Grangur Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) It's time to cull the herd. Mrs G is getting narked at the collection. So here goes a really nice example of a Westone Thunder 1A from the Matsumoku factory in Japan. This is a great piece of history, but I'd let it go for £150. This is a precision bass with original pickups; with adjustable cores to the pickups, to allow you to adjust the sound to your taste. This is an active bass and the electrics are the originals with the exception of the one of the battery connectors, which I've replaced. The switches and pots all work well. There are no real dings or scrapes to tell you about with the exception of a small worn patch in the lacquer above the pups. There's no buckle rash or anything. The strings are good and it's nicely set up. It comes in a "home made" case that was made by the original owner. The lining is a bit moth-eaten, but it's pretty solid and does the job well; not that I'd call it a "flight case". The weight of this is about "medium" really. It weighs 4.3Kg. That's 9.48lb in old money. It sits well on the strap without any neck dive and doesn't break your back. Thanks for looking. The pics aren't the greatest. I might try to get some better ones soon. If you want pics of anything in particular just post below and I'll be pleased to get you the best ones I can. For those reading in black and white, I live on the Herts/Essex border but do travel about and might be able to deliver. I'm also happy to ship it. Payment by cash or bank transfer prefered. More pics [url="http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Grangur/library/BC-pics/Basses%20for%20sale/Westone?sort=3&page=1"]here[/url] Or please enjoy the thumbs below. Edited August 15, 2015 by Grangur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 That's a nice example of a thunder 1a and rich is a gent to deal with. have a bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 [quote name='sbrag' timestamp='1434182113' post='2797343'] That's a nice example of a thunder 1a and rich is a gent to deal with. have a bump. [/quote] Many thanks Steve. Although I've just taken this to the Herts Bass Bash.... and fallen in love with it again in the incredible sound of this in the larger room. Withdrawn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hi again friends. This amazing bass is up for grabs again. So bump to the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 One of the best basses I ever owned, as well as one of the heaviest too! Shame I haven't got enough spare cash just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marunio Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hhhmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransistorBassMan Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Private message sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 [quote name='TransistorBassMan' timestamp='1439214952' post='2840909'] Private message sent [/quote] And replied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Withdrawn. I'd rather sell on Gumtree than deal with some of the folk here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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