Which Westone Model?
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Which Westone Model?
Greetings! Would appreciate any suggestions for which Westone models might suit my needs....something with heavy bottom end and growl for dark, almost gothic sound. (Sabbath-ish?). UBC MX doesn't fit the bill....Do not have access to other models, and would like to hear opinions from you wise, knowledgeable Westone lovers...Thank you and G'Day!
Sodbuster J- Westone Nut
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Can't go wrong with the Thunder range, even the passive 1 with mmk45's in packs a serious punch, saying that, I have a spectrum DX with a pair of PRS SE humbuckers in and that is indistinguishable from my thunder 1 with mmk45's in all the tests I can think of.
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Raider II is a good choice also those two humbuckers growl very nice.
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The maple neck + fingerboard doesn't help.
Stick a Dimarzio tone zone in there.
Stick a Dimarzio tone zone in there.
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Thanks fellas! Mortarman's Westone/ Electrafest would have been helpful as well, but I can't swing the trip...this year. Will be switching out the UBC at some point soon, however I feel the need to bring another Westone into my house
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Sodbuster J- Westone Nut
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Spectrum GT? Genesis II? Pantera X300? All screamers with 45s....
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I don't think that the "tonewoods" will matter too much, or guitar mass for that matter. Pickups may matter most. Speaking of Sabbath, Tony Iommi used an SG which is a thin little guitar with a snappy sound! And think of the great growl he got from that thing!
I recommend whatever Westone style you like. Because it's mostly all in the amp, pickups and pick.
I recommend whatever Westone style you like. Because it's mostly all in the amp, pickups and pick.
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What he said. ^
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corsair wrote:Spectrum GT?
Nononononononononono!!!!!!!! I want all the GTs
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I would also recommend a Spectrum, they're just SO nice.
Only one better is a Dynasty because they look super cool.![Razz](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_razz.gif)
Only one better is a Dynasty because they look super cool.
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Pretty much any Westone equipped with MMK45's would likely fulfill your wish Sodbuster.
For what you're after though I think I'd agree with Sarge and go with the early Thunder line (with Active circuit if you really wanna make a noise, but not necessary).
I have two I-A's. The 1981 is ash with top mount bridge, the 1983 is maple with a string thru. Both are freekin' loud! It's subjective of course, but I think the '83 has an edge in sustain and just brute power output, and the '81 has decent sustain with a nicer tone.
For what you're after though I think I'd agree with Sarge and go with the early Thunder line (with Active circuit if you really wanna make a noise, but not necessary).
I have two I-A's. The 1981 is ash with top mount bridge, the 1983 is maple with a string thru. Both are freekin' loud! It's subjective of course, but I think the '83 has an edge in sustain and just brute power output, and the '81 has decent sustain with a nicer tone.
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I would like to take this time to thank you all for teaching me so much about electric guitar in general, and Westone specifically...I'm relatively new to guitar, and I've learned a great deal already. I was leaning towards a Thunder prior to this original post. I currently play the Spectrum MX, a 1967 ES 330, and my other Mats....AP Thor Sound 400, which is killer but may be too similar to the Thunder? Doesn't really matter, I don't necessarily need another Westone, I necessarily WANT one!
Thanks for all the advice/opinions...You Rock! (My Photography skills are horrible but I will post some pics ASAP)
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Sodbuster J- Westone Nut
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That's the spirit!Sodbuster J wrote:...I don't necessarily need another Westone, I necessarily WANT one!
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Be careful pal, I only wanted one at first.......now 8 stand in my bedroom!
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