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  1. A fellow dog walker pointed out earlier that Mid Summers day is three weeks away....

    1. bigthumb

      bigthumb

      And then the Christmas adverts! 

    2. Chienmortbb

      Chienmortbb

      NO Halloween, then Christmas.

  2. Looks like interest in the Midlands Bash is picking up...

    Would there be enough interest for another SE Bash? (assuming Colin is well enough to set it up)

    1. Stingray5

      Stingray5

      Count me in if there is one, Mick. 👍

    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      I know that @Hamster hasn't been well so we'd be dependant on his health. I'm sure that we'd all hope for a thorough recovery for him...

    3. Stingray5

      Stingray5

      Absolutely!

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    2. Deepbass

      Deepbass

      Don't think it sold though ... so not sure where £800 comes from?

      I think I tried it in the shop over a year ago ... its passive too as I recall...so the circuit has likely been removed...

       

    3. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Seller appears to be a shop - has a number of other high priced pieces of equipment.

    4. Chiliwailer

      Chiliwailer

      German? If so he’s a proper chancer! 

  3. International Shipping - no change on the tracking info for a couple of days - is this normal once it leaves the UK??

    1. Clarky

      Clarky

      My old Alembic Spoiler (sold to @arker) has been in Brussels customs since 9th February .... sorry to report for all

    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Parcel sent on 23rd Feb still stuck in Coventry - "prepared for export" - (according to the Tracking info). Email sent to the courier for an update.

      Frustrating...

  4. I HAD A WIN ON THE EURO LOTTERY!!!! 😀😀

     

     

     

     

     

     

    £2.80 😐

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    2. itsmedunc

      itsmedunc

      We won £2.80 too!

    3. Sharkfinger

      Sharkfinger

      Don't forget where you came from now you're a high-roller.

    4. gjones

      gjones

      £5.50 for me. 1st downpayment on the Ferrari..

  5. Does anybody know how I could find the contact details/ email for the CEO for Interparcel.co.uk??

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    2. Chienmortbb

      Chienmortbb

      Peter are you having problems with them? I ws just about to use them.

    3. petecarlton

      petecarlton

      Not me - I was just trying to help Mick!

    4. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      6 days to collect a parcel

      No refund, no apology, nobody accepting responsibility.

      Looks like I'll be using P2D in future...

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    2. prowla

      prowla

      Calling it "she" and saying it "plays like butter" - it's a no from me!

    3. Fishman

      Fishman

      but he's recorded at abbey road, sun studios and clasto 🤣

    4. Jambo63

      Jambo63

      Checked the serial number on the below link - says it's a 1972, but recommends checking the date on the end of the neck and also the pots as well

      https://www.guitarinsite.nl/serienummers-fender_eng.php

      Info copied form link above - has same serial number as Korean make by Samick

      Serial number: 352128

       

      Production year: 1972
      Made in Fullerton, USA
      Production year: 1988 - 1996
      Made by Samick, Korea
       
      For more accurate annual determination for electric models see:potmeters

       

  6. HOORAY!!! SUMMERS COMING!!!

    Winter solstice was yesterday....days start getting longer as of today.

    1. BassTractor

      BassTractor

      Hooray!
      Where I live, today's "day" was five seconds longer than yesterday's "day". We're getting somewhere! 😀
      Anyway, enjoy!
       

    2. gafbass02

      gafbass02

      My first thought too. I hate winter. Bring back the sun!

    3. alyctes

      alyctes

      I don't mind winter, except for the short days.  Spring is the best, and it will start soon :)

       

  7. Lasted 25 minutes - is that a record?

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    2. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      You are of course welcome to start up your own forum where there are no rules regarding what can be posted. I wish you all the very best of luck with that. 

    3. gjones

      gjones

      Hopefully, covid conspiracy theories are also on the list of topics not worth bothering about.

    4. will4bass

      will4bass

      I hope certainly that is the case. okay okay okay.. I continue to chat about bassworks and nothing but bassworks!

  8. Just bought a Lakland 55-01. Guaranteed a 44-02 will come up for sale in the next few days.

    1. ped

      ped

      or even a 33-03

    2. geoham

      geoham

      The 55-01 is a great bass, sure you'll have plenty of fun with it!

    3. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      ...when it eventually arrives...blooody couriers

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    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      @SpondonBassed, I think @Andyjr1515 is busy at the moment - he was the skill behind the Silk Bass. Would be a nice project for somebody when he has time.

      I am (not very successfully mind) trying to downsize.

    3. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      If you are worried about having too many basses I have a solution.  Buy it for me to turn into a useable hack (an haxe, if you will) and I'll keep it here until you need it 've paid for all the expensive hardware and labour I cram into it...?

      Heeheehee.

    4. prowla

      prowla

      Gumtree is such a crappy sales site: I seached around for the item location and eventually spotted it in the window title.

      Plus, the search facility is pretty useless.

  9. Anybody else get caught out by the clocks going back???

    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      No. With the exception of the oven, they all went back automatically 😀

    2. ProfJames

      ProfJames

      Not put my clock back for eight years........so I had today off........

  10. I've been a member here for 10 years today!!!

    Made some good friends and bought and sold some amazing gear.

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    2. Happy Jack

      Happy Jack

      Welcome to Basschat, newbie!

    3. Sibob

      Sibob

      Jeez, I've just looked.....13 years for me 😂

    4. OliverBlackman

      OliverBlackman

      you must be really sad to spend 10 years on here (checks time on basschat, 10 years as well 😆)

  11. Having withdrawal symptoms - @Andyjr1515 hasn't built anything in (what seems like) ages...come on people, somebody commission something.

    1. Andyjr1515

      Andyjr1515

      Well, there is the ongoing guitar bouzouki ;)

      I know it not a bass but there are soundclips :)

      And I think there's a bass after that...:D

  12. My thanks to everybody for not posting anything that I might want to buy...making my downsizing much easier

    1. LukeFRC

      LukeFRC

      consider it our pleasure

    2. alyctes

      alyctes

      We're just waiting till we're sure you've got lots of space :)

  13. Just started a new course of antidepressants...

    I couldn't function with the previous ones - these supposedly have fewer side effects but the list is far from short...including a deterioration for the first 5 days!! Minimum course is 6 months.

    The thought of this is making me depressed.

     

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    2. prowla

      prowla

      I've been waking up after less sleep of late; I think it's probably down to inaction during lockdown.

      Hope the new pills work!

    3. Soledad

      Soledad

      Hi Mick, just seen this post. Sorry to hear of your troubles - I reckon the general state of the world at this time is getting everyone down to varying degrees. Hope the meds work, but take some small comfort in knowing you're not entirely alone - as Captain Tom says "Tomorrow will be a better day."

    4. Jus Lukin

      Jus Lukin

      It seems to be quite an inexact science, always an element of 'suck it and see' involved. I have noticed improvements in a change of meds, but never felt fully sorted. In fact I need to call the Dr. today- I had to stop therapy because my home situation was so bad for a couple of years that they couldn't tell what was what. The dust hadn't settled on that mess before the world got so weird no-one can tell what's what! Still, one must to do whatever one can.

  14. Do you think I should be worried about this seller?

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    Receipt for your PayPal payment to STRADE FAREAST LIMITED
  15. Had a low profile on here recently....Mum died on 27th June following a stroke and bleed on the brain.

    Her suffering has come to an end.

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    2. jimbobothy

      jimbobothy

      Very sorry to hear that. 

    3. Ashweb

      Ashweb

      Sorry for your loss, stay strong; but don't be afraid to yell, scream and kick the S*** out of a cushion or two in private if it helps.

    4. Frank Blank

      Frank Blank

      Sorry to hear your news Sir, my thoughts are with you,

  16. My Royal Mail 48hour Tracked Return arrived at it's destination yesterday - after 19 days...during that time I was unable to track it...

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    2. prowla

      prowla

      I've had a load of stuff arrive in good time.

      Except for some pickup screws from Black Dog, which were purchased on 12th April and still just show a tracking number but nothing else.

    3. Quent

      Quent

      Hi Guys,

      I sent a bass 10 days ago using Eurosender pickup and delivery.

      They ( DPD) picked up the next day at 2pm in Suffolk and it was delivered 10am in Ascot. Not far I know but still quick and all in one piece. Used BASSCHAT10 discount code at checkout. 

      £24.46 which included insurance up to €1000 . Same price up to 10kg ( 9kg my box ) and up to 170cm long box.

      I’ve been ripped off by UPS recently £55 within UK insured and £66 to Germany. So it’s Eurosender from now on for me , if they keep this up.

      Cheers, Quent

    4. Chienmortbb

      Chienmortbb

      You have to remember that Royal Mail handle much more than just parcels. To some extent they are hampered as there workers must self isolate if they show any symptoms, The so called "self employed" delivery drivers  working for many of the couriers, almost have to work whether they are ill or not.

  17. Bought a Mahalo MEB1 mini-bass from eBay. So many things wrong with it that I'm having to send it back.

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    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Unlikely...there's a used, red (a No-no for me) Kala for around the same money.

      https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KALA-U-Bass-SUB4-mini-electric-bass-made-in-USA-AWESOME/223936306595

      I think I'll wait for another to come along...or @Jabba_the_gut to sell one of his creations.

    3. prowla

      prowla

      I did look at that red one momentarily, but I've got a few projects on the go and wouldn't play it.

    4. Soledad

      Soledad

      Never heard of it so had to have a look. I'd be a bit drawn if there was a fretless version. I assume build/finish was disappointing though?

  18. I'd forgotten how good an album this is...ordered from Amazon

     

  19. Just found out my aunt has died from the Corona virus...

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    2. Clarky

      Clarky

      Very sorry Mick 😞

    3. Marvin

      Marvin

      So sorry to hear this. Take care and stay safe.

    4. Rich

      Rich

      I fear many, many of us are going to have been touched by this dreadful thing by the time it's over (if it ever is...).

      Heartfelt condolences on your loss Mick.

  20. If you die from the Coronavirus can I have your gear???

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    2. Happy Jack

      Happy Jack

      You wouldn't want it ... there's no antique heavyweight Trace Elliot units at all.

    3. lownote

      lownote

      I'm being buried with mine

    4. prowla

      prowla

      My Fender Strat is genuine Corona!

  21. Showing my ignorance here...BBOT (in relation to bridges) "Bent Bit Of Tin"??

    1. Bassfinger

      Bassfinger

      Big Balls Outside Trousers?

    2. Billy Apple

      Billy Apple

      .... How long have you been on BC?

    3. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Shameful I know...one of those questions that you feel stupid asking.

      That's the problem with acronyms....if I have a SLR do I shoot photos or people???

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