Grangur Posted July 8, 2017 Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]This is a Vantage X-88B Bass guitar from 1982. It's in amazing condition for a 35 year old bass. It does have a few dings, but the condition is quite remarkable. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]The knobs have been replaced, but the originals are included. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]It's all set up and working well. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Body Japanese Ash Solid construction. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Neck 3-piece rock maple. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Fingerboard Rosewood. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Scale length 32-1/4 inches [/size][/font][/color] Weight: 3.46Kg. 7.63lb [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Frets 22 frets [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Pickups Delano S-600 [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Controls 1 Volume, 1 Tone; Passive [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Bridge Ripper type. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Tailpiece Brass saddles. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Tuners Chrome plated die-cast[/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Hardware Chrome plated [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Finishes Tobacco Brown and Dark Brown Shade. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=Castledown, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]In production 1982[/size][/font][/color] Most of the marks here are dust, but you can see here that I have the original knobs Located in East Herts, but I travel about a fair bit. Or I can post it at shipping cost. Edited October 12, 2017 by Grangur
alyctes Posted July 8, 2017 Posted July 8, 2017 Nice. I've never been a fan of sunburst, but this sort of tobaccoburst is very nice.
PaulWarning Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 how do you know it's Matsumoku? not doubting you but I've got a Hondo from the same period, the body's a different shape but the bridge etc look the same, I've always wondered whether it's a Matsumoku
Wilco Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1499768241' post='3333409'] how do you know it's Matsumoku? not doubting you but I've got a Hondo from the same period, the body's a different shape but the bridge etc look the same, I've always wondered whether it's a Matsumoku [/quote] All Vantage basses were manufactured by Matsumoku. I don't believe Hondo's were though.
ikay Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 What does it weigh please and can you post a pic of the back showing the neck heel? (I'm interested in mod potential for something I have in mind). Thanks
PaulWarning Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 [quote name='Wilco' timestamp='1499777417' post='3333519'] All Vantage basses were manufactured by Matsumoku. I don't believe Hondo's were though. [/quote]Ah right, ok cheers
Grangur Posted July 11, 2017 Author Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) [quote name='ikay' timestamp='1499782025' post='3333561'] What does it weigh please and can you post a pic of the back showing the neck heel? (I'm interested in mod potential for something I have in mind). Thanks [/quote] It's nice and light. I've had a few Westones and this is a lot lighter. When I get home tonight I'll weigh it. I sometimes travel near Horsham for work. So I could drop in sometime. Maybe meet you lunchtime at your work, if you are interested. Edited July 11, 2017 by Grangur
ikay Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 Thanks and good to know that you sometimes venture this way. I like that this is 32" but it would require a bit of modding for what I have in mind. Let me have a think.
Grangur Posted July 11, 2017 Author Posted July 11, 2017 [quote name='ikay' timestamp='1499797777' post='3333715'] Thanks and good to know that you sometimes venture this way. I like that this is 32" but it would require a bit of modding for what I have in mind. Let me have a think. [/quote] To answer your other question - Weight: 3.46Kg. 7.63lb I'm curious about your plans for the project.
lee650 Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) My first decent bass was one of these!! It had a lovely neck and a dimarzio P pickup, it was fantastic. I replaced it with an ibanez musician a great bass and in a bit tempted! Edited July 11, 2017 by lee650
ikay Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 Thanks for the weight. Project is eyes only lol! A flight of fancy that may never see the light of day but you never know. Half the fun is thinking about it
Grangur Posted October 7, 2017 Author Posted October 7, 2017 [quote name='MB1' timestamp='1507291760' post='3384546'] MB1. Topic Reopened [/quote] Many thanks.
Grangur Posted October 12, 2017 Author Posted October 12, 2017 More pictures requested: These are on the back 1 2 More general pics 3 4 5 6 7 Closer in on a ding you can see in pic 5 8 This is down by the rear strap button. 9 You can see this on picture 4 I hope these help.
Marc S Posted October 12, 2017 Posted October 12, 2017 That's in good condition for its' age Lovely colour too and I like the grain as well The neck looks very similar to those used on Westone basses
Wilco Posted October 12, 2017 Posted October 12, 2017 Short scales aren't for me, but that's a lovely bass & a nice purchase for the buyer.
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