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1981 Thunder II Bass l/h

Post  cycrowave on Sat Jun 26, 2010 2:00 pm

Hi folks. Heres some pics of my recently acquired Thunder II. It was love at first site, while cruising ebay drunkedly i spotted her and new i just had to have it! Anyway im very happy, its by far the best bass iv ever played, knocks the socks off my fender jazz.

She was in a bit of a sorry state when recieved, but some good old fashioned tlc sorted that out. I decided against relaquering the hardware as i kinda dig the relic look. Its amazing the condition its in considering its age, a testament to the excellent build quality and craftmanship of uncle Mat.

And i love the xlr out, no longer will my performances be hindered by manic guitarists thrashing about and pulling out my leads

cheers

Lewis


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Post  cycrowave on Sat Jun 26, 2010 2:03 pm






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Post  corsair on Sat Jun 26, 2010 2:30 pm

Nice find!!

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Post  cycrowave on Sat Jun 26, 2010 3:07 pm

thanks dude! almost forgot, came with original hardcase



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Post  Warrn on Sat Jun 26, 2010 3:56 pm

What a beauty! That pickup layout is the best, just has the most gorgeous tone.

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Post  Barry on Sat Jun 26, 2010 8:55 pm

Serious mojo there!
Bet she sounds amazing!

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Post  cycrowave on Sat Jun 26, 2010 9:17 pm

yeah sounds great, even through a crappy stag practice amp. really pianoish low end, growls like hell with a pick. cant wait to hear her through a valve amp....

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Re: 1981 Thunder II Bass l/h

Post  PaulS on Sun Jun 27, 2010 6:49 am

Nice one. I have become a huge fan of Uncle Mat in the last year - they are seriously good guitars.

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