Donnyboy Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/rare-1980s-custom-bass-guitar/1030046934"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/rare-1980s-custom-bass-guitar/1030046934[/url] Never heard of them - maybe a special interest item?/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) Is it me or does that strongly resemble a horribly deformed Westone Thunder 1? Edited August 30, 2013 by Roger2611 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 [sup][sup][size=4][sup][size=5]A Westone/Kay/Vantage bastard offspring.[/size][/sup][/size][/sup][/sup] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1377946603' post='2193901'] [sup][sup][size=4][sup][size=5]A Westone/Kay/Vantage bastard offspring.[/size][/sup][/size][/sup][/sup] [/quote] I think you are right. The Matsumoku factory seemed to put out a lot of similar basses based on the same layout and bodies, under different brand names during the early 80's. On that particular bass, I like the fact that the P pickup is nearer the bridge than a Fender P. Not so sure on the "nipple" at the rear strap button end of the body ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Spot on, I hadn't thought of that, just that it looked a bit funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimike Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Hiya, I have one of these, they were made by Kasuga, Japan, in the 80's. This one is a re-badged Kasuga Scorpion, Through neck construction, pretty, but lightish build. Toppy sounding, probably better with the optional Dimarzio, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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