Masterbuilt - meaning that it was made by a single master luthier from start to finish. Meaning also that every detail is mastered .[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It features super fast and comfy [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ovangkol [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]neck bolt-on [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ovangkol downsized curved body. Fretboard is of Wenge, frets are like new.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It carries only minor signs of use, namely some small scratches and tiny dents. I'd say it's 8,5-9 / 10. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]All original MEC JJ pups and 2 band MEC EQ (with passive mode), factory installed Dunlop straplock buttons (straplocks included).[/font][/color] It will be shipped in generic ABS HSC in good condition, [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]boxed and insured for shipping[/font][/color]. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]PayPal payment possible [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]with transaction fee shared 50/50[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif], ask me for shipping cost (limited to EU countries)[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif].[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Photos can be found here: [/font][/color][url="http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/koval123/slideshow/Warwick%20Thumb%20BO%204%20Masterbuilt?sort=9"]http://s1030.photobu...terbuilt?sort=9[/url] Edited October 8, 2017 by koval123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Interesting, do you have further details regarding the Masterbuild? I was not aware they did this in 2004, intrigued! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Looking at the picture of the back of the headstock, is that the original neck? As they didn't start stamping headstocks like that until around two years ago... Edited September 8, 2017 by Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koval123 Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 @ Kev, I'll try to check this out, the previous owner should shed some light on the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Cheers Without checking the serial number, my guess would be this was a replacement neck ordered for the bass, with its original serial number printed on. Interested if the neck dimensions are the modern dimensions or based on the original neck, as they are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koval123 Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 I've sent an inquiry (along with hi-res pictures) to Warwick and here's what I got in reply: Dear Mr., thanks for your request and interest into your Warwick Bass and for giving me the requested information. Your Bass is an Warwick Bass from our Masterbuilt production in Germany, you can find it even on our Seriel Number finder : [url="http://www.warwick.de/en/Warwick---Support--Serial-Number.html#current_site_id"]http://www.warwick.de/en/Warwick---Support--Serial-Number.html#current_site_id[/url] - Bass Thumb Bass BO 4 string Serial Number H 108821 04 Year 2004 Month August Number 108821 Neck Wood Ovangok Wood Fingerboard Wenge Frets Bronce Warwick Frets Nut Just a Nut II Neck construction Bolt On Body 2 pcs. solid Bubinga Wood Surface Oil Finish / BeeWax surface Pickups 2 active MEC JJ Pickups Electronic active MEC 2 Band Electronic Hardware Black Hardware made for Warwick Made in Germany / 08258 Markneukirchen We wish you an ongoing pleasure playing your Thumb Bass BO 4 string Warwick Bass and if you have time and personal interest to join our Facebook page please signe up under - Framus/Warwick Facebook [url="https://www.facebook.com/warwickframus"]https://www.facebook.com/warwickframus[/url] with best regards Warwick GmbH & Co Music Equipment KG H.P.Wilfer 10.09.2017, 08:12 CEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 The neck on that bass is not original, sadly Warwick are useless at identifying their own instruments... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondpot Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 If that's a new neck, this is a bargain. The neck on my 2016 corvette masterbuilt is bloody lovely, with a slim C profile. Nicer than my '06 thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 [quote name='desmondpot' timestamp='1505378811' post='3371398'] If that's a new neck, this is a bargain. The neck on my 2016 corvette masterbuilt is bloody lovely, with a slim C profile. Nicer than my '06 thumb. [/quote] I know, I'd just go and see it if it were local but its not! So just want to know the back story behind it all. Is it the camera angle, or is the nut narrower than the neck as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkusWarwick Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I likey this 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koval123 Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 I've updated photobucket with closeups of frets (for IFT technology) and night pics (for luminous markers). I'm not able to track the moment the neck was possibly replaced but it's lovely for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1505376256' post='3371367'] ...sadly Warwick are useless at identifying their own instruments... [/quote] LOL sadly, totally true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Where are you based? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koval123 Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Hi Razor, I'm from Poland. Shipping to UK should take [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]£25 insured.[/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Ah,ok cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koval123 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaNoFuNkY Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Looks lovely! Could you comment on the neck width and depth? Is it a slim neck profile, and what is the nut width? Thanks and good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koval123 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Lovely indeed The neck has a slim C profile with 38,5 mm width at nut, 19 mm thickness @ 1st fret (from back to fretboard excl. fret), 21 mm @ 5th fret and 23 mm @ 12th fret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koval123 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Bump for free shipping within EU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koval123 Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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