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Thanx Wotsy That is the first pic I've ever seen of another Force 30.

Thank you for all the info Jon. By now I know one thing: That I'm the proud owner of a very very rare bass!! You're SB40 looks amazing!! Thanx for sharing. The J-unit is exactly like yours. I guess I'll have to wait and see if anyone elsewhere can show us a similar bass. That'll be awesome!! DUPS

Thanx FlatEric. I'm starting to think that this was a prototype bass. @mykesbass - Thanx, didn't know that.

Hi guys So this is what I found: Scratch plate is original. No old unused screw holes. [attachment=207243:20151211_224202.jpg] I assume the pups are DiMarzios according to the wiring. On the back of the switch unit it says DM8 20. [attachment=207244:20151211_225122.jpg] Then I found this on the back of the bridge unit. Was wondering what ''Pat.P" stands for? But relieved to see Chushin - Made in Japan on it. [attachment=207245:20151211_232642.jpg] I also found this removing the neck. What will this usually mean? [attachment=207246:20151211_234637.jpg] Here is a pic of the serial number. [attachment=207247:20151211_233549.jpg] Now only one thing that I'm curios about, it's the Force30 that is on the headstock. Why can we not find any other records of this for a Washburn Bass? What do you guys think? Thanx Dups

Thank you so much Jon That is the most valuable reply I've received from starting my research. I will definitely go and have a look at all the signs you've mentioned about modification, I'll be back with the results. How amazing is it that we cannot find another Force 30? I'm loving the history on this bass. @FlatEric - You've got a very very nice collection there. Chris

[color=#3D85C6][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] Hey guys!![/size][/font][/color] [color=#3D85C6][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] I'm from South Africa.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#3D85C6][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] I was hoping you guys can help me with the history, value and rarity of my Washburn Force 30 Bass.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#3D85C6][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] It seems to me, after some research, that it was made (not completed) by Yamaki in Japan in 1984 and after Yamaki closed down it was then taken over by Chushin and completed.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#3D85C6][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] The serial number is 842247, on a Washburn plate on the back of the body.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#3D85C6][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] I can't seem to find any other photo's of a Force 30 Bass and it is really strange to me? Is there another Force 30 Bass out there somewhere that looks the same as mine and if not, why?[/size][/font][/color] [color=#3D85C6][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] Any feedback would be great, thanks.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#3D85C6][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] [attachment=206968:WASHBURN BASS 4.jpg][/size][/font][/color] [color=#3D85C6][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] [attachment=206969:WASHBURN BASS 1.jpg][/size][/font][/color] [color=#3D85C6][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] [attachment=206970:WASHBURN BASS 2.jpg][/size][/font][/color]