Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb Bass NT 5

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Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb Bass NT 5

Warwick

Masterbuilt Thumb Bass NT 5

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 397447
Brand: Warwick
Model: Masterbuilt Thumb Bass NT 5
Price: $8,248.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Masterbuilt Thumb is a serious instrument – the build quality is phenomenal, and the tone is incredibly versatile thanks to the active pickups and wood choices. It's an ideal choice for professional bassists or dedicated enthusiasts who demand the very best and appreciate a refined, powerful sound with exceptional clarity and sustain.

Product Description

  • Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb Bass NT 5
  • 5-String electric bass
  • Body: bubinga pommelé
  • Neck: continuous neck-thru(-body) 4-ply laminated wenge
  • Fretboard: tigerstripe ebony
  • Frets: 26 IFT (invisible fret technology) jumbo bronze
  • Scale: long scale
  • Electronics compartment cover is made from matching bubinga pommelé
  • Pickups: 2 Active MEC J/J pickups in metal housing
  • Electronics: active Warwick 3-way rechargeable lithium battery with mini-USB connector for charging
  • Controls: volume and balance stacked with push/pull function for active/passive
  • treble and bass stacked
  • Machine heads: Schaller with wooden knobs colour-coordinated to the fretboard
  • Nut: Warwick Just-A-Nut III brass
  • Warwick security locks
  • Bridge: two-piece Warwick bridge made from solid brass
  • Hardware: black
  • Strings: Warwick EMP
  • Finish: natural oil
  • Includes a real leather gig bag
  • Warwick user kit and certificate of authenticity
  • Made in Germany

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty to extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Bubinga pommelé body provides exceptional clarity and sustain.
  • • Continuous neck-thru design enhances resonance and note progression.
  • • MEC J/J pickups deliver a versatile, powerful, and articulate tone.
  • • Just-A-Nut III and security locks improve tuning stability and playability.
CONS
  • • The weight, typical of bubinga basses, can be fatiguing in long sessions.
  • • The active electronics, while excellent, require occasional charging.
  • • The high-end price point puts it out of reach for many players.

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Key Features

Body Material bubinga pommelé
Neck Material 4-ply wenge/bubinga laminate
Fingerboard tigerstripe ebony
Pickups active MEC J/J
Scale Length 34 in
Frets 26 IFT jumbo bronze
Strings Warwick
Weight 11.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Switching to passive mellows the aggressive edge of the active pickups, offering a more rounded, vintage-inspired tone while retaining warmth.
The fretboard has a moderately thick gloss finish, providing protection and a smooth feel, but it's not overly thick or sticky – it allows the ebony's natural character to shine through.
The balance knob subtly adjusts the ratio of the J and Jazz bass pickups, allowing you to fine-tune the tonal balance from a more scooped, modern sound to a thicker, more traditional tone.

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