ATTN WASHBURN MEMBERS--SB40 History - Page 2

Melonthief · #21 01-26-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ChristianOnBass

WOW, thanks for the memories...and regrets

I bought a Washburn "Force" 40 in late 82. It was beautiful, cherry-colored wood. I was so proud that Rudy Sarzo endorsed those. That bass was one of many things I sacrificed for my addictions. Now, I am clean again, playing a cheap bass and trying desperately to get a bass amp sufficient for rehearsing. Not sure why I shared that. Don't be a junkie my friends...kicking self

Go on ebay right now there is a. Cherry red force 40. Listing has expired twice at $300 and he keeps delisting it.

Melonthief · #22 01-26-2013, 05:35 PM

It's expired again but he will put it back up, keep an eye out.

Melonthief · #23 01-27-2013, 03:07 PM

Update- the force 40 is still for sale. The guy's handle on ebay is luvmusiq. He just msg'd me that he still has it.

MEKer · #24 01-27-2013, 05:20 PM

I keep looking at Washburn basses on eBay and do not find it.

Melonthief · #25 01-27-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MEKer

I keep looking at Washburn basses on eBay and do not find it.

He just this minute emailed me that he is resisting it tomorrow.

MEKer · #26 01-27-2013, 05:24 PM

Ah! I can barely resist it myself!! But I'll be looking tomorrow for sure.

Melonthief · #27 01-28-2013, 06:59 AM

And the force 40 is back on eBay. Just a bit of history - he originally listed it at $275 and it didn't sell. Each time he realists he adds $25!! This morning he's asking $325. So I would try to talk him down if it was me.

Melonthief · #28 01-28-2013, 12:41 PM

Attachment 314169
Ok TalkBass gives me gas, no question. I went to get some strings this morning and came home with this.
They had a tag calling it a Washburn , the truss cover has a model#332.
Someone modified it by putting basslines pups. It plays and sounds great and I basically paid for the pups and got the bass free. Anyone care to guess what the heck it is? I can't find anything on WE-332.

Melonthief · #29 01-28-2013, 12:45 PM

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Twocan · #30 01-28-2013, 12:50 PM

It looks like my first bass, which was a Washburn Lyon. Mine was white with only a P bass PU and a pointed headstock. I've seen that body shape reused several times.

Melonthief · #31 01-28-2013, 01:06 PM

It plays great and has a nice punchy sound , pots are a little scratchy. I'll do some cleaning and see how she does.
$100 with case.

Melonthief · #32 01-28-2013, 03:43 PM

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I just yanked this pic off eBay

MEKer · #33 01-28-2013, 04:06 PM

Dang it---keeping looking on eBay and still cannot find it! I copied your pic, Melonthief for my records. If I can find it I could get the SN.

Melonthief · #34 01-28-2013, 04:45 PM

eBay item # 330865038021

MEKer · #35 01-28-2013, 08:35 PM

Got it. PMed him and asked for SN and if any original docs were in hand.

MEKer · #36 01-31-2013, 08:36 PM

OK, wading through a bunch of new stuff ==be a while to sort it out---but let me produce a YAMAKI Washburn ad in Japanese I found that really adds some confusion for us all! In the ad, notice the Vulture II is called an SB-50CS and at the very bottom under "BASS" look at all the SB basses----including SB-40-1 and -2!!!!!! Anyone wanna tackle that? We need someone in TB that is great at Japanese AND English that can do some digging for us as I have more old Japanese sites I cannot cruise in well at all and might have some answers.
Also note the GEORGE WASHBURN logo------strange!!!
Meanwhile---look below in awe!

MEKer · #37 01-31-2013, 09:34 PM

Also note these two "Washburn" basses called an "LP" I found on the German eBay which says they are rare 1980's models. Never seen 'em before in my life. Obviously the LP means Les Paul. I have emailed the guy and politely asked the store to send me pictures of the headstock, back and serial numbers---and any document if he has any. Hope he does--------this is gonna be a big mystery fit to tear my hair out if the headstock is Washburn. ***!

UPDATE: 01FEB---the guy selling these says the sunburst bass only has a faded orange sticker on the heel which is unreadable, no SN and the headstock, in his own words says:
"just the ususal swung WASHBURN with some diamond style motifs underneath in white"
.............diamond style motifs? Never seen that on a Washburn---has anyone? I asked for a picture and was told it is in storage and therefore, I guess I will not be getting a pic! He does own the blue one. Maybe I canb get a pic of THAT one then. http://stores.ebay.de/music-outlet-s..._sid=101471293

GreaserMatt · #38 02-01-2013, 05:34 AM

I used to own one of those ones that kinda looks like an explorer; I dug those circle fret markers... it was white, w/ the p/j pup configuration... nice bass...

MEKer · #39 02-01-2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GreaserMatt

I used to own one of those ones that kinda looks like an explorer; I dug those circle fret markers... it was white, w/ the p/j pup configuration... nice bass...

You had a B-20 Stage bass. Below are 2 photos for you. They also came in various colors.

Melonthief · #40 02-01-2013, 08:37 AM

The b-20 is a really polarizing bass!! People either love it or think its hideous. I love it but have a couple of issues-
Tuners are too close together and the bridge was kind of ...... Unrefined.
Mine has an arrow straight neck but I couldn't get the action low enough. Solved by machining 1/16 inch off the bottom of each individual saddle.