Wilco Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) No, not all immediately recent - obtained over the last year in various ways. First one was the Thunder 3 fretted, acquired locally about a year ago. It was the classic been under the bed for 20 years job, but had a failed pickup, green frets & was a bit sad looking generally. I could see it was fundamentally sound though and just needed a lot of TLC, which I gave it & got the pick up fixed by Kent Armstrong via my local (most excellent) music store, Kempsters. Second one was the Thunder 1A, picked up off of here about 6 months ago. Paid probably top dollar for this one, but it did come with an original case. Also needed some TLC but not as much as my first one did. My first ‘proper’ bass as a teenager in the ‘80’s was a Thunder 1A. By now I was smitten with my more recently acquired Westone’s, & the 1A sounded even better than I remembered when played through my modern decent backline. So when a mint Thunder 3 fretless came up for sale about three months ago at Bass Direct, I was in like a shot! No second thoughts. Due to a talent shortfall on my part, the fretless will probably stay a home player lol. The fretted 3 & 1A have both been out on rehearsal duty already & sounded brilliant. I’d never owned a Thunder 3 before and after playing bass for 40 years or so, I’d say the one I have is one of the nicest basses I have ever heard. Very happy with this trio, it has to be said 🙂. Edited September 19, 2021 by Wilco 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Stunning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Very nice, they look mint 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokl Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Outstanding! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Lovely collection of ‘80s classics right there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 👌 Look superb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Nice collection...my first bass was a Thunder 1A. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Wow!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckman67 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Absolutely stunning collection you have there, enjoy them all 😎. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Remarkable condition for basses with that many miles on the clock! Enjoy! Though, I guess that goes without saying! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Each one as lovely as the next - lovely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Tremendous Thunder Trio John 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Wow - that is a cracking collection! And a fellow Swindonian to boot - will you be rocking these around local venues? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Wowzer, great looking basses. That fretless looks the absolute business! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 6 hours ago, JapanAxe said: Wow - that is a cracking collection! And a fellow Swindonian to boot - will you be rocking these around local venues? PM’d! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Not normally into dark-wood finishes but all three of these are stunning. What a collection! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 A beautiful collection in stunning condition. Congratulations 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 On 18/09/2021 at 22:14, TheGreek said: Nice collection...my first bass was a Thunder 1A. mine too, sort of. It was the college bass that I learned on and appropriated for my first year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Those Thunder IIIs are beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christhammer666 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 great stuff although seeing a black thunder makes me feel very old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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