1982 Westone Thunder 1 Bass
1982 Westone Thunder 1 bass guitar finished in natural ash & maple.
One of the first basses to roll off the Westone production line, this 1982 example is a treat.
Thunder by name and indeed by nature. This is a beautifully desgned instrument; from the elegant double cutaway design, to the beautiful figuring of the ash body and the antiquated branding.
It's a solid plank of quality Japanese ash & maple, put together with care and finesse in the legendary Matsumoku factory. It feels great in the hands and round the shoulder with some nifty body contouring, offsetting the heft of the ash. The split coil pickup is a lovely thing, offering plenty of P-bass mid-range thump. There's also subtly aged brass hardware at the bridge, knobs and nut.
Condition: This bass is offered in good/fair condition commensurate with forty-five years in the game. Cosmetically great with only minor wear to the satin lacquer. This bass has had a re-fret at some point. A solid, functional job but a little unrefined at the fret ends. The electrics are spot on. It plays and sounds good.
This bass also benefits from a full service that includes strings, fretboard treatment, action setting and electrics check.
FREE UK postage available, utilising sustainably sourced packaging.
Part exchanges are welcome and always considered.
Viewing is always advised and very welcome by appointment in our Bristol studio. Further pictures also available on request as well as a condition report. If purchasing unseen, please be aware that this is a pre-loved instrument and will have commensurate wear.
Personal delivery available at buyer's cost within fifty miles of Bristol. Please enquire about a quote.
This guitar is listed elsewhere so may be removed at any time.
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
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