Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb 6 NT
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Warwick
Masterbuilt Thumb 6 NT
Product Info
Article Number:
546740
Brand:
Warwick
Model:
Masterbuilt Thumb 6 NT
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$9,458.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Masterbuilt Thumb 6 NT is a serious instrument—a statement piece. The combination of the resonant Bubinga body, comfortable neck profile, and powerful MEC pickups delivers a versatile, high-end tone perfect for experienced players seeking a refined and articulate 6-string experience across genres like progressive rock, fusion, and modern pop.
Product Description
- Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb 6 NT
- 6-String Electric Bass
- Masterbuilt model
- Arched body: Bubinga Pommelé
- "Hidden Neck": Wenge
- Fingerboard: Tigerstripe ebony
- Neck profile: U
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fingerboard radius: 47"
- Nut width: 52.0 mm (2.0")
- Just-A-Nut III
- 26 extra hard jumbo frets
- Pickups: Two active MEC Soapbar humbuckers
- Active MEC electronics with 3-band EQ
- Volume
- Balance
- Treble
- Middle and Bass controls
- Volume control with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 2-piece Warwick 3D bridge and tailpiece
- Warwick machine heads
- Warwick security locks
- Black hardware
- Factory-strings: Warwick EMP .025-.135
- Finish: Oil finished
- Colour: Natural
- Includes Warwick User Kit and Rockbag Premium gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Bubinga Pommelé body delivers exceptional resonance and striking visual appeal.
- • The 'Hidden Neck' Wenge construction provides incredible stability and a smooth feel.
- • MEC active pickups offer a powerful, articulate tone with impressive clarity and warmth.
- • Masterbuilt quality ensures meticulous craftsmanship and unparalleled attention to detail.
CONS
- • The Bubinga body contributes to a substantial weight, potentially tiring for some players.
- • The 6-string configuration may limit versatility for players focused on simpler basslines.
- • The premium-priced tag places it outside the reach of many aspiring bassists.
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Key Features
Body Material
Bubinga Pommelé
Neck Material
Wenge (Hidden Neck)
Fingerboard
Tigerstripe Ebony
Pickups
Two Active MEC Soapbar Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
26 Extra Hard Jumbo
Strings
Warwick EMP .025-.135
Weight
Approximately 12.5 lbs (5.7 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Hidden Neck' design minimizes wood contact, promoting greater vibration transfer and increased sustain, while the Wenge wood itself provides exceptional stability against temperature and humidity changes.
Yes, the MEC pickups are a standard size and can be swapped out, though finding exact replacements might require searching specialty bass parts suppliers.
While the 26 frets offer extended range, the 47" radius fingerboard allows for relatively low action, making it playable for a wide range of hand sizes, though it might require a slight adjustment to personal preference.
