Gamble Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) Hiya Rather sadly I'm just not playing my Warwick basses anymore so I think it's time they found a new home, so here's my 2003 Custom Thumb NT 5. I bought this bass nearly new quite a few years ago now, it's spent more of that time tucked away in it's case than it should have so it's still looking pretty good - there's a handful of tiny dings here and there, I can try and get pics if you want but most of them aren't noticeable unless you're looking for them (if you see what I mean). Custom options wise it's an ovangkol body with an ebony fretboard and a 3 band eq, I had the Dunlop recessed straplocks fitted by the Bass Centre in London where I bought it (if anyone knows Jimmy who used to work there it was him who commissioned the build and sold it to me). Comes with a very solid Warwick flight case and truss rod tool, and of course the straplocks to go with the recessed buttons. Apart from that it's a Warwick Thumb Bass, pretty distinctive sound and looks, what else do you need to know? Seriously though, don't be shy with any questions or corrections if you know Warwick basses better then me, I'm asking £2000 but as you'd expect the price is negotiable. I'll consider UK trades, but only really with cash my way - I'd be interested in; Exotic woods/finishes/body shapes on basses, Warwicks with the pre '00s neck profile, Status, Dingwall, something unusual - 5 stringers only. Would also look at trades for Barefaced (or similar) cabs, FRFR cabs, Line 6 Helix, Quad Cortex, maybe a Headrush (I'll have to read up on them. Cheers! Edited August 20, 2022 by Gamble Update to trades 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) Don't all NT Thumbs have 3 band EQs? Another custom option would be the brass JAN I. Great looking bass. NT Thumbs have a piano like clarity that only my Ritter Roya can match. They also have one of the tightest Bs in the game! Edited July 19, 2019 by dyerseve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 I think you're right about the 3 band eq actually, wasn't 100% sure but wanted to mention that it was a 3 band rather than the 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbora Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 14 hours ago, dyerseve said: Don't all NT Thumbs have 3 band EQs? Another custom option would be the brass JAN I. Great looking bass. NT Thumbs have a piano like clarity that only my Ritter Roya can match. They also have one of the tightest Bs in the game! No older ones have 2 band. I have two ‘89 Thumbs both 2 band. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 Good knowledge! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) Gamble is a good guy, deal with confidence. Edited July 21, 2019 by Dood typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbora Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 On 20/07/2019 at 10:06, Gamble said: Good knowledge! If you like Thumbs they are one of a kind and you can’t go wrong with them. Been gigging a Thumb since ‘97 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) Bump for a price drop and trades added. Edited July 30, 2019 by Gamble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 Bump to find someone who'd like to trade! Cash your way too for the right bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) Back up she goes, still open to trades and offers. Cheers! Edited August 24, 2019 by Gamble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Back to the top! Still interested in trades for interesting 5 strings, Darkglass heads and Barefaced cabs. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Or maybe a 6er..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian45 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Hi, interested in your thumb. Do you have any Warwick documents saying the bass is a custom build? I know a lot of warwicks have a custom stamp where the serial numbers are. Thanks Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 9 hours ago, Brian45 said: Hi, interested in your thumb. Do you have any Warwick documents saying the bass is a custom build? I know a lot of warwicks have a custom stamp where the serial numbers are. Thanks Brian Hi Brian! I'll have a look and see for you, but I don't remember having anything like that. I did message Warwick asking them to confirm the specs a couple of weeks ago and haven't heard back so I'll chase that up too. I've been told there's a few (but not many) Ovangkol Thumb NTs out there, but as far as I know they've never been off the shelf with that body wood. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 Still available, ideally looking for cash or trade with cash my way. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 I'd possibly be interested in a trade for a Line 6 Helix + cash my way too, cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 Back up! Anyone want to make an offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Bump for offers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Gamble, did you bring this bass to a jam at earth a few years back? If so it's a cracker! Deal with confidence, gentlemen bass player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 I did indeed mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Still here, still entertaining sensible offers. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb23 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 On 29/01/2020 at 13:38, Gamble said: Still here, still entertaining sensible offers. Cheers! Hiya! Is this boy still available? I know you said only UK trades, but would Ireland be possible? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincbt Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Hi - appreciate this thread is a bit old but wondered if the instrument is still available? It looks in really good condition and great with the recessed straplocks. I would be upgrading from a Thumb BO 4 so looking to buy rather than trade unless you're looking to downgrade. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvickey Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I'm not sure if Warwick ever got back to you on the details for this bass, but the S/N comes up on the Warwick site just fine and matches the item (attached). I'm also wondering if this bass is still available... perhaps not since thread went quiet back in early October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Is it available or not that is the question., does anybody know the guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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