It's an addiction.
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It's an addiction.
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
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
dustymiller- Westone Nut
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Re: It's an addiction.
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!!!
I've just re-finished a Raider II in the gold/blue sparkle..... mmmmmm..... yummy!!!
corsair- Senior Member
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Re: It's an addiction.
Nice suggestions. Very nearly got a Spectrum before the Thunder
dustymiller- Westone Nut
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Re: It's an addiction.
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
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
Catalyst- Financial supporter
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Re: It's an addiction.
I like your suggestion Catalyst. It is evil to present such temptation before me
dustymiller- Westone Nut
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Re: It's an addiction.
(heh heh heh) Gots 'nuther one!
Don't fight it Dusty, give in to your Dark Side.
We have cookies.
Don't fight it Dusty, give in to your Dark Side.
We have cookies.
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Re: It's an addiction.
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
Only one of each ?
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The Don- Senior Member
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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
Only one of each ?
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Cue Westbone......
Catalyst- Financial supporter
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Re: It's an addiction.
How about a Mats Hondo HD1015 (shortscale, dimarzios) in walnut, near mint condition ;-)dustymiller wrote:
Where do I go from here?????
Ben
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You need to have representation from the headless group such as a Quantum or Rail.
mortarman120gang11c- Financial supporter
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Re: It's an addiction.
Just a matter of opinion but, you can't go wrong with an X400 D4 Bass..
DimensionIV-addict- Financial supporter
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Re: It's an addiction.
mortarman120gang11c wrote:You need to have representation from the headless group such as a Quantum or Rail.
Re: It's an addiction.
This idea I do like. Especially in White....nice!DimensionIV-addict wrote:Just a matter of opinion but, you can't go wrong with an X400 D4 Bass..
dustymiller- Westone Nut
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Re: It's an addiction.
Or, how about one with a reeaaly long neck, and an attached dog?
Clive Shakedown- Senior Member
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Re: It's an addiction.
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
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....
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
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....
Re: It's an addiction.
Black 'n Gold, very nice indeedy..
Washburns!
Arias
Washburns!
Arias
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Re: It's an addiction.
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.
Edit - I used to have a Washburn Scavenger but it was much too heavy - nearly 11lbs. Beautiful bass, though.
Re: It's an addiction.
very nice Damian, I've been on the lookout for a force 2 6 string for some time now, kinda like hens teeth though.
Sgt. Vimes- Financial supporter
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Lovely.
Sgt. Vimes- Financial supporter
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I have never even heard of an Aria Pro II Interceptor bass! That is gorgeous. Not heavy, I guess. Active?
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Not heavy at all. Certainly is active, plays fine, sounds good and is surprisingly comfy playing seated with the thigh cut out.
Matsumoku made '86/87
Matsumoku made '86/87
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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.
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.
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Same goes for the force 2 mate
Sgt. Vimes- Financial supporter
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Or a nice simple heads up will do
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The bass I play is 12-13 lbs ya wimps
grogg- Financial supporter
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Congratulations - Lumbar Award of the Year!
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...
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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Hence the shoulder op!grogg wrote:The bass I play is 12-13 lbs ya wimps
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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Here's one for salePaulS 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.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-ARIA-PRO-II-INTERCEPTOR-Headless-Bass-Guitar-Steinberger-Style-RARE-/181442277923?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a3ecd7223
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Damian, apologies for not replying sooner, just noticed this post.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).
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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