The Official Washburn Club (Redux!)

[PDQ]

Thanks! I got it used with 1 big ding and needing a pot replaced ...loved the look and sounded great - was fabulous after getting out of the shop. Surprisingly there is 3 or 4 on e-bebebee for > $500

[PDQ]

Anyone have a good clue on how to read the serial numbers- my abt starts NV060......so i'm guessing a 2006 model?? and where were they made???

[psp742]

PDQ, write to Darren@vintagewashburn.com - he should be able to give you more info about your bass...

Hope it helps clear things.

[psp742]

another Washburn bass makes it two for me... i now have a Washburn Bantam XB400 (natural matte orange) S/N: S6053895 - jazz bass

i will post pictures soon

[PDQ]

Thanks for the lead guys!! May the FORCE be with you.....caugh ,cough , cough...lol

[gard0300]

Any ideas what a George Washburn Force ABT Signature Series are going for? I seen one the other day and the owner told me to make an offer. It played nice, but I'm pretty ignorant on what to offer him. It had a whacked out paint job, that appeared to be factory done. I will try to post a picture if I can. Thanks.

[Philonius]

Saw this on the local CL:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/msg/3444124539.html

Any opinions or ID from youse guyz?

Thanks.

[SP_EB4L]

Hi Philonius,

It's a B20 or a B10 from the end of 80', look at this page (http://vintagewashburn.com/Bass/EarlyModels.html) and at this image (http://vintagewashburn.com/Images/Ba...urn_page09.jpg) to see it. I never used one so I can't give you any advise but it's supposed to be good bass and the B20 got EMG pick-ups and premium pre-amp. So, ask the guys about the hardware and electronics.

[psp742]

Philonius, i would strongly recommend asking the seller for picture of the headstock and trus rod cover... (trus rod cover has the model name on it) ask if the original preamp knobs, washburn bass bridge, pickups too are included.

[Philonius]

Thanks guys, I'll look into it. Not that I need a project bass. Practice time; yes, more projects, no.

[edit] Not such a big fan of pointy headstocks either, come to think of it.

[psp742]

I have an 86' Washburn Force ABT B-30 Metallic Red MiJ... (pointy headstock) great bass though...

Also bought a used Bantam XB400 NM -
1995-96 Korean model, 4 strings jazz bass, Alder body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 24 frets, Washburn w941 and w943 Soapbar Pickups, active electronics control trough 4 knobs: Volume, Treble boost/cut, Bass boost/cut, Blend/balance. Good standard washburn bridge. a very nice blond or butterscotch color with wood grain.

This is a well balanced instrument with a very fast neck (just right not thick and chunky), providing very good playability.

[psp742]

i have the Washburn Bantam XB400 with Butterscotch color (suppose to be Natural Matte but it has aged nicely)

though someone might want one too, the necks on these bass are super nice,
blue XB400 on eBAY - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Washburn-XB-...item2a26ad30fd

[psp742]

And washburn headless bass http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-80S-WAS...:B:WNA:US:1123

[EdMan57]

Originally Posted by droppedurpocket

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I recently picked up a clean '96 XB900 that looks just like yours.Still trying to figure out the different controls and what they do,but it's a keeper.


Ed

[bodmin]

Here is my T14, which sadly I rarely play anymore (must change that in 2013 lol!) I also have a T24, which I bought because my 1st bass was a T24, and wanted another one Ahh nostalga !



Number please

[ronaldpdbrandt]

The list as it stands today, including a new addition:

1 - ronaldpdbrandt
2 - droppedurpocket
3 - bigthor
4 - vbchaos
5 - dereksilloway
6 - Rust2Rods
7 - Thundar
8 - Staccato
9 - Washburn1216
10 - Sumtingwong
11 - tabdog
12 - hrodbert696
13 - ThudThudThud
14 - weston417
15 - AlvarHanso
16 - Profania_bass
17 - Geezer79
18 - iriegnome
19 - Dluxe
20 - ObeyGiant
21 - hashtagfour
21 - Meddle
22 - DaniKettu
23 - TheAngryPocket
24 - psp742
25 - billgoodwin
26 - Mitril
27 - roberacer
28 - robl
29 - vonshavingcream
30 - SP_EB4L
31 - Themthafqnman
32 - Kickass
33 - ewe2
34 - brothermoose
35 - PDQ
36 - bodmin

Welcome to bodmin! And EdMan57, if you want a number, just let me know...

[iriegnome]

This is a picture of my first Washburn (After which I found out it is actually a Daion Washburn Prototype)


My 5 string Force ABT Prototype Burled Bubinga

[EdMan57]

Originally Posted by ronaldpdbrandt

...Welcome to bodmin! And EdMan57, if you want a number, just let me know...

Sure...Please sign me up!



Ed

[droppedurpocket]

Originally Posted by EdMan57

I recently picked up a clean '96 XB900 that looks just like yours.Still trying to figure out the different controls and what they do,but it's a keeper.

Ed

Very nice! From left to right while looking down while playing are, vol, pickup blend, then the stacked has treble on top mids on bottom and then bass on the far right. It took me awhile to figure out how to manipulate the sound using the on board controls (hell, I'm still trying to figure it all out lol). It's a great player for sure. Just curious, is yours as heavy as a bus like mine? I believe mine is weighing in at just under 12 lbs!

Edit: pressed send before I finished my post.

[EdMan57]

Thank you so much,droppedurpocket!Yeah,mine's also a bit beefy at 9.6 lbs.I'll post a pic when I get a chance.


Ed