Founded in 1982 by Hans-Peter Wilfer and based in Markneukirchen, Germany--a town renowned for its legacy of musical instrument making--the company's tag line, "The Sound of Wood," seems to perfectly capture its devotion to the craft of luthiery that stretches back to far before the birth of the electric bass.
This 5-string is the flagship of their line The Thumb Bass, the instrument of choice for such players as Jack Bruce, Ryan Martinie, and Jeroen Paul Thesseling.
Naturally, sound is what ultimately matters. With its terrific sustain and assertive, punchy voice, this Warwick excels in that department, as well. In the case of the Thumb Bass, the "The Sound of Wood" is a wonderful thing.
