The Official Washburn Club (Redux!) - Page 18

MEKer · #**341** 02-20-2013, 12:20 PM

Thanks so much! That is a really complete explanation of the bass!
Much appreciated!

Melonthief · #**342** 02-20-2013, 12:30 PM

I always wanted to check one of those out in person. I can't imagine the bandmates would be any too happy to see me whip that one out though!!! I get moans and groans already on the rare occasion that I bring the B-20 to gigs.

The EH Man · #**343** 02-20-2013, 12:38 PM

I never worry about what my bandmates think. I take what I want and play it.

Melonthief · #**344** 02-20-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The EH Man

I never worry about what my bandmates think. I take what I want and play it.

Oh I don't worry about it, I play bases that I like because they sound awesome, as I'm sure your Rudy Sarzo bass does! The moaning is good natured enough, if I could find a steal on a standard P that would sound and play as awesome as my old goofy Japanese washburns I would have one of those too!

MEKer · #**345** 02-21-2013, 01:14 PM

OK--here is a B-20 Stage bass. But has the bottom of a headless Model 1000 (like Melonthief owns and will not give to me).
What the *^%$%! Never seen it in an ad or anywhere else! WOW! Trying to track down the owner who posted it on Photobucket but cannot find a way to PM him! Dammit. I want to see the truss rod cover and ask some questions

Also, another first: a WOOD GRAIN B-20!

Melonthief · #**346** 02-21-2013, 02:42 PM

That's the b-20 8 string. I stupidly passed on one at $350 2 years ago. The guy who had it had some sort of Internet sales biz out of Las Vegas

MEKer · #**347** 02-21-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Melonthief

That's the b-20 8 string. I stupidly passed on one at $350 2 years ago. The guy who had it had some sort of Internet sales biz out of Las Vegas

Ooops-------YOU'RE RIGHT! Officially a B-20-8. Did not even notice the extra pair on it. And I even have a set of pics of one anyhow. Well, my head has been in my...back pocket all day anyhow. :-( Wake up, MEKer!
Yeah, too bad you did not snag the 8'er and especially for only $350---sheesh!

Well--the wood grain B-20 is pretty interesting as the ads I have seen sure do not list it. Hmm. Wonder whats up with that. Wonder if the finish was damaged enough so that he stripped it.

Melonthief · #**348** 02-21-2013, 02:52 PM

The tuners on the body are for the octave strings.

Melonthief · #**349** 02-21-2013, 02:53 PM

I'm sure someone stripped and refinished. A lot of folks really hated the BBR color scheme.

MEKer · #**350** 02-21-2013, 02:55 PM

HAH! You were thinking and typing the same things I was editing at the same time! Don't know if was BBR but that wood is kind of neat. We both have the Force 40 BBR and I just saw a B-5 BBR (the lil 1-pup brother) sell on eBay. Wish I'd been able to get it. Yours IS the 2 pup Force 40 BBR, yes?

Melonthief · #**351** 02-21-2013, 03:08 PM

Yep, 2 bartolini style soapbars. I've seen both b-20 and force 40 with lots of different pup configurations, and placement.

Melonthief · #**352** 02-25-2013, 03:30 PM

Hey MeKer-
It has taken some soul searching but I have decided to trade the green status bass. More interested in a trade than a sale. Got anything that would make a good swap!?

psp742 · #**353** 02-25-2013, 04:14 PM

Melonthief and MeKer, I was just wondering how the 86' Washburn Force ABT B-30 MiJ by Kasuga, compares to the B-20 or B-30... Since I have interject into the topic, I might as well ask if my bass is a desirable model. Thanks

Melonthief · #**354** 02-25-2013, 04:19 PM

Sorry psp the only one of those that I have experience with is the B-20 so I'm not qualified to make the comparison.

psp742 · #**355** 02-25-2013, 07:50 PM

thanks melonthief

Melonthief · #**356** 02-26-2013, 03:36 PM

I can tell you all about the B-20 pro and con. MeKer knows everything about matsumoku Washburn though!

psp742 · #**357** 02-26-2013, 04:06 PM

I don't own any guitar made by Matsumoku, I have bass made by Kasuga they also make nice bass according to Darren@vintagewashburn.com.

I post a link to my album in Squier-talk
my 86' Force ABT B-30 thicker neck and Washburn Bridge (Gotoh?)
http://www.squier-talk.com/forum/mem...A+k863424.html

I notice I prefer the slim neck of my 95' Bantam XB400, MiK by Samick.
http://www.squier-talk.com/forum/mem...+s6053895.html

MEKer · #**358** 02-27-2013, 09:57 AM

Melonthief----yeah, tough to get rid of a bass. I'm out of the market for a while since I bought my house so I hope you get a good deal in your transaction!

MEKer · #**359** 02-27-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by psp742

I don't own any guitar made by Matsumoku, I have bass made by Kasuga they also make nice bass according to Darren@vintagewashburn.com.

I post a link to my album in Squier-talk
my 86' Force ABT B-30 thicker neck and Washburn Bridge (Gotoh?)
http://www.squier-talk.com/forum/mem...A+k863424.html

I notice I prefer the slim neck of my 95' Bantam XB400, MiK by Samick.
http://www.squier-talk.com/forum/mem...+s6053895.html

Well, your B-30 made by Kasuga should be a pretty well made bass. I sure would not get rid of it. Keep it always as a secondary bass if you like playing your Bantam better. And yes the neck should be a bit thicker than your Bantam or any Matsumoko neck---but its a GOOD BASS. The B-30 also came in a fretless that is really sweet as well.

You cannot compare the post-Matsumoko Washburns with the Matsumokos or Yamaki. We Matsumoko fans will ALWAYS take a Matsumoko or Yamaki over any later year Washburn. Let me say FINESSE defines them as far as we are concerned. But a Kasuga is, I repeat, a darn good bass, it is more a solid workingman's bass while the Matsumoko had more of the ART of bass making injected in IT's manufacture. Now this is just me so YMMV. But I say again----hang onto your B-30--it IS a good bass.

psp742 · #**360** 02-27-2013, 12:00 PM

Thanks MeKer... For the price I paid, $75 for bass and flight case (both needed lots of TLC), it's like I stole it. I agree that B-30 is a 'good bass', my friend from Praise borrowed my B-30 for our Worship and accidentally dropped it from chest height.. (with a loud thud)... First word on my mind was 'f' word. After careful inspection, she only had 2 damaged knobs. I'm impressed by the durability but afterwards I don't bring her anymore unless I am playing.