Westone Spectrum SX

Saw that this model wasn't listed yet, so I thought I'd put mine in. This is the only Westone Spectrum SX that I have ever seen. If anyone has another one, let me know. My SX is black. It was made in Japan. The company went out of business several years ago. It's a 24 fret solid body electric with volume, tone, 3-way selector switch, H/H pickups (not sure of the make and model) Has a Rosewood neck on a strat style body. The guitar was really, really, really rough when I got it. Looked like it had been in a basement. I just replaced the switch and strings of course. Everything else works great. The tuners are non-locking, but work fine. The bridge looks like it used to have a tremolo bar, but has none now, which is fine with me, because I don't like them anyway. :) This has been a great first guitar for me. It's tough. It has a great sound. Everyone I've ever had play it always says, "Never seen one of those before". After they play it, they can never believe how good the action is. I have an Epi Dot now that I really love, but I still like to play this guitar just as much. Two totally different sounds and feels.

I play anything my guitar teacher tells me to play. (grin) Actually, I like to play Christian, jazz, and a lot of contemporary music. My guitar teacher is more favorable to REM and AC/DC. LOL I have two amps. I have an Peavey Audition 110 and a Peavey Delta Blues. The guitar is really quiet and is capable of producing a lot of great sounds. I like to turn the base all the way up, and trem and mid to about 3. Gets a nice, rich, full sound that sounds really sweet. There are lots of other options, but hey, this is what I like about it, right??

I have no idea how it came from the factory. I do know this though...when I got the guitar it had been treated like no guitar should be treated. After replacing the switch, putting on some Di'Addario Super Lights, getting a professional setup, the thing was ready to go and sounded great. The finish must be tough as concrete, because it's taken a beating and still looks great. The action has already been commented on above. I'm giving it a 5 just because I have no idea how it came from the factory. I just know how I got it, and where it is now.

First of all, the finish is awesome. Would it withstand live playing???? Since I don't ever plan on using it for that, who cares?? The strap buttons are solid, but I would buy locking buttons if I was really going to use it a lot in a live gig. I would depend on it for anything. It's a tough guitar. I wouldn't ever go to a gig without a backup though, so that's not really a fair question and think people who do are crazy if they have a choice.

Since they don't exist, it would be hard to collect even if there was a warranty.

Well, I've been playing piano for 23 years, and guitar for 1. :) My other gear is mostly listed above already. When I got this guitar, I though what in the world am I going to do with this. Well, I learned how to play, and I've thoroughly enjoyed it. It it was stolen, I'd find them and kill them. I love this guitar; and there's really nothing I hate about it. If I want a feature not on this guitar, I'll buy another one that has it. (expaining the Dot) My advice to anyone who sees one of these is to get it. It'll probably be really cheap since Westone's not exactly your Gibson "gold plated name plate guitar"; but it's a great guitar. You won't be disappointed.