I used to watch these videos years ago when I was first learning how to play bass. Now that I'm older with a job iv finally been able to purchase one! :) best bass iv ever played.
federz666 Don't despair! I have two Warwicks, I love them very much.. believe me. But know that alot of what we also admire is the eye-candy factor... I have a bass that is worth half of what my Thumb 6 NT is, and that has become my primary work horse. Sometimes even the nicest looking instruments don't deliver on all fronts :)
+1BassJohn Agreed here as well. As mentioned in another comment, I bought a 1994 Warwick Fortress V back in 1996 for 1/3rd the price of a Thumb V NT and with a Thumb V NT there for me to compare it against, it was the better sounding, better playing bass. It's only sounded better through the years. I have a 1990 Squire P-Bass that sounds and plays great.
I have ordered through this site, and I live in Germany - waiting times are pretty hefty 3-4 months. Their reply was quick and very friendly ' cos I had some questions and everything went smoothly. Now I'm waiting still for mine. They ship worldwide but I guess waiting times are even longer then.
Ever since I picked one up off the rack for the first time, I've coveted the Thumb NT. Love the look, love the construction. The sound is honestly something I don't love about it. A good 23 years since I first played one, my preference for bass tone has gone much more towards the P-Bass, that round warm full tone. For hi-fi slap, I prefer the stingray. The thumb sounds too Jaco, too thin for me. I bought the Fortress V bolt on for 1/3rd the price of a Thumb NT and I have to say it has a greater tonal range and a surprising amount of low end for a Warwick. While clearly a beat up road warrior after over two decades of playing, it has only sounded better with age.
The Thumb can have a lot of low end. It’ll cut through the mix far better than any fender though. I’ve had a lot of both brands….don’t use fender anymore!
@@Nickthebassist01 Oddly I don't use a fender P for much of anything but I'm getting a convincing P-Bass tone out of something that looks nothing like a P-Bass: A Curbow I. E. Petite V on full neck pickup. I've never played a bass with flatter action or more reliable neck in my life. It's not the best sounding bass I have but it's a killer touring bass that definitely cuts through a mix.
I love this bass, and all the Warwick products, it would be really nice if the sound wasn't record from the camera, the sound of this bass is the most beautiful sound a bass can have so please record it with good quality :D
MAN!!! you play like a Prince.. I wanna take up the Bass now. I always thought Warwick was the best, after my favourite Fender Jazz Bass of course. But your style and playing is my me reconsider. The body is so nice and small. I am also guessing that Neck thru is where it's at rather than the Bolt-on.
+BeeElectric The BO is nice to and has a bit more of a growl to it. But the NT is really nice as well and has a little bit more clear tones in the lows. I own a 99' Thumb BO and looking for a NT now as well.
I'm not crazy about the slap tone of the Thumb bass, to nasal, much rather have the Fender Jazz or fender jazz style bass. Great tone for funk though, very midrangie.
lol I think my Warwick that I ordered brand new 11 years ago is better. lmao I've tried "vintage " Warwick NT5 . No difference exep for the old one looks less awesome . :) I could also say that my 76 Fender Precision Bass is better for being older but that wouldn't be true and it would make me sound like a dueche bag.
I used to watch these videos years ago when I was first learning how to play bass. Now that I'm older with a job iv finally been able to purchase one! :) best bass iv ever played.
An absolute gem of a bass. So full of character...
Why do i torture myself looking at these video's?!
IKR. I ain't got money! XD
federz666 Don't despair! I have two Warwicks, I love them very much.. believe me. But know that alot of what we also admire is the eye-candy factor... I have a bass that is worth half of what my Thumb 6 NT is, and that has become my primary work horse. Sometimes even the nicest looking instruments don't deliver on all fronts :)
1BassJohn agreed.
+1BassJohn Agreed here as well. As mentioned in another comment, I bought a 1994 Warwick Fortress V back in 1996 for 1/3rd the price of a Thumb V NT and with a Thumb V NT there for me to compare it against, it was the better sounding, better playing bass. It's only sounded better through the years. I have a 1990 Squire P-Bass that sounds and plays great.
I ask myself the same question!
It barks, burps and growls. It's alive
I wish I'm a bass player. I'm always in love with Warwick basses!
good taste!
Why not start playing? You can always learn! And yes, you've got great taste.
Its never too late, im probably getting a preowned warwick 5 string bass soon, oh yea and i been playing almost a year now
Once you Warwick you don't go back. Best investment ever.
I so want one of these basses. It looks absolutely amazing. Great review Andy!
I can always pick out a thumb bass on a recording. That's a promise. Kinda give a fretless sound
The guy is a damn slap bass GOD.
Getting my hands on one of these has been on my bucket list for some time!
If I wasn't poor I would go out and buy this bass straight away! Sounds absolutely astonishing
Great bass... I have one just like that one!!! GREAT SOUND!!!
the best product of warwick the most beautiful.
love seeing the thumb in this guys huge hands
Ryan Martinie called and he wants his bass back.
You are god of bass!!!!
Love this guy!!
Gahhhh brb. Gonna go rob like 5 banks. A Thumb 4 or 5st NT has been my dream bass for years!
I couldn't agree with you more! I just want one so bad!
Warwick sounds amazing on the new JFAC record. It's like he said when you hear it on a recording and you know instantly what it is.
the GAS is strong with this bass. it is my dream bass i want one sooooo bad.
Finally someone that actually holds the bass correctly.
...What's the incorrect way?
Anthony Haller Well, technically that's the correct way to hold a classical instrument.. care to elaborate?
1BassJohn
I guess the classical way that you play it sitting down.
Anthony Haller Yeah true that, and over the left leg.. reminds me of what a classical guitarist would do :)
Tapio Piuva
Not for me.
I got mine when they were still $3,500.oo :) Totally worth it.
can't say enough, I've owned Thumb and now a $ $ Double Buck and they're great basses. If it aint broke, don't fix it.....
What I appreciate about the Thumb is it sounds the same with new strings and old strings
I neeeeeed one!
Such a beautiful bass , where do I order one ? I looked at the Warwick website but there’s no option to buy !!!!
I have ordered through this site, and I live in Germany - waiting times are pretty hefty 3-4 months. Their reply was quick and very friendly ' cos I had some questions and everything went smoothly. Now I'm waiting still for mine. They ship worldwide but I guess waiting times are even longer then.
I want that sosssososoooo baaaaaddd....Good thing i'm saving for it :P
Ever since I picked one up off the rack for the first time, I've coveted the Thumb NT. Love the look, love the construction. The sound is honestly something I don't love about it. A good 23 years since I first played one, my preference for bass tone has gone much more towards the P-Bass, that round warm full tone. For hi-fi slap, I prefer the stingray. The thumb sounds too Jaco, too thin for me. I bought the Fortress V bolt on for 1/3rd the price of a Thumb NT and I have to say it has a greater tonal range and a surprising amount of low end for a Warwick. While clearly a beat up road warrior after over two decades of playing, it has only sounded better with age.
The Thumb can have a lot of low end. It’ll cut through the mix far better than any fender though. I’ve had a lot of both brands….don’t use fender anymore!
@@Nickthebassist01 Oddly I don't use a fender P for much of anything but I'm getting a convincing P-Bass tone out of something that looks nothing like a P-Bass: A Curbow I. E. Petite V on full neck pickup. I've never played a bass with flatter action or more reliable neck in my life. It's not the best sounding bass I have but it's a killer touring bass that definitely cuts through a mix.
Shopping for one
Bubinga or Ovanglol?
Not easy to find them in shops to try
Leaning towards 5 string vs 4 but would privilege sound or # of strings
Are the thumb basses prone to headstock diving, since their bodies are relatively short?
Best bass ever!!!! I love my 05 NT
I love this bass, and all the Warwick products, it would be really nice if the sound wasn't record from the camera, the sound of this bass is the most beautiful sound a bass can have so please record it with good quality :D
Wyn basses are full of flavor for 3500 Randell Fullmer knows what he is doing. That's a good deal.
MAN!!! you play like a Prince.. I wanna take up the Bass now.
I always thought Warwick was the best, after my favourite Fender Jazz Bass of course.
But your style and playing is my me reconsider. The body is so nice and small. I am also guessing that Neck thru is where it's at rather than the Bolt-on.
+BeeElectric The BO is nice to and has a bit more of a growl to it. But the NT is really nice as well and has a little bit more clear tones in the lows. I own a 99' Thumb BO and looking for a NT now as well.
+Joston Powell I sell my warwick Thumb bass NT if you want.. it´s just like the video. 3500€
I would if I wasn't broke =D
Such a beautiful bass
i just bought a vintage 88 thumb 5 NT and they are better than the new ones.
it is simply the tits.
Most closely to a Rick in my opinion although still with it's own touch. It's just an excellent sounding bass, no question.
Does anyone know what kind of Jazz is at the 8:58 ?
Okay now which one of you anonymous youtubers is giving me $5,000 to get one? Checks work.
Turd Furgeson you can buy some on second hand for less than a 1000 bucks now.. :)
Killer low end but the highs seem a bit muted and dark.
VIVA THumb !!
*Lust*
Jesus.... That low B growls as fu****. Candy candy.
I'm not crazy about the slap tone of the Thumb bass, to nasal, much rather have the Fender Jazz or fender jazz style bass. Great tone for funk though, very midrangie.
It's not warm, is it?
They say ''only'' whether it was 10 dollars or 10000....
lol I think my Warwick that I ordered brand new 11 years ago is better. lmao I've tried "vintage " Warwick NT5 . No difference exep for the old one looks less awesome . :) I could also say that my 76 Fender Precision Bass is better for being older but that wouldn't be true and it would make me sound like a dueche bag.
Warwick or Carl thompson
it can be all yours for only 5000 dollars!!! smh
change your amp man....the sound sucks. warwick is a good bass that sounds really cool....