=The Warwick Thumb Club=

[Eissie]

Cheers Dude!

Yes yours has the walnut body, same as my 6 string, my one looks darker in that pic but in the flesh is the same.
If you ask florin i'm sure that he will confirm yours is walnut, these are quite rare & have a unique tone compared to later thumbs (warmer & sweeter)
That one you have looks mint, if you ever sell it i'll buy it you would regeret it though, What amplification do you play it through?

Okay Dodger, and thanks Florin for the conformation!
I bought the bass used about 2 months ago. It seems that after a long journey of buying and selling basses I finally got what I should have bought years ago! I never had the feeling when I bought a bass in the past that that one was going to last. This time I feel I bought a keeper!

I play through a Hartke HA2500 head and a pretty old (one of the first series) Hartke XL410 cabinet.

Sietze

[Eissie]

It looks like Walnut :-)
I love those older thumb BO's

Thanks for confirming Florin!
I also have a question. I tried to wax the body with beewax but it turned out that the wax just stayed on the surface. I was able to rub it off very easily. Is the body my bass has satin laquered?

Sietze

[Florin]

This is a possibility.
Also a bass of it's age, has already a protective layer on the surface, so don't expect to absorb the wax like a new one.
The satin finish is still a solid finish, while the oil finish let you feel the wood. So I guess it is easy to make a difference. Do you feel it like satin or like bare wood?

[Mickey]

Hello! This is my Thumb BO '07

[Florin]

Welcome to the forum Mickey!

[GUSS]

this is my new thump

[GUSS]

These are some of my basses,and a view of my livingroom.

[Hallbatross]

Hey Guss,

Nice looking basses! What is that interesting sixer in the right photo?

-Ryan

[GUSS]

Its a handmade by antonis, a greek constractor,desinted by me. And here is one bass that i've made of my one. You like it?

[Hallbatross]

Yes, that is very cool! What woods did you use? I'd love to hear how it sounds.

[GUSS]

the body and the neck are walnut,and the fretboard is teak.at that time 6years ago,i didnt have money to by a real 6string bass.so i bot any woods i could found,about 80 euros,and some tools missing,and after asking some things my friend[the one made the ather 6string bass antonis]imade it.itsounds prety well for first try. and here is another bass that ive made with the rest woods of that bass.

[dodger]

You made that yourself it looks like a very expensive high end bass,
Have you ever thought of making basses for a living?

[Florin]

+1
Your basses look really cool!

[Genral Specific]

Hello! I was wondering if some of you who have a Thumb Bo and a Thumb NT telling your opinions on how they sound different? I have a Thumb BO that I think is the greatest sounding bass I have ever owned. I am curious how my bass's big brother sounds different. Thanks!

[DiMarco]

I have never heard a bolt-on but I sure as hell love the sound of the NT. We'd have to A/B test them sometime.

But then there's different versions of both. Mine has MEC hardware and a two way EQ.

[Hallbatross]

Just won an 04' Thumb NT 4 fretless off eBay, I'm stoked! Pics coming as soon as it arrives. Woo!

[TheKingOfPain]

I was thinking of getting a Thumb 5er NT fretless. Anyone has any impression about this instrument?

[Eugene]

I got a 4 and a 6 string Thumbs NT fretless.
They're both beautiful instrument. The 4 string (with MEC PUs) is a real axe, light and easy to play instrument. I played it for years in different kind of music (pop, rock, funky) and it never disappontend me.
The 6 string (with Bartolini soapbar PUs) is another story. I'm not a 6 string player really, but when I saw it I had to get it.
Great bass with incredible tone, but it's really HEAVY. I player it several times in rehearsals and after a while I had to take a seat.
Anyway, the neck is still playable regardless of the strings number. Low action and long sustain.
I never played a 5 string fretless, but I think it could be a good compromise between the 4 string weight and the 6 string big sound.
Hope this helps.

[TheKingOfPain]

I got a 4 and a 6 string Thumbs NT fretless.
They're both beautiful instrument. The 4 string (with MEC PUs) is a real axe, light and easy to play instrument. I played it for years in different kind of music (pop, rock, funky) and it never disappontend me.
The 6 string (with Bartolini soapbar PUs) is another story. I'm not a 6 string player really, but when I saw it I had to get it.
Great bass with incredible tone, but it's really HEAVY. I player it several times in rehearsals and after a while I had to take a seat.
Anyway, the neck is still playable regardless of the strings number. Low action and long sustain.
I never played a 5 string fretless, but I think it could be a good compromise between the 4 string weight and the 6 string big sound.
Hope this helps.

Grazie Thanks for your help, I think I'll give it a try. The 6er wouldn't be a big problem in terms of playability, but its weight...gosh, 5,3 Kg is far too much for those long, STANDING sessions. The 5er is almost the same weight as my 'Vette $$ BO 5er, and that's cool (thanks to a brand new Comfort Strapp).

[Josh Emmons]

got it in from the guitar center last night. It is the PERFECT sound that i have been looking for! Can i Rejoin the thumb club??

[TheKingOfPain]

got it in from the guitar center last night. It is the PERFECT sound that i have been looking for! Can i Rejoin the thumb club??

Great, I envy you so much...

[Josh Emmons]

Great, I envy you so much...

[GUSS]

some fotos of my thumb..

[Trey]

some fotos of my thumb..

.... It's beautiful GUSS!

Is it just me, or are the bodies of the BO thumbs a little longer than that of an NT?

[Hallbatross]

Yes, I've noticed that myself. I believe that the cutaways are not quite as large as the NT i.e. more material on the body near the neck to strengthen the bolt-on joint. I like that they both have their own distinct shape.

[GUSS]

that and cause of the 26frets that nt have, so the cutaways are much shorters at the thumb nt.

[Josh Emmons]

some fotos of my thumb..

Wow! amazing bolt on. love the grain! how does she play?

[GUSS]

She plays wonderfull ,grate tone,i like that the pickups are close to the brige,you get nice sound.what can i say i love this bass.the only problem is that its a litle bit heavy.anyway i hope some day i wil get an nt,so blody expencive. i my sell my car and my 7 basses who knows...

[bassbora]

Hi there

Forgot to include the quote but this is a reply to TheKingOfPain's question about 5NT.

I have been playing a 5 NT for the last 13 years ('89 with EMGs) and could not be happier. I have to say I have never had a problem with the weight (always a comfort strap). And few months back I bought dodger's 6NT fretless and again that is '89 (you can see the pics few pages earlier posted by dodger) and I have to say that is the perfect instrument in every way. I know its a personal opinion, but hey this is the Thumb lovers thread. So I could not recommend a NT 5 or 6 highly enough. Never played a bolt on version so I cant comment on that and the question was regarding the NT anyway. I should probably post pics here but thought that since the 6er is already few posts back that it was no point.

Anyway good luck with finding your Thumb 5NT. I'm still in love with mine 13 years later.

[TheKingOfPain]

Hi there

Forgot to include the quote but this is a reply to TheKingOfPain's question about 5NT.

I have been playing a 5 NT for the last 13 years ('89 with EMGs) and could not be happier. I have to say I have never had a problem with the weight (always a comfort strap). And few months back I bought dodger's 6NT fretless and again that is '89 (you can see the pics few pages earlier posted by dodger) and I have to say that is the perfect instrument in every way. I know its a personal opinion, but hey this is the Thumb lovers thread. So I could not recommend a NT 5 or 6 highly enough. Never played a bolt on version so I cant comment on that and the question was regarding the NT anyway. I should probably post pics here but thought that since the 6er is already few posts back that it was no point.

Anyway good luck with finding your Thumb 5NT. I'm still in love with mine 13 years later.

Well, thanks A LOT for your exhaustive answer. I hope I'll find it soon!

[Malkav]

.... after half a year of trying to buy a new bass, the postman brought me a nice box today.

What was in the box? My first Warwick, she's a '98 Thumb BO and what a beauty she is (although I badly need clean the fretboard, polish the frets and lower the action).





PS: Anyone recommend a good strap that would help with keeping this beauty from falling into the horizontal position.

[Trey]

.... after half a year of trying to buy a new bass, the postman brought me a nice box today.

What was in the box? My first Warwick, she's a '98 Thumb BO and what a beauty she is (although I badly need clean the fretboard, polish the frets and lower the action).





PS: Anyone recommend a good strap that would help with keeping this beauty from falling into the horizontal position.

As they say at McDonalds, I'm lovin' it! As for a strap, I think you'd do fine with a garment leather strap. Swede straps tend to grip your shirt and pull it down with the bass, and nylon straps tend to be slippery. Garment leather has the adjust-ability and the non-slip surface that we as bass players crave for. I'm sure you'll have fun with your new Thumb BO!

[Eugene]

.... after half a year of trying to buy a new bass, the postman brought me a nice box today.

What was in the box? My first Warwick, she's a '98 Thumb BO and what a beauty she is (although I badly need clean the fretboard, polish the frets and lower the action).





PS: Anyone recommend a good strap that would help with keeping this beauty from falling into the horizontal position.

Go lefty!

I use these straps on 4,5 and 6 string basses.

[coneyislandjoe]

Does anyone own or seen a version of the Bleached Blonde as a $$ ?

[Streamerfan]

I just won a Thumb BO 6 string Broadneck on Ebay and I'm so happy to finally have my first Warwick!

I think I have to wait until that beast arrives with joining the Thumb Club, but here are some photos shot by the seller.

So happy. :-) :-) :-) Always wanted to have one of these...




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[TheKingOfPain]

I just won a Thumb BO 6 string Broadneck on Ebay and I'm so happy to finally have my first Warwick!

I think I have to wait until that beast arrives with joining the Thumb Club, but here are some photos shot by the seller.

So happy. :-) :-) :-) Always wanted to have one of these...




(click on the pictures for high resolution)

Your new baby's beautiful ...thumbs up, no pun intended.

[funkysanchez]

Hi, this is my Thumb BO
Serial No.: K-138434-07

[artur]

hi, im new That is my thumb 2001 with wenge Sound is awsome, playability is awsome too (i think only Tobias Growler which i had can compare) and nice look My favorite shape, i can only regret that colour of wood is not that same in 100 % Maybe i will coloured this axe in black.

[Eugene]

... i can only regret that colour of wood is not that same in 100 % Maybe i will coloured this axe in black.

Are you kidding?!?!?!

The beauty of Warwick basses is in the woods. Never, I mean never, colour them over. It's such a crime, and you'll get arrested for that.

By the way, welcome to the forum. Your thumb looks great.

[Streamerfan]

The beauty of Warwick basses is in the woods. Never, I mean never, colour them over. It's such a crime, and you'll get arrested for that.

+1

Welcome!