Warwick 5 thumb

[patrikmarky]

I’ve rediscovered my love of Warwick  that I had in the late 90’s early 2000 and now have a steamer pro M  and a corvette 5s and I keep finding myself looking at a thumb bolt on 5 I love that certain growl you only seem to get from those ..there still big money and ive heard there an acquired taste and take some getting used to ….anyone had experience of these ..good and bad of course..

[Kev]

Great basses, very unique sound, the most "Warwick" Warwick bass.

 

Main con of the BO 5's is the neck dive.  Its horrific and notably uncomfortable, at least on the ones I've owned/tried.  I completely fell in love with a mid-00's one I had when playing with it sat down.  When I put it on a strap, it was listed for sale the next day.

 

NT models much improved.  I haven't tried a post-2013 one so they may have improved it, definitely a try before you buy if live use is planned.

[patrikmarky]

Thanks Kev ..I know a lot aren’t bothered by neck dive ..I’m not one of those but that’s good to know ..🤟