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Hi That's very useful info. Appreciate you replying. Thank you very much 👍 -
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I have done it twice, once from Ishibashi - which was an excellent experience, prompt sending, well packaged, nice sturdy outer box which had no "speed holes" in it on arrival, and prompt communication throughout. Great pics on the website, what you see is what you get. I was delighted with the overall experience and will definitely use them again next time they have something I fancy. The other time was from a private seller on Reverb. Again, can't fault the experience - I appreciate that one transaction from one random person doesn't mean much on a statistical level, but I found a good 'un - great comms, packaged the bass well, and even put some keepsakes/nicknacks in with the bass which was cute and made me smile. So, that's two from two. But deffo, bigging up the Ishibashi here. I would be wary of these "personal shopper" types on ebay - you sometimes see the same bass with the same pics being listed for varying prices. I believe that is people speculatively listing stuff up they've seen in shops (I've seen Ishibashi's pics being nicked sometimes) and they're basically a go-between, and will list it for what the shop's selling it at plus whatever they reckon their expenses are. But if they've got great feedback, then I guess it's fine? I dunno, I think it's the fact that the same bass with the same pictures being listed multiple times by different ebay accounts that's putting me off, just feels a bit sus.
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Hi guys are you still using the OBC112 cabs ? Vibration still an issue ? I’ve had many cabs and even found my LFYS Monaco vibrate at high volume. My MarkBass MB58R 122 cab has zero vibration My test is leave a pick on the cab corner and if it vibrates off then I know the cab is vibrating too much Ivwas tempted to get a pair of OBC112 cabs but not sure now
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TWO Thomann ABS bass cases
Sparky Mark replied to biro's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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So pleased to hear that you are happy with her. She is all the things you describe and so much more too. I am still sad that she left me but I am very happy that she’s gone to a good home, and one who knows how to get the best out of her. Thanks again for the sale, 😎
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Smelt funny that one. Unless it came with rock solid provenance I’d walk away. This was an interesting one: https://auctions.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk/catalogue/lot/1ca91b4dbe70d6ccba6859c87575452d/63b778f7668dabe928d3800924a99077/the-guitar-auction-four-day-sale-lot-375/ All just bits of old wood, but this had something.
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TWO Thomann ABS bass cases
biro replied to biro's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
Ah – entirely fair. You are, of course, correct. A picture is worth a thousand words. And words, however dutiful, can only gesture toward polymer and plush. So here they are in their natural habitat: mid-migration, flanked by their more extroverted cousins, maintaining their usual rectangular composure while the rest of life rearranges itself around them. Observe the setting: cardboard parapets, straps in mild disarray, the faint atmosphere of transition. And there they stand. Unperturbed. Rectangular. Matte. Emotionally stable. They are not staged beneath flattering studio lights. No velvet backdrops. No strategic houseplants. No attempts at seduction through lens flare. Documentary realism, bass-case vérité. You will notice something immediately: they do not compete for attention. They are above leaning theatrically, or mimic rock-and-roll excess. They simply exist with a certain utilitarian dignity. Their surfaces are clean. Their edges remain honest. The latches, though unphotographed in close-up here, retain the satisfying, almost municipal authority of well-made hardware. And yes, they are pictured among other cases. They have lived in the company of instruments. They have known wood and wire, and they discriminate against neither fellow ABS items nor wood and tweed. The attached images, however, should be understood as archival material. They date from their most recent documented journey (a house move of moderate logistical complexity) and captures them in situ, among fellow cases, cables, and cardboard ephemera. The reason they are archival is simple and humbling: they currently reside at the top of a closet, elevated beyond casual reach, in that high domestic stratum reserved for objects that are both useful and not immediately required. Retrieving them would involve a ladder, minor planning, and a level of initiative which, this morning, has not prevailed. But I hasten to add that bring their current altitude to your attention, as it means that they have are not strewn across floor or languishing in a damp basement. This reminds me that, many years ago, I purchased a bass that arrived encased not merely in plywood and plush, but in what can only be described as a self-governing biome. At first glance, the case appeared ordinary: tidy exterior, reasonably well-kept corners, the satisfaction of a bargain. Upon opening it – gently, with anticipation – there emerged not just the scent of nitro, but a humid declaration of sovereignty. The interior lining had developed a clear topography. There were pale constellations along the seams. A soft, speculative fuzz tracing the contours of the padding. In one corner, an ambitious colony had established what I can only assume was a capital city. The plush had taken on a faintly maritime fragrance – not, mind you, the romantic salt-spray of coastal air, but the resigned dampness of a forgotten cellar in late November. There was, unmistakably, life. Microscopic, industrious, collaborative life. I closed it. I reopened it, hoping the ecosystem might have reconsidered its tenancy. It had not. What followed was a period of quarantine, ventilation, and existential reflection. The bass survived. The case did not. Ever since, I have been vigilant. These two Thomann cases have known no such colonisation. Their interiors remain plush rather than tundra. No spores. No mycelial diplomacy. No soft, creeping frontier along the hinge line. If a prospective buyer requires contemporary verification, I can, with sufficient notice and encouragment, attempt to summit the wardrobe. I will then gather fresh close-ups of latches and plush. Until then, please accept this archival evidence, if not as a faithful representation of their condition, at least as a character reference.- 6 replies
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Price drop £650 collected. Yamaha BB1025X White w/ softcase
NoirBass replied to NoirBass's topic in Basses For Sale
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Raslee replied to Raslee's topic in Basses For Sale
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I've done it myself a few times but recently I've done it 3 times through https://www.bassjapandirect.com/index.html Danny Stewart is the chap. He charges a small fee for his export services however this is the only route I'll use these days. He has a Bass Finder service but if you know what you want and where it is he reduces that to just his admin fee.
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I've bought 6 instruments from Japan, and sold one of them back to someone living there when I no longer needed it, but all these transactions were prior to international shipping getting a lot more complicated. I did 4 shop sales, all buying second hand from Ishibashi. All went smoothly and I even got a discount on one bass which had sticker residue on the body that hadn't been noticeable in the original sale photos but was picked up by Ishibashi when they did their quality check before shipping. Shipping costs were very good, I wasn't able to match the price when shipping in the opposite direction as a private seller, and VAT and Import Duties were close to my guesstimates so no nasty surprises there. I also brought back a new guitar on each of the two occasions that I visited Japan. The instruments I bought were all ones that were almost impossible to find for sale outside of Japan - Atlansia Solitaire Bass, Fernades Pie-zo Bass Gothic Hello Kitty Edition, Tokai Talbo Bass, Tokai Talbo Jr Guitar, Yamaha BJ-5B (a limited edition of 50 models) and a Yamaha EZ-EG. I certainly wouldn't use it just to try and save a few pounds on something that could be imported for you by a UK distributor. Some Japanese shops are simply not set up to deal with foreign sales and even now in the 21st Century you'll get no reply when they realise that you are not in Japan. However if it's an eBay sale that is visible to potential buyers outside of Japan, then the seller should be set up to deal with enquiries in other languages - in this respect we have a massive advantage being English speakers - and international shipping. As has been said there's a whole extra level of protection if you buy through eBay, so check the seller feedback and bid away. Edit to say Japan is VERY service focused, and if anything does go wrong you can guarantee that it happen here in the UK where it is completely out of the control of the Japanese seller.
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Sparky Mark replied to Sparky Mark's topic in Basses For Sale
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Buying and Importing from Japan
police squad replied to Cornwall Steve's topic in General Discussion
I've done it several times, from Japan, From the USA. I've never has a problem. My wife's Fender PB70s came from Japan. £300 + duty and vat (which I can't remember exactly now) I went to Parcel Force to collect and pay the o/s amount you have some protection with ebay as they wont release the money till the goods have been delivered etc check the seller feedback etc -
Hello Bassassin. I did see that. Also seen your group recommended in other forums whilst researching. Sounds a cool group. But i dont have Fb or any other socialstuff like that.
