Rick's Fine '52

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1327779149' post='1516746'] I'm sorry - I'm sure it plays like a dream, but I don't like the shape, I don't like natural wood finishes, I don't like P/J pickup configurations, I don't like 2+2 tuner headstocks and it's got too many switches! [/quote] I agree entirely, except if it has the same tone Victor Wooten gets, then I'd doubt it plays like a dream either!!!

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1327777299' post='1516701'] Yeah, but which one: '63 P '72 P '73 J '78 J '79 PJ '59 J replica build by Wes Steed (has a Fender neck & decal so just looks like a heavily relic'd J) Too many choices [/quote] I would go with the '73 Jazz, probably the most versatile, and also very cool!!!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1327771102' post='1516563'] Fender! Precision, in particular. Everything I don't like about basses, bass-playing and bass players is represented by Fodera. *Puts on crash helmet, girds loins and hides in shed* [/quote] +1. This is wanted i wanted to say, but feared the backlash!!!

[quote name='Gwilym' timestamp='1327710151' post='1515882'] beware, parcel force insurance small print does not cover musical instruments as I recall. [/quote] That's handy then?!? Thanks for the warning!

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1327696926' post='1515682'] It's probably still worth giving Parcelforce a call. When I've sent stuff over from France, I use a French company called GLS. They have a reciprocal arrangement with Parcelforce and I'd guess that Parcelforce will have a similar arrangement with a German courrier. I've had no problems. If you want a more recognised international outfit, then UPS but they're likely to be slightly more expensive. As with everything, you get what you pay for. [/quote] Thanks very much, i'll definitely try them too.

[quote name='deanovw' timestamp='1327696568' post='1515673'] I just sold a really nice P bass to someone in Belgium. Super smooth deal. I used parcel2go.com. The actual courier was UPS. They collected it and left me with the tracking number and I tracked it all the way to his front door. Cost was approx £30 uninsured and £70 insured. Have a look on their website for an accurate quote. I would def recommend them [/quote] Thats brilliant, thanks very much, i'll check it out.

Some help needed! Despite regularly buying basses from both Europe and the US, I've never shipped anything myself outside the UK. I'm currently selling a bass, and had an enquiry from Germany, and they've asked how much for insured shipping. Not only do i have no idea about cost, but i wouldnt know the best company to use. I'm guessing Parcelforce would be pricey, especially with insurance. Any good couriers out there who do Europe, and if so, how do they collect. The courier i use in the UK, only does UK Anyone with any experience, good or bad?? Thanks in advance.

[quote name='rubis' timestamp='1327686590' post='1515457'] This is now back on ebay .................... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-bass-guitar-neck-/290661017736?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item43acbf2888"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item43acbf2888[/url] .................the seller is now saying its a Fender Japan neck, still not convinced [/quote] The only 'Fender' part of this is the fake decal !!

No brainer, Fender, every time. Unless I got cold, in which case the Fodera would probably burn longer.