King Tut Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I visited an old buddy today. In the early eighties I sold him my first ever bass - a Westone Thunder II. I regretted it ever since, but at least it quickly found it's forever home. Sadly he doesn't play anymore but won't sell it back to me. I visited him today and played it for the first time in 30 odd years! That's him in the pic, not me! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I’d make him an offer he couldn’t refuse if I was you, that’s lovely, and it’s aged really nicely 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 26 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: I’d make him an offer he couldn’t refuse Horse's head in his bed??? My first bass was a Thunder 1a...went round a number of friends before being sold by somebody's uncle who'd borrowed it.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Stunning example of what is now a very rare bass - unlike the ubiquitous (and awesome) Thunder 1 & 1A, the II and III versions hardly ever come up and those that do are often in a sorry state. TBH though you're probably as well leaving it with your mate - if you get it back you'll only spend the forseeable future on an empty, fruitless and ultimately soul-destroying quest for a set of the original brass control knobs... EDIT: Bonus prog point to your pal for being a Porky Tree fan. Edited August 1, 2019 by Bassassin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Pretty bass! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysbass Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Very nice bass - and obviously well treated over those 30-odd years. That looks like a Westone case too if I'm not mistaken? Still loving my modded '84 Thunder III, - it was just a slightly younger version of the Thunder II when in original spec. Only difference from the T-II was black pickup and truss rod covers. Edited August 1, 2019 by Krysbass More detail 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 My old Thunder 3 that I defretted, together with 6 string interloper, neither of which I have anymore sadly (GAS and all that). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 my first bass was a westone concord - No pics I'm afraid, but i sold it on to fund a much more 'metal' pointy bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki_Sixx Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Lovely looking bass. I know nothing about Westone (one even how to pronounce it) but they seem highly regarded 'round these parts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Rikki_Sixx said: I know nothing about Westone (one even how to pronounce it) Always assumed "Wes Tone" rather than West One" - but what do I know? It was Matsumoku's own brand so there's every possibility both interpretations are wrong! Used to call them "Wet One" back in t'day but that was just misjudged sardonic punnage. Or something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Always used to lust after the Thunder II & III back in the day, great looking basses and rare as hens teeth, them and Aria Pro II SB & RSB's. To this day, one of the best basses I ever owned was a Thunder 1A (even though it weighed a ton!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.