Thunder 1 A Fretless bass

Hi,

I have recently purchased a Westone Thunder 1 a fretless bass. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-Thunder-1A-Fretless-Bass-Black/273159094297?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649


It all looks legit to me so I am just wondering why is there no Westone Thunder 1 A fretless bass model listed under Thunder basses in the main website?

The fret-board of the guitar i bought is completely smooth, i.e. it hasn't been de-fretted, and I think the original owner may have had it from new.

I have seen some other Thunder 1 A fretless bass  models online, and some have been de-fretted but I am not sure about the others.

Is there such a model, or can anyone shed light on my guitar?

Thanking you,

Gabriel

Apparently not    II's and III's but no I's
You may have a "rare" one there.

Now,of course..."we want pix!"

The pics below are from the ebay listing. If they are not of good enough quality I may take some additional ones myself...

https://i2.wp.com/www.westoneguitars.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/072.jpg

Good going Damian. At least we know it isn't a mirage! Still a rare bird though.
I wonder if there was ever a catalogue with it featured.

That price list is from the '84 catalogue.

Looks like the side dots on the neck are just as the fretted bass.

Is that right GabGaff?

Yes, the serial number starts with a 4 so I guess a 1984 model.
See pic below for side dots...

...but neck not painted black as in a fretted model.

Around that time all the painted models had no paint on the neck, 6 strings and basses.

If you need a tuner with the logo(gear cover) give me a shout.

Ah ok, I have a black 1985 Thunder 1 A bass (fretted) that has a black back, that is what I was comparing it to...

...regarding "If you need a tuner with the logo(gear cover) give me a shout." 


I think the tuner is probably fine, but yes it does need a cover, so if you have one to spare, please let me know, thanks 

Have a spare tuner not just the cover.

Send me a pm if you need it.

GabGaff wrote:Ah ok, I have a black 1985 Thunder 1 A bass (fretted) that has a black back, that is what I was comparing it to...

Prefer the unpainted necks personally...

What strings you have on the fretless?
Flat wounds play great on a fretless.

Westbone wrote:That price list is from the '84 catalogue.

Right but not actually featured in the cat itself.
An interesting find nonetheless.