Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb Bass NT 4
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Warwick
Masterbuilt Thumb Bass NT 4
Product Info
Article Number:
397459
Brand:
Warwick
Model:
Masterbuilt Thumb Bass NT 4
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$7,698.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Masterbuilt Thumb NT 4 is a serious instrument for the discerning bassist. The combination of the resonant Bubinga body, fast Wenge neck, and versatile MEC pickups delivers a premium playing experience and a wide range of tones—perfect for session players and stage professionals seeking a top-tier bass.
Product Description
- Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb Bass NT 4
- 4- String Electric Bass
- Master built series
- Body: Bubinga pommelé (guibourtia demeusei)
- Neck: Wenge
- continuous 3-piece
- Fretboard made of tigerstripe ebony
- 26 IFT (invisible fret technology) jumbo bronze frets
- Long scale
- Electronics cover made from matching bubinga pommelé
- Pickup: 2 active MEC J/J single coils
- Active Warwick 3-way electronics with rechargeable lithium battery and mini USB port for charging
- Volume & balance stacked with push/ pull function for active/ passive
- treble & bass stacked
- Warwick tuners with wooden wing-buttons matching the fretboard
- Warwick Just-A-Nut III brass nut
- Warwick security locks
- 2-Piece Warwick bridge made of solid brass
- Black hardware
- Warwick EMP strings
- Natural oil finish
- Colour: Natural
- Incl. certificate of authenticity
- Warwick user kit and leather gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Bubinga pommelé body delivers exceptional clarity and sustain.
- • Wenge neck provides a comfortable, fast playing experience with excellent stability.
- • MEC J/J pickups offer a versatile, articulate tone suitable for many genres.
- • Masterbuilt quality ensures meticulous craftsmanship and incredible attention to detail.
CONS
- • The Bubinga pommelé body makes it quite heavy, potentially tiring for long gigs.
- • The active electronics require charging, adding a maintenance consideration.
- • The high-end price point puts it out of reach for many players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Bubinga pommelé (Guibourtia demeusei)
Neck Material
Wenge, continuous 3-piece
Fingerboard
Tigerstripe Ebony
Pickups
2 Active MEC J/J Single Coils
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
26 Invisible Fret Technology (IFT) Jumbo Bronze
Strings
Warwick EMP
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Switching to passive mode mellows the aggressive MEC pickups, providing a warmer, more vintage-inspired tone, while retaining a solid low-end.
While called Invisible Fret Technology, they're not completely invisible – they are subtly recessed and darkened, offering a clean look without hindering visual navigation.
The natural oil finish provides a more tactile feel and allows the wood’s character to shine, but it’s slightly less resistant to scratches compared to a gloss finish, requiring more careful handling.
