zbigniew Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Beautiful Westone Krysbass!! I'm lusting after one, preferably a P-J like that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 My god, this is the first Elite P I've seen [i]since[/i] the 80s..! what a cracker. Is it yours? And am I allowed to admit that I [i]loved[/i] the 80s? [quote name='wateroftyne' post='106861' date='Dec 20 2007, 08:09 AM']What this thread needs is a little more 80s bling... ...put that in legwarmers and FUNK.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Merton' post='107054' date='Dec 20 2007, 01:16 PM']Mememememememe. I soooooooooooo want one of those, I will find one eventually [/quote] OK, here's my old basses. To the left my Hamer Scarab (and my old Laney rig - just like the advert they used to run). The Hamer sounded like a piano. It was an outstanding sounding bass and the neck was the thinnest I've ever played. I did however look like a dick when I was playing it and it had some serious neck dive issues. I p/x this (and the Laney head) for my existing '79 Precision. Next up, my long departed Travis Bean 2000 series #222 ('where are you sweet baby?'). I think about her every day. You'll notice (if you are a Bean aficionado) that the wings aren't as wide-set as older models. I bought the Travis Bean for £375 in a store in Lewisham in 1980, driven by a review I remember reading in Beat Instrumental and the fact that Mick Karn used one. I removed the frets, then had the board replaced with a fretless ebony one (I had a BadAss 1 put on at the same time). I then had it re-fretted by Dick Knight (the guy who built Chris Glenn's Explorer bass). It weighed a ton. I eventually p/x'd it against an Ibanez Roadster that I destroyed at a gig. Much love P Edited February 11, 2008 by NancyJohnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Liking that TB-2000! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 +1 === And I bet that Tokai posted earlier sounds fab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 [quote name='NancyJohnson' post='138397' date='Feb 11 2008, 06:58 PM']OK, here's my old basses. To the left my Hamer Scarab (and my old Laney rig - just like the advert they used to run). The Hamer sounded like a piano. It was an outstanding sounding bass and the neck was the thinnest I've ever played. I did however look like a dick when I was playing it and it had some serious neck dive issues. I p/x this (and the Laney head) for my existing '79 Precision. Next up, my long departed Travis Bean 2000 series #222 ('where are you sweet baby?'). I think about her every day. You'll notice (if you are a Bean aficionado) that the wings aren't as wide-set as older models. I bought the Travis Bean for £375 in a store in Lewisham in 1980, driven by a review I remember reading in Beat Instrumental and the fact that Mick Karn used one. I removed the frets, then had the board replaced with a fretless ebony one (I had a BadAss 1 put on at the same time). I then had it re-fretted by Dick Knight (the guy who built Chris Glenn's Explorer bass). It weighed a ton. I eventually p/x'd it against an Ibanez Roadster that I destroyed at a gig. Much love P[/quote] Cheers man. That Scarab is a beaut - anyone got any ideas where to find one?! Has to be white like this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Merton' post='139357' date='Feb 13 2008, 10:56 AM']Cheers man. That Scarab is a beaut - anyone got any ideas where to find one?! Has to be white like this one![/quote] Mine went to a guy in Oxfordshire...I guess like anyone posting here they do look and see activity on their old guitars and with that in mind, Scarabs do turn up from time to time. Can only suggest you check the US ebay, Talkbass, Craigs List, maybe even gbase.com once in a while. One interesting aside here, the neck on that Hamer was so great, I was toying with having it removed/cut out/whatever and set in a Thunderbird body. The neck was the overriding thing here...I would have just kept the electrics and dispensed with the body. At this stage, I was using a Warwick Streamer 5, so the Hamer was definitely my second choice bass. When the p/x deal with the Precision came along, I said bye bye to the Warwick. Good hunting! P Edited February 14, 2008 by NancyJohnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Don't know what year exactly, but I reckon it IS 80's... A Westone Raider One. Lots of pointy Jackson/Washburn/BC Rich/Matsumoko output on here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 1987 to be precise! Gold hardware, poncy thru-neck, active electronics. Sadly not a hideous shade of pink or at all pointy... Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 [quote name='Deep Thought' post='124948' date='Jan 21 2008, 07:28 PM']Westone Concord 1-1983-ish, my first bass and still going strong! [/quote] Man, I had one of them cira about 86! Traded it in for a blue crackle finish Aria MAB of some description. Nice bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 [quote name='alexclaber' post='143202' date='Feb 19 2008, 05:08 PM'] 1987 to be precise! Gold hardware, poncy thru-neck, active electronics. Sadly not a hideous shade of pink or at all pointy... Alex[/quote] Nice looking Warwick there mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freuds_Cat Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='107245' date='Dec 21 2007, 03:30 AM']How about this: Overwater Original 2 - Extra Long 36" scale.[/quote] BigRedX that is absolutely beautiful! I hope it sounds as good asit looks , great body shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) Thought i would update the thread with all my other basses! BC-Rich Eagle, USA NT Custom Shop 2003 NAAM Display Piece, Tobaccoburst, Quilt top, Mahagony core, Walnut stringers mahagony wings, Dimarzios, Full moser electronics, OHSC, Awesome bass, Thanks Lorne BC-Rich Warlock NT 5 String. Trans black, 2007, Had a bridge problem when it came in and had to be sunk into the body, Sounds great, Plays great, The only 5 string i ever liked! Thanks Larry from BSM! BC-Rich Ironbird NJ BO series. Late 80's Japanese, Aftermarket jazz pup installed, OHSC, Has quite a bit fretwear but will be getting new frets soon! This bass is the growliest bass i own, Both pups are allways on, it sounds like a fat Geddy Lee. Thanks Kev! (Dudewithstuff) BC-Rich Eagle NJ series BO, late 80's japanese, HSC,When i bought it the headstock was snapped off in shipping and had her repaired. Completely stock bass. REAL nice player. No thanks to the asshole who shipped it with the headstock packed in too tight with bubblewrap! BC-Rich Mockingbird NT classic heritage 5 string, Good player, tree trunk neck, great tone. Edited May 15, 2008 by Shockwave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazz Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 [attachment=8684:OW_001.jpg] Hated the 80's but loved this overwater bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 From the bassbod archive... [attachment=8687:DSCN0731.JPG] BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brooks Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Does this pair count......? [attachment=8691:PinkKubicki.jpg] [attachment=8692:WhiteKubicki.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarxide Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 [quote name='Mike Brooks' post='199775' date='May 15 2008, 05:33 PM']Does this pair count......? [attachment=8691:PinkKubicki.jpg] [attachment=8692:WhiteKubicki.jpg][/quote] Is that a low C extension on the E string? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brooks Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 It's a low D extender, both are Ex-Factors, the Coral Pink one is a 1989 Fender-made-with-Kubicki-parts and the White one is a proper Kubicki-made bass from 1988. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Lovely stuff Mike! I'm gonna have to come around soon to play them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brooks Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 By all means mate, let me know when you're free, end of the month looks good for me. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinman Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I feel a snood coming on... I GAVE away my 1983 Westone Concord II in metallic red to an ungrateful little sh1t round the corner last year. He never even said thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 [quote name='Mike Brooks' post='199775' date='May 15 2008, 05:33 PM']Does this pair count......? [attachment=8691:PinkKubicki.jpg] [attachment=8692:WhiteKubicki.jpg][/quote] Always loved those Kubicki Ex Factors !! Great basses. I wasn't too keen on the key factors though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 [quote name='dougal' post='143484' date='Feb 20 2008, 01:18 AM']Man, I had one of them cira about 86! Traded it in for a blue crackle finish Aria MAB of some description. Nice bass![/quote] plus the one - lovely looking basses...if one turned for sale on ebay i'd be all over it like a rash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckle_head Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 [quote name='ahpook' post='200772' date='May 16 2008, 02:33 PM']plus the one - lovely looking basses...if one turned for sale on ebay i'd be all over it like a rash[/quote] Hhmmm.... methinks I know you from somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='107245' date='Dec 20 2007, 07:00 PM']How about this: Overwater Original 2 - Extra Long 36" scale.[/quote] I think I've commented on this picture in the past, but I played one of these in a shop many years ago when I was a student & it was literally the nicest bass I've ever played! I still want one, but haven't found one yet. If you're ever selling this BRX, give me a shout! Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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