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Washburn Vulture II Bass MIJ 1980 Classic Japanese Washburn from the Wing series. Made in the renowned Yamaki Factory back in the 80’s. The body is beautiful with a sculptured rear cutaway area, binding neck and body, through neck with through body stringing. The cream pickups look like Dimarzios but are Washburn models. The bass is all original apart from the tuners which are replacement Schallers. The originals failed and had missing parts when I bought it. There was a lacquer crack now repaired on the back of the neck/headstock. Bass plays nicely and the trussrod works. Frets are worn but have life in them. Sounds great with a wide range of tones and all the electrics work as they ought to. It’s got some dings from being heavily gigged throughout the 80s and 90s by the original owner. No case or bag. It’s heavy at 4.7kgs but I have rehearsed with it for an extended period and because it is well balanced it’s not too bad. You don’t see many of these about and they are great examples of Japanese craftsmanship from this time. I believe they were made at the same time and in the same factory as the lesser known Daion brand and share similar features. Pickup preferred but will post at buyer’s cost in UK only.

Hi, does the original pick up come with the bass? and the covers?

Ive had it confirmed by ZON that its a USA made bass

Ive added the email reply i had from Zon to the images of the bass. Its a USA made Instrument

Ive had a reply from ZON and this bass was made in California

This is an amazing bass, I love Sterlings and the 5 is very special. This one looks a peach. A great price too. I'd jump at the chance if had the funds and didn't already have one. Anyone tempted should snap this up. GLWTS.

a pleasure.

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These were introduced in 2010 and made in Korea. They're referred to as the Import series I believe and they were sent back to Zon for a setup before they were sent to dealers. Super rare over here....I saw a couple in a bass specialist shop many years ago and I think they were retailing at about £1200 back then? I was fortunate enough to pick my Sonus Standard Import up a while back in a local shop. They didn't actually know what they had on the wall and a lowball offer secured it because they could only sell Squier P basses! I'll never sell it as it's a fabulous bass and so rare. See below Zon Launches New Standard Series Bass Guitar Line - Premier Guitar https://share.google/YgrgCWPuLAJvgShsZ

Super rare Iron Ether Super FrantaBit - basically two FranaBits in one box, with foot switches to flip flop between them both, as well as switch between Degrade and Obliterate mode. One of the most versatile and sought after Bit Crushers ever made. Grab this now, without the painfully long wait, shipping, and a massive VAT bill when it arrives in the UK! Now £385, inc postage in the UK. Selling this to buy a Hologram Microcosm (had one, massive regrets over selling it), but will consider the following trades/part-exs: Hologram Microcosm, Red Panda Tensor, Triungolo Barbanera. Iron Ether Polytope, Iron Ether Xerograph, Providence Anadime Bass Chorus, Ibanez Ashula SRAS7 (Dragon Eye Burl finish).

I understand your curiosity ! but I'd rather not do it myself since the ramp seems to be securely attached to the body. I mean I don't think there's any problem removing it but perhaps during a routine visit to a luthier ? Thanks for your comment!