Warwick Teambuilt Pro Series Thumb BO 5-String Bass, Nirvana Black Transparent Satin

Music Store Live is proud to offer up this Thumb Bolt-On 5 from our friends over at Warwick. The Thumb model will, as the name suggests, appeal to slap players, but it's also much more than just a slap machine. Anybody that needs a bass tone that will stand out, cut through the mix, and can handle clean tones, as well as distorted sounds, will appreciate this design.

Warwick’s Pro Series instruments are made entirely in Germany – in the same factory where Warwick’s highest-end, most souped-up models are built. The Pro Series was always good, but now it reflects a new standard of build quality, built by Warwick's top team of luthiers, full of punchy tone, and smooth playability. This one just instantly reminds me of Larry Graham's slap tone, but with a thunderous B-string added on there.

Small-bodied but big-toned, the Thumb is an essential Warwick model that’s used by plenty of the world’s best bassists. I love the stripped-down, naturally ergonomic feel of the body. It’s easy to play sitting or standing and contours to your body nicely. The sound of this bass – fueled by two potent active pickups – is punchy and direct. It can wear a whole lot of different hats depending on your playing style and how you tweak the EQ – you’ll find this model in the hands of metalheads, rock bassists and the funkiest of the funky. This has always been a great design, and it just got even better.