1986 WARWICK THUMB BASS FROM THE EARLY JD SERIES
$5,500.00
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
| 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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