Westone Genesis Bass in Trans Walnut finish Limited Edition[1922-1987]65th Anniversary Model

we need photos

JP

Please enjoy the photos, thanks to my teenager for the computer help.
Every Electric Bassist(Jazz, Rock, Blues, Country, Latin) who has played this bass, wanted to buy it. Right on the spot......
A true testament to Matsumoku quality And vision. Long Live Westone!!!

Wow, very nice, what a deal. I thought about you today, I went past a Salvation Army and stopped in. No guitars. I hit a few pawn shops too, but have never saw a Westone there. I think they're kinda rare here in Indy. When we're playing I'll see people looking at the headstock to see what kind of guitar it is. Some people come up between sets and I'll let them check them out. Good pictures, nice grain. I'm going to get some good close ups of my Westones and post them here.

Happy Holidays,
Brother John

I look forward to seeing all your photos!!!

AW! I WANT one!

That's a beauty! Why can't I ever find anything nice like that in charity shops?

Well done there K.K.

Happy Christmas!

Pauline

I really need to start stopping into pawn shops and salvation armies and goodwill and the like. Can't believe the beauties you've found! If you ever decide to part with that Raider, let me know.

I love that bass - I thought those of us who own Thunder III's enjoy a bit of rarity value these days, but that Genesis bass really is special - it's the first one I've seen since they were first released!

I particularly like the body shape, and the look of the wood - both things that Westone always excelled at. The 24 fret neck is nice too - almost reminds me of the Aria SB basses, but not enough to be confused with one - it really has its own look.

Congratulations on owning such a nice instrument.

I'm not a bass player but that is one awsome axe. Wish I could find stuff like that in charity shops

This is an awesome bass, I would absolutely love to own one. Thanks for posting.

Well u will be happy to know ur not alone in owning a genesis bass in mass. I originally had most likely the first one that came to Mass. Bought it at Ricks music world in Seekonk. I bought the burgundy one. Sold it 2 years later and just bought it back today for the same price u paid. They guy i sold it 2 used it once or twice and it has just been collecting dust in his attic. I am just starting to play bass again and decided to search it it out. Lo and behold he still had it and sold it to me for the same 125 u played. The bass is in almost showroom condition except for one ding i put in it way back when. Otherwise zero scratches, looks brand new. I will post pictures once i get it back from being setup. However there may be one issue with it the pickups appear to be corroded and it didnt have any sound , but ill keep my fingers crossed that its something minor. If not i will have to buy a spectrum to replace the pick ups unless someone else has another idea. I will post pictures soon and if u ever decide to sell yous ill drive up and grab it from ya. One side note I should mention that I actually ordered it the day the rep was in the store introducing the guitar to the store for the first time. At first didnt like the color but looking at it today its bad ass and im glad i got it back. Hopefully sound issue will be fixed cheaply lol and ill be rockin with it again. As soon as i get it back ill post some picks for everyone to see.

In case of the pickups being dead, does anyone know where i can get the magna bass 3 and 4 picups or some kind of replacement short of buying a spectrum

Nope, sorry - they were peculiar to Westone... like so much other heart-breaking stuff!! - at least yours still has it's knobs!! I've got a Spectrum GT Bass which has the same p'ups and I like it a lot.
Looking forward to seeing yours, man!!

hopefully they will clean up and it will be fine if not ill have to grab pickups out of a spectrum. Will have pics up in a few days

Dee wrote:This is an awesome bass, I would absolutely love to own one. Thanks for posting.

Same here!Those remind me of the old Kramer lummies.

Okay pickups r shot LOL thats what happens when it sits in a case for like 15 years lol. Ill post some pics lata tonite when i get it back if anyone has a clue to where i could find soem mgna 3 or magna4 pickups let me know like a trashed spectrum or sumthing

Right now, 24 Oct 2011 the same bass is on Ebay for a crazy low "buy it now" price oF $350!!!! He says he upgraded the pickups, with EMG's I bet it sounds great, but my stock pickups sound great. Any of you out there who always wanted a Genesis Bass, heres your chance. Good LUck!!!
"King" Koeller

I've never used a bass with EMGs that didn't sound terrible. I want a Genesis, but I'll find an original one. Nothing with EMGs is worth more than $100 to my ear.

+1
Don't like EMG's at all.