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1983 Raider I bass *sparkletastic!* (eBay UK)

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Post by DuoFuzz Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:38 pm

First things first, Barry if your reading this, please look away now! - Westone Raider 1 Bass

Mm-mm sparkley.......ermm...*ahem*...sorry, it's finished in what is officially known as Sparkle Gold & Red, can't think why?

It's in exceptional condition and completely original with the seller reporting only a couple of small chips on the horns. It even has the protective plastic film on the rear of the tuners!!!

£99.99 - Starting Bid.

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Post by corsair Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:45 pm

I like the Raiders and should a Raider I in blue/gold cross my path... well... you all know what'll happen, eh!! 1983 Raider I bass *sparkletastic!* (eBay UK) Icon_lol 1983 Raider I bass *sparkletastic!* (eBay UK) Icon_lol Did y'all notice this part of his spiel...

I bought my first Westone in 1981 and I have been collecting and
playing them at gigs since them. Westones are still one of the best
kept secrets in the bass world.

... I wonder if he/she is a member in here?
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Post by silence86 Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:59 pm

look what's on ebay germany right now:

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Post by norfolkngood Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:48 pm

The UK one is very err... sparkly, and very pointy.

Have the knob-thieves been there or are those the originals?
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Post by DuoFuzz Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:52 pm

They seem unusual for Matsumoku but I've checked it out and they match the one pictured in the 1983 catalogue, HERE.

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Post by Barry Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:07 pm

DuoFuzz wrote:First things first, Barry if your reading this, please look away now!...
I peeked (you knew I would).
Lord have mercy...sparkles, pointy, and barrel saddles! How lucky can you get? 1983 Raider I bass *sparkletastic!* (eBay UK) Icon_tongue

Sorry, but that's an ugly machine there. Not one of our Uncle's better designs.
And wut happin', did they run outa paint or sumpthin'? 1983 Raider I bass *sparkletastic!* (eBay UK) Icon_albino

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Post by Barry Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:15 pm

silence86 wrote:look what's on ebay germany right now...
Well that's a tad better, I guess. The sparkles are almost tolerable. And the bridge is waaaay better.

But that bottom horn is outrageous!
They shoulda named this model, "VLAD the Impaler"...now that's entertainment! 1983 Raider I bass *sparkletastic!* (eBay UK) Icon_razz

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Post by Warrn Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:23 pm

This might not be my color preference but WOW. I would rock that so hard.

Making sure of course that I have plenty of open space around me to not break a horn or stab someone of course.
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Post by DuoFuzz Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:04 pm

This got snapped up for £123.10.

Bargain considering it's near immaculate condition.

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Post by norfolkngood Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:34 pm

Totally agree Dan; despite it's love-it-or-hate-it looks What a Face it was immaculate.

Love to find a Thunder bass as good
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Post by Warrn Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:16 pm

Seriously? That cheap??
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