Snarf Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) Sold sold sold! 1998 Warwick Thumb bolt on 6 string bass Basslines pickups fitted in factory Built in Germany Active/passive push pull volume knob Pickup blend knob Stacked bass/treble knob Warwick strap locks recently replaced - theyāre very secure Weight: approx 6 kg Comes with Warwick hard case Neck: wenge Fretboard: wenge Body: ovangkol Frets: 24 brass Nut: Just-A-Nut II Condition: great. There are a few dings but nothing major. I tried to show them in pictures as much as possible. Location: Brighton I would prefer collection only, but we can arrange something if youāre far away. UK only. Ā£1150!Ā Ā Iāve decided to go through the painful decision of parting ways with my lovely ā98 6 string Warwick Thumb BO. The only reason why Iām letting this go is to help fund a new Vigier, and I simply canāt justify hanging onto too many basses nowadays. Iāve owned it since 2007Ā and itās served me very well in that time. Itās only been gigged a few times, so most playing has been at home - in a smoke free house. It's just had a set up, clean and new set of strings, the frets are now super shiny.Ā I used a few different Music Nomad products on it, it's come up really nicely.Ā Tone on this beastie is great, itās got that classic Warwick sound that I love, with a nice broad range of dynamics. For tappers and such, the action is nice and low making it a nice and easy to play. Itās not too low to cause any buzz, and it still allows you to really dig in when playing finger style - Iām quite an aggressive player so really appreciate being able to really get some good attack on the strings without any farting or buzzing. There are a couple of dings but nothing major, Iāve tried to highlight them as much as possible in the pictures. I can give you my strap if you want it, itās an old leather one. If not, thatās all good! Ā Edited April 20, 2018 by Snarf sold! 2
ped Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 Looks nice. What Vigier(s) do you play? You can post pics in the Vigier Porn thread here somewhere
Snarf Posted January 18, 2018 Author Posted January 18, 2018 Thanks! Ā I've currently got my mitts on a 4 string Excess, and I'll be taking delivery of a sexy new 5 string Excess next month! Oh don't you worry, I will indeed!Ā 2
dyerseve Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 lovely, not seen a 6 string BO with a Wenge neck before! that must have been an expensive option at the time knowing Warwick
Snarf Posted January 25, 2018 Author Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks! Well I think it's wenge,Ā my wood identification isn't that great though, so it's possible it could be something else but I'm fairly sure it is wenge.Ā
dyerseve Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 no doubt it is mate. that grain on the back of the headstock is unmistakable
Snarf Posted January 25, 2018 Author Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks mate, it's good to get a bit of reassurance on it!
Snarf Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 I will have this with me at the Guitar Show in Birmingham this weekend, on the High Tech Distribution stand. I'll be givingĀ it a good detailed cleanĀ with Music Nomad products so people can see how awesome the stuff is. Please drop by if you're there, you're welcome to have a play on it!
mattbass6 Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) On 1/18/2018 at 22:31, Snarf said: Thanks! Ā I've currently got my mitts on a 4 string Excess, and I'll be taking delivery of a sexy new 5 string Excess next month! Oh don't you worry, I will indeed!Ā I have my new Excess 5 coming in next month too, hopefully. The only basses for me now. Love them so much. Looking forward to comparing notes Ā PS Lovely Warwick. I had a couple and they are great basses. GLWTS. Edited February 20, 2018 by mattbass6
Snarf Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) Nicely done! Fingers crossed it's ready soon for you, it's definitely worth the waitĀ Ā Let me know when you have it! Thanks, the ole 6 string is a lovely beast. I really would love to hang on to it, but needs must! Edited February 20, 2018 by Snarf Forgot to add something
mattbass6 Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 24 minutes ago, Snarf said: Nicely done! Fingers crossed it's ready soon for you, it's definitely worth the waitĀ Ā Let me know when you have it! Thanks, the ole 6 string is a lovely beast. I really would love to hang on to it, but needs must! Will do. I've had my number 1 for 3 years now and it has surpassed all expectations. Looking forward to the new one arriving. Did you post pics of yours somewhere? So good to meet another Excess player Ā
Snarf Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 Hi Alan, Yes it's still up for grabs. If you find yourself in the Brighton area you're welcome to pop over and have a tinker. I'll also have it with me in Birmingham Friday to Sunday if that's closerĀ Ā Toby
AMP Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Hi, I'm very tempted, won't be in a position to commit until March payday though, if you sell before then that's fine.Ā I'm in the Isle of Man so I'd need to do a road trip either way. would you have any trips North planned for end of March? cheers Alan Ā
Snarf Posted February 21, 2018 Author Posted February 21, 2018 No problem! Actually we may well be heading up to the lakes over Easter so that would be perfect timing.Ā I'll send over a PM in a moment!
Snarf Posted April 20, 2018 Author Posted April 20, 2018 I'm sorry mate, it's just sold! Thanks for asking about itĀ though! 1
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