WESTONE THE RAIL BASS GUITAR X800 1984 BLACK VERY RARE MINT MATSUMOKU

Description: Hoping the perfect player connects with this amazing instrument… I’m a collector/player of rare and unique guitars. Original owner. This black satin beauty has been tucked away in climate controlled storage for almost 3 decades - practically unplayed and in mint condition. Imagine a cross between a machine gun and a bass… That’s what it feels like strapped on - lightweight, rock solid and effortless to play - screams custom shop quality - slightly shorter scale length neck and narrower nut width = super fast - but can sound as deep and rumbling as a P Bass - which is really unheard of when you think about it. The MAGNAFLUX Pickup is HARMONIC and POWERFUL - A perfect weapon for travel, stage and studio. Jump around a lot on stage - this is the bass for you! Yes - Includes the molded rifle case. we carefully pack, ship and insure. 1984 WESTONE “THE RAIL” X800 Bass Guitar THE RAIL is a thoroughly post modern example of industrial design and engineering produced from 1984-86 by the renowned MATSUMOKU Factory of Japan. Its innovative build features a sliding PICKUP MODULE, allowing players to adjust the PICKUP position along its two stainless metal rails, creating an endless variety of tonal characteristics.Body: The instrument is comprised of two hard rock maple sections connected by a pair of stainless steel rails, with a movable central block module housing the pickup and controls. The design enables the pickup to slide between the bridge and neck positions, offering a wide spectrum of tones from bright, percussive and punchy to deep, warm and mellow.Neck: Hard Rock Maple neck. Rosewood fingerboard. Graphite nut. 32.25 inch double octave scale length.Electronics: Equipped with a single MAGNAFLUX RB pickup (noticeably louder than an EMG pickup as an example) mounted on the sliding block with Master Volume Control. Notably, it lacks a tone control, emphasizing simplicity and direct tonal manipulation through pickup positioning.Hardware: The headless design incorporates custom machining by MATSUMOKU throughout. A locking mechanism at the neck's end for securing any set of standard bass strings, which can be trimmed to fit. Adjustable TRAK TUNE BRIDGE and TUNING system via knurled knobs located at the instrument's base, ensure highly stable and precise adjustment.SoundThe sliding pickup system allows for extreme dynamic tonal versatility. Positioning the pickup closer to the bridge produces a tight, focused mid-range tone reminiscent of a JAZZ or RICKENBACKER sound, while the neck position produces full, deep resonant tone akin to a PRECISION Bass.DesignMINIMALIST. FUTURIST. Nothing captures the 1980s aesthetic quite like THE RAIL. A one of a kind instrument worthy of hanging in the Museum of Modern Art. The compact geometry creates a balanced, effortless feel, perfect for players seeking something that looks AND feels like nothing else out there.Collectibility THE RAIL perfectly reflects the experimental spirit of 1980s guitar manufacturing. Due to a very limited production run and its highly unconventional design, the WESTONE RAIL X800 BASS GUITAR has become a highly sought-after piece among musicians and collectors.

Price: 1280 USD

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

End Time: 2025-02-06T00:30:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 80 USD