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I'd be interested in having a clear idea on taxes both ways as well. I have read a few threads, but am stil not sure on second hand goods. There is this, though : 2.2 Paying taxes on goods sent to you [...] These taxes must still be paid if: you purchase the goods or receive them as a gift the goods are new or used (including antiques) [...] I have bought and sold a few basses and gear on here - enjoying the language courses in the meantime - and added VAT on imports both ways would probably mean a bargain won't be a bargain anymore. 20% is a lot.

I am due to receive one of these parcels. This was a purely investigative purchase, with (almost) no GAS involved 🙄 Did you have the possibility to mention whether it was second hand goods, or a gift ? I struggle to imagine they would charge VAT on a gift, or charge extra taxes in case of a trade with no cash involved.

This rings a bell. I have 2 young kids now and I grew up with - among many other styles - early Metallica riffs & breaks, 90s Prong, and little bit of Godflesh. The synth drum kits can be charming. I'd get the bass higher in the mix, though

Just bought a bass from Phil, In great condition as described, very good communications, packed as it should and shipped impressively quickly. Highly trusted.

Worked an amp swap with Andy, and all was easy and smooth. Sturdy packing and great communications. I think we're both happy with the gear

I've bought an amp from Steve. It was shipped in no time and arrived overseas amazingly fast, and in excellent condition. Great communications, great gear, great man. Ben

Your back will be grateful.

Thanks again for the tip @Matt P, I have just replaced the overdrive tube with the preamp tube and it now works perfectly fine ! The covers simply needed a small push down and rotation indeed I have swapped the preamp tube with a new old stock RCA grey plate 12AX7, and the sound is much clearer when the gain is pushed up, you have to push it really high to get a little overdrive. Some would say it is more hifi. @Salt on your Bass?, everything is sorted now and I'm happy with the amp ! I did not have the time to test the former overdrive channel tube, I might do some day.

Thanks a lot for this Matt ! Really usefull, I'll have a go asap. Cheers

Hello, This is a bit of an old topic, I know. How did the story finish ? I have just received a Fender TB1200 and the tube overdrive channel does not work, it produces no sound at all when fully balanced to the overdrive channel. (the other channel is a killer, apart from that) This must be the tube that is either dead or has moved during the shipment. I have already changed 12AX7 tubes in other amps without any problem, but I have to say that there are some metal protections screwed above the tubes and in view of the masssive transformer I do not dare touch the metal pieces in there : I am not even sure what screwdriver I shoud use And there is one side without a screw, but some resistor underneath : Any advice would be welcome !

@TheGreek, this bass is fantastic indeed, and I've had a great time playing with it for a few years. It is far more than a J, does a lot of things and responds to your playing really well. You can feel the care that was involved in the making of the instrument. If I hadn't had a second child in between and a luthier built P, and no more serious porject, and a few spare quids, I'd have had it back.