Kev

....and get a second hand SSI

One thing that I don't think has been pointed out: I really wouldn't go into this thinking about spending a certain amount. Get down to a bass shop, try as many basses as you can, find basses that you like and basses that you don't, and then and [i]only[/i] then look at the prices and see if you can afford to buy new, second hand or neither. Appreciate this wont be possible for harder to find basses, but I think its the best way of finding what [i]you[/i] want, not what we think you want

1. I regret most selling a cheap six string, made by Hudson and it was built in the same factory as a Cort Curbow, only this was made of wood with a spalt maple top. Was really, really nice and I can't remember why I sold it. Only £200 odd too.... 2. OLP Musicman copy. Awful bass, side by side with a real Stingray 5 really showed it up as a stinker.

T'was, I emailed him before you posted on here and someone was already booked in to try it. Never mind!

[quote name='JJW' timestamp='1406211643' post='2509370'] Its definitely not something you see everyday, [url="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575090229&toolid=10001&campid=5337531593&customid=&icep_item=221502654821&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg"]http://rover.ebay.co...&mtid=824&kw=lg[/url] [/quote] What is unusual? Headless? Fretless? Graphite?

Already sold

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UYMnzXQEtw

[quote name='BijouDrains' timestamp='1406354338' post='2510822'] With Warwicks, are the German made basses the only ones to go for (if you can afford it)? Thanks for your help. [/quote] I honestly cannot recall Warwick Germany making short scale instruments, if they did they will be hard to come by, Check out the price of these corvettes from Thomann: http://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_short_scale_basses.html

[quote name='Josh' timestamp='1406154885' post='2508958'] It is indeed Kev, you must've seen for yourself how much of a kick in the b***s that bass was for me. Remember, I had been assured the bass had recently been set up at The Gallery...I doubt anyone could've played it comfortably in the state it was when I recieved it. [/quote] I have memory like s**t sometimes, can't even remember if it was you I bought it from? Sucks bud, but personally I would have threw it back at the guy you bought it from! Was it on here? Anyways, you will love that black LX mate, score!!

I have one on order, and is costing me less than the standard version Quite cool that Doug has made them, otherwise no there is no difference apart from a steel front plate.

[quote name='Josh' timestamp='1406153176' post='2508939'] That's an absolute bargain!! I paid about £700 for the same bass but unfortunately due to a dishonest seller, I found out it had a warped neck which rendered it practically unplayable. I had it fixed but because of the extent of the warp in the neck, it would never return to it's original working condition. It was such a disappointment as it sounded incredible but I was unable to set it up to my preference so I had to sell it on at a big loss. I've had two 4 string versions and again both absolutely fantastic basses, but ultimately I would've loved the 5 string version to have been in much better condition than it was. That is the danger of buying blind sometimes, as Pinball says above, definitely try it out first. [/quote] Was that a red streamer LX 5, built in 2000? I had one with a warped neck, bought and sold at £400. From what you have said it sounds like it could be, other than your compliments about it; I found it an awful instrument £500 for a LX 5 in good condition is a great deal, pictures and year?

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1406066921' post='2508102'] Nope, I've just double checked and as of 'this moment in time' the OP has not stated that it is resolved to the satisfaction of both parties! However, I have a feeling the thread will be locked because your statement doesn't quite pan out Kev. How can anyone discuss the merits of an ebay seller not following through with a sale WHILST not discussing this incident, it's all about this incident! [size=4] [/size] [/quote] You will note my use of the word 'Apparant' I very much hope the OP will return and clarify his final version of events. You may be right about this thread, but i have (perhaps misplaced) faith

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1406065888' post='2508087'] 'insults' TBH I've heard worse when one of the parties wasn't a BCer... is it a case of differing standards because the person discussed is a BCer. I assume the thread will remain open if the merits of reneging on a deal are further discussed? [/quote] The thread will remain open if this[i] does[/i] become a discussion about the merits of a eBay seller not following through, and [i]not [/i]a continued discussion about one particular incident that has since been resolved to the apparent satisfaction of both parties