BigBeatNut

I'm up for it, not 100% sure I'm going to be free though. If I come, I'll be bringing one of [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=731"]THESE[/url]

[quote name='Bass Culture' post='21396' date='Jun 21 2007, 02:41 PM']That's a bit illogical, isn't it? I mean, how did the bass get to their shop in the first place? Presumably in the same (kind of) box as they advise you not to use.[/quote] All I know is, I've seen people leaving music shops with new guitars in extremely flimsy looking cartons. Maybe the cheaper guitars are packed this way individually but shipped in bulk in a larger box ? I dunno ... but what the guy said to me confirmed my pre-conceptions about flimsy guitar boxes. Seems my most likely option is a visit to local supermarket or self-storage co., followed by a bit of DIY with tape and stanley knife.

Okay, I tried my local guitar shop, and they said "you really wouldn't want to post a valuable guitar in the boxes we have here". Any other suggestions for sourcing boxes suitable for posting guitars ? I would have thought that eBay would have loads of people offerring boxes (given how many eBay users must use them), but I've drawn a blank on guitar/bass boxes so far.

Is there really no alternative to scrounging these from local guitar shops ? No online source at all ?

[quote name='Morning View' post='13881' date='Jun 7 2007, 10:36 PM']If your really stuck for finding one for free locally check out Pack N' Move. A google search should bring up their website and they do a tall thin box ideal for shipping a bass in a gig bag. Its a bit pricey though, especially for delivery.[/quote] I couldn't find the 'thin' box here and I didn't spot one that looked like it might suit a bass either. [url="http://www.packnmove.co.uk/cardboard_storage_boxes/"]http://www.packnmove.co.uk/cardboard_storage_boxes/[/url] Which one did you mean ? Andy

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='10387' date='Jun 1 2007, 08:42 AM']I think that's Transparent Wine Red. Could well be wrong... I don't think I've seen one.[/quote] Thanks ... that seems to be a common name for it. Just checked the current fender site and found a finish called Crimson Transparent which seems to be pretty much the same. It seems to be a not uncommon thing currently ... when you say you haven't seen one you mean a precision of that vintage in that colour ? Andy

Thought I'd post pics of this to see what you think. I've always thought the colour was unusual and it's recently occured to me it might actually be rare and valuable. Anyone know what this finish is called ? It's a slightly opaque red, that gets slightly more opaque towards the edges of the body. Unfortunately this isn't seeing a lot of action at the moment. I'm thinking I might find an alternate neck, unlined fretless, so it'll be more likely be played. The most accurate rendition of the colour ... And a few more details ...