chaypup Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I really really really like Westones! I like the shape, the sound, the lovely Japanese-y early 80's vibe they have. I've had 6 so far and this new one I bought off the bay is easily my favourite! XLR input, great sound, really liking the phase reverse on this one - seems to have more effect than previous Westones I've owned. Anyway, here's some pics: [IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii616/chaylockyer/new%20Thunder%20II/IMG_1316_zps536663fa.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii616/chaylockyer/new%20Thunder%20II/IMG_1318_zpsa395573f.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii616/chaylockyer/new%20Thunder%20II/IMG_1319_zps2666c388.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii616/chaylockyer/new%20Thunder%20II/IMG_1320_zps7fc1205c.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii616/chaylockyer/new%20Thunder%20II/IMG_1322_zps28ddf066.jpg[/IMG] Check out that grain! Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Yes, I'd survive with that in my living room. Real well. Great find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Nice! My first bass was a Thunder 1a. Wish I'd never let it go, I've had a lot worse since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 lovely ! you must be well chuffed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Gorgeous bass - screams matsumoku quality a mile off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 That's a cracker mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 These are real "sleepers" - far better basses than they're given credit for..like BillyApple my first bass was a Thunder 1A..from an esthetic point of view I find the headstock to be ust a little too big...a minor niggle for what is a great bass..I can't wait to find one with a broken headstock so that I can fit the headless system I've got tucked away.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1350630510' post='1841352'] These are real "sleepers" - far better basses than they're given credit for..like BillyApple my first bass was a Thunder 1A..from an esthetic point of view I find the headstock to be ust a little too big...a minor niggle for what is a great bass..I can't wait to find one with a broken headstock so that I can fit the headless system I've got tucked away.. [/quote] Just buy the Superheadless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Fab looking thing, never had one but remember them. Do you mind me asking how much that cost ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Les' timestamp='1350639353' post='1841504'] Fab looking thing, never had one but remember them. Do you mind me asking how much that cost ? [/quote] £275 plus the postage. Which is about average I think, one went for £211 a few months back and one a couple of weeks ago for £364. To get this quality in a new instrument though you'd have to spend a LOT more. Edit: they weren't as nice as mine though - and mine has the LED on it which I haven't seen on any others! Edited October 19, 2012 by chaypup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I'd love to get my old one back (well the same model). Light maple colour, single P type pup, all brass hardware, same logo as this one. I think the headstock looks most handsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Chapmanstick Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I just got hard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Nice, one of these was my second ever bass. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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