Adee 154 Posted October 9 (edited) How about a Washburn Chicago B-80 !? Edited October 9 by Adee 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beedster 2,822 Posted October 9 Seemed important to post this 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doctor J 1,752 Posted October 9 12 minutes ago, Adee said: How about a Washburn Chicago B-80 !? Yes, this kind of thing or some tasty, pointy headed Charvels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ezbass 2,413 Posted October 9 2 hours ago, Dandelion said: Right.... I have taken a punt on something. I will let you know if it comes off. Its a bit niche though... Ooh, you tease! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P-Belly Evans 195 Posted October 9 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Adee said: 58 minutes ago, Adee said: How about a Washburn Chicago B-80 !? Oh yes using the black one whilst dreaming of doing this blockquote widget Edited October 9 by P-Belly Evans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bassassin 1,788 Posted October 9 If you're lucky you might find an Aria Pro SB-R80/SB Elite II/SB-ELT for £500. All essentially the same bass with very minor differences: 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skybone 883 Posted October 9 Washburn Force 4 or 8? Washburn B20? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tubbybloke68 16 Posted October 9 Ibanez roadster II or an MC924 (though slightly over budget I guess) 😊 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maude 4,408 Posted October 9 I'm just going to ask a quick question here, sorry @Dandelion but you've left us all hanging with your teasing 😉. Is the Westone Thunder I with the single P pickup held in high regard along with the rest of the Thunders? There's one for sale near me for £150 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teebs 8,820 Posted October 9 In my (very humble) opinion, the Westone Thunder is a fantastic instrument. My first bass was a Westone 1A Thunder (single pickup, active), and I've never had a bass that I got on with as well. I never used it active, 'cos I used to gig a lot & batteries are just something else that can go wrong. I also used it for all the recordings that we did & would trust it for reliability & tone implicitly. I still have that bass & I'd never ever let it go. They're built like a tank and sound ace! For £150 - condition dependent, you can't go wrong. 👍 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maude 4,408 Posted October 9 There's something odd with it though. The pickup is routed slightly off centre (lining pole pieces up with the body laminate lines) and as such the bridge is way off centre. The strings run parallel to the fretboard but way off from the body laminate lines. It all looks untampered with though. Which made wonder if these were poor quality. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrevorR 1,285 Posted October 9 Another vote for an Aria SB! They’re lovely (if weighty) basses. Here’s my SB700. My first ever bass. Still love it! 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teebs 8,820 Posted October 9 13 minutes ago, Maude said: Which made wonder if these were poor quality. They're really not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teebs 8,820 Posted October 9 There's a thread about them here: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maude 4,408 Posted October 9 Thanks @Teebs, maybe another restoration project on the cards then. Anyway I've derailed enough. Back to the suspense of what @Dandelionhas bought. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teebs 8,820 Posted October 9 Yeah! @Dandelion! What have you bought? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teebs 8,820 Posted October 10 Is it... ...a tractor? 🚜 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teebs 8,820 Posted October 10 A giant head from Easter Island? 🗿 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grahambythesea 239 Posted October 10 I was going to say Ibanez Roadster too, but @tubbybloke68 beat me to it. The bound edge bodied versions are particularly handsome and very 80’s. Perhaps a Charvel Surfcaster as well ( but may be beyond the budget). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 68 Posted October 10 Right.. I have it in my possession... I'm just of to take a photo.. But.. It is not a bass.. And as promised it is niche.. I am prepared for this thread to go really quiet..... 😜 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teebs 8,820 Posted October 10 1 minute ago, Dandelion said: Right.. I have it in my possession... I'm just of to take a photo.. But.. It is not a bass.. And as promised it is niche.. I am prepared for this thread to go really quiet..... 😜 If it's a guitar you're in sooooooo much trouble! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 68 Posted October 10 It's a Aria RS-800. As per Wayne Hussey - Sisters of Mercy era.. A few bits of lacquer failing but nothing disappointing for a early 1980s instrument.. 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
