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SOLD Rare, Early 80s Washburn B-20 Stage Bass, Come On Feel The Noize!!!

Discussion in 'For Sale: Bass Guitars' started by ElliottStrong, Jun 13, 2019.

  1. Jun 13, 2019 #1
    ElliottStrong

    ElliottStrong Supporting Member

    Jun 1, 2013
    Flint/Detroit
    Price:
    550
    Strings:
    4
    Location:
    Michigan
    Early 80s Washburn B-20 4 string bass guitar.
    Black on black on black, Neckthrough Maple/ Rosewood/ Maple neck, Ash body, madagascar Ebony fingerboard, brass ring inlays, 1 5/8" nut, vintage V neck profile, string through body, brass saddle bridge, upgraded to a DiMarzio P pickup, tuners have been upgraded to Schallers, Made in Japan. Very light at 8 lbs.Some cosmetic wear throughout as expected for a almost 40 year old bass (see pics), gigbag.
    There's not a lot of these for sale and the ones that sold ranged from $550‐$750.

    Open to trades, anything that might spark my interest. Send offers in PM with pics

    $550 shipped

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    Last edited: Jul 3, 2019
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  2. Jun 13, 2019 #2
    mikewalker

    mikewalker Supporting Member

    Jul 30, 2017
    Canada, Eh!
    Hmmm.. are you sure that isn't a Maccassar Ebony fretboard? (The spec sheet mentions ebony...).
    If it was, then it would likely escape notice from the CITES regulations (which would expand your market considerably...) - since the "maple/rosewood/maple" neck lams ("3-piece maple and rosewood neck") (which seems unlikely???) alluded to in the spec sheet are not visible through the paint...
     
  3. Jun 13, 2019 #3
    ElliottStrong

    ElliottStrong Supporting Member

    Jun 1, 2013
    Flint/Detroit
    You are correct sir, edited
     
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  4. Jun 13, 2019 #4
    mikewalker

    mikewalker Supporting Member

    Jul 30, 2017
    Canada, Eh!
    Well, in that case, I'd be interested in learning the nut width and weight of that bass. Does it come with any case or gig bag?
     
  5. Jun 13, 2019 #5
    RoyGBass

    RoyGBass Thumper & Twanger Supporting Member

    May 4, 2014
    New York, New York
    I have one of these in blue burst and it is one of my favorites. The distance between the P & J pickups really make for a distinct sound. Neck has a comfortable V shape. Highly recommended by me.
     
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  6. Jun 13, 2019 #6
    ElliottStrong

    ElliottStrong Supporting Member

    Jun 1, 2013
    Flint/Detroit
    8 lbs and 1 5/8"
     
  7. Jun 13, 2019 #7
    Smooth_bass88

    Smooth_bass88 vaxx!

    Oct 31, 2006
    Western Hemisphere
    Does it come with zebra pattern spandex? Maybe a can of aquenet? Gawd I miss the 80s:bawl:
     
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  8. Jun 13, 2019 #8
    Could Be Better

    Could Be Better Supporting Member

    Mar 20, 2018
    California
    This thing is sick:bassist:
     
  9. Jun 18, 2019 #9
    scowboy

    scowboy Supporting Member

    Jun 9, 2006
    Sacramento area
    That is so “bang yer head”. I freakin’ love it; it takes me back to those days.
     
    Last edited: Jul 5, 2019
  10. Jun 19, 2019 #10
    mb94952

    mb94952 Endorsing Artist : SFARZO STRINGS Inactive Supporting Member

    Apr 16, 2007
    Petaluma, California 94952
    This is when Washburn was a good brand and pros played them. 80's all the way and GREAT quality and feel. Besides the zebra spandex, aquanet, does it come with a two finger 8th of weed ?
     
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  11. Jul 1, 2019 #11
    BASSKADET

    BASSKADET

    May 17, 2007
    NC
    You get parachute pants.
     
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