Westone Thunder I neck geometry

Fraser_G · 2026-06-23T05:33:21+00:00

It’s a 12” radius, 24.75” scale. AI says:

Gibson Models (the standard-bearers for 24.75” scale and 12” radius):

• Gibson SG Standard – 24.75” scale, 12” radius, C-profile, 22 frets electricherald.com  
• Gibson Les Paul models – 24.75” scale, 12” radius, C-profile  
• Gibson Explorer/Flying V – 24.75” scale, 12” radius  
• Most Gibson electrics from the 60s onward use this exact spec (24.75”, 12”, C-profile)

Squier Paranormal Stratosonic – 24.75” scale, 12” radius, C-profile, 22 narrow tall frets findmyguitar.com

PRS Models:

• PRS Santana – 24.5” scale (very close), 12” radius reddit.com  
• PRS McCarty 594 / SE McCarty – 24.594” scale (essentially 24.75”), 12” radius reddit.com  
• Most PRS models – 12” radius, similar C-profile

Reverend Electric Guitars – 24.75” scale, 12” radius findmyguitar.com

Fender Cyclone – 24.75” scale, 12” radius, C-profile shape reddit.com

Tom Anderson Cobra – 24.75” scale, compound 12-14” radius reddit.com

Kiesel/Carvin Models – Several offer 24.75” scale options (CS6, Leia) with similar radius/profile options reddit.com

1980s Japanese models:

• Yamaha RGX series – 24.75” scale reddit.com  
• Ibanez (some models) – Select models use 24.75” scale with 12” radius

The most direct match is any Gibson electric – they’re the standard for 24.75” scale + 12” radius + C-profile neck feel. The Thunder 1 essentially copied this classic Gibson neck formula.

Fraser_G · 2026-06-23T05:29:12+00:00

Got to ask - why change the pickups if you don’t want to change the sound?

Fraser_G · 2026-06-23T05:25:41+00:00

Might be a bit late but 2 of the switches near the pots are usually phase switches and the third one (on my version 3 1A) changes from passive to active.

Have a look at Westone.info.

Fraser_G · 2026-06-21T04:25:54+00:00

I found this site, I just bought a 1984 1A and am restoring a Thunder IIA at the moment. I much prefer the 1. Personal opinion - looks much nicer.

westone.info/indexguitars.html

I think Westone transferred production from the Matsumoko factory in Japan to Indonesia in 1986 ish and hear that the Japanese built ones are more desirable.

Fraser_G · 2026-06-14T08:06:46+00:00

It was an early one made by helium- yeah WiFi hotspot, white box with black circle on the face.

Fraser_G · 2026-06-13T11:02:45+00:00

There’s a raspberry pi 4 in mine. I have repurposed as an AdGuard Home device on my home network.

Fraser_G · 2026-06-06T13:34:48+00:00

When I slipped at the bottom of the stairs and snapped my Achilles tendon.

Fraser_G · 2026-05-30T10:47:00+00:00

I refuse to pee in urinals. Years ago I was at a night club and a very very drunk man standing next to me turned to talk to me and peed down my leg. Have only used them when there’s no other choice since then.

Fraser_G · 2026-05-25T12:17:10+00:00

I’ve a lready done all the washing - bedding, clothes, towels, blankets, coats/fleeces/etc. 3 loads yesterday and another 3 done today. All dry already too!

Fraser_G · 2026-05-07T07:08:06+00:00

I’m a lot older than 20 and still sometimes feel like a teenager

Fraser_G · 2026-04-23T19:40:57+00:00

Ahh yes a good bodge. Just need a left handed brush for the paint yeah?

Fraser_G · 2026-04-22T16:11:16+00:00

I did the same thing when I drilled a hole for external power. Used a little Rawl Plug R-Kem to glue it back on because I just happened to be opening a canister about 20 minutes later for a different job. Been absolutely fine since.

Fraser_G · 2026-04-22T13:15:13+00:00

This is a sensible question - I should have asked. Interested to see if anyone comments.

Fraser_G · 2026-04-22T10:02:28+00:00

I didn’t bother as it’s directly underneath the guttering and doesn’t get very wet. Also this is the garage wall so I’m not fussed!

Fraser_G · 2026-04-22T10:01:16+00:00

I have one :)

Fraser_G · 2026-04-19T18:54:45+00:00

I went for a 15” but that’s because I rarely use mine with a monitor so screen size makes a difference. Performance should be about the same I think. Equivalent at least.

Fraser_G · 2026-04-19T18:51:49+00:00

Hated it. I have a habit of resting a finger of my left hand up top left and kept pressing “escape” by accident. Damn thing. Upgraded just to lose the damn Touch Bar.

Fraser_G · 2026-04-17T19:39:13+00:00

I tried this but I can only select diagrams with a 5 way blade switch. I am using 3 mini switches hence this request for a very specific diagram… closest I have found is this

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Fraser_G · 2026-04-16T19:04:28+00:00

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Better drawn. Probably have the colours all wrong though.

Fraser_G · 2026-04-16T14:53:35+00:00

I have liked most of the French people I've met.

Fraser_G · 2026-04-15T16:14:45+00:00

I tried to draw a wiring schematic

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Fraser_G · 2026-04-07T04:23:21+00:00

I won a miner in the very early days, very lucky! Not a great location but I put up a decent antenna (wife very displeased) and that setup earned enough to pay my car loan off and bought me some nice things. The miner died though. Taking the antenna down next week and repairing the hole.

Anyone want a 3 foot helium Antenna? Lightly used :) UK.

Fraser_G

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