Pestie Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) For sale my 1982 Matsomuko Westone Thunder 1 priced at £100. The bass has been played over its 30 year life and it has the scars to prove it. Some would call it reliced, others road worn, either way it is not perfect. It has dings and scrapes, to the body and neck, not deep but they are there. They don't affect playability which is really nice with a low action. The bass is all original except the control knobs which have been changed in the past to old radio controls. The brass nut and bridge is still there as is the original DiMarzio pick up which sounds awesome. The bass is heavy and made from Ash but that is what gives it the lovely deep and rich tone. There is some fret wear but it has years left in it. All in all a nice almost original example of a good Japanese bass which comes in an old battered but functional hard case. I live near Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire and you are welcome to come and try it out and have a cuppa. I am happy to ship at the buyers expense. Thanks for looking Mike (Pestie) [url="http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Mikevickers1/media/WestoneThunder008_zps02332b2a.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Mikevickers1/media/WestoneThunder001_zps83928f59.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Mikevickers1/media/WestoneThunder002_zpsc4edb637.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Mikevickers1/media/WestoneThunder005_zpsfdca0bec.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Mikevickers1/media/WestoneThunder004_zpsd53bdeaa.jpg.html"][/url] Edited April 15, 2013 by Pestie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Erm, this is not a Thunder IA. It's a Thunder I, no active see [size=4] [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1365956064' post='2046479'] Erm, this is not a Thunder IA. It's a Thunder I, no active see [size=4] [/size] [/quote] Spot on spotting there billy, still a cracker though innit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1365958472' post='2046527'] Spot on spotting there billy, still a cracker though innit! [/quote] 'Tis indeed. The Westone IA was my first proper bass when I was 16, and now at 46 I bought one recently off the forum for nostalgias sake. Mind you, when I was a sprog I may as well have had a Wes I cos I never put a battery in for the active! [size=4] [/size][size=4] [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1365960409' post='2046561'] 'Tis indeed. The Westone IA was my first proper bass when I was 16, and now at 46 I bought one recently off the forum for nostalgias sake. Mind you, when I was a sprog I may as well have had a Wes I cos I never put a battery in for the active! [size=4] [/size][size=4] [/size] [/quote] Haha! A 1a was the first bass I gigged at my first ever gig! t'was a mates as I had no bass at the time, I really liked it, if one comes up on here I'll be v tempted! Another mate has had a 1 for years and still uas it in it's case despite a few years of not playing...I asked if he'd part with it and he politely refused! A superb p type copy for v little cash!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 For a 30+ year old bass being advertised as 'roadworn' that's in incredible condition! Also... 1980's Japanese construction with a DiMarzio pickup for £100? Ridiculously good value! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Very nice! Anyone know if these are definitely DiMarzios fitted to these basses as standard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 If the pickup is the original (it looks the same as the pickup that was in my Thunder) it is easily one of the best sounding P pickups I have heard. And Mike is a top guy to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 [quote name='Gary Williams' timestamp='1365961926' post='2046595'] Very nice! Anyone know if these are definitely DiMarzios fitted to these basses as standard? [/quote] Probably a Gotoh copy of a Dimarzio. They had a name, like a 'hard puncher or something silly, but don't remember what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 i have one, and it sounds awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pestie Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Thank you all for the cracking comments above. Thanks Jezzaboy. The pickup is original and I was told they were DiMarzio but I can see that they may be a Japanese copy, They are still awesome and sound lovely!! Thank you all again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Foot Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 ... pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I love the faux-thru neck construction look! Truckstop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 The bass is in better condition than the description suggested, and plays like butter. It's on my lap as I type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pestie Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Rock n Roll Dave, thanks, you are top man. Enjoy the Westone. As they say in USA, Missing her Already!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Don't worry, mate, she's settling in to her new home very well. Can't believe how many memories come flooding back when I play the Westone. Serial number makes it a 1982 model, same as the the first one I bought new. Taking this one to the pub jam tonight and leaving the Fender at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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