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I had two of those Westone basses in the last century.  My version of the Thunder IIIA was my first fretless, but I let them both go as I moved on to five string basses.  Now I have started acquiring four string basses again I am wondering why I let any of them go!  My current fretless is also a classic Status S2, with five strings, it is a lovely instrument and my lightest bass despite being the oldest in the collection.

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On 06/01/2021 at 16:48, MJJS said:

I have no evidence, but the previous owner told me it appeared on Trent d’Arby’s second album.

It’s an ‘84 I believe.

I'd think the date is about right (or possibly '83).  I ordered mine in late '84 and it was delivered in '85.  By the delivery date the GMT pickups no longer had exposed pole-pieces.  The serial number might be some indication of build date?  Whatever, great to see one of these early SIIs.  Absolutely fantastic basses (and what a lovely find).  Do you know what the facing timber might be?  Possibly Padauk but it looks quite a bit lighter than mine - I can't remember what facings were on offer at the time (beyond Maple and Padauk) 

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Great to see another Westone Thunder III in such good order.  Modernised my identical TIII a couple of years ago with Bartolini pickups and pre-amp to give it a new lease of life primarily for my 80s band, only for the band to fold shortly after.  Thankfully, well made basses last a lot longer than the flaky, enthusiasm bypass of some band members.😀

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