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  1. 1968 Gibson EB2 in Hertford

     

    https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/1968-gibson-eb-2-bass-vintage-hard-shell-case/1433991384

     

    Cos items on Gumtree can't be posted in W&W thread.

    1. Reggaebass

      Reggaebass

      I’ve nearly done some deals with Phil before, really nice guy 

  2. If you think about it the DeLorian must be the least driven car ever.

     

    It was only ever driven from time to time.

  3. Anybody fancy a Turkey sandwich?

     

    Remember Turkey is for Xmas,  not (seemingly) for life...

  4. Anybody in Stoke on Trent who can do me a favour?

    Please send me a PM.

  5. There are 2 Washburn Status basses currently available on Gumtree. 

    Expect to pay around £700

    1. prowla

      prowla

      FYI, I see them not; presumably they've gone.

      I had one new in the 80s; it wasn't a bad intermediate bass, but I replaced it with a real Status Graphite which was just at another level.

      £700 seems a lot for one of those; presumably the shape adds a few hundred to the perceived value.

  6. CUSTOM P BASS STOLEN FROM Pontypridd

     

    Currently on Gumtree. Owner would like it back understandably.

     

    https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/stolen-bass-guitar.-/1424026605

  7. Nothing to do with an " 'ater"...

    Jaydee Jazz on Gumtree

     

    Rare 1986 Jaydee Supernatural Custom-Designed ‘J’ Bass, Cherry Sunburst & Case,
    www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/rare-1986-jaydee-supernatural-custom-designed-j-bass-cherry-sunburst-case/1423265560?utm_source=com.samsung.android.email.provider&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android

    Price: £ 1,295
     

  8. COULD YOU REHOME A PUPPY??

    One of Thea's sisters has been returned to the breeder as the (novice) owner can't handle a puppy. 

     

    She needs to be rehomed with experienced dog owners who have plenty of time and space for her to burn that puppy energy . She is 19 weeks old and free to a good home. Currently in Southgate, North London, she'll need to be collected.

     

    I have some photos which I'll upload later.

     

    More info: https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/a/americanbullweiler.htm

    1. spacecowboy

      spacecowboy

      We've a full house here with our new puppy, (she's currently 5 months) and our 3 year old Cockapoo. 

       

      Fingers crossed she's got a new home by Christmas! 

    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      I think we may have a home for Thea's sister Duchess. Neighbour's boyfriend, John,  had to leave his Staffie X with his parents when he moved out so he is looking for a new dog.

      We already walk with his partner, Naz, and her dog, Meeko so having Thea's sister nearby will be a bonus.

    3. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Duchess, featuring a new name, Shiva, now with neighbours. Unclear if she has ever been walked - she wanted to be carried to the park and didn't know how to play with the other dogs.

       

      Give it a week and we'll probably see a completely different dog.

  9. Mike Lull Jazz on Gumtree. Would like more info though.

     

    https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/mike-lull-1998-jazz-bass/1420365502

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    2. Rich

      Rich

      Oh yes there is.

      5. What the hell is a 'blessed' instrument? Did the pope spray it with water or something?

    3. LukeFRC

      LukeFRC

      point 5 for @Happy Jack "It's been around unsold at that price for a while"

      nicely links point 4 and 6 I think 

    4. LukeFRC

      LukeFRC

      oh balls. @Rich got there first. 
      I like the colour so can rich's 5 be 2. 

      And then 7 is "some people would say it's a revolting colour"

  10. Orange Terror 500w amp on eBay for £50 with just over a day to go.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265330829202?hash=item3dc6f32792:g:rwQAAOSw7exhUFnw

     

     

    1. Happy Jack

      Happy Jack

      Postage:

      £28.55 Economy Delivery

       

      BwahahAHAHAHAHA!!!!

    2. Nibody

      Nibody

      Just down the road from me so I could collect it. Pitty Im broke. LOL

       

    3. Happy Jack

      Happy Jack

      Went for nearly £300 so no bargain there.

    1. Soledad

      Soledad

      Not too far from me... and I really don't need one but even I'm tempted. This won't hang around long surely!

    2. Rich

      Rich

      Love the colour. I'd definitely take it, were it not for fiscal and geographical challenges.

  11. Starting a "New Puppy Fund"...

     

    What have I got that you might want??

  12. There's a very nice MM Ray on Gumtree for £999 - bird's eye neck and RW fretboard.

     

    I'm sure somebody must be interested.

    1. petecarlton

      petecarlton

      That must be the "Erniball" stingray, Mick! 

       

      I agree, that neck looks beautiful.  If only I had a spare grand right now!

  13. Joined 11 years ago today....I had three basses back then. A 4 string, a 5 string and an acoustic...probably owned 50+ basses since.

    You people have been a bad influence on me...😉😉

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    2. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      I think you'd have been called The First Ones if this was Babylon 5.

       

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    3. DiMarco

      DiMarco

      Bassosaurs.

       

    4. Lozz196

      Lozz196

      Same sort of story here Mick, had only owned a few basses til Basschat, now I think I`ve owned them all!

    1. Soledad

      Soledad

      Went for a tenner then!! Maybe needed a bit of simple sorting but silly money, 2 bags o' chips. Those heavyweight combos are a bit out of fashion though. And Kings Lynn is a satellite of Holland😀

    2. Obrienp

      Obrienp

      Rats! I live about 20 miles from Lynn. Mind you I am selling at the moment rather than buying.

  14. Just received a message about floods in Germany...

    Hope that all our members in that part of Europe are OK.

    1. Aero71

      Aero71

      Not just Germany, also Belgium and the Netherlands...

    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Hope that you and yours are all OK...

  15. APOLOGIES.

    I received a message from what I believed to be a trust worthy source offering the chance to win prizes from Aldi.

    I foolishly sent this on.

    Some people here were included to this forwarded message for which I apologise. I have messaged everybody advising them NOT to use the link but thought it best to do this more publicly in case others received a similar message. If you do receive a similar (virus filled) message I suggest you use an anti-virus app to clean your phone.

    Lesson learned: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

    1. PlungerModerno

      PlungerModerno

      Thanks for the heads up. I would suggest factory re-setting your phone if you have any doubts about malware or viruses. Please take care to back up your files beforehand. If you are unsure contact your manufacturer and service provider websites and support pages. If you use the anti-virus / anti-malware app please double check that that is what it says it is, that it is the one in the play store / app store with a significant number of downloads and reviews. A common ploy for dodgy apps is to claim to protect you from dodgy apps.

  16. Did anybody here buy the Red Nanyo 310 on FB??

    1. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      If I got a red nanyo I'd rub some cream on it.

  17. I'm connected to Yolanda Charles on Indeed:
     
    1st degree connection· 1st
    Musicianship and Career guidance Mentor
    • JUN 17 Mick Tomazou sent the following message at 11:31 AM
      Mick Tomazou
      Mick Tomazou  

      Hey Yolanda, hope that you are well. Thanks for accepting me as a friend on here. Wondering why we don't hear more from you on the basschat.co.uk forum.. Mick (TheGreek)
      TODAY Yolanda Charles MBE sent the following message at 9:21 PM

    • Yolanda Charles  MBE
      Yolanda Charles MBE  9:21 PM

      Ha! I don't know - perhaps it's time I joined in the chat...  I'll have a think on it :)

    1. Bass Culture

      Bass Culture

      I never realised she was a member.  I feel the fairer sex are under represented generally on BC, especially considering how many great female players there are out there.  It would great if she contributed more.

  18. Just received a call from an agency trying to sell me loft insulation....

    I live in a ground floor flat!!

    1. Balcro

      Balcro

      I'm up the road from you. Well 12 miles anyway. I've had 2 calls from a so called Environment or Energy company trying to pass themselves off as a "national" organisation. "Hello, I'm "#aZVD" , your energy advisor." When I brusquely said "What's that about then",  he rang off. Pass the word on.    

    2. Gareth Hughes

      Gareth Hughes

      I had a great call from O2 trying to re-new my contract. Hard sell fell flat when the guy said - 'you live in Rathfriland, ah, you must know George there, he knows half the town'. I said 'I guess I'm in the other half' and you could hear the air go out of his balloon.

    3. Dood

      Dood

      Reminds me of the time many years ago now that I kept getting sales calls to my desk 'phone trying to sell me windows. Eventually I gave in and went with their pitch. I can only imagine the looks of glee the sales person must have had before the penny dropped when I told him that the place I spend my time in requires about 40 windows. Per floor.. and there were ten floors....

      I must have quoted the Aviva advert ten times in our conversation and called myself the CEO of said company and..still.. nothing... 

       

  19. Watching the tracking info on the PF website for a bass to arrive at my local (1m) depot so I can go and collect rather than wait another day.

    Reminds me of a Bob Marley track....

    1. kingforaday

      kingforaday

      I did not know you could do that!? So as soon as it says it's 'at the local depot'... you can just go and get it???

    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      I'm assuming so - my depot is about a mile away and a number of my friends work there so if ID isn't enough....

      Fortunately it arrived bright and early (8.30) delivered by somebody I went to school with.

    3. blisters on my fingers

      blisters on my fingers

      "I did not know you could do that!? So as soon as it says it's 'at the local depot'... you can just go and get it???"

      Not a good idea unfortunately - the drivers will be in the depot loading their vans from 6.00 am, the tracking might well show that your bass is at the local depot, but within an hour or so, once loaded onto a route the bass will stay on the van until an attempted delivery is made.

      If you are now at the depot trying to collect your bass while at the same time the driver is at your address ringing your doorbell.... well you can see how this ends ☹️

       

       

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