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yeah its definatly a righty. Sorry for the confusion

out of interest what do the nobs do? I take it its passive

I've always liked the 3001, If i hadnt just bought a new P-bass Id be on this. Bump for a nice bass

Cheers for the bump FlatEric. If you still have that next time I have disposable income I'm on it like a rash. I know a certain guitarist who would get very annoyed at me for aquireing it and its such a curious thing. I'd love to know how it stacks up against something with, well, a body Egg, Beans, Chips and a BUMP!

I thought Burton played a black and gold?

Pub quiz sort of a BUMP!

I can't decide what looks better on a p bass black black maple or oly White black rosewood. Either way this is really nice! Lovely bass good luck with the sale

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Breakfast time BUMP

Another one has to go to fund the P-bass. I'm going to be sorry to see it go but needs must unfortunatly. Here we go 1983 Aria SB II Elite in Pearl White/Gold hardware I'm lead to believe the elite series was created for the US Market, simular to the black and gold model as used by Cliff Burton. It's pretty identical to an SB 900 apart from the neck profile and inlays which are the eye looking ones. The good bits All electronics are in top working order. Neck is straight and true with easy access to all 24 frets. Neck-thru construction Action is low and fast balances nicely on a strap or not. Recent set up newish strings I'm not sure how to sum this bass up tone wise, its very 80s, and it's everything you'd expect from Matsumoku quality wise. The not so good bits non original wilkinson tuners finish has the odd ding but nothing too bad. No extra routes or anything bass is in 9/10 condition EDIT Pics via email. Was previously sold by gaf bass 02 on here for less than I'm re selling for. This is because Ive sorted out some niggles and it has new strings and a case which it didn't before £300 for cash or I'd be interested in a trade, something japanese would be good, Ibanez Blazer/Roadstar, something explorer shaped maybe? I don't know. I'd like a straight swap or cash my way though

Your a legend. Thanks James

I'm having a bit of a clear out to fund a new P-bass so unfortunatly this, and a few others have to go. Early 80s Matsumoku factory built Westone Thunder 1a with the old style logo. 1 refers to the number of pickups and a refers to the active preamp. Model P clone pickup, 18v switchable active preamp. Controls are Volume, passive tone, active treble/bass boost. The two switches bring the active part of the pre in and out and control coil tap if you want it Fast J-style neck Bolt on construction gives a real P-bass tone. Bass balances nicely on or off a strap. Brass fender style bridge (works better than the bent bit of tin) Good bits. Neck, body and fingerboard are in very good condition. All electronics are fully functioning Intonation is good, neck is straight and true. Build quality is excellent as you'd expect from a matsumoku. Bass has had recent set up and Rotos. Not so good bits. Pickup cover needs replacing, this doesnt affect playabilty at all, just a cosmetic issue more than anything. Heads of control cavity screws are a bit rounded, I havnt had any need to go in there but they'll be easy enough to remove I reckon. Tuners aren't original. Control knobs aren't original (Gibson style 'speed' knobs) I'm at a loss for anything else Comes with gig bag, pickup prefered but postage at buyers cost possible. Try before you buy welcome. First to play will buy. Pics to follow or via email on request. Type westone Thunder 1a into you tube to hear it, video posted by the previous owner.