Where are all those Washburn basses?

[Bassassin]

On 24/06/2021 at 11:27, dudewheresmybass said:

I've just spotted a beaten up Vulture IIRC on ebay. Asking 200 BIN i think

Just had a look - it's a bit tatty but if it wasn't collection in person from London I'd be sorely tempted. There aren't too many unmolested through-neck, early Yamaki-era Washburns around, and when they turn up they don't tend to be Vultures. Even in that condition it's a bit of a bargain.

[Kickass]

I have a small collection of Washburn instruments: Force42 headless bass, AB20 acoustic bass and a Timber Ridge D 60SW 6 sting acoustic. The headless is ridiculously heavy. 

Edited October 7, 2022 by Kickass

[bass_dinger]

I now have two Washburn XB500 basses. 

 

And one of the best acoustic guitars I ever played was a Washburn D40.  Best? Maybe "Most inspirational, and responsive ".

[Kickass]

4 hours ago, bass_dinger said:

I now have two Washburn XB500 basses. 

 

And one of the best acoustic guitars I ever played was a Washburn D40.  Best? Maybe "Most inspirational, and responsive ".

I would say the same is true of my D 60SW.

[bass_dinger]

Phwoar.  Look at that bass! Washburn XB400 in teal.

 

Take That, playing Smells Like Teen Spirit 

 

 

[MrSpace]

Here's my Washburn XB-100. I've had it for about 25 years. Played it on and off at University, then didn't pick it up again until lockdown. Been in my hands most days ever since.

Edited October 10, 2022 by Rich

[Linus27]

I think the first bass I bought was a Washburn Force ABT bass in red with the lighting crackle design on it. No idea what happened to it but I know I bought it from Andertons in the late 80's when they were in their original building.

 

I've also has a couple of Washburn AB20 acoustic basses. They were great basses but to me were a bit pointless if not fretless. Here I am playing one in 1998 that belonged to John Payne from Asia in his studio whilst recording an album.

 

Edited October 10, 2022 by Linus27

[BreadBin]

3 minutes ago, Linus27 said:

I think the first bass I bought was a Washburn Force ABT bass in red with the lighting crackle design on it. No idea what happened to it but I know I bought it from Andertons in the late 80's when they were in their original building.

 

I've also has a couple of Washburn AB20 acoustic basses. They were great basses but to me were a bit pointless if not fretless.

I've got a crackle red B20, and a plain (but aged) red B10 with a B20 neck and bridge.

My first bass I owned was a B2, then I had two B10s.

[Linus27]

2 hours ago, BreadBin said:

I've got a crackle red B20, and a plain (but aged) red B10 with a B20 neck and bridge.

My first bass I owned was a B2, then I had two B10s.

 

That's so cool, please post a picture of the crackle red B20. Would love see it 😍