elom Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 1985 Doesn't get much more 80s than this! [attachment=4236:full.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Thunder Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 [quote name='The_D' post='107366' date='Dec 20 2007, 10:15 PM']Westone Thunder II that they stopped in 83 I think. Not 100% on that though. [/quote] Check out my Avvie... When will you sell that to me?... Xlr input and everything... I need to change me pants... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_D Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 [quote name='Boy Thunder' post='107438' date='Dec 21 2007, 02:55 AM']Check out my Avvie... When will you sell that to me?... Xlr input and everything... I need to change me pants...[/quote] I only have 2 basses at the moment so am not parting with that Plus it was my very first bass so it has some sentimental value added in there too. £150 with a little peavey practice amp! didnt realise what a bargain it was at the time lol! I really need to get the electronics worked on as some of the switches dont work either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Well-just paid for it,but not expecting delivery until the first week of January,but this is Definately late 1980's territory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 1988 but really not 80's enough, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 This one is on its way from the USA. It should be shipped out Monday, it'll arrive who knows when? I missed the mockingbird I recently sold, so went for another late 80's example with a simpler control layout: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 [quote name='Wil' post='113648' date='Jan 4 2008, 05:28 PM']This one is on its way from the USA. It should be shipped out Monday, it'll arrive who knows when? I missed the mockingbird I recently sold, so went for another late 80's example with a simpler control layout: [/quote] Ah-so you bought this from Mike/EvilGreco I bought a Warlock from him for the neck and bridge,unfotunately he's too darn picky and there was F*** all wrong with the bass once it arrived so I couldn't split it to resurrect my Ironbird Your new Mock will have the 100 piece neck,just like my Warlock,SUPER stable necks mate,congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 (edited) This one is early to mid 80's Can't remember the exact year I bought it.[attachment=31819:Bash.jpg] Edited August 28, 2009 by Mr Bassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elom Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 [quote name='Mr Bassman' post='113845' date='Jan 4 2008, 11:23 PM'][attachment=4570:twin_cropped.jpg][attachment=4569:misc_084.jpg]This one is early to mid 80's Can't remember the exact year I bought it.[/quote] Okay, you win. I bet it came with a free overcoat and smoke machine too didn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 [quote name='Lorne' post='113755' date='Jan 4 2008, 09:05 PM']Ah-so you bought this from Mike/EvilGreco I bought a Warlock from him for the neck and bridge,unfotunately he's too darn picky and there was F*** all wrong with the bass once it arrived so I couldn't split it to resurrect my Ironbird Your new Mock will have the 100 piece neck,just like my Warlock,SUPER stable necks mate,congrats [/quote] Yeah, seems like a top bloke to deal with. Looking forward to getting my mitts on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 [quote name='Wil' post='114988' date='Jan 6 2008, 09:23 PM']Yeah, seems like a top bloke to deal with. Looking forward to getting my mitts on it![/quote] You shouldn't be disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16Again Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 cant remember if these basses where bought in the 80's or early 90's but here goes... Aria Pro 2 FB series Washburn XS-4 (I think) Aria Pro 2 IGB-SPT before 80's HM paint job. And after its Q5 paint job! Anyone remember 80's metalers Q5? Sorry about the rubbish pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 [quote name='16Again' post='115412' date='Jan 7 2008, 01:37 PM'][/quote] H/H VS Bassamp combo! I had one just like that - loved the way the front panel glowed green in the dark! Really will have to take some pics of my 80s disasters for this thread. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwater Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 This one is surely 80s - cream finish, angular body, headless? 1984 Washburn Bantam Fretless. [attachment=4783:bantam1.jpg] Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zbigniew Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hi there, I have this Tokai HardPuncher VSB 60 ltd. edition. It's born in 1982 I believe and the DiMarzio P pickup with white cover makes it very 80's looking too Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 [quote name='zbigniew' post='120822' date='Jan 15 2008, 02:31 PM']Hi there, I have this Tokai HardPuncher VSB 60 ltd. edition. It's born in 1982 I believe and the DiMarzio P pickup with white cover makes it very 80's looking too Z[/quote] Now that I do like! I never thought I'd pop into an "80's anything" thread and walk off with a semi! Gorgeous bass mate, very jealous! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zbigniew Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 [quote name='eude' post='120839' date='Jan 15 2008, 01:58 PM']Now that I do like! I never thought I'd pop into an "80's anything" thread and walk off with a semi! Gorgeous bass mate, very jealous! Eude[/quote] Thanks! I like it much and it satisfies my P-bass needs. It needs a pro setup though, I hope to have that done soon. Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 fair play that tokai is mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Here's my Jackson 'Kip Winger' bass which, I think, just about counts as late 80's. I've had this bass for an age and I'll never sell it !! Photo courtesy G.Jones Kip used to play one of these as well [quote name='cetera' post='107010' date='Dec 20 2007, 12:20 PM'][/quote] Nowadays he's got a trans black Warwick Corvette...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 My first bass, beat up and gifted to me. I zebra striped it to cover the worst of the holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-khag Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Here's my 80s Hamer complete with 80's Technics keyboard in the back ground. Nice bass that hasnt left its case for at least a year doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zbigniew Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 That Hamer is pretty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) Here's my Fullerton 1983 Precision. The colour is a bit lighter than the photo, it's more like ivory. The bass is all original and unmarked - a nice find. This is a great bass coming at the time when Fender were getting their act in order regarding quality control. I suspect that these basses may be the next to rise in price as desirable instruments. Edited January 21, 2008 by Hutton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) Westone Concord 1-1983-ish, my first bass and still going strong! Edited January 21, 2008 by Deep Thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysbass Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 (edited) My '84 Westone Thunder III, bought new in '85..... [attachment=5512:WTIIIall.JPG] Still love the sound - especially with the p'ups switched out of phase. The thru-neck played a big part in my decision to buy and if I'm honest it was mostly for aesthetic reasons. But then, back in the era this bass is from thru-necks were a bit rarer than now. Edited February 10, 2008 by Krysbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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