Kiwi

And the other thing to be clear about assuming thst  a change in sentiment means a change in risk even though the legal rights and need to enforce them hasn't changed.

1 minute ago, Happy Jack said:

Remember this?
 

 

I'm on p.3 BTW.

 

Yes (and so was Mr Hall but we've hidden his post). Nothing has essentially changed in terms of corporate legal position or intellectual property rights of Rickenbacker as far as I'm aware. Even if Mr Hall has stepped away from the company.  And if Rickenbacker doesn't enforce those rights then they lose them (as Mr Hall's lawyer explained in a follow up).

 

4 minutes ago, Happy Jack said:

This was always a huge bluff, and we seem to still be living in a land of stereotypes where Big Bad John comes creeping into your music studio while you sleep and leaves a Writ on your Rick.

But that's assuming they have no rights in the UK/ EU.  Maybe they do?  And if we assume wrong then what...?  

 

The legal advice I got from a friend at Page White and Farrar was respect the rights of other IP holders.  Because that's what a judge will expect.  

I have no problem with the Rick ban being lifted if John Hall has no further influence in the management of the company.  I'd read somewhere online he'd handed over day to day running to his son(s) but still maintained an overview of the organisation. I don't know how to interpret that in regards to us. 

18 hours ago, Hellzero said:

Just in case, here's how to get the best of both worlds according to the Dobbratz brothers, the two Le Fay basses owners.

 

It's what they call the RHT which stands for Right Hand Tuning, so basically a headless with a headstock

I just stumbled across this in my Reverb feed.  Bogart were up to the same thing.  

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Hellzero said:

 it's a stainless steel fingerboard.

I've played a Vigier Delta metal fretless (also stainless) and very good it was too.  Not as bright as I expected but great sustain and mo dead spots.  

The block was made out of mahogany and it's unfinished beyond the visible parts so it's shrunk a bit in the last 5 years, but it could have been made out of anything solid.   There's so much I would do differently if I had a second stab at things.  Aluminium might have saved a few hundred grams without loss of performance and it's soft enough to be shaped with wood tools.  Maple or other woods were possible as well.

 

I would have widened the recess as well because it's a bit tight around the sides.

Sounds fabulous - really tight yet still warm.

2 hours ago, alittlebitrobot said:

 

I've been combing through your profile but it's hard to know if I'm seeing the right thing, and a lot of old posts have broken jpegs at this point.

If you have any pics, I'd love to see it. I'd like to see what solutions people have come up with for this kind of thing.

Just for you... 

 

 

 

 

Credit where credit is due,  the idea was nicked from Ritter but modified by me so the tuners were recessed.  Jon Shuker helped with the actual implementation.  It was complicated because routing at an angle wasn't practical.  So at Jon's suggestion,  I carved out an angled block to fit a cavity and bolted it in place.  The string anchors/tuners were (expensive) ABM units cut and ground to the correct angle.  I probably wouldn't do it this way again,  it added loads of time to the build. 

 

The bridge cover and saddle are from ebony and the sides of the cover are scrap rosewood. 

On 14/01/2022 at 00:26, Andyjr1515 said:

Yes, @Daz39 is quite right - with the Psilos, @TheGreek and I managed to hide the controls, tuners, magnetic pickups (it has magnetic and piezo) and even part of the fretboard 

 

 

My self built headless has the same thing going on, but the tuners are recessed. It also has adjustable string saddles in a handmade ebony base plate.

Do you  mean this one?

 

 

I have a 250Gb SSD on my machine. Windows apps on my PC seem to be suffering from a significant amount of bloat as they are updated and I had to reduce the number of apps it was originally installed with.  One of those was Cakewalk - the amount of space it took up was horrific but it's not the only one.  AutoCAD is also space hungry but this is an essential app for me.  I think it's worth asking how much space your must have applications are going to take up and sibob's suggestion of a 1Tb SSD for system stuff is what I was going to suggest also.  Also, you can use an external drive for additional file storage and it's an extra failsafe in case anything happens.  The motherboard suddenly died on my PC late last year and, if I hadn't had a lot of business related items stored externally and accessed via laptop, it would have been difficult to function.

26 minutes ago, GlamBass74 said:

I contacted profusion here in the UK

 

Wih VAT and carriage i'm looking at £144.13  (or a TC BAM200 new with VAT and postage for £117.50.....)

 

I was always under the impression that these were 300W @ 4 ohm amps?????? Not 200w as per the "blurb"

 

Hmmmmm...... what to do. Not sure I love it that much 😁

 

Mine was less than the quoted power as well.  I believe the preamp adds gain but I'm not totally sure.  Anecdotally, there's no difference in volume compared to the other one I have.

3 hours ago, agedhorse said:

Definitely not a cap, not from that fault. Also not fuses. These modules are not designed to be repaired, specifically in the EU where repairs to the power supply would require additional safety testing including hi-pot and residual (leakage) current  certification.
 

Most IcePower modules sold out of China are counterfeit. The failure rates are unbelievably high. Sometimes you get lucky, but usually not. The quality of the ones I have seen are abysmal, do net meet many specs and most fail within a couple of days if they power up at all.

The authentic modules are made in China too, that's why they're so cheap.  Mine worked fine first time and it was visually identical to the one it replaced.  Your theory doesn't match my experience.

I have fixed my own Shuttle 6 after having a short on the power board.  The power boards can be sourced independently, they're made by B&O under ICEpower brand.  Really great boards and an industry standard, literally plug and play installation.  No soldering required,  I sourced mine from a supplier in HK via Ebay for about a hundred quid excl shipping.  That was four years ago and there haven't been any issues since.  Take a picture of the connections to use as a reference, before you take out the old board. 

 

https://icepower.dk/products/amplifier-power-modules/

 

Don't get sucked into the Fender supplier chain unless you really want to end up spaffing more cash for essentially the same result as you can probably do yourself.

 

Alternatively you could get the fault traced and a component replaced...probably a power cap if volume is just the issue.  But check fuses first.  But you might end up spending the same if not more as simply replacing the whole module and keeping the other for spares.

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Conditions of use for SELLERS

1.    Ownership: These forums are for selling USED items only. You must be the owner of the item you're selling.

2.    Legal status:  Listings must be for items that are not subject to legal restriction e.g. age restricted, sanctioned or illegal items.  Items that don't meet this condition will be removed.

3.    Value transparency:  You must state a price for your item, even if your item is just for trade.  Please don't put £0 as the price then ask for 'offers'.  In both instances your listing will be removed.

4.    Pound stretching:  Please don't add items to a listing after posting otherwise your listing may be removed.  If you have multiple items in one listing, put the total price of all the items as the value or list them separately.  

5.    Promotion:  Links to listings in your signature are OK if the listings are currently active on the forum and meet forum guidelines.  However posting links in your listing or signature to music retailers selling your gear on commission, or to your own eBay auction, Reverb, Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree ad etc. may result in your listing being removed.

6.    Commercial sellers:  If you are operating a business that sells music industry related items, please don't list those items for sale in the forum.  Instead talk to us about other available options first.

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Conditions of use for SELLERS

1.    Ownership: These forums are for selling USED items only. You must be the owner of the item you're selling.

2.    Legal status:  Listings must be for items that are not subject to legal restriction e.g. age restricted, sanctioned or illegal items.  Items that don't meet this condition will be removed.

3.    Value transparency:  You must state a price for your item, even if your item is just for trade.  Please don't put £0 as the price then ask for 'offers'.  In both instances your listing will be removed.

4.    Pound stretching:  Please don't add items to a listing after posting otherwise your listing may be removed.  If you have multiple items in one listing, put the total price of all the items as the value or list them separately.  

5.    Promotion:  Links to listings in your signature are OK if the listings are currently active on the forum and meet forum guidelines.  However posting links in your listing or signature to music retailers selling your gear on commission, or to your own eBay auction, Reverb, Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree ad etc. may result in your listing being removed.

6.    Commercial sellers:  If you are operating a business that sells music industry related items, please don't list those items for sale in the forum.  Instead talk to us about other available options first.

7.    Subscription status and bans:  Subscriptions to the market place won't be refunded if your conduct towards other members either on or off the forum results in you receiving a suspension or ban.

 

8)  Listing of Rickenbacker products:  Any listings selling or otherwise trading, soliciting or exposing for sale ANY Rickenbacker products or copies will be removed.  John Hall, the chairman and CEO of Rickenbacker International Corporation has threatened this website with legal action for infringement of copyright. An outright ban on Rickenbacker products is the safest and simplest way for us to be sure that Rickenbacker intellectual property rights are not infringed.

The following can be found under the Site Rule tab here. 

Use of the Marketplace is offered on the understanding that both buyers and sellers agree to act in good faith towards one another.  Good faith requires both parties to act honestly and to keep promises, without taking unfair advantage of others or holding others to an impossible standard.  On Basschat it also includes communicating with the other party in a timely manner.  Evidence of bad faith dealings or a pattern of bad faith behaviour will put a member's access to the forum at risk

 

Conditions of use for SELLERS

1.    Ownership: These forums are for selling USED items only. You must be the owner of the item you're selling.

2.    Legal status:  Listings must be for items that are not subject to legal restriction e.g. age restricted, sanctioned or illegal items.  Items that don't meet this condition will be removed.

3.    Value transparency:  You must state a price for your item, even if your item is just for trade.  Please don't put £0 as the price then ask for 'offers'.  In both instances your listing will be removed.

4.    Pound stretching:  Please don't add items to a listing after posting otherwise your listing may be removed.  If you have multiple items in one listing, put the total price of all the items as the value or list them separately.  

5.    Promotion:  Links to listings in your signature are OK if the listings are currently active on the forum and meet forum guidelines.  However posting links in your listing or signature to music retailers selling your gear on commission, or to your own eBay auction, Reverb, Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree ad etc. may result in your listing being removed.

6.    Commercial sellers:  If you are operating a business that sells music industry related items, please don't list those items for sale in the forum.  Instead talk to us about other available options first.

7.    Subscription status and bans:  Subscriptions to the market place won't be refunded if your conduct towards other members either on or off the forum results in you receiving a suspension or ban.

 

8)  Listing of Rickenbacker products:  Any listings selling or otherwise trading, soliciting or exposing for sale ANY Rickenbacker products or copies will be removed.  John Hall, the chairman and CEO of Rickenbacker International Corporation has threatened this website with legal action for infringement of copyright. An outright ban on Rickenbacker products is the safest and simplest way for us to be sure that Rickenbacker intellectual property rights are not infringed.

The following can be found under the Site Rule tab here. 

Use of the Marketplace is offered on the understanding that both buyers and sellers agree to act in good faith towards one another.  Good faith requires both parties to act honestly and to keep promises, without taking unfair advantage of others or holding others to an impossible standard.  On Basschat it also includes communicating with the other party in a timely manner.  Evidence of bad faith dealings or a pattern of bad faith behaviour will put a member's access to the forum at risk

 

Conditions of use for SELLERS

1.    Ownership: These forums are for selling USED items only. You must be the owner of the item you're selling.

2.    Legal status:  Listings must be for items that are not subject to legal restriction e.g. age restricted, sanctioned or illegal items.  Items that don't meet this condition will be removed.

3.    Value transparency:  You must state a price for your item, even if your item is just for trade.  Please don't put £0 as the price then ask for 'offers'.  In both instances your listing will be removed.

4.    Pound stretching:  Please don't add items to a listing after posting otherwise your listing may be removed.  If you have multiple items in one listing, put the total price of all the items as the value or list them separately.  

5.    Promotion:  Links to listings in your signature are OK if the listings are currently active on the forum and meet forum guidelines.  However posting links in your listing or signature to music retailers selling your gear on commission, or to your own eBay auction, Reverb, Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree ad etc. may result in your listing being removed.

6.    Commercial sellers:  If you are operating a business that sells music industry related items, please don't list those items for sale in the forum.  Instead talk to us about other available options first.

7.    Subscription status and bans:  Subscriptions to the market place won't be refunded if your conduct towards other members either on or off the forum results in you receiving a suspension or ban.

 

8)  Listing of Rickenbacker products:  Any listings selling or otherwise trading, soliciting or exposing for sale ANY Rickenbacker products or copies will be removed.  John Hall, the chairman and CEO of Rickenbacker International Corporation has threatened this website with legal action for infringement of copyright. An outright ban on Rickenbacker products is the safest and simplest way for us to be sure that Rickenbacker intellectual property rights are not infringed.

Use of the Marketplace is offered on the understanding that both buyers and sellers agree to act in good faith towards one another.  Good faith requires both parties to act honestly and to keep promises without taking unfair advantage of others or holding others to an impossible standard.  On Basschat it also includes communicating with the other party in a timely manner.  Evidence of bad faith dealings or a pattern of bad faith behaviour will put a members access to the forum at risk

 

Conditions of use for SELLERS

1.    Ownership: These forums are for selling USED items only. You must be the owner of the item you're selling.

2.    Legal status:  Listings must be for items that are not subject to legal restriction e.g. age restricted, sanctioned or illegal items.  Items that don't meet this condition will be removed.

3.    Value transparency:  You must state a price for your item, even if your item is just for trade.  Please don't put £0 as the price then ask for 'offers'.  In both instances your listing will be removed.

4.    Pound stretching:  Please don't add items to a listing after posting otherwise your listing may be pulled.  If you have multiple items in one listing, put the total price of all the items as the value or list them separately.  

5.    Promotion:  Links to listings in your signature are OK if the listings are currently active on the forum and meet forum guidelines.  However posting links in your listing or signature to music retailers selling your gear on commission, or to your own eBay auction, Reverb, Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree ad etc. may result in your listing being removed.

6.    Commercial sellers:  If you are operating a business that sells music industry related items, please don't list those items for sale in the forum.  Instead talk to us about other available options first.

7.    Subscription status and bans:  Subscriptions to the market place won't be refunded if your conduct towards other members either on or off the forum results in you receiving a suspension or ban.

Use of the Marketplace is offered on the understanding that both buyers and sellers agree to act in good faith towards one another.  Good faith requires both parties to act honestly and to keep promises without taking unfair advantage of others or holding others to an impossible standard.  On Basschat it also includes communicating with the other party in a timely manner.  Evidence of bad faith dealings or a pattern of bad faith behaviour will put a members access to the forum at risk. 

 

Finally - and very importantly - BASSCHAT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITEMS SOLD OR TRADED ON THIS FORUM.  While we're happy to help mediate in disputes as a courtesy, transactions are a private matter between two individuals.  Basschat does not offer any guarantees about the trustworthiness of members or the likelihood of a successful transaction.

 

The following quick reference guide includes general advice for buyers and sellers on how to make the most of your use of the market place.  Also, have a look at the following references for more detail on specific listing related topics:

 

Packing for couriers

Avoiding rip offs

Paypal gift payments

 

Advice for potential SELLERS

Visibility:

Make sure you post the item in the correct location.  It'll help ensure the right people see your listing and avoid the need for a moderator to move it to the correct location. 

Visual aids:  

It's a good idea to include photographs with your listing but it's a fantastic idea to include video though.  All smartphones can upload video these days and hearing an item being used (if relevant) it makes a huge difference to the decision making process of potential buyers.

Value errors:

Mistakes in the valuation of an ad are not editable and will require a new ad to correct. If you have made a mistake, speak to one of the administrators as soon as possible.

Fair use:

There is a fair use limit in place of 10 listings per month.  If you want to list more than that, please drop us a line for other options.

Zombie listings:

Don't forget to bump your listing at least every 12 weeks if you want it to stay active.  Otherwise it'll be automatically locked by the forum software.  The autolock function also works when you edit the title of your listing to include the words SOLD or WITHDRAWN.

 

Sharing:

If you've put the effort into optimising your listing on Basschat, you have the convenience of sharing it on social media.  To help with this there are 'share on Facebook/twitter etc' buttons at the bottom of your listing.  Alternatively you can cut and paste a link from your browser.  If you are writing a full listing for your item elsewhere, a mention that it's available shows you've established a credible reputation amongst a long standing community of other bass players.  Ebay tends to delete third party links but even a casual mention in the listing is better than nothing.

 

Completed sales: 

In January 2022 we added an auto lock feature to the Marketplace.  If you are successful in your sale, simply add 'sold' or ' withdrawn' to the title and the listing will automatically lock.  This means other users will see that the item is no longer available.  If the sale falls through for any reason and the item becomes available, please contact a mod to have the listing unlocked.

 

Feedback:

In the follow up to any sale, make sure you leave and receive feedback. It'll help you build up a good reputation which can be shared on Basschat or anywhere else. 

 

Listing advice: 
Here are some tips to optimise your listing experience on Basschat.

 

When sharing your item on social media, a link to a Basschat advert also shows you're a serious seller.  The tips below relate mainly to selling a bass, but also effects or amplifiers.

 

Title:
Using the full name of the instrument, including model number, age, asking price, colour, provenance or condition helps buyers find your listing efficiently.  A good example would be 'Fender Precision bass, 1972, sunburst £1500' rather than 'Fender P bass, vintage'

 

Tags:

Think of tags as the same as those attention grabbing, fluorescent spiky shaped stickers on sales items in a shop that say things like 'brand new', 'vintage', '15% off'.  There's a box for adding tags on the add new listing page and you can use them for adding single words containing specific information such as number of strings, brand, trades.  For a 1972 Fender Precision you could use the tags 'Fender' 'Precision' 'Maple' 'Vintage' 'Trades' 'London' 'Collect' '4 string'.

 

Price:

If your price is negotiable or you are interested in trades, be specific about what you are interested in.  One thing to note, once the price has been entered and the advert submitted, you can only drop the price by changing the title or mentioning it in the post itself.

 

Weight:
'How much does it weigh' is an increasingly common question these days as gear moves towards being lighter in weight and a rough indication of weight is better than nothing, especially for basses and cabs.  For basses, some like to hang them from the hook of luggage scales or bathroom scales for basses. Kitchen scales are an option for items less than 5kg.  One technique for bathroom scales is to weigh yourself with the item and subtract your weight from the total.

 

Delivery:

Normally this is something to be negotiated by PM.  Meeting up is the best idea and allows the item to be inspected prior to acceptance.  Indicating in the listing that you are willing to meet up within a certain radius of where you live is always helpful.  We also suggest the following:

   a) Ship your item with full insurance cover. 

   b) Always use a hard case, even if you have to buy one - and pack that in a box such as a bicycle box from your local bicycle shop or use lots of bubble wrap and sturdy, plastic garden waste bags.

 

Content:

Sellers is responsible for the accuracy, completeness and honesty of the listing.  High quality, comprehensive photos are essential but video is even better.  Make sure to include back and front plus any angles that show off key features of the item, player wear or damage. Video will also help you demonstrate what the instrument sounds like.  Try and use a neutral background and use diffused light to avoid dark shadows (natural light on a cloudy day is ideal).  Don't forget to mention the function of the electronics, straightness of the neck and truss rod function, fret wear or any other limitations on setting up for low action.  If there's a Basschatter local to you, it may be worth asking if they could help you give it a detailed once over and endorse your description.

 

Payment:

If you're unable to meet in person, it's a good idea to use a payment method that has the option of appeal if something unexpected happens.  Paypal is popular but using the gift option to send/receive money means you won't have access to their appeal process.

 

Advice for potential BUYERS

Contact information:

Make sure the seller supplies you with their phone number, home or work address, email and full name prior to any payment. It gives you more options if things go wrong for any reason. Be wary of any members not offering any details other than their username.

Establishing seller credibility: It's a good idea to search and check the 'feedback forum' to see if a seller has sold before. Do not accept evidence of eBay feedback as there is no way of proving this is the same person. View the seller's forum profile to find out how often they are on the forum, how many posts they have made and how long they have been a member. Be extra careful of brand new members with few posts.

Concerns about provenance: 

In the public interest questions about provenance, or other claims made in the listing affecting market value or desirability, are permitted on the condition that the questions are asked in a respectful manner.

 

Concerns about value:  

If you believe the price of the item is too cheap/expensive, then please PM the seller as to why. Posts that ridicule or undermine the seller, or comment on much you think it's worth, or where it  can be obtained elsewhere for less will be removed.

Due Diligence:  

As mentioned in the advice to sellers above, view the item in person prior to payment if possible. If that isn't possible, ask for high quality, clear photos or (preferably) video and use a payment method that has an appeal or recourse option if the item isn't as described.  Ask for a full description of the item if one hasn't been provided including defects, issues, limitations of function or any other matters that would affect resale value or playability.  Ask the seller to confirm that the instrument is capable of meeting your requirements regarding string height above fretboard, string spacing and neck relief.  Also, ask the seller for confirmation of the delivery order, showing tracking number, and check the description of goods is accurate. We are aware of one scammer on Facebook Marketplace who used tracking numbers for packages they had addressed to themselves.  They had also been sending one tracking number to multiple buyers as "proof" goods were in transit.

 

That's as much as we can think of to cover at the moment but we do regularly review and update the advice as new insights or thoughts occur.  We hope you enjoy the site and if you have any further questions just get in touch with us.

Use of the Marketplace is offered on the understanding that both buyers and sellers agree to act in good faith towards one another.  Good faith requires both parties to act honestly and to keep promises without taking unfair advantage of others or holding others to an impossible standard.  On Basschat it also includes communicating with the other party in a timely manner.  Evidence of bad faith dealings or a pattern of bad faith behaviour will put a members access to the forum at risk. 

 

Finally - and very importantly - BASSCHAT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITEMS SOLD OR TRADED ON THIS FORUM.  While we're happy to help mediate in disputes as a courtesy, transactions are a private matter between two individuals.  Basschat does not offer any guarantees about the trustworthiness of members or the likelihood of a successful transaction.

 

The following quick reference guide includes general advice for buyers and sellers on how to make the most of your use of the market place.  Also, have a look at the following references for more detail on specific listing related topics:

 

Packing for couriers

Avoiding rip offs

Paypal gift payments

 

Advice for potential SELLERS

Visibility:

Make sure you post the item in the correct location.  It'll help ensure the right people see your listing and avoid the need for a moderator to move it to the correct location. 

Visual aids:  

It's a good idea to include photographs with your listing but it's a fantastic idea to include video though.  All smartphones can upload video these days and hearing an item being used (if relevant) it makes a huge difference to the decision making process of potential buyers.

Value errors:

Mistakes in the valuation of an ad are not editable and will require a new ad to correct. If you have made a mistake, speak to one of the administrators as soon as possible.

Fair use:

There is a fair use limit in place of 10 listings per month.  If you want to list more than that, please drop us a line for other options.

Zombie listings:

Don't forget to bump your listing at least every 12 weeks if you want it to stay active.  Otherwise it'll be automatically locked by the forum software.  The autolock function also works when you edit the title of your listing to include the words SOLD or WITHDRAWN.

 

Sharing:

If you've put the effort into optimising your listing on Basschat, you have the convenience of sharing it on social media.  To help with this there are 'share on Facebook/twitter etc' buttons at the bottom of your listing.  Alternatively you can cut and paste a link from your browser.  If you are writing a full listing for your item elsewhere, a mention that it's available shows you've established a credible reputation amongst a long standing community of other bass players.  Ebay tends to delete third party links but even a casual mention in the listing is better than nothing.

 

Completed sales: 

In January 2022 we added an auto lock feature to the Marketplace.  If you are successful in your sale, simply add 'sold' or ' withdrawn' to the title and the listing will automatically lock.  This means other users will see that the item is no longer available.  If the sale falls through for any reason and the item becomes available, please contact a mod to have the listing unlocked.

 

Feedback:

In the follow up to any sale, make sure you leave and receive feedback. It'll help you build up a good reputation which can be shared on Basschat or anywhere else. 

 

Listing advice: 
Here are some tips to optimise your listing experience on Basschat.

 

When sharing your item on social media, a link to a Basschat advert also shows you're a serious seller.  The tips below relate mainly to selling a bass, but also effects or amplifiers.

 

Title:
Using the full name of the instrument, including model number, age, asking price, colour, provenance or condition helps buyers find your listing efficiently.  A good example would be 'Fender Precision bass, 1972, sunburst £1500' rather than 'Fender P bass, vintage'

 

Tags:

Think of tags as the same as those attention grabbing, fluorescent spiky shaped stickers on sales items in a shop that say things like 'brand new', 'vintage', '15% off'.  There's a box for adding tags on the add new listing page and you can use them for adding single words containing specific information such as number of strings, brand, trades.  For a 1972 Fender Precision you could use the tags 'Fender' 'Precision' 'Maple' 'Vintage' 'Trades' 'London' 'Collect' '4 string'.

 

Price:

If your price is negotiable or you are interested in trades, be specific about what you are interested in.  One thing to note, once the price has been entered and the advert submitted, you can only drop the price by changing the title or mentioning it in the post itself.

 

Weight:
'How much does it weigh' is an increasingly common question these days as gear moves towards being lighter in weight and a rough indication of weight is better than nothing, especially for basses and cabs.  For basses, some like to hang them from the hook of luggage scales or bathroom scales for basses. Kitchen scales are an option for items less than 5kg.  One technique for bathroom scales is to weigh yourself with the item and subtract your weight from the total.

 

Delivery:

Normally this is something to be negotiated by PM.  Meeting up is the best idea and allows the item to be inspected prior to acceptance.  Indicating in the listing that you are willing to meet up within a certain radius of where you live is always helpful.  We also suggest the following:

   a) Ship your item with full insurance cover. 

   b) Always use a hard case, even if you have to buy one - and pack that in a box such as a bicycle box from your local bicycle shop or use lots of bubble wrap and sturdy, plastic garden waste bags.

 

Content:

Sellers is responsible for the accuracy, completeness and honesty of the listing.  High quality, comprehensive photos are essential but video is even better.  Make sure to include back and front plus any angles that show off key features of the item, player wear or damage. Video will also help you demonstrate what the instrument sounds like.  Try and use a neutral background and use diffused light to avoid dark shadows (natural light on a cloudy day is ideal).  Don't forget to mention the function of the electronics, straightness of the neck and truss rod function, fret wear or any other limitations on setting up for low action.  If there's a Basschatter local to you, it may be worth asking if they could help you give it a detailed once over and endorse your description.

 

Payment:

If you're unable to meet in person, it's a good idea to use a payment method that has the option of appeal if something unexpected happens.  Paypal is popular but using the gift option to send/receive money means you won't have access to their appeal process.

 

Advice for potential BUYERS

Contact information:

Make sure the seller supplies you with their phone number, home or work address, email and full name prior to any payment. It gives you more options if things go wrong for any reason. Be wary of any members not offering any details other than their username.

Establishing seller credibility: It's a good idea to search and check the 'feedback forum' to see if a seller has sold before. Do not accept evidence of eBay feedback as there is no way of proving this is the same person. View the seller's forum profile to find out how often they are on the forum, how many posts they have made and how long they have been a member. Be extra careful of brand new members with few posts.

Concerns about provenance: 

In the public interest, questions about provenance or other claims made in the listing, that may affect market value or desirability, are permitted on the condition that the questions are asked in a respectful manner.

 

Concerns about value:  

If you believe the price of the item is too cheap/expensive, then please PM the seller as to why. Posts that ridicule or undermine the seller, or comment on much you think it's worth, or where it  can be obtained elsewhere for less will be removed.

Due Diligence:  

As mentioned in the advice to sellers above, view the item in person prior to payment if possible. If that isn't possible, ask for high quality, clear photos or (preferably) video and use a payment method that has an appeal or recourse option if the item isn't as described.  Ask for a full description of the item if one hasn't been provided including defects, issues, limitations of function or any other matters that would affect resale value or playability.  Ask the seller to confirm that the instrument is capable of meeting your requirements regarding string height above fretboard, string spacing and neck relief.  Also, ask the seller for confirmation of the delivery order, showing tracking number, and check the description of goods is accurate. We are aware of one scammer on Facebook Marketplace who used tracking numbers for packages they had addressed to themselves.  They had also been sending one tracking number to multiple buyers as "proof" goods were in transit.

 

That's as much as we can think of to cover at the moment but we do regularly review and update the advice as new insights or thoughts occur.  We hope you enjoy the site and if you have any further questions just get in touch with us.

Use of the Marketplace is offered on the understanding that both buyers and sellers agree to act in good faith towards one another.  Good faith requires both parties to act honestly and to keep promises without taking unfair advantage of others or holding others to an impossible standard.  On Basschat it also includes communicating with the other party in a timely manner.  Evidence of bad faith dealings or a pattern of bad faith behaviour will put a members access to the forum at risk. 

 

Finally - and very importantly - BASSCHAT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITEMS SOLD OR TRADED ON THIS FORUM.  While we're happy to help mediate in disputes as a courtesy, transactions are a private matter between two individuals.  Basschat does not offer any guarantees about the trustworthiness of members or the likelihood of a successful transaction.

 

The following quick reference guide includes general advice for buyers and sellers on how to make the most of your use of the market place.  Also, have a look at the following references for more detail on specific listing related topics:

 

Packing for couriers

Avoiding rip offs

Paypal gift payments

 

Advice for potential SELLERS

Visibility:

Make sure you post the item in the correct location.  It'll help ensure the right people see your listing and avoid the need for a moderator to move it to the correct location. 

Visual aids:  

It's a good idea to include photographs with your listing but it's a fantastic idea to include video though.  All smartphones can upload video these days and hearing an item being used (if relevant) it makes a huge difference to the decision making process of potential buyers.

Value errors:

Mistakes in the valuation of an ad are not editable and will require a new ad to correct. If you have made a mistake, speak to one of the administrators as soon as possible.

Fair use:

There is a fair use limit in place of 10 listings per month.  If you want to list more than that, please drop us a line for other options.

Zombie listings:

Don't forget to bump your listing at least every 12 weeks if you want it to stay active.  Otherwise it'll be automatically locked by the forum software.  The autolock function also works when you edit the title of your listing to include the words SOLD or WITHDRAWN.

 

Sharing:

If you've put the effort into optimising your listing on Basschat, you have the convenience of sharing it on social media.  To help with this there are 'share on Facebook/twitter etc' buttons at the bottom of your listing.  Alternatively you can cut and paste a link from your browser.  If you are writing a full listing for your item elsewhere, a mention that it's available shows you've established a credible reputation amongst a long standing community of other bass players.  Ebay tends to delete third party links but even a casual mention in the listing is better than nothing.

 

Completed sales: 

In January 2022 we added an auto lock feature to the Marketplace.  If you are successful in your sale, simply add 'sold' or ' withdrawn' to the title and the listing will automatically lock.  This means other users will see that the item is no longer available.  If the sale falls through for any reason and the item becomes available, please contact a mod to have the listing unlocked.

 

Feedback:

In the follow up to any sale, make sure you leave and receive feedback. It'll help you build up a good reputation which can be shared on Basschat or anywhere else. 

 

Listing advice: 
Here are some tips to optimise your listing experience on Basschat.

 

When sharing your item on social media, a link to a Basschat advert also shows you're a serious seller.  The tips below relate mainly to selling a bass, but also effects or amplifiers.

 

Title:
Using the full name of the instrument, including model number, age, asking price, colour, provenance or condition helps buyers find your listing efficiently.  A good example would be 'Fender Precision bass, 1972, sunburst £1500' rather than 'Fender P bass, vintage'

 

Tags:

Think of tags as the same as those attention grabbing, fluorescent spiky shaped stickers on sales items in a shop that say things like 'brand new', 'vintage', '15% off'.  There's a box for adding tags on the add new listing page and you can use them for adding single words containing specific information such as number of strings, brand, trades.  For a 1972 Fender Precision you could use the tags 'Fender' 'Precision' 'Maple' 'Vintage' 'Trades' 'London' 'Collect' '4 string'.

 

Price:

If your price is negotiable or you are interested in trades, be specific about what you are interested in.  One thing to note, once the price has been entered and the advert submitted, you can only drop the price by changing the title or mentioning it in the post itself.

 

Weight:
'How much does it weigh' is an increasingly common question these days as gear moves towards being lighter in weight and a rough indication of weight is better than nothing, especially for basses and cabs.  For basses, some like to hang them from the hook of luggage scales or bathroom scales for basses. Kitchen scales are an option for items less than 5kg.  One technique for bathroom scales is to weigh yourself with the item and subtract your weight from the total.

 

Delivery:

Normally this is something to be negotiated by PM.  Meeting up is the best idea and allows the item to be inspected prior to acceptance.  Indicating in the listing that you are willing to meet up within a certain radius of where you live is always helpful.  We also suggest the following:

   a) Ship your item with full insurance cover. 

   b) Always use a hard case, even if you have to buy one - and pack that in a box such as a bicycle box from your local bicycle shop or use lots of bubble wrap and sturdy, plastic garden waste bags.

 

Content:

Sellers is responsible for the accuracy, completeness and honesty of the listing.  High quality, comprehensive photos are essential but video is even better.  Make sure to include back and front plus any angles that show off key features of the item, player wear or damage. Video will also help you demonstrate what the instrument sounds like.  Try and use a neutral background and use diffused light to avoid dark shadows (natural light on a cloudy day is ideal).  Don't forget to mention the function of the electronics, straightness of the neck and truss rod function, fret wear or any other limitations on setting up for low action.  If there's a Basschatter local to you, it may be worth asking if they could help you give it a detailed once over and endorse your description.

 

Payment:

If you're unable to meet in person, it's a good idea to use a payment method that has the option of appeal if something unexpected happens.  Paypal is popular but using the gift option to send/receive money means you won't have access to their appeal process.

 

Advice for potential BUYERS

Contact information:

Make sure the seller supplies you with their phone number, home or work address, email and full name prior to any payment. It gives you more options if things go wrong for any reason. Be wary of any members not offering any details other than their username.

Establishing seller credibility: It's a good idea to search and check the 'feedback forum' to see if a seller has sold before. Do not accept evidence of eBay feedback as there is no way of proving this is the same person. View the seller's forum profile to find out how often they are on the forum, how many posts they have made and how long they have been a member. Be extra careful of brand new members with few posts.

 

Concerns about provenance: 

In the public interest, questions about provenance or other claims made in the listing, that may affect market value or desirability, are permitted on the condition that the questions are asked in a respectful manner.

 

Concerns about value:  

If you believe the price of the item is too cheap/expensive, then please PM the seller as to why. Posts that ridicule or undermine the seller, or comment on much you think it's worth, or where it  can be obtained elsewhere for less will be removed.

Due Diligence:  

As mentioned in the advice to sellers above, view the item in person prior to payment if possible. If that isn't possible, ask for high quality, clear photos or (preferably) video and use a payment method that has an appeal or recourse option if the item isn't as described.  Ask for a full description of the item if one hasn't been provided including defects, issues, limitations of function or any other matters that would affect resale value or playability.  Ask the seller to confirm that the instrument is capable of meeting your requirements regarding string height above fretboard, string spacing and neck relief.  Also, ask the seller for confirmation of the delivery order, showing tracking number, and check the description of goods is accurate. We are aware of one scammer on Facebook Marketplace who used tracking numbers for packages they had addressed to themselves.  They had also been sending one tracking number to multiple buyers as "proof" goods were in transit.

 

That's as much as we can think of to cover at the moment but we do regularly review and update the advice as new insights or thoughts occur.  We hope you enjoy the site and if you have any further questions just get in touch with us.

Use of the Marketplace is offered on the understanding that both buyers and sellers agree to act in good faith towards one another.  Good faith requires both parties to act honestly and to keep promises without taking unfair advantage of others or holding others to an impossible standard.  On Basschat it also includes communicating with the other party in a timely manner.  Evidence of bad faith dealings or a pattern of bad faith behaviour will put a members access to the forum at risk. 

 

Finally - and very importantly - BASSCHAT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITEMS SOLD OR TRADED ON THIS FORUM.  While we're happy to help mediate in disputes as a courtesy, transactions are a private matter between two individuals.  Basschat does not offer any guarantees about the trustworthiness of members or the likelihood of a successful transaction.

 

The following quick reference guide includes general advice for buyers and sellers on how to make the most of your use of the market place.  Also, have a look at the following references for more detail on specific listing related topics:

 

Packing for couriers

Avoiding rip offs

Paypal gift payments

 

Advice for potential SELLERS

Visibility:

Make sure you post the item in the correct location.  It'll help ensure the right people see your listing and avoid the need for a moderator to move it to the correct location. 

Visual aids:  

It's a good idea to include photographs with your listing but it's a fantastic idea to include video though.  All smartphones can upload video these days and hearing an item being used (if relevant) it makes a huge difference to the decision making process of potential buyers.

Value errors:

Mistakes in the valuation of an ad are not editable and will require a new ad to correct. If you have made a mistake, speak to one of the administrators as soon as possible.

Fair use:

There is a fair use limit in place of 10 listings per month.  If you want to list more than that, please drop us a line for other options.

Zombie listings:

Don't forget to bump your listing at least every 12 weeks if you want it to stay active.  Otherwise it'll be automatically locked by the forum software.  The autolock function also works when you edit the title of your listing to include the words SOLD or WITHDRAWN.

 

Sharing:

If you've put the effort into optimising your listing on Basschat, you have the convenience of sharing it on social media.  To help with this there are 'share on Facebook/twitter etc' buttons at the bottom of your listing.  Alternatively you can cut and paste a link from your browser.  If you are writing a full listing for your item elsewhere, a mention that it's available shows you've established a credible reputation amongst a long standing community of other bass players.  Ebay tends to delete third party links but even a casual mention in the listing is better than nothing.

 

Completed sales: 

In January 2022 we added an auto lock feature to the Marketplace.  If you are successful in your sale, simply add 'sold' or ' withdrawn' to the title and the listing will automatically lock.  This means other users will see that the item is no longer available.  If the sale falls through for any reason and the item becomes available, please contact a mod to have the listing unlocked.

 

Feedback:

In the follow up to any sale, make sure you leave and receive feedback. It'll help you build up a good reputation which can be shared on Basschat or anywhere else. 

 

Listing advice: 
Here are some tips to optimise your listing experience on Basschat.

 

When sharing your item on social media, a link to a Basschat advert also shows you're a serious seller.  The tips below relate mainly to selling a bass, but also effects or amplifiers.

 

Title:
Using the full name of the instrument, including model number, age, asking price, colour, provenance or condition helps buyers find your listing efficiently.  A good example would be 'Fender Precision bass, 1972, sunburst £1500' rather than 'Fender P bass, vintage'

 

Tags:

Think of tags as the same as those attention grabbing, fluorescent spiky shaped stickers on sales items in a shop that say things like 'brand new', 'vintage', '15% off'.  There's a box for adding tags on the add new listing page and you can use them for adding single words containing specific information such as number of strings, brand, trades.  For a 1972 Fender Precision you could use the tags 'Fender' 'Precision' 'Maple' 'Vintage' 'Trades' 'London' 'Collect' '4 string'.

 

Price:

If your price is negotiable or you are interested in trades, be specific about what you are interested in.  One thing to note, once the price has been entered and the advert submitted, you can only drop the price by changing the title or mentioning it in the post itself.

 

Weight:
'How much does it weigh' is an increasingly common question these days as gear moves towards being lighter in weight and a rough indication of weight is better than nothing, especially for basses and cabs.  For basses, some like to hang them from the hook of luggage scales or bathroom scales for basses. Kitchen scales are an option for items less than 5kg.  One technique for bathroom scales is to weigh yourself with the item and subtract your weight from the total.

 

Delivery:

Normally this is something to be negotiated by PM.  Meeting up is the best idea and allows the item to be inspected prior to acceptance.  Indicating in the listing that you are willing to meet up within a certain radius of where you live is always helpful.  We also suggest the following:

   a) Ship your item with full insurance cover. 

   b) Always use a hard case, even if you have to buy one - and pack that in a box such as a bicycle box from your local bicycle shop or use lots of bubble wrap and sturdy, plastic garden waste bags.

 

Content:

Sellers is responsible for the accuracy, completeness and honesty of the listing.  High quality, comprehensive photos are essential but video is even better.  Make sure to include back and front plus any angles that show off key features of the item, player wear or damage. Video will also help you demonstrate what the instrument sounds like.  Try and use a neutral background and use diffused light to avoid dark shadows (natural light on a cloudy day is ideal).  Don't forget to mention the function of the electronics, straightness of the neck and truss rod function, fret wear or any other limitations on setting up for low action.  If there's a Basschatter local to you, it may be worth asking if they could help you give it a detailed once over and endorse your description.

 

Payment:

If you're unable to meet in person, it's a good idea to use a payment method that has the option of appeal if something unexpected happens.  Paypal is popular but using the gift option to send/receive money means you won't have access to their appeal process.

 

Advice for potential BUYERS

Contact information:

Make sure the seller supplies you with their phone number, home or work address, email and full name prior to any payment. It gives you more options if things go wrong for any reason. Be wary of any members not offering any details other than their username.

Establishing seller credibility: It's a good idea to search and check the 'feedback forum' to see if a seller has sold before. Do not accept evidence of eBay feedback as there is no way of proving this is the same person. View the seller's forum profile to find out how often they are on the forum, how many posts they have made and how long they have been a member. Be extra careful of brand new members with few posts.

Concerns about provenance: 

In the public interest, questions about provenance or other claims made in the listing, that may affect market value or desirability, are permitted on the condition that the questions are asked in a respectful manner.

 

Concerns about value:  

If you believe the price of the item is too cheap/expensive, then please PM the seller as to why. Posts that ridicule or undermine the seller, or comment on much you think it's worth, or where it  can be obtained elsewhere for less will be removed.

Due Diligence:  

As mentioned in the advice to sellers above, view the item in person prior to payment if possible. If that isn't possible, ask for high quality, clear photos or (preferably) video and use a payment method that has an appeal or recourse option if the item isn't as described.  Ask for a full description of the item if one hasn't been provided including defects, issues, limitations of function or any other matters that would affect resale value or playability.  Ask the seller to confirm that the instrument is capable of meeting your requirements regarding string height above fretboard, string spacing and neck relief.  Also, ask the seller for confirmation of the delivery order, showing tracking number, and check the description of goods is accurate. We are aware of one scammer on Facebook Marketplace who used tracking numbers for packages they had addressed to themselves.  They had also been sending one tracking number to multiple buyers as "proof" goods were in transit.

 

That's as much as we can think of to cover at the moment but we do regularly review and update the advice as new insights or thoughts occur.  We hope you enjoy the site and if you have any further questions just get in touch with us.

Use of the Marketplace is offered on the understanding that both buyers and sellers agree to act in good faith towards one another.  Good faith requires both parties to act honestly and to keep promises without taking unfair advantage of others or holding others to an impossible standard.  On Basschat it also includes communicating with the other party in a timely manner.  Evidence of bad faith dealings or a pattern of bad faith behaviour will put a members access to the forum at risk. 

 

Finally - and very importantly - BASSCHAT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITEMS SOLD OR TRADED ON THIS FORUM.  While we're happy to help mediate in disputes as a courtesy, transactions are a private matter between two individuals.  Basschat does not offer any guarantees about the trustworthiness of members or the likelihood of a successful transaction.

 

The following quick reference guide includes general advice for buyers and sellers on how to make the most of your use of the market place.  Also, have a look at the following references for more detail on specific listing related topics:

 

Packing for couriers

Avoiding rip offs

Paypal gift payments

 

Advice for potential SELLERS

Visibility:

Make sure you post the item in the correct location.  It'll help ensure the right people see your listing and avoid the need for a moderator to move it to the correct location. 

Visual aids:  

It's a good idea to include photographs with your listing but it's a fantastic idea to include video though.  All smartphones can upload video these days and hearing an item being used (if relevant) it makes a huge difference to the decision making process of potential buyers.

Value errors:

Mistakes in the valuation of an ad are not editable and will require a new ad to correct. If you have made a mistake, speak to one of the administrators as soon as possible.

Fair use:

There is a fair use limit in place of 10 listings per month.  If you want to list more than that, please drop us a line for other options.

Zombie listings:

Don't forget to bump your listing at least every 12 weeks if you want it to stay active.  Otherwise it'll be automatically locked by the forum software.  The autolock function also works when you edit the title of your listing to include the words SOLD or WITHDRAWN.

 

Sharing:

If you've put the effort into optimising your listing on Basschat, you have the convenience of sharing it on social media.  To help with this there are 'share on Facebook/twitter etc' buttons at the bottom of your listing.  Alternatively you can cut and paste a link from your browser.  If you are writing a full listing for your item elsewhere, a mention that it's available shows you've established a credible reputation amongst a long standing community of other bass players.  Ebay tends to delete third party links but even a casual mention in the listing is better than nothing.

 

Completed sales: 

In January 2022 we added an auto lock feature to the Marketplace.  If you are successful in your sale, simply add 'sold' or ' withdrawn' to the title and the listing will automatically lock.  This means other users will see that the item is no longer available.  If the sale falls through for any reason and the item becomes available, please contact a mod to have the listing unlocked.

 

Feedback:

In the follow up to any sale, make sure you leave and receive feedback. It'll help you build up a good reputation which can be shared on Basschat or anywhere else. 

 

Listing advice: 
Here are some tips to optimise your listing experience on Basschat.

 

When sharing your item on social media, a link to a Basschat advert also shows you're a serious seller.  The tips below relate mainly to selling a bass, but also effects or amplifiers.

 

Title:
Using the full name of the instrument, including model number, age, asking price, colour, provenance or condition helps buyers find your listing efficiently.  A good example would be 'Fender Precision bass, 1972, sunburst £1500' rather than 'Fender P bass, vintage'

 

Tags:

Think of tags as the same as those attention grabbing, fluorescent spiky shaped stickers on sales items in a shop that say things like 'brand new', 'vintage', '15% off'.  There's a box for adding tags on the add new listing page and you can use them for adding single words containing specific information such as number of strings, brand, trades.  For a 1972 Fender Precision you could use the tags 'Fender' 'Precision' 'Maple' 'Vintage' 'Trades' 'London' 'Collect' '4 string'.

 

Price:

If your price is negotiable or you are interested in trades, be specific about what you are interested in.  One thing to note, once the price has been entered and the advert submitted, you can only drop the price by changing the title or mentioning it in the post itself.

 

Weight:
'How much does it weigh' is an increasingly common question these days as gear moves towards being lighter in weight and a rough indication of weight is better than nothing, especially for basses and cabs.  For basses, some like to hang them from the hook of luggage scales or bathroom scales for basses. Kitchen scales are an option for items less than 5kg.  One technique for bathroom scales is to weigh yourself with the item and subtract your weight from the total.

 

Delivery:

Normally this is something to be negotiated by PM.  Meeting up is the best idea and allows the item to be inspected prior to acceptance.  Indicating in the listing that you are willing to meet up within a certain radius of where you live is always helpful.  We also suggest the following:

   a) Ship your item with full insurance cover. 

   b) Always use a hard case, even if you have to buy one - and pack that in a box such as a bicycle box from your local bicycle shop or use lots of bubble wrap and sturdy, plastic garden waste bags.

 

Content:

Sellers is responsible for the accuracy, completeness and honesty of the listing.  High quality, comprehensive photos are essential but video is even better.  Make sure to include back and front plus any angles that show off key features of the item, player wear or damage. Video will also help you demonstrate what the instrument sounds like.  Try and use a neutral background and use diffused light to avoid dark shadows (natural light on a cloudy day is ideal).  Don't forget to mention the function of the electronics, straightness of the neck and truss rod function, fret wear or any other limitations on setting up for low action.  If there's a Basschatter local to you, it may be worth asking if they could help you give it a detailed once over and endorse your description.

 

Payment:

If you're unable to meet in person, it's a good idea to use a payment method that has the option of appeal if something unexpected happens.  Paypal is popular but using the gift option to send/receive money means you won't have access to their appeal process.

 

Advice for potential BUYERS

Contact information:

Make sure the seller supplies you with their phone number, home or work address, email and full name prior to any payment. It gives you more options if things go wrong for any reason. Be wary of any members not offering any details other than their username.

Establishing seller credibility: It's a good idea to search and check the 'feedback forum' to see if a seller has sold before. Do not accept evidence of eBay feedback as there is no way of proving this is the same person. View the seller's forum profile to find out how often they are on the forum, how many posts they have made and how long they have been a member. Be extra careful of brand new members with few posts.

Concerns about provenance: 

In the public interest, questions about provenance or other claims made in the listing, that may affect market value or desirability, are permitted on the condition that the questions are asked in a respectful manner.

 

Concerns about value:  

If you believe the price of the item is too cheap/expensive, then please PM the seller as to why. Posts that ridicule or undermine the seller, or comment on much you think it's worth, or where it  can be obtained elsewhere for less will be removed.

Due Diligence:  

As mentioned in the advice to sellers above, view the item in person prior to payment if possible. If that isn't possible, ask for high quality, clear photos or (preferably) video and use a payment method that has an appeal or recourse option if the item isn't as described.  Ask for a full description of the item if one hasn't been provided including defects, issues, limitations of function or any other matters that would affect resale value or playability.  Ask the seller to confirm that the instrument is capable of meeting your requirements regarding string height above fretboard, string spacing and neck relief.  Also, ask the seller for confirmation of the delivery order, showing tracking number, and check the description of goods is accurate. We are aware of one scammer on Facebook Marketplace who used tracking numbers for packages they had addressed to themselves.  They had also been sending one tracking number to multiple buyers as "proof" goods were in transit.

 

That's as much as we can think of to cover at the moment but we do regularly review and update the advice as new insights or thoughts occur.  We hope you enjoy the site and if you have any further questions just get in touch with us.

2 hours ago, NickA said:

I asked Vic :

 

Sounds totally different from my MK2.   Some heavy eq and/or effects in there .. or is that what it sounds like in the raw?  Bright strings part of it I guess.

 

he told me:

 

"SWR head, EBS Multi Comp and Ged 2112. Daddario EXL170s."

 

The "Wal" sound is very setup dependent and that GED 2112 changes the sound quite a bit.  But the pro2 sounds good. Certainly not "just" the electronics.

It could be more than one thing. 

Amps: If he's using an SWR SM400, it's coloured with a mid scoop.  Great for bright, aggressive basses, especially graphite necked instruments like Modulus Quantum or Flea.  But not ideal for anything with a mid emphasis (it flattens the growl) or a mid scoop (can make the mids even more difficult to hear on stage).  I would have suggested he go through a Class D head like a GB Shuttle or EA iAmp, or an Eden WT500/600 or even a GK RB700. 

Strings: D'Addario EXL170's are nickel, which are a load better than their stainless steel equivalents. While they're durable, I've also found them stiff sounding but for rock that might not be a bad thing.  Again, stiffness removes the mid growl.  He might be better off going with strings that have less tension e.g. Elixirs which can be quite warm and smooth sounding, Warwick Red Label or LaBellas.  

 

The EBS may or may not do much depending on how aggressively he's compressing the signal.  It doesn't sound maxed out in the clip, so he's probably using it to sweeten things up a fraction.

The GED sounds a bit mid scooped to me as well and it introduced a bit too much grind, it gets in the way of things.  But clearly he's going for the Geddy sound which is a bit more aggressive than many Wal players I've heard.

IME the best thing to use for a mid prominent bass like a Wal Mach/Custom, a Smith BSR, a Vigier Passion 5, a Status 2000/Stealth or a Warwick Dolphin is an older Class D head like the Shuttles I use.  They're as close to flat response as it's possible to find on the bass market when controls are zeroed.  GK RB700/1000 amps are worth considering for the boost control which actually drives the mids more into the power amp, lending a soft overdriven snarl to things without losing any definition.