kodiakblair

I just got a set of RS66LH+ drop zone plus 85 to 175. Already having trouble thinking what I'll put them on. F# what the hell was I thinking.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Do try & keep up! [/font][/color] I really must try harder. Sorry J

Can't believe he's asking £150 for that Hohner. There was one sold beginning of the month for £64. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/121347417252?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&clk_rvr_id=648657162201&afsrc=1

I just used the screws off the old strap buttons so no drilling. Dirt cheap of Ebay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400483583372?var=670091302839&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 But coming from China means they take a while.

I think that's a brilliant response from Mark about the Scottish deliveries. We start talking about it over the weekend and Monday the 1st chance he has to deal with it he does. Rest assured you'll be in the running on any other purchases I make.

Know what you mean YellowCar. Swithered for 4 hours about buying a bass only when I went to pay did I see " This model has been discontinued "

Always thought it was strange that there's fairly regular posts about QC issues with Rics,Gibsons and Fenders.No-one takes a blind bit notice but a problem with a £100 bass, nearly headline news. Anyway I'm with Discreet the white one looks far better.

The Harley Benton Progressive's are ugly no doubt about it. Had a look on Ebay.de and I've seen these Darlin basses before, I think it was through Ali Baba http://stores.ebay.de/asien-harmonie/Saiteninstrumente-/_i.html?_fsub=5468454014 and the Edel's have been on the go for a while http://stores.ebay.de/gitarrenschmiede/_i.html?_nkw=Bass&submit=Finden&_sid=369529926 Search was set below 350 euro. Still nothing like the choice the Americans have. These two by Spear are quite interesting http://www.ebay.de/itm/Aktiver-E-Bass-SPEAR-S-2E-4-Saiter-Ebenholz-Decke-Top-Design/290736133733?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222003%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D22567%26meid%3D7472305508151770407%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9764%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D331199054376&rt=nc http://www.ebay.de/itm/SPEAR-E-Bass-V-DXE-4-Ebony-Top-active-NEU-Fachhandler-/331199054376?pt=Gitarren&hash=item4d1d008228 though more than 350 euros. IBWT I think with over 1000 employees Thomann will have someone in the know, They've been going for 60 years.

That looks like a dangerous place to enter. If you've no willpower like me that is.

Thanks for spotting this one AT. Was looking at Rondo the other night ( fretless, 5'er short scale with quilted maple $325 ) and saw the Douglas HB all the while cursing the lack of Rondo here. I actually prefer the Douglas look but hey beggars can't be choosers, so if I'm after a hollow body I know where to go.

Never used GAK and like Uncle I saw " Free Postage except Scotland " so would never use them. Got my Benton and Ibanez Mikro from Thomann £7 and it was here in 2 days so can't fault them. Buying from a small shop's a good policy though.

CamdenRob the yellow does look cool eh. Badboy for a fretless contact Dave @ ProBass . He'll have the answer.

Aye it was a hassle and no reason,all monies were paid a minute after I hit the BIN. All they had to do was pack them then hand them to the courier.

Mcnach I did get the basses. Both arrived last week as described and I got two good basses but the hassle took a bit from the NBD joy. As soon as I cancelled the sales the sellers were in touch. One wouldn't give me the tracking details even after 4 emails, was surprised when MyHermes delivered. Seeing as I got my stuff felt I was maybe a bit hasty so left positive feedback with hindsight I shouldn't, neither has left feedback for me. On a side-note Ebay got in touch when I cancelled saying I might get listed as a Non Payer. So I replied and explained what my reasons were and if I got a black mark couldn't care less as I wouldn't be using them again. Was told they'd looked at my record and my concerns and said I was right to cancel,If I was marked for Non Payment they would cancel it Won't be dealing with private sellers on Ebay if I can help it in future.

I posted a link in the Ebay thread for a Peavey Grind 5'er. It was made in Vietnam so has the Scooped lower horn. Sitting at £50 + £12 postage ends Saturday. I've same but 4 string never notice the scale length just a great Bass.

Check the Ebay thread Lads. I posted a link to a Grind 5'er today.

If anyone's interested there's a Grind on the bay. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-Bass-Peavey-Grind-Neck-Through-Bass-5-string-Right-Handed/281350274584?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D22871%26meid%3D7315153988102585804%26pid%3D100034%26prg%3D9837%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D321415755428"]http://www.ebay.co.u...%3D321415755428[/url] Sitting at £49.99 the now, £12 postage ends on Friday. By the looks of it I'd say made in Vietnam. Don't think the " Scooped Out " lower horn made the trip to Indonesia and China. Had the pleasure of getting the 4 string version of this last week, Vietnam Scoop model.Absolute peach of a bass, Faultless quality in finish and build.And a dream to play. Somebody's going to get lucky with Guys. K.B

Messaged Alan last night about the Samick neck and Westone body. Prompt relies back and today he lugged them to work, met him at 1230 as arranged, result. I've a wee project and he's got shot of some spares, threw in a bridge as well. Top Man was a pleasure to deal with.

Thanks Lads. I was chuffed with the Vintage yesterday but this is just amazing. Previous owner had it set up nicely, no tinkering needed.

This cracking Peavey Grind arrived today. Dream to play, must have one of the nicest necks I've come across, simple easy controls and a lovely finish. Had a crap time waiting on this one. 1st time Ebay seller, no tracking number, no reply to emails, balls up with the payment had to pay separate through PP . Still week of worry wiped out in moments when I got her.

A short while back Annoying Twit was talking about " Best looking Basses under £300 " and if only we could get Thru neck and Spalted Maple. It started me looking for Spalted basses and seeing the review of the Vintage V1004 here on BC I was smitten. Found them on GAK for £350 I think and after 6 hours talking myself into buying one went for it only to discover I'd missed the " This model is discontinued " part. Gutted ! Then a 5 string went on Ebay, collection only in London. While waiting on a reply about a courier the auction ended. Had a Buy it price of £260 and a reserve price ? but bids were coming in at £31 so thankfully never sold. Re-listed I got it for £235 + £20 postage. Arrived today Crap photo, Cracking Bass Wasn't just me that thought so, when I picked it up from my folks house there was a guy cleaning the carpets he thought so too. Obviously a man of discerning taste, like myself he has a Peavey Milestone III a Washburn and a Yamaha 5'er. He did some RATM ,me some Billy Talent both reckoned " Belter"

Thumbs up on the HB's. After reading the trouble you had with the Vintages it no surprise you swapped brand. I've the PB-50 myself and no complaints. Considering another HB at some time. Sounds good on the soundclip too

Never considered a veneer, it definitely needs something. As it is there's not enough contrast atween body an neck. Spraying would be quickest and cheapest way to go. I've never even plugged it in, the pup might be dead, can't see it though built good basses did Westone. Let ye ken what path I take.

Think the name never did them any favours either, did the Bass Centre no have something to do with that ? It's all strange I was speaking to a guy over on TalkBass and pointed out two SX licensed versions he had, no just knock off copies. They'd thought enough of the brand to get approval.He loved them. I paid £125 for mines s/h in 95 only ever had to replace a tuner. Still your car's fixed an you still got a great bass.