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Post by dustymiller Mon May 12, 2014 6:02 am

Hi all,

It has been a while since I first joined and posted on the forum but due to a recent spate of hunting for Westone Bass guitars, yes I am a Bass player just 1 above a drummer I know, I am back.

Why oh why are guitars so addictive? I currently have about 9 Basses 3 of which are Westone and are my first choice. Just ahead of a 1980 Ibanez Blazer, so probably made in the Matsumoku factory anyway.

I have:

Thunder 1A: Natural Finish
Raider: Green and Gold Sparkle.....mmmm Sparkles!
Dynasty: Black

Where do I go from here?????

Ben
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Post by corsair Mon May 12, 2014 6:34 am

Spectrum GT or a Pantera? The Spectrum LX Bass with the 2 necks?

I've just re-finished a Raider II in the gold/blue sparkle..... mmmmmm..... yummy!!!
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Post by dustymiller Mon May 12, 2014 8:26 am

Nice suggestions. Very nearly got a Spectrum before the Thunder
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Post by Catalyst Mon May 12, 2014 8:40 am

Hi Dustymiller.....can't really go wrong with any Matsumoku gear imo...
I have a Matsumoku made Vox Custom bass which isn't as easy to play as my Thunder 1 but the tone is to die for.
Most of the Westones play great so just bide your time, trawl through the photos and wait til you see something that takes your fancy.....
...or just buy 1 of each and be done with having to choose  Laughing
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Post by dustymiller Mon May 12, 2014 9:03 am

I like your suggestion Catalyst. It is evil to present such temptation before me
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Post by Barry Mon May 12, 2014 9:58 am

Twisted Evil (heh heh heh)  Gots 'nuther one!

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Post by The Don Mon May 12, 2014 10:30 am

Catalyst wrote:Hi Dustymiller.....can't really go wrong with any Matsumoku gear imo...
I have a Matsumoku made Vox Custom bass which isn't as easy to play as my Thunder 1 but the tone is to die for.
Most of the Westones play great so just bide your time, trawl through the photos and wait til you see something that takes your fancy.....
...or just buy 1 of each and be done with having to choose  Laughing

Only one of each ?

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Post by Catalyst Mon May 12, 2014 11:41 am

The Don wrote:
Catalyst wrote:Hi Dustymiller.....can't really go wrong with any Matsumoku gear imo...
I have a Matsumoku made Vox Custom bass which isn't as easy to play as my Thunder 1 but the tone is to die for.
Most of the Westones play great so just bide your time, trawl through the photos and wait til you see something that takes your fancy.....
...or just buy 1 of each and be done with having to choose  Laughing

Only one of each ?

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Cue Westbone......  Laughing
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Post by Sgt. Vimes Mon May 12, 2014 2:38 pm

dustymiller wrote:
Where do I go from here?????

Ben
How about a Mats Hondo HD1015 (shortscale,  dimarzios) in walnut, near mint condition ;-)
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Post by mortarman120gang11c Mon May 12, 2014 3:13 pm

You need to have representation from the headless group such as a Quantum or Rail.
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Post by DimensionIV-addict Mon May 12, 2014 5:13 pm

Just a matter of opinion but, you can't go wrong with an X400 D4 Bass..     Smile
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Post by Westbone Tue May 13, 2014 2:16 am

mortarman120gang11c wrote:You need to have representation from the headless group such as a Quantum or Rail.
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Post by dustymiller Tue May 13, 2014 4:15 am

DimensionIV-addict wrote:Just a matter of opinion but, you can't go wrong with an X400 D4 Bass..     Smile
 This idea I do like. Especially in White....nice!
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Post by Clive Shakedown Fri May 16, 2014 3:17 pm

Or, how about one with a reeaaly long neck, and an attached dog?
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Post by PaulS Sat May 17, 2014 4:32 am

Fellow bass player and Mats nut here.  I have 4 Westone basses:
Thunder 1A version 3
Thunder 1A version 3 fretless
Thunder Jet, seriously pimped with a MM pickup and J.east preamp.
The daddy - Pantera Deluxe X790 Smile

All mine need to be lightweight, so are all under 9lbs.

I believe that starting to play and collect Aria Pro II basses can lead you on the road to madness.  I have a Laser Heritage which, even though it was a budget model, is really nice.  Last week I gave in to a serious bout of GAS and bought a CSB 380 Black N Gold from Japan that has actually been sitting in Coventry for longer than it took to get from Japan!  I am looking forward to that little beauty arriving.  A lightweight one and medium scale.

Then of course there are some nice Washburns....
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Post by Westbone Sat May 17, 2014 5:23 am

Black 'n Gold, very nice indeedy.. Smile 

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Post by PaulS Sat May 17, 2014 5:35 am

Me likey!  Force 4?  How heavy is that?

Edit - I used to have a Washburn Scavenger but it was much too heavy - nearly 11lbs.  Beautiful bass, though.
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Post by Sgt. Vimes Sat May 17, 2014 5:47 am

very nice Damian, I've been on the lookout for a force 2 6 string for some time now, kinda like hens teeth though.
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Post by Westbone Sat May 17, 2014 5:51 am

8.8lbs
Nicely balanced bass.

Force 4
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Post by Westbone Sat May 17, 2014 6:05 am

It's an addiction. Washburn008
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Post by Sgt. Vimes Sat May 17, 2014 6:15 am

Lovely.
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Post by PaulS Sat May 17, 2014 6:31 am

I have never even heard of an Aria Pro II Interceptor bass!  That is gorgeous.  Not heavy, I guess.  Active?
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Post by Westbone Sat May 17, 2014 3:14 pm

Not heavy at all. Certainly is active, plays fine, sounds good and is surprisingly comfy playing seated with the thigh cut out.
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Post by PaulS Sun May 18, 2014 4:00 am

It's absolutely lovely.  I have a Hohner B2A as a compact back up bass but this is another thing altogether - compact back up bass AND totally gorgeous.  It has moved from 'never seen one' to 'most wanted' in the space of a few hours.  Double ball end strings or a clamp at the head?    

If you want to move that on at any time please let me know.  I'll save you all the bother of typing out a 'for sale' post - I can be pretty philanthropic like that sometimes.  Very Happy
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Post by Westbone Sun May 18, 2014 4:07 pm

Will take both sets of strings.  34" scale.

If ever, I'll give you a yell.... Cool
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Post by Sgt. Vimes Sun May 18, 2014 4:23 pm

Same goes for the force 2 mate  Wink
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Post by Westbone Sun May 18, 2014 4:50 pm

When I get another... Smile
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Post by Sgt. Vimes Sun May 18, 2014 6:30 pm

Or a nice simple heads up will do  Wink
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Post by Westbone Sun May 18, 2014 9:36 pm

They're not cheap mind... Wink rare as chickens lips
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Post by grogg Mon May 19, 2014 5:25 pm

The bass I play is 12-13 lbs ya wimps
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Post by PaulS Tue May 20, 2014 3:04 am

Congratulations - Lumbar Award of the Year! Smile

Time was the weight of my gear didn't even enter my mind.  Full Trace Elliot stack with an 18" cab for that trouser-flapping feel.  Then a back injury meant it is the *first* thing I need to know.  Any bass over 9lbs and it doesn't enter the frame.  Now my entire rig weighs less than the old TE head.  Not cheap, mind...
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Post by Westbone Tue May 20, 2014 3:21 am

grogg wrote:The bass I play is 12-13 lbs ya wimps
Hence the shoulder op!   Laughing 

How's that shoulder these days? mines a bit iffy!!! feels like I've a piece of string tied under my armpit and around my shoulder, not good but early days(Feb).
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Post by Westbone Mon Jun 30, 2014 1:10 pm

PaulS wrote:It's absolutely lovely.  I have a Hohner B2A as a compact back up bass but this is another thing altogether - compact back up bass AND totally gorgeous.  It has moved from 'never seen one' to 'most wanted' in the space of a few hours.  Double ball end strings or a clamp at the head?    

If you want to move that on at any time please let me know.  I'll save you all the bother of typing out a 'for sale' post - I can be pretty philanthropic like that sometimes.  Very Happy
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Post by grogg Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:21 pm

Westbone wrote:
How's that shoulder these days? mines a bit iffy!!! feels like I've a piece of string tied under my armpit and around my shoulder, not good but early days(Feb).
Damian, apologies for not replying sooner, just noticed this post.
Mines coming up to a year, still feels odd but is comfortable and I can reach overhead with no problems. The oddness is odd, cant describe it, possibly because the joint works now and the mind hasn't got used to the change but pain is gone.
Hope yours has now improved, takes a while eh.
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Post by Westbone Tue Jul 01, 2014 5:03 pm

Know what you mean, like an alien arm... affraid
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