The Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb 5 NT stands out with its neck-through construction and exotic woods such as figured bubinga and tiger ebony, ensuring exceptional stability and remarkable compactness. Ideal for demanding bassists seeking a versatile instrument, it delivers powerful punch even on low notes while maintaining clear, balanced highs. Its ergonomic design and active electronics with a rechargeable lithium battery allow precise sound control, perfect for the stage, studio, or home studio.
| Type | Electric bass |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 5 strings |
| Neck | Three-laminate wenge neck-through |
| Nut width (mm) | 45.0 mm |
| Width at last fret (mm) | 69.11 mm |
| Nut | Just-A-Nut III Brass |
| Fingerboard | Tiger ebony |
| Fingerboard radius (mm) | 660.4 mm |
| Fret type | Jumbo Bronze |
| Number of frets | 26 |
| Scale length (mm) | 863.6 mm |
| Inlays | Illuminated Side-Dots |
| Body | Figured bubinga |
| Finish | Natural Oil Finish |
| Tuners | Warwick Machine Heads with wooden knobs |
| Bridge | Two-piece brass Warwick |
| Electronics | Active MEC J/J pickups with rechargeable lithium battery |
| Controls | Stacked Volume & Balance, active/passive, Mid, stacked Treble & Bass |
| Weight | 4.5 kg |
| Included accessories | Rockbag leather gig bag, user kit, certificate of authenticity |
| Place of manufacture | Germany |
Product: Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb 5 NT Natural Oil Finish Black
SKU: WAR-MB-THUMB5-NT-00-B
Phone: +33 3 88 36 33 58
Address:
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6 rue d'Armaillé
75017 Paris, France
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