Warwick GPS Thumb BO 4 RESALE VALUE?

[Greg.Bassman]

Hi all.

Thinking of this warwick thumb as my next purchase… https://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-dept/bass-guitars/warwick-gps-thumb-bo-4-in-natural-transparent-satin. Hypothetically speaking, if we say that it has been well looked after with no problems etc, how much could I expect to get back from one of these if I decide to sell in future? I know this might seem like an odd question, but I figured that it doesn’t hurt to plan for the worst. After losing too much money on other brands before, I have since learnt to be mindful of resale value before deciding to pull the trigger.

Cheers.

Edited July 4, 2018 by Greg.Bassman

[Sibob]

If you want to minimize your losses (ie if you’re not sure you’ll get on with it), buy used.

Otherwise I’d estimate you’ll lose about £500 selling it on based on the ‘new’ price, give or take.

Si

Edited July 5, 2018 by Sibob

[DoubleOhStephan]

6 minutes ago, Sibob said:

If you want to minimize your losses (ie if you’re not sure you’ll get on with it), buy used.

Otherwise I’d estimate you’ll lose about £500 selling it on based on the ‘new’ price, give or take.

Si

+1

Edited July 5, 2018 by Sibob

[tall_martin]

There are a couple of lovely used thru neck thumbs in the classifieds at the moment.

That's where my Warwick funds would go :-) 

[Trueno]

£500 loss on that sounds about right. I bought and sold one very similar (except fretless) and lost about that much. But I only paid £1100 at the time for brand new. Some happy years in between buying and selling though... I still think they're amazing basses. Second hand may be the way to go.

[Chris2112]

Warwick always take a considerable hit used. They're the bass that comes to mind whenever I think of a brand that depreciates like a stone. The used models tend to hold their value because they've effectively bottomed out once they're no longer brand new. 

 

I'd take the cash it would cost for that Thumb new and buy a used model. 

[sumorabbit]

I have a Warwick GPS  fretless that cost me £1400, I couldn't get £600 for it so I decided to keep it. If I was you I'd wait it out and grab an old second hand fully fledged thumb

[Greg.Bassman]

Hi all. Thank you for your comments, much appreciated! 😀

[Mickb1773]

Just have to say as I m selling a neck throug in pristine condition that second hand is the way to go .. aswell as stated ...there several fine thumb also for sale well within your budget 

All the best

Mick