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Very rare old school Warwick from 1986. One of Warwick’s enduring models is the Thumb Bass, introduced in 1985 as the JD Thumb Bass – the “JD” designation in reference to expatriate American bassist John Davis, who impressed Wilfer with his popping, funk-based style utilizing the stubbiest digit on his right hand. Bubinga body. 34″ neck trough neck with 26 frets. 7-piece neck of Wenge with Bubinga laminations. Fingerboard of Wenge with pearl dots inlays. Jumbo Warwick frets. The nut is *Just a Nut* brass version, each string adjustable in height. Original EMG pickups with 2-band active preamp. Shaller tuners and straplocks. Plays easy and has this beloved primal Wawrick sound. Made in West Germany / Pretzfeld / Franconia 4.1kg

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Condition

Mint (Used)
Brand

Warwick
Model

Thumb
Finish

natural
Categories

Active Electronics
Made In

Germany
Right / Left Handed

Right Handed
Fretboard Material

Wenge
Pickup System

active
Neck Material

Multi Laminate
Body Material

Bubinga
Pickup Configuration

Single Coil
Number of Strings

4-String
Year

1986

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