Stingray5 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I searched for but did not find a dedicated Westone thread. Please correct me if I'm wrong. (I know there is the 'JapCrap Spotting' thread). Therefore, here for your viewing pleasure is the Westone Porn Thread. This could be a rather thin thread compared to others on here, but let's see what you have, or had! My two current Westie's to kick things off. Westone Thunder II (active) and the darker Westone Thunder II (active) fretless: (Now trying to find some decent pics of my old black Thunder IA fretless). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWRRSS Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I'll take pictures of my two Westones when I next go to the practice room, you'll all recoil in horror at the state of my Thunder I (G*****) though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 nice! i've been GASing for a thunder II or III for ages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 The through necks on those Thunder 2s are great. I'll dig out my 1984 Thunder 1A but it won't compare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Never owned one but we had loads of Westone Thunder 1A'a kicking around at school back in the 80s and I was a fan. I love seeing them as it reminds me of when I first started playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Very nice. I used to have a Tunder IA back in the 80s, but it got stolen in Leeds one afternoon. I've been having nostalgic Westone GAS recently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 One of the best basses I've ever had was a Spectrum DX, red with black coated neck. Paid £50 for it with a case. I hav a picture somewhere. Still wish I had it really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Was very tempted to buy one earlier this year, a smidge over £100, and looked the part. Unfortunately, it would have probably just collected dust as I found it a little heavy. Still great looking though. A none bass playing ( and for that matter technically a non musician, I think you know what I mean) person I know seems to find it endlessly amusing that Westies are so highly thought of. Tw4t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I'm waiting for someone to turn up on here with a "Rail." Fred.T.Baker had one when I had a couple of lessons with him in the late 80's. Seriously cool thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='669550' date='Nov 29 2009, 10:14 PM']I'm waiting for someone to turn up on here with a "Rail." Fred.T.Baker had one when I had a couple of lessons with him in the late 80's. Seriously cool thing! [/quote] OTPJ you are man who's taste in ALL things bass I have allways found without question and completly "spot on" ( and stil do ) but that westone "rail"???? what were you thinking of? a bad day? some chemical fuelled ( it was 1989) dalliance? eeeeeewwwwhhhhh!!!! love W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 [quote name='witterth' post='669577' date='Nov 29 2009, 10:39 PM']OTPJ you are man who's taste in ALL things bass I have allways found without question and completly "spot on" ( and stil do ) but that westone "rail"???? what were you thinking of? a bad day? some chemical fuelled ( it was 1989) dalliance? eeeeeewwwwhhhhh!!!! love W[/quote] Many thanks for the compliment, Witterth, but Fred's "Rail" was a seriously cool bass. The whole point of the rail-based pickup was you could adapt it for so many different bass sounds just by sliding the pickup along the "rail." Such a simple idea, but very effective. I've been waiting for one to come up for sale on here for a long time now. It will come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='669591' date='Nov 29 2009, 10:54 PM']Many thanks for the compliment, Witterth, but Fred's "Rail" was a seriously cool bass. The whole point of the rail-based pickup was you could adapt it for so many different bass sounds just by sliding the pickup along the "rail." Such a simple idea, but very effective. I've been waiting for one to come up for sale on here for a long time now. It will come...[/quote] Cant think why this sliding pickup thing never really took off shame really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 I've been watching this 1985 'Super Headless' which is in a non-standard purple colour. Great condition with the original case, it just went for a tad over £300! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320452734710"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=320452734710[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='669550' date='Nov 29 2009, 10:14 PM']I'm waiting for someone to turn up on here with a "Rail." Fred.T.Baker had one when I had a couple of lessons with him in the late 80's. Seriously cool thing! [/quote] I was hoping the same, there is one on e-bay in red at the moment, if it wasnt in austraila i might be tempted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 No way! Westone stuff! forgot about this. I had a Westone Thunder II with 1 P style pickup that pretty much did nothing. I loved it as it was a step up from my nameless P bass i had before. Tempted to buy it back off the guy who i sold it to now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) I've had Westone GAS since i traded my Thunder 1A about 6-7 years ago,but they aint £60 anymore. Edited December 4, 2009 by hillbilly deluxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='674303' date='Dec 4 2009, 04:36 PM']I've had Westone GAS since i traded my Thunder 1A about 6-7 years ago,[b]but they aint £60 anymore.[/b][/quote] They're certainly not! I'm just watching this Thunder 3 on ebay; just hours to run and currently at £317 (7 bids). I wonder if it'll end up with a BC'er? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='669550' date='Nov 29 2009, 10:14 PM']I'm waiting for someone to turn up on here with a "Rail." Fred.T.Baker had one when I had a couple of lessons with him in the late 80's. Seriously cool thing! [/quote] Aha, I might be able to help. I have two of these, one in it's original silver soft case. Big sound and the sliding pup allows you to hear how important pick-up positioning is. Not as light as you would think - weighs around 6lbs, from memory. Fun thing and is a serious bass but never dared to gig them. I took my Gordy Headless to a gig, just after Christmas - I can still hear the ringing of the laughter from the lads in the band What the **** is that - it's got no head!! I, erm - pretended not to be hurt! I may be letting one or both of them go as I saw one recently fetch about £350!!! Wow! I keep looking at them but just can't seem to pluck up the courage. The lads seem to think that unless I have at least 10lbs of wood hanging around my neck, it won't sound any good. Will keep you posted. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 [quote name='FlatEric' post='675080' date='Dec 5 2009, 05:00 PM']Aha, I might be able to help. I have two of these, one in it's original silver soft case. Cheers.[/quote] I want one! I've been looking for one of those for a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 [quote name='Spoombung' post='675239' date='Dec 5 2009, 08:28 PM']I want one! I've been looking for one of those for a while...[/quote] Here are the pics. This is the nicer one of the two, the other is more of a "Road Warrior" I have played this one today - the first time for ages!!!!! What a surprise. Whisper quiet electrics, HUGE tonal range, big sound and plays like a knife through butter! These are quite rare - I guess even more rare with the case. . . and the distributors label!!! This one is a keeper. The other one has a missing tuner knob, which I can sort - this one will be up for grabs. I don't need two but after having a go today, I have realised what a great recording tool this is. Move the pup 10mm this way or 10mm that - it makes a LOT of difference. [attachment=37818:Rail.jpg][attachment=37819:Rail1.jpg][attachment=37821:Rail2.jpg] [attachment=37822:Rail3.jpg] [attachment=37823:Rail4.jpg][attachment=37824:Rail5.jpg][attachment=37825:Rail6.jpg] Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 [quote name='Spoombung' post='675239' date='Dec 5 2009, 08:28 PM']I want one! I've been looking for one of those for a while...[/quote] Here are the two together. Lightening fast to play and loose nothing to the bottom end due to the shorter scale. Great fun. [attachment=38191:R4s.jpg][attachment=38192:R5s.jpg] [attachment=38189:R2s.jpg][attachment=38190:R3s.jpg] [attachment=38188:R1s.jpg][attachment=38193:R6s.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haruki Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Strangely the only westone I ever had - i bought from new - was a westone 1a .... guitar ... It has been pretty much neglected since then... though my son did play one gig with it.... [attachment=38203:P1000841.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 [quote name='Stingray5' post='667967' date='Nov 28 2009, 04:06 AM'][/quote] I've always Gassed over the Thunder II Fretless basses. Gorgeous looking basses. I remember seeing Steve Brzezicki playing one when i saw him in Fish's band on the vigil in a wilderness of mirrors tour. Outstanding sounding bass loads of mmmwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elom Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I gigged my Thunder II last night for the first time since 1987. It sounded great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 [quote name='cd_david' post='682887' date='Dec 13 2009, 11:40 AM']I've always Gassed over the Thunder II Fretless basses. Gorgeous looking basses. I remember seeing Steve Brzezicki playing one when i saw him in Fish's band on the vigil in a wilderness of mirrors tour. Outstanding sounding bass loads of mmmwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.[/quote] I really should take these puppies out on a gig again soon. I didn't see the tour but I do have the 'Vigil...' album. For me, 'Cliche' is one of his best-ever songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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