smaz Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Howdy folks, Up for sale (only, sorry!) is a Westone Thunder 1A. Made in the 80's in Matsumoku, I don't think I need to say much more than that It's both active / passive, and has a wide range of sounds available as a result. I'm not sure what year it was born (if I can provide details to anyone to give it an age, let me know!). For the money, this is a fantastic bass - great sound, easy to play & feels like a well made instrument. [b]Condition:[/b] The bass is around 30 years old, and certainly looks it. There's various dings, chips & scratches. I've tried to photograph most of them / the worst. It's certainly a players bass & has some history, so if you're looking for one in immaculate condition I'm afraid it's not this. The reason I'm selling is I've had an opportunity to buy back a fretless I traded a little while ago, and this was bought mainly to try one out after hearing rave reviews from here. I bought it as a backup, but since acquired a JV Squier which meant that my US Fender P became the backup! I'm looking for [s]£140[/s] [b]£130 [/b]+ postage, which will include a [url="http://www.pmtonline.co.uk/stagg-economy-rectangular-bass-case.html"]Stagg hardcase[/url]. The hardcase has a few scratches on it, but is perfectly usable. I can provide pictures if required, but it's behind a TV stand & under the stairs so is a bit of a pain to get to! Trial / collection is welcome from Basingstoke. I may be able to deliver / meetup locally, so do ask Any more info just shout! [b]Postage:[/b] Due to the christmas rush & break, I won't post it this side of Christmas - it'll just end up sat in a warehouse for a few days, I'd rather it be sat safe & warm in my house until the delivery men have had their christmas dinner. Pics: Edited January 22, 2015 by smaz
smaz Posted December 24, 2014 Author Posted December 24, 2014 Bump - not quite sure how to price this as they seem to vary, so feel free to make an offer
sbrag Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 Price seems fair to me. Had I not just bought something else is have bought it at that price by now! Glwts
Kev Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 Any dings on the neck and fingerboard at all? anything you can feel when playing?
Paul S Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 Worth every penny of the asking price, I reckon. I love these!
smaz Posted December 24, 2014 Author Posted December 24, 2014 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1419421476' post='2639764'] Any dings on the neck and fingerboard at all? anything you can feel when playing? [/quote] Off the top of my head, I don't remember there being anything noticeable. It's mainly the body that's showing signs of it's age. I'll take a look & try to get some photos when I get back from work.
Thunderbird Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 I agree with paul s a fair price for this bass
Pestie Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 And SMAZ is such a great bloke to deal with Mike (Pestie)
smaz Posted December 30, 2014 Author Posted December 30, 2014 [quote name='Pestie' timestamp='1419424742' post='2639820'] And SMAZ is such a great bloke to deal with Mike (Pestie) [/quote] Cheers I've checked the neck: There are a few small, light scratches - you can barely feel one of them, the rest you can't. I've only noticed them because I've looked for them & intentionally ran my thumb over them - I hadn't noticed or felt them them through playing. Behind the 2nd fret at the upper part of the back of the neck (near the E string) is a small ding which you can just about feel but you'd have to have a weird grip for it to get in the way. Just after the 2nd fret on the fretboard, there is a tiny ding on the edge of the fretboard (E string side). Tiny, doesn't affect playability but thought I'd mention it. My phone currently has no battery so I can't grab pictures at the mo, but if you'd like some I'm more than happy to take some later. Cheers
steve-soar Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 Bargain!!! If this was a lefty, I would be getting posted to me now.
smaz Posted January 6, 2015 Author Posted January 6, 2015 Another bump for a bass that deserves to be played?
PlungerModerno Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Super cool little bass - couple of quick questions: How is the weight & balance? Is this a long scale instrument? (34"). Thanks. Other than a little tarnish and a few dings this is looking very nice!
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