Recent content by roberacer

OK. First I have been a Washburn owner since 1986 when I got my very first bass. Not that I am likely to remember it but I would like to count myself among those who like their Washburn bass so I wouldn't mind having a number. Mine is actually the cheapy. The B-2 near as I can tell the neck is...

I guess that was my thoughts too. I guess I am also looking at how I can improve it too though.

Just a thought about not noticing a difference in tone. Many bass players I have met seem to hate frequencies higher than 200 hz and EQ their instruments and amps to reflect that. As an audio guy (first, bass player as a hobby) I have to say that what I noticed is that it is true in that...

Hey Folks. I want to pick your brains. I have an old Washburn B-2 (86) which every has deemed a piece of firewood. I actually always liked it. That said it was the first bass I ever owned. I recently took it off of the wall where it has stayed for oh probably 10 years, put new strings on it, got...

I tried replying right to the post this was associated with but it just put it at the end of the line. It was the post right before the book I wrote (hehe). I just realised that may not have been a force series bass. That body shape has been used for a long time . Still very nice.

very sweet bass. Is that original. I had no idea Washburn made a neck thu force series bass. I wish I had one of those.

I have a B-2 that I bought new in like 85 (the SN indicates its an 86 but I am pretty sure I bought in the summer of 85 for by b-day, July baby) Anyway, Someone mentioned the thin neck and tight string placement. That and actually as much as everyone poo poo'd the sound online of all of the...

So I have this old Washburn (B-2) that I bought when I was 16 (it was new). All in all it wasn't a terrible bass just not a good Bass. You know Washburn rebranded EMG Select pups some cheap ass bridge, plastic nut, plywood body. A great experimenting bass though. I want to try to make it...