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Thanks. I was googling and came across this link so it appears they maybe catering. I would be curious to know the sound and possibly if I need to do any drilling… 4-String Washburn Bantam Shapes - Bartolini Pickups & Electronics

Hello all! Hope all is well. I recently picked up a super fun Washburn Bantam B60 and really love playing it in the studio. I have other basses as tools but I would love add some steroids to this bass and make it my first go-to piece. My focus genres are Reggae, RnB & Pop. The original pups are...

Here is a follow up with a pic. what I would love to know more about is where the B40s (Fretless and Fretted) were made - Matsumoku or Yamaki. Both are 81xxxx serial numbers. :) Thank you!!

Here is a little video of two B40s. I am curious to learn more about where exactly these were made (Matsumoku or Yamaki). Would love a B-40 dialog. Any historical information is appreciated. Thanks! https://youtube.com/shorts/RJuBhGl12NQ?si=PkMV9brADyLa1BTz

Hello I hope you can check out my last post and provide some comments or thoughts / info. Basically I’m trying to find out where the so called B-40 guitars were made, especially the Fretless that Bakithi played. Thank you!

Great thread and great discussion. Here is a fun video I threw up. However I am wondering where the B40s were made, Yamaki or Matusomoku ? Hope we can revive this thread :) thanks all! https://youtube.com/shorts/RJuBhGl12NQ?si=PkMV9brADyLa1BTz

Thanks so much for that information. Truly appreciate it!!

Anybody out there? :)

Hi Would anyone know which year this Bassman 100 would be from? The number at the back is “A 03768” As I understand it, Bassman 100s were made in the 70s. Thanks !

After I acquired this a month ago from a good buddy who had it since brand new in 1966, while I was using it on the day I purchased it, I noticed some sparks and smoke inside it. I switched it off and then took it to Bob DiXon at Amphole in Burbank California. Luckily it wasn’t a transformer but...

Washburns are great basses!

Here is a fretless one with newer pickups.

Would love to get an awesome Bass Tech recommendation in LA. I would like to have a tech go over my recently acquired 1966 B15N. Thanks so much!

Hello All, I’m about to pick this Amp from a good friend of mine who has had it since brand new. I paid him half to hold it and plan to complete the remaining transaction this weekend, with a Bill of Sale and item description. Would love to know more as I’m a tad confused. I posted this in the...

Hi All, I’m about to pick this Amp from a good friend of mine who has had it since brand new. I paid him half of what he asked and plan to complete the transaction this weekend, with a Bill of Sale and item description. Would love to know more as I’m a tad confused. The text on the warranty...