Warwick Releases Limited Edition Thumb BO LTD 2013

Warwick’s limited edition bass this year is the Thumb BO LTD 2013, an upgraded version of the company’s existing model. Available in 4- and 5-string versions, the new model features bolt-on construction and is crafted from FSC certified woods.

The Thumb BO LTD 2013 is built with a US Swamp Ash body topped with Vavona Burl with a matching headstock. Its neck is Wenge while the fingerboard is a two-tone Tigerstripe ebony. Yin Yang inlays act as fret markers on top of the board with illuminated dots inlaid into its side.

Its fitted with a pair of active EMG TBJ pickups and active EMG BQC electronics. Controls include Volume, Balance, Mid Blend, Mid Frequency selector, Treble, and Bass. The Mid controls are on a stacked knob, as are the Treble and Bass.

Each Thumb BO LTD 2013 features Warwick founder Hans-Peter Wilfer’s signature. They’re available with an MSRP of $5,799 for a 4-string and $5,999 for a 5-string version. For more info, check out the Warwick website.

Warwick Thumb BO LTD 2013 Specs:

• Construction: Bolt-On?
• Scale: 34?
• 4 or 5 string?
• Options: Right-Handed or Left-Handed, Fretted or Fretless
• Tuners: Warwick machine heads
• Nut: Just-A-Nut II brass?
• Neck: Wenge
• Fingerboard: Tigerstripe Ebony
• Inlays:?Yin Yang inlays, Illuminated side dots?
• Frets: 24 Jumbo Bronze with Invisible Fret Technology
• Body: US Swamp Ash
• Top: Vavona Burl
• Pickups: Active EMG TBJ
• Electronics: Active EMG BQC
• Bridge: 2-piece solid brass Warwick
• Warwick security locks
• Hardware: Black
• Finish: Natural Satin
• Including Warwick “User Kit”?
• Including “Flight Case by RockCase” (RC 10830 SA W)?
• Individually issued certificate of authenticity?
• Hans-Peter Wilfer signature?
• Weight (approximate): 8.8 lbs (4 string), 9.47 kg (5 string)
• Manufactured in Germany by Warwick