Shonks

I'd just like to give a shout out to[b] Hiscox cases[/b]. A great product that is light and durable and as effective as those heavy old fashioned flight case cases of days past. After a trip from Brazil, my Hiscox case saved a bass from annihilation. I told hiscox about it, and also told them I'd lost the keys and wanted to buy a new set. They sent me a new set the next day free of charge. tip: If you are flying and intend to put you bass in the hold, it's a good idea to slacken everything off; strings, truss rod etc Particularly if you're going to a hot country. The hold in a plane drops way below freezing, then when the bass is removed into a hot climate...well you know how wood behaves..

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1457140694' post='2995826'] I like to think most of the members of BC are a fairly intelligent bunch.[/quote] .....but they're bass players.....

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1457121613' post='2995678'] Folks wishing to sell would be best advised to create the best, most informative and attractive ads possible; it's in their interest. Why don't they, some of 'em..? Dunno; I'd just move on to a more informative ad and not buy. Darwin will sort out the rest, maybe..? [/quote]yep... it is nuts, specially selling an instrument. Personally, I'm not into buying an instrument new or used without trying it first. Even the big reputable brands are inconsistent, that's the nature of the beast. ... even a proximity of the location gives us a clue to whether it's even worth considering.

[quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1452293141' post='2948719'] Phwoar!!! I get me coat!! [/quote]I'll get my coat too

Look..I'm 62, and I just wanna say....er......oh never mind...I forgot what it was now....

[quote name='operative451' timestamp='1455545652' post='2980032'] Lives on the internet, never more than 3ft away from their smartphone, will only use amps with valves? [/quote]

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1455369471' post='2978490'] [i]Modern = contemporary, not antiquated... up to date.[/i] In my opinion relevance is more important than being [i]modern [/i]as [i]modern [/i]has a close association with that which is currently fashionable. Modern bass player = up to date, contemporary and closely aligned to current trend (even if that is a trend for old technology or ideology) Relevant bass player = meaningful and impactive (often regardless of the norm or current trend) [/quote] ................oooops, nodded off there.......

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1455362674' post='2978386'] Fixed again. [/quote]not just the Dog and Duck, but the 'Vintage Hollow' too....... (everyone keeps fixing my quotes.....I thank you all....hope there isn't a fee for all the fixing.....skint!)

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1455267287' post='2977562'] Does this count? [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMWUYMWlEyo"]https://www.youtube....h?v=QMWUYMWlEyo[/url] [/quote][b][b]Grayson Perry's nephew...great bassist[/b][/b]

[quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1455268950' post='2977581'] I laughed. And then I cried. [/quote]pass the handkerchief....

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1455265380' post='2977538'] Describe the typical BassChat bass player.... [/quote]Somebody who loads[b] £5000 [/b]of equipment into the back of a [b]£500[/b] car to travel [b]50 miles [/b]to earn [b]£50[/b] ....excuse. Me for repeating myself Oh...& trades basses in car parks of shopping malls...lol

ok, I'll start......... Somebody who loads[b] £5000 [/b]of equipment into the back of a [b]£500[/b] car to travel [b]50 miles [/b]to earn [b]£50[/b] ......and not just bass players obviously.....

[quote name='aLxbass' timestamp='1452083956' post='2946180'] If you're on the full website is shows peoples locations on the left hand side of their post under their username.. [/quote]only if they've input the info in their profile which isn't always the case, even gary mac (a couple of posts above), one of the mods, has put his location as 'not up north'

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1452083461' post='2946170'] Shonks, I've moved this to GD. For what it's worth, I think sellers should put a location, particularly if it is collection only. My feeling is that it should not be mandatory though. [/quote]posted in the wrong forum....apologies

To the moderators of this excellent site: Forgive for saying so, and forgive me if its been said previously, but don't you think it should be mandatory for sellers to clearly state the location of an item that's for sale? Price is mandatory and equally important to all parties is the location. If no location is mentioned, as is often the case, going to the sellers profile can be equally frustrating, and a bit questionable, when there's little no information other than a username. In fact I'm surprised a site such as this doesn't insist on the location information in the profile to begin with, seeing as how large sums of money or valuable instruments are be traded. Still a great site nevertheless Shonks