EmmettC Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I noticed a few people here seem to know a lot about old Washburns. I've just come into possesion of what I assume (serial number) is a 1980 Washburn B-1. It looks pretty budget, but pretty and small, electronics are fine, but it's missing 2 machine heads. I'd like to find out where it was made, if it's worth trying to source original machine heads, and if it will be any good when it's working. I have no interest in keeping it, I'm just trying to decide whether to put a little work into it or just try and get rid of it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hi EmmettC, got any pics? If it's 1980-ish it'll be Japanese, from either the Matsumoku or Yamaki factories. Can't say about the tuners without seeing them, but a lot of old MIJ Washboards seem to have either semi-enclosed Schaller M4S copies or what I think are Gotoh Res-O-Lites. Probably quite pricey to replace unless the bass becomes a labour of love! Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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