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[quote name='Waldo' post='349681' date='Dec 9 2008, 01:31 PM']My thoughts exactly but there does appear to have been something going on behind the scenes involving PMs to the moderators from what shockwave has said.[/quote] Yes it would appear that way. As someone who has donated and who has NOT been in touch with the mods or anyone regarding this via PM I would like my view on this to be known. I donated to help Incx get his bass back to him. I would have thought that any customs bills would have been budgeted for by him as part of the initial deal but now we know that the bass was to be undervalued and so therefore we have a problem. I am more than happy that my donation goes towards these customs bills in order that he gets the bass but am not happy that any money of mine goes towards anyones credit cards bills as in my opinion there is a big difference. Lets not forget that the culprit in all of this is still the man who was 'eternally sorry' but to date has offered NOTHING in the way of help or donation to anyone. Steve

Agree with this Chris. My eyes have been opened in the last month or so on here and I will now be a lot more wary who I sell to or buy from. I think I 'know' who the definate good guys (pretty much all the regulars) are on the forum and would sell/buy from them without a second thought but from now on if I don't know you I will be very careful. One thing with regards to feedback is that its hard to find - or is it just me? Say I leave a thread titled Birdys feedback unless I include Birdy within the thread then no one can find it by using the search function? This is why you maybe get 4 or 5 threads for the same person. One solution might be to alphabetise (is that a word?) the forum in a similar manner to the review section possibly? Steve

[quote name='coasterbass' post='349354' date='Dec 9 2008, 08:39 AM']Which issue are we up to? Last one I got was Trujillo and the massive collection of 'metal' basses. Was that the most recent? It can't be two months since that arrived can it?[/quote] Yea the last one I had was the 'metal' basses one and I am pretty sure there is a newer one now out as EBS_Freak's GB won the battle of the fivers so I am told. Steve

Geoff, If you are stuck you can borrow a 4 string CIJ Fender jazz from me. Its got one fret that buzzes really badly but apart from that it plays ok and has a great tone relative to what it cost. Drop me a PM if you need any help and we will sort something out. Hopefully someone a bit more local will offer to help you out worst case. Sorry to hear about this. Steve

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='349188' date='Dec 8 2008, 10:50 PM']What tragic luck![/quote] Could have been worse they could have thrown in a Warwick bass as well

[quote name='Rayman' post='349132' date='Dec 8 2008, 09:57 PM']Yeah, I didn't get my last copy with Trujillo on the cover either. I emailed to complain and got the copy a couple of days later. Followed a few days after by the new issue. Maybe BGM are having a few postal problems. Bloody irritating though, when Borders have it in store, and I, as a subscriber, still haven't recieved mine in the post. Hope it all gets sorted soon.[/quote] Thanks, I have just sent another polite eMail so we will see what happens..... Steve

Reading some posts from a week or so ago there is a new issue out with the battle of the fivers in etc. Haven't received mine OR a back issue I ordered when I re-subscribed although I did get one issue a couple of months ago and they confirmed payment etc. I eMailed them last week and no reply on this. Anyone else in the same boat? I know some people have had two copies :-( Thanks Steve

Yea I noticed the picture of the white one above with the Tort guard in has screws after I posted. Must admit I am a sucker for a pickguard personally. Steve

As someone who contributed towards the shipment of this bass I am not really bothered if you keep the £100 because the goal of getting the bass too you has been achieved but surely you would have had to pay the $480 if and when Jake had shipped you the bass? Any news on whether Jake is going to pay for the shipping yet? The more I read on these forums the more I am likely to only deal with people I know unless face to face. Steve

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='348274' date='Dec 8 2008, 12:48 AM']With or without? ...and I reckon a tort guard is in order...?[/quote] I can't see any screw heads on the guard - how is it fixed to the body, any idea? Probably a stupid question! Steve

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='348267' date='Dec 8 2008, 12:33 AM']<sarcasm>I hope that you are enjoying your rig.</sarcasm>[/quote] commit. Sh*t wrong thread.

I would have said without but you have got me thinking about a tort guard for mine now...

Here are some suggestions. You may think they are terrible but maybe some would be ok. Something like Crazy in Love by Beyonce is in a 'similar' vein and could work. Heart of Glass - Blondie Two can play that game - Bobby Brown Midnight at the Oasis - Brand new heavies Finally - ce ce peniston Something Kinda Ooh - Girls aloud Mr Brightside - The Killers (Jacques lu Cont Thin White Duke Mix) Doctor Beat - Miami Sound machine Dont Cha - The Pussycat dolls Disturbia - Rhianna Voodoo Child - Rogue Traders Symathy for the devil - The Stones Hips Dont Lie - Shakira Rhythm is a dancer - Snap Never Gonna Let you go - Tina Moore Boogie Tonight - Tweet The reason why i know all these tunes is because I DJ quite a lot :blush: To be fair I like most genres of music. Anyway some of the above may be some inspiration but I could be missing the point completely. Steve

I subscribe and I have had two issues in the past but I haven't had this latest one yet. Hope it arrives in the next day o two. Steve

Wise Words Bilbo.

[quote name='bremen' post='345280' date='Dec 4 2008, 12:37 PM']Unless there was a twist in the tale that I missed, didn't the Jake thing end up with the right thing being done and no-one losing any cash?[/quote] Hmmm Sort of but we are still waiting for Jake to offer to pay back the shipping costs as far as I am aware. Even if he is skint he could pay back a fiver a week. Anyway thats a seperate issue...

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='345111' date='Dec 4 2008, 09:28 AM']I always prefer pick up just to avoid this now though, I want someone to be there at mine, to test it's working before they walk away with it, then if it stops working, it's clearly a new fault.[/quote] This is my point of view as well. I know it isn't always practical however. Definately Allen's responsibility to at least get in touch and try and resolve the matter in my opinion and I also think that monday 8th to get in touch is way too long as he knows all about this now. Maybe he was defensive because he thinks that Chris was trying to rip him off? If this is the case then rest assured there will be a queue of people telling you that Chris is probably the most honest person on this forum and would not try and pull a fast one on you. Can you say the same? Come on Allen do the right thing and get this sorted with Chris!! Steve

My timing isn't the best but one thing thats really improved it is a variety of scale exercises with a metronome. They really make you 'feel' the whole timing thing inside you and you can get into a zone where you really lock in with the clicks.