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 Post subject: Westone ID
PostPosted: Sat 14 May 2011 09:35 PM 
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Any clues as to model/age?

Thanks in advance...

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 Post subject: Re: Westone ID
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Squid Head wrote:
Any clues as to model/age?

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Looks like they might be EMG "Select" passive pickups.

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 Post subject: Re: Westone ID
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It's looking like a Korean-made 1990 Villain Pro Pearl blue (WEV420PB), with a Kahler Spyder temolo. Any pros/cons to give me? Problems to look for?

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 Post subject: Re: Westone ID
PostPosted: Sat 14 May 2011 11:13 PM 
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Sorry, don't know anything about them. Maybe Corsair can help you!

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 Post subject: Re: Westone ID
PostPosted: Sun 15 May 2011 02:34 AM 
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No problems inherent that I'm aware of, Squid; in fact quite the opposite - they seem to be quite highly regarded by those that have them.... :D


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 Post subject: Re: Westone ID
PostPosted: Sun 15 May 2011 07:44 AM 
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Corsair wrote:
No problems inherent that I'm aware of, Squid; in fact quite the opposite - they seem to be quite highly regarded by those that have them.... :D


Does that mean you have one, or just that you have a nice black locking nut lying around, looking for a donor guitar? :roll:

Shall I add this to the pile you'll be picking up on your US tour? :wink:

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Ha!! :D No, thanks - I need another superstrat like I need another a-hole.... I'm picking up my "new" Pantera this weekend coming so I'm done... :lol:


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 Post subject: Re: Westone ID
PostPosted: Sun 15 May 2011 06:41 PM 
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http://www.westoneguitars.net/scans-1/catalogues-price-lists/1990-a-sign-of-the-times-catalogue/
http://www.westoneguitars.net/guitars/villain/
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 Post subject: Re: Westone ID
PostPosted: Tue 17 May 2011 02:08 PM 
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I need help. Seriously. :blush:

Kahler was/is all there, even the bar- shocking! Missing only the tools.

Tone knob gone. :no: Not just the knob- the pot, too. :look:

Coil tap switch busted.

Pickup selector switch missing knob.

Case missing a latch.

Couple of dings in the body/chips from the paint, looks like it might have fallen off the strap once or twice.

Filthy, strung up wrong, set up wrong, etc.

Happy birthday to me! 1990 Westone Villain Pro Pearl Blue WEV420PB (busted but fixable) with case, a Peavey Classic 50 212 EFX amplifier (busted but fixable), an Intersound RV100 rack-mount parametric EQ/spring reverb unit (busted but fixable), a six-pack of beer, two quesadillas and some mac'n'cheese for ~$100 US. :cheers:

je, cheap bastid.


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 Post subject: Re: Westone ID
PostPosted: Tue 17 May 2011 02:54 PM 
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Should keep you off the streets until next St. Swithin's Day.
Best o' British (and Canadian) luck!

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