geoffbyrne Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) Well, this is the one I always swore would go into the grave with me, and here we are!!! I don't play fretless with any band & it's just sitting there not earning its keep. So it has to go despite the fact I love it. Very few marks, but it is 31 years old, so there are one or two. Completely original. Push/Pull volume for in/out phase Passive treble roll-off Single knob active boost - centre detente - anti-clockwise boosts bass, clockwise boosts mids. Pickup selector switch Serial/parallel switch Active/passive switch 18v electrics. Includes leather strap, and original Westone hard case, Allan keys and some packs of used strings. Currently strung with Fender 7120s which I like quite a lot. Any questions please ask. £350 collected Loughborough or make me a sensible offer. Edited July 19, 2011 by geoffbyrne
chaypup Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) Niiiiice! If I hadn't had to pay a £1000 bill ( ) bill last week, I'd be making an offer! Good luck. Edit: I've never seen a Westone hard case like that before either. Edited July 11, 2011 by chaypup
lee650 Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 what a gorgeous example, i had a westone as a youngster, really well made and sound fantastic a bargain- bump
cycrowave Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 that is very f***ing nice, fingerboard looks amazing
oldslapper Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='geoffbyrne' post='1300055' date='Jul 11 2011, 04:22 PM']Well, this is the one I always swore would go into the grave with me, and here we[/quote] Blimey Geoff, I didn't even know you were I'll! I had the fretted one of these back in 80's, did my first European tour with it. lots of fond mammories! Super basses. John
neepheid Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 I have held (and attempted to play) this bass and I have to say that it is a gorgeous specimen in lovely condition for its age, or just about any age, frankly.
geoffbyrne Posted July 12, 2011 Author Posted July 12, 2011 I've no doubts that the case is original, as it's a fitted case & it fits the Thunder III perfectly. The serial number dates this to 1986 and production ceased in 1986, so this, along with the soapbar shells on the pickups suggest that this was made very near to the final run. Anyone local to me is welcome to play it. G.
FlatEric Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Nice! The thing that impresses me the most. . . . . . You have several guitar hangers on the outside wall of your house! WOW What's that all about?? Cheers.
MB1 Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 MB1. Does Henry" King Thumb " Thomas know about this? BUMP!
geoffbyrne Posted July 12, 2011 Author Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='FlatEric' post='1300912' date='Jul 12 2011, 12:48 PM']Nice! The thing that impresses me the most. . . . . . You have several guitar hangers on the outside wall of your house! WOW What's that all about?? Cheers. [/quote] Officially known as 'The Dugout' - used to be external court, now covered with glass roof, containing 4 basses, 5 guitars plus various guitar & bass amps & cabs, computers & TVs!! Me Happy Bunny!!! G.
bassybill Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) [quote name='geoffbyrne' post='1304210' date='Jul 14 2011, 11:43 PM']Open to offers bump.[/quote] Aaaargh! A few years ago I'd have given my right arm for this. I had the fretted version and wanted the fretless to go with it. I ended up giving the fretted one to my nephew - he never plays it and it's just sitting there at his house, as far as I know. If I was buying rather than selling at present I'd have this one. I hope you find a nice home for it, it's gorgeous. Edited July 18, 2011 by bassybill
geoffbyrne Posted July 16, 2011 Author Posted July 16, 2011 Possibly, might be, just waiting for an offer bump!!!
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