jakenewmanbass Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 (edited) I have for sale a warwick thumb five thru neck (7 Laminates) bubinga and wenge. it was made in 1987 and was (I was told by the shop) one of the first to arrive in the uk. it has EMG pickups and everything you would expect from an instrument of that quality. It's been gigged extensively and recorded with (among others) Ike Willis of Frank Zappas band. The condition is good. I reckon it should be worth around £1200 but I'm open to offers if you're interested stick a reply up and I'll respond Jake Edited May 3, 2008 by jakesbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 [quote name='jakesbass' post='51048' date='Aug 26 2007, 10:00 PM']I have for sale a warwick thumb five thru neck (7 Laminates) bubinga and wenge. it was made in 1987 and was (I was told by the shop) one of the first to arrive in the uk. it has EMG pickups and everything you would expect from an instrument of that quality. It's been gigged extensively and recorded with (among others) Ike Willis of Frank Zappas band. The condition is good. I reckon it should be worth around £1200 but I'm open to offers if you're interested stick a reply up and I'll respond Jake[/quote] any pics t be posted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Pics are always good selling points and some of us just like to drool! If you are taking pics could you photograph the back as well as the front and inc the back of the headstock. I see you're based in London Jake but do you have the facility to travel/meet/post and how would you want payment, these all help buyers reach decisions. Cheers and good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 thanks for the info guys. I'm on hols at the moment so Ill post pics in a week or so. can arrange for try outs in the London area, I could investigate courier costs if anyone were interested (no idea what they are at the mo) I would require cleared funds or cash before the bass left my posession. (i do have a paypal account but I've only ever purchased with it) Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Sorry Its taken so long but here are some pics at last [attachment=2504:P1010016.JPG] [attachment=2500:P1010012.JPG] [attachment=2501:P1010013.JPG] [attachment=2503:P1010015.JPG] [attachment=2502:P1010014.JPG] [attachment=2499:P1010010.JPG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbass Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 That is totally gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 [quote name='kevbass' post='66655' date='Sep 27 2007, 10:34 PM']That is totally gorgeous[/quote] Why Thank you, I shall tell her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Ah, glad you put the pics up! I didn't realise that this was one of the very early Thumbs with the carved headstock rear. I've only ever seen a few 4 string versions, these basses were pretty much hands on when produced. The carving was labour intensive and soon dropped but certainly considered sought after among Thumb aficionados (though I've owned a few they never quite held my interest like the Streamers). Shame you feel the need to sell at this point because the bass has all the qualities of a sought after model but just bad timing for a quick sale. I'd be looking at advertising this too a wider audience, referring to the carving (which is absolutely factory correct), which along with the wood figuring is a good selling point. However, please whip those strings off and give that fingerboard a clean and lemon oil It really will put a smile on my face. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Thanks thats good advice, as I need to get into the habit for my new Alembic MK5 Deluxe, which I'm sure you can guess is why I'm selling, I love this warwick (had it 20 years) but I ain't minted so can't justify two high end 5ers May have to consider selling my '78 all maple jazz with block inlays too! Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkybassplayer Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Jakebass, I love this fine specimen of vintage Warwick-ary. I am the very proud owner of a 1988 Thumb NT. Mine also has the EMG's and a two band EQ. I love the detail of the back of your headstock. I have been looking for a couple of years to see if any one had another one of these basses with the carved headstock. I am glad to finally find someone else with this feature. I am however saddened that you are selling it and even sadder that i can't afford it right now (still trying to figure conversion to USD) BEAUTIFUL BASS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) [quote name='funkybassplayer' post='66931' date='Sep 28 2007, 02:38 PM']Jakebass, I love this fine specimen of vintage Warwick-ary. I am the very proud owner of a 1988 Thumb NT. Mine also has the EMG's and a two band EQ. I love the detail of the back of your headstock. I have been looking for a couple of years to see if any one had another one of these basses with the carved headstock. I am glad to finally find someone else with this feature. I am however saddened that you are selling it and even sadder that i can't afford it right now (still trying to figure conversion to USD) BEAUTIFUL BASS!!! Thanks for the compliments funkybassplayer, it is indeed a fine instrument and I've had it from new. With regards to affording it right now, I'm not in a hurry to sell so it will go to someone that values it as I'll just wait for the right price. Jake ps your bass looks like it came from the same wood bank as mine, beautiful figuring. Edited September 28, 2007 by jakesbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkybassplayer Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) yeah the figuring on mine is a little odd. on the bass side of the strings it is ver straght grained but on the treb side it is really swirly. i just noticed that you had a different bridge. what model bridge would that be? how is the adjustablity? any idea how much the conversion to USD would be? Edited September 28, 2007 by funkybassplayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZPQ Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 This is one the basses on my top wanted list - If I had anything close the money you want I'd have pm'd an offer. A superb example Hope it goes to a loving home. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 [quote name='funkybassplayer' post='67066' date='Sep 28 2007, 07:26 PM']yeah the figuring on mine is a little odd. on the bass side of the strings it is ver straght grained but on the treb side it is really swirly. i just noticed that you had a different bridge. what model bridge would that be? how is the adjustablity? any idea how much the conversion to USD would be?[/quote] I'm sure jakesbass can answer for himself but just to help out, the bridge is the original Schaller unit that was fitted to all of the early Warwick's, it predates the 'W' 2 piece bridge. It is as adjustable as the later units. You can obviously alter the intonation (F&, you can alter the action (U&D) but like the 2 piece bridge you can alter the string spacing (S2S). In fact altering the string spacing on the 1 piece Schaller unit is far easier than the 2 piece as all you have to do is turn the bridge saddle which is actually a grooved wheel. Conversion is almost a straight $2 = £1. To get an accurate rate just 'google' currency conversion and you'll get a multitude of options, however remember bank/paypal rates vary a lot so shop about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='67078' date='Sep 28 2007, 07:50 PM']I'm sure jakesbass can answer for himself but just to help out, the bridge is the original Schaller unit that was fitted to all of the early Warwick's, it predates the 'W' 2 piece bridge. It is as adjustable as the later units. You can obviously alter the intonation (F&, you can alter the action (U&D) but like the 2 piece bridge you can alter the string spacing (S2S). In fact altering the string spacing on the 1 piece Schaller unit is far easier than the 2 piece as all you have to do is turn the bridge saddle which is actually a grooved wheel. Conversion is almost a straight $2 = £1. To get an accurate rate just 'google' currency conversion and you'll get a multitude of options, however remember bank/paypal rates vary a lot so shop about.[/quote] Thanks Warwickhunt, been away gigging all weekend so thanks for posting the answers Its as the man says guys Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 As people know I generally hate the look of Warwicks, but this one is somehow getting me some slight GAS, perhaps cause shes an old girl. Nice, me likes, i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 [quote name='phsycoandy' post='67891' date='Sep 30 2007, 09:14 PM']As people know I generally hate the look of Warwicks, but this one is somehow getting me some slight GAS, perhaps cause shes an old girl. Nice, me likes, i think.[/quote] and she plays so well and sounds so great, you know you want it, you do you do you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 (edited) Just Bumping this for Crimbo, and I'll drop the price by £100 to £1100 if anyone wants to make me an offer. just remember guys 1/4 % interest rate cut means its yours (free, courtesy of the Bank of England) in 50 months (well 52 actually but thats only four and a bit years.... its nothing.... nothing I tell you) Jake Edited December 11, 2007 by jakesbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 (edited) Gorgeous basses. I've got one the same, but made a couple of years later methinks. It's the one bass I'll take to my grave I think.....even the Mrs wouldn't see it sold! Edited December 30, 2007 by Thunderthumbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 [quote name='jakesbass' post='102615' date='Dec 11 2007, 11:38 AM']Just Bumping this for Crimbo, and I'll drop the price to £100 if anyone wants to make me an offer. just remember guys 1/4 % interest rate cut means its yours (free, courtesy of the Bank of England) in 50 months (well 52 actually but thats only four and a bit years.... its nothing.... nothing I tell you) Jake[/quote] Yes please sorry quote editing incase ppl didnt notice... yes.. im bored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobematt Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 bumping this because of a sale falling through. Hope you don't mind Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Well, frankly, I'm incensed! Have a bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 [quote name='Mike' post='129354' date='Jan 28 2008, 03:49 PM']Well, frankly, I'm incensed! Have a bump![/quote] thanks mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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