Pete1967 Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 I guess we've all been there. You make a trip back to visit your parents and you Mum says... "When are you going to take all that stuff in the loft?" "Mum, I left home over twenty five years ago - I don't need it" "Well it's cluttering up the loft - can you take any of it?" "I don't have a clue what's there" "Can you go and have a look" "Oh - OK!" Skip forward... and arrive back home... "Honey - I'm home" "Mwuh" "My mum made me collect some of my old bass gear" "Oh! - What?" "Not much - just two basses, an amp and about 300 Vinyl LPs" Silence - Wife exits stage left. "OK - I'll sell them!" So here is the first. My third ever bass... An all original July 1892 built Westone Thunder 1A, from the Matsumoku factory. It's in very good condition for a thirty year old bird - a few minor nicks but absolutely nothing to see without looking hard and definitely nothing that affects the playablilty. All the electrics work perfectly - no scratchy pots or switches. There's some tarnishing to the knobs and bridge, but that's just mojo.The frets and fretboard are in excellent condition and have just had a full polish. It plays perfectly - currently set up at 2mm at the 12th and not a buzz to be heard - even with roundwound rotos on it. All the tuners work perfectly. I'm pretty confident that you'll not find a better example of this iconic 80'sana. No case, but it does come in the box my second Thunder 1A was delivered in, so you get a vintage FCN guitar box for free! £160 shipped in the UK. Shipping to europe OK, but at a supplement. Cheers P
andydye Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Awesome NOS beauty there and a price soooo tempting
Paul S Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 That is a complete and utter bargain - must be the best condition I have seen one in but for a good price. I wish they were lighter!!
vmaxblues Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 mind you I think your dating is optimistic at 1892, hell of a condition for a 19th Century instrument!
Pinball Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 It looks the same as one my friend and I bought 2nd hand in 1985.
barkin Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='vmaxblues' timestamp='1361286080' post='1983913'] mind you I think your dating is optimistic at 1892, hell of a condition for a 19th Century instrument! [/quote] If my '82 Thunder 1, and the amount of (ab)use it's had, is anything to go by, it'll still be going strong in 100 years time
The Dark Lord Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='vmaxblues' timestamp='1361286080' post='1983913'] mind you I think your dating is optimistic at 1892, hell of a condition for a 19th Century instrument! [/quote] They don't make things like they used to nowadays.
leftyhook Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 I remember wanting one when they were all over the early 80's. I ended up buying my Wal. Ooh that Mick Karn and his hypnotic notes!
Pete1967 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='vmaxblues' timestamp='1361286080' post='1983913'] mind you I think your dating is optimistic at 1892, hell of a condition for a 19th Century instrument! [/quote] Ha... The Japanese always were way ahead with technology...
Currrls Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 Is this still available? If so I might have it off you after next payday
Currrls Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Currrls' timestamp='1361720660' post='1989769'] Is this still available? If so I might have it off you after next payday [/quote] Oops I just read the thread properly. I'll answer my own question-yes it is Edited February 24, 2013 by Currrls
Guest MoJo Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 [quote name='Pete1967' timestamp='1361277964' post='1983709'] aaand.... Sold! [/quote] I don't think it is still for sale
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