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[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1478169764' post='3167211'] The prices Bass Direct are asking seem a bit over the top. [/quote] The difficulty of a direct-to-customer manufacturer selling thru a retailer. Bass Direct have to pay 20% VAT plus overheads (rent, wages, utilities etc.) & make a profit. If we buy direct from Public Peace some of those elements are removed. I was very fortunate to buy mine recently from a fellow BC-er. I thought the red-burst one Bass Direct have in stock was competitively priced given all of the above & the current exchange rate situation.

Looks like Bass Direct in Warwick are getting a regular supply of these now. 2 more arrived yesterday. [url]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/MARUSZCZYK_INSTRUMENTS.html[/url]

Agreed Andy. Real 'marmite' stuff, but I love marmite 😉 Lovely bass tho', lightweight & the Demeter pre-amp produced some kubicki type tones. Very 'zingy' top end.

Yep that was mine. The price has gone up a few quid! Wonder if they are the same strings I had on it? Funny thing - when I was selling it I took it along to Mark at Bass Direct. I was amazed when he said "never heard of them." Haven't held it against him though! 😂

Their in-ear headphones are excellent & these new isolation ear-plugs were subscribed many times over on their Kickstarter campaign. I didn't buy them, but may well pick up a pair. Reviews are first rate from what I've read so far.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1477824658' post='3164602'] Wow...just wow [/quote] THIS! 👏👏👏

[quote name='Lee-Man' timestamp='1477568604' post='3163015'] Thanks to Mark for putting this event (and the recent Norm Stockton one) on. [/quote] Seconded! Great to see top bass players up close and personal

I'm going there this evening to see Jeff Berlin doing a bass clinic. No charge as usual.

Where are you based?

Not sure if he will chime in, but have a word with with Basschat user thebrig - he had several varying bodies with Status necks that he'd made himself - looked luverly!!

I can smell the nastee funk coming off that bass! Cream top and cream pups - top notch!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=532j-186xEQ

Great job! 👍

Who did the paint job & ballpark price? Pearl plate for my preference 😉

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1476811395' post='3157500'] I'll keep you both in mind - ta! [/quote]

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1476632422' post='3155801'] Hey gang The Red Fighter head is currently down in Berkshire (Bracknell / Farnborough-ish) - would anyone local to there like to babysit it for a bit, just for fun? Let me know if you do... [/quote] If it works its way north via Warwick I'll give her a warm welcome!

"50% of what you spend on advertising is wasted - trouble is you don't know which 50%" Don't know which marketing guru said that, but it's very true

Wow, just looked at those Backlund basses & they start at $3750 before any added options! Blimey!! Think I'll go for a Jow bass 😉

I think the only LB-100 in the country is this one! http://greatbritishbasslounge.com/product/gl-lb-100/

Well, as the original suggestion for sonic blue with tort guard was mine & now there may be the possibility of a jazz neck then I'm more than just interested. Dots or block inlays on the neck?

Ooh indeed. Suits you sir, yes you sir. Ooh oooohhhh 😙

Love it. the surf colour sounds cool. How about a nice sonic blue with either a tort or mint guard? Mmmmmm..