Paul S Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 (edited) Feeler for now to see if I get a response. I bought this to have a 'matched pair' with my Washburn Scavenger bass, which I have now sold, and I don't really have any need for (yet) another 6 string guitar knocking about. A Washburn Raven guitar, made in Japan, Matsumoku factory between 1978 and 1981. This was the 'entry level' model for the Wing Series that included the Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, what have you. It is in pretty good nick for it's age and plays nicely - no particular issues that I am aware of. Build quality is excellent, as you would expect for a Matsumoku instrument. The high end models had a through neck that, I am told, were a little wobbly - this is bolt on and stable as anything. It sounds immense - somewhere in between a Gibson Les Paul and an SG, with a leaning towards the Les Paul. I think these look cool as anything. Here is a link to the Matsumoku info page on them, which tells you all the spec: [url="http://www.matsumoku.org/models/washburn/wing/wing.html"]http://www.matsumoku.../wing/wing.html[/url] Here are a couple of pics [attachment=95039:raven1.jpg] [attachment=95040:raven2.jpg] it would come with a hard case originally used for a Les Paul into which it fits nicely. I will be looking for[s] £175 incl. the case,[/s] just [b]£135[/b] including a soft gig bag, collected from Benfleet in Essex or couriered at cost. [attachment=95039:raven1.jpg] [attachment=95040:raven2.jpg] Edited December 19, 2011 by Paul S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzibass Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Pics.........what pics......?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 How strange. They were there but I couldn't see them when I logged in just now! Edited some more in and now have two lots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 When I click I get a not found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 (edited) Does this work? Edit - yes. Edited December 10, 2011 by Paul S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzibass Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Oh yes - that really looks swish...!! Pity we're so near Christmas.......budget....budget....etc..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 you are more than welcome to pop down the A130 to try it out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilby Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Washburn Raven. First electric I ever played, wasn't mine, I borrowed it off a mate who went on to be the original guitarist in One Minute Silence. Great sounding guitar despite it being the entry model in the range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I'd love a Falcon. I think these are the best looking double-cut guitars out there. And I own a '74 SG! (also had a LP Special D/C) That looks in wonderful condition too. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thanks. Condition, given its age, isn't bad at all. A few knocks and lot of buckle rash but it is sound where it counts - these are superbly put together and I think for the money this is amazing. I was noodling about on it this afternoon and it just sounds ROCK. Not just generic overdriven humbucker - there is a rich creaminess behind there too when you roll off the tone a bit. When i first got it, had it set up and took it to band rehearsal, our guitarist had a go on it through his set up - unplugged his Les Paul Deluxe - and it held it's own! In his hands it played fantastically. Needs someone of that standard to own it, really. I know half a dozen licks and throw a few chords about for my own amusement but that's about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 And up to the top. Budget price but keeps up with a Gibson..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 and to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 I am dropping the price of this - now asking £135 including a soft gig bag, rather than the hard case which I will keep. Next day courier would cost approx £15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I'd love this, but have just bought a bass for Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) On hold - interest elsewhere at the moment! And now SOLD elsewhere. Thanks for looking! Edited December 19, 2011 by Paul S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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