The Warwick Thumb Bass, introduced in 1985, quickly established itself as a versatile instrument across multiple music genres. Its appeal stemmed from a design that accommodated varied playing styles, and this legacy continues with the Pro Series Thumb Bass BO, a leading model in boutique-style electric basses. Crafted with a sleek ovangkol body, a bolt-on neck featuring a comfortable “C” profile, and precision fretwork, the Thumb Bass BO 5-string offers a comfortable playing experience for a range of techniques, from plucking and picking to slapping. The bass features active MEC pickups paired with a 2-band EQ/preamp that enables versatile sound shaping.
Crafted in Germany, the Thumb Bass integrates innovative features to support diverse playing techniques, aided by precise fretwork, where frets are leveled to a 100th of a millimeter. The Invisible Fretwork Technology ensures the fret ends do not protrude from the smooth wenge fingerboard, enhancing comfort. Fluorescent side dots aid visibility on dark stages, while the Tedur Just A Nut III nut offers easy adjustment. Ergonomically angled tuner keys and other thoughtful details contribute to a professional-grade instrument.
The active electronics in the Thumb Bass include MEC J-style pickups and a preamplifier. The pickups have a stacked-coil humbucking design for powerful sound with minimal noise. The preamp includes a 2-band EQ for quick tonal adjustments and a push-pull volume knob that also serves as a preamp bypass. A balance pan pot enables a seamless mix of the two pickups.
Key features include the following:
- A solid ovangkol body with a sleek, compact design
- Bolt-on ovangkol neck with a wenge fingerboard
- Precision fretwork and Invisible Fretwork Technology (IFT)
- Fluorescent side dots for visibility
- Active MEC J-style pickups
- MEC 2-band EQ/preamp
- Ergonomic tuner keys
- Tedur Just A Nut III nut
- Handcrafted in Germany
- Includes a Starline gig bag
