chaypup Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) So, selling my Thunder III (unless the fretless goes first). Very very well-made Japanese bass made by Matsumoku in 1984. Here's some spec: Body is solid Canadian ash, with a through-body heelless neck which is a laminate of maple and walnut with a 24 fret ebony fingerboard with snowflake inlay position markers.[list] [*]P/J style pickups with 3-way selector switch [*]Phase reverse, 'dual tone' (Series/parallel) and active tone switches [*]Volume, active and passive tone controls [*]Brass nut, saddles and bridge , anodised aluminium brass effect backplates. [/list] [indent=1]I LOVE this bass and am selling it to fund the Thunder II I've just vbought which is a tiny bit sexier.[/indent] [indent=1]I currently have it strung with flatwounds and the range of tones I can get is amazing. The neck feels great (to me) and it's a joy to play.[/indent] [indent=1]There are a couple of nicks on it but nothing major and no buckle rash on the back either. The top of the pickup selector switch has snapped off but doesn't hinder operation.[/indent] [indent=1][/indent] [indent=1][/indent] [indent=1][/indent] [indent=1][/indent] [indent=1][/indent] [indent=1][/indent] [indent=1]You're welcome to come round and have a play. Will also post at buyer's cost in a hard case.[/indent] Edited October 26, 2012 by chaypup
chaypup Posted October 20, 2012 Author Posted October 20, 2012 Too much for a Westone? Make me an offer - this is a quality bass!
bassatnight Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 I think the price is about right, these really are top basses. I have a owned a few and the fretless version of this bass was fantastic. Henry Thomas (of Rockschool fame) used to swear by them. Have af ree bump on me for a lovely bass.
1970 Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 I have a Thunder 1A and I'm willing to bet that Thunder III would DESTROY prettymuch any other sub-£1000 bass on this forum.
Billy Apple Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/bHU2Q.jpg[/IMG] Nice..
andy67 Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 [quote name='1970' timestamp='1350733828' post='1842803'] I have a Thunder 1A and I'm willing to bet that Thunder III would DESTROY prettymuch any other sub-£1000 bass on this forum. [/quote] Most likely 'equal' would be a better word to use. But I do agree with your sentiment. An absolutely stunning bass and one I would love to own if I had some spare dosh. good luck Andy
chaypup Posted October 23, 2012 Author Posted October 23, 2012 Thanks for your kind words chaps - makes me feel all proud like!
drdjpower Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 I hope it went for a fair price, chaypup. I'm reminded that I never got round to flogging my fretless Thunder IIIa after halfheartedly trying on here last year. Lovely things. It was £300 then, I will drop the price or consider exchange for an electric guitar. If anyone's keen, then PM, and I'll relist it when I feel inspired. Jon.
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