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Hi Barry. I don't appear to have permission to post new topics in this forum, or see any menu option to post new topics. I can quick reply only. Chatbox says 'Forum is locked'. Is there a problem?

Sorry squeezertone, my bad for not reminding you, there's nothing wrong with the Forum.

New members are restricted from starting new posts or adding hyperlinks for 7 days. Nothing personal, it's in the interests of SPAM control. It stops those who only register to promote a website or product.

Next Saturday you should be golden! Hang in there.

Hi Barry - I still don't seem to have permission to post to the other areas. The permissions statement at the bottom of the "member's westones" forum says that I can post. But I don't see a post option or button anywhere on that page.

Click on the New Topic button to start a new thread.
Or,
Click on an existing title to open that conversation and add your comment to it.

Hi All! New member here. Fan of Matsumoku guitars, proud owner of an Electra Dynasty and a Westone Spectrum GT Bass. Hopefully future owner of a Westone Dynasty. I can't believe it took me this long to find this place! s soon as I'm allowed, I'll be posting pics.


I got into these axes at my last job. I did a lot of buying/selling there, and eventually stumbled upon a unique old guitar that seemed to be well-made, but no identifying features. It turned out to be a Univox UC-3 with the nameplate missing. After doing some research, I learned it was an "Uncle Matt" and soon afterwards I started spotting the characteristic "Made In Japan" neckplates from time to time when they came into my shop. When the red Dynasty came in, I couldn't stop looking at it. After fanatically raving about how cool it was to a customer for the 10th time, he suggested I just buy it... Great idea! I haven't been able to keep my hands off it since. I have several other more expensive guitars but there's just something about the balance and feel of this thing that keeps me coming back for more. And indeed I am, as I am about to complete my purchase of a second Dynasty! It is completely bare of hardware other than the stock electronics. So, I will be making a thread for its restoration as well.

Looking forward to learning more about these wonderful guitars and meeting other Westone/Matsumoku enthusiasts!

Hello and welcome to the Forums. Sounds like you are well infected with Uncle Mats GAS! And that's a good thing.

I note your post elsewhere about tremolo specifications. One of our learned members will no doubt be along soon to offer some assistance. Looking forward to your participation and pix of your project!

New here!! I got my first guitar, which was a Westone Pantera cream color, in 1986. It sat for years and now I wanna restore it and play it again. I STILL think it’s one of the coolest body shapes for a guitar ever!!

So, I need a replacement locking nut for it because as I’m seeing here, mine stripped out like al the others did. Any ideas or a link to go in order to buy one? Also, any ideas on the pickups? How they were wound, and what magnets they used? On the single coils and the humbuckers?

Thanks, cheers!!

Hi my name is Ryan I just found out that I have a rare x390 Caspian blue w/ case has some road rash but considering there were only 96 made the gods were smiling on means I didn't even know it, I've had it for 22 yrs! Well Im not gonna list the bands I like or my dogs lol, I'll send pics soon

thejavier wrote:...Pantera cream color, in 1986. It sat for years and now I wanna restore it...

Hi and welcome to the Forums.

You're right, it is one of the coolest guitar shapes ever and it needs to be restored and played!
However, this is not really the right place to be discussing the details.

Please start a new thread in the Members Westones Forum with what you're looking for and be sure to post some pictures so the members have a clear idea of what you have and what needs to be done. We're happy to help you out.

Ryu801 wrote: Hi my name is Ryan I just found out that I have a rare x390 Caspian blue w/ case has some road rash but considering there were only 96 made the gods were smiling on means I didn't even know it, I've had it for 22 yrs! Well Im not gonna list the bands I like or my dogs lol, I'll send pics soon

Welcome Ryan, you lucky guy!

Now of course, you must start a new thread in the Member's Westones Forum with pictures!!
Details man! Details!

Morning, chaps!! Nice to see new faces!

Yes, as Barry says, you both must start new threads in the appropriate sections and show us what you've got!!

We love hearing and seeing new stories!,