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[quote name='Urban Bassman' timestamp='1367310030' post='2063884'] I would think that UK Mail will see a large drop in people using them. [/quote] And deservedly so

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1367308544' post='2063862'] Parcelforce exclude instruments from insurance, but will happily sell you it. NEVER USE PARCELFORCE TO SEND INSTRUMENTS. Also, keep at them, harass them until they give in. Insurance wouldn't be necessary if they did their job right. They probably mis-sold you the insurance - did they ask you what was in the parcel? Small claims court? It isn't over unless you give up. [/quote] They didnt ask what was in it, but the terms and conditions are on the web site if you look hard enough. It's a 50:50 in court at best, you'd win if you got the right judge on the day. The law is clear here, Thompson v SMG railways The receipt you get refers you to t and c statement. If you don't read it, it's your fault. Year one law degree stuff.

Yep - always prefer meet / collect for this reason Ever since parcel force completely f£&ked my prose bass and wouldn't pay up

You need to look in the neck pocket The standard pickups are fine Copper shielding helps a lot too

[quote name='mentalextra' timestamp='1354997683' post='1892883'] Just out of interest, what is the point of the covers? Everyone seems to take them off, it seems quite rare to see a jazz with both covers on unless its in a display case [/quote] In very early P basses, they were a functioning part of the RF shielding

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1367081328' post='2061118'] Another one who's still looking great at 60 is Pat Benatar. She can still belt out the songs too. [/quote] Am I thinking of someone else .. I thought she died a couple of years ago ?

Sorry ham fist, I don't mind a white pickup cover but I'd like a standard looking pickup Thanks to the last poster for the plate tip

I have ordered a nitro finished sunburst P from the bass doc. It will have a tinted thin nitro coating on the neck so should relic down nicely over time It will take a month or so to deliver so pics later when Howard has weaved his magic Will look something like this http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=290853428358 I don't have a pickup for it yet - anyone got any kicking about ? Also looking for one of those copper plates that sits under the pickup if anyone has one spare ? Thanks

I have ordered a nitro finished sunburst P from the bass doc. It will have a tinted thin nitro coating on the neck

Only thing I changed was adding a tort plate. Completely chanegd my mind about P basses to the extent that I'm having one built for me.

They are £34.95 on eBay Thanks for your input

I had the white one. A 2006 made in Indonesia and it was awesome. Seymour Duncan pickups as standard

I always do the latter

Anyone tried their p bass pickup ? Opinions ? Looking for a decent p bass pickup for a build. Cosmetic perfection not crucial Thanks

Suggested above Shop losing a lot as item now used.

Suggested above Shop losing a lot as item now used.

Think also shop is right about accountancy - they charge vat on the sold item but its different when they're buying a used item back or into stock You could try going back and asking them to do you a deal based on an allowance on the bass you bought against another one you try for for a bit and CAN live with. That way they don't lose a sale or a customer

I have a fairly recent law degree, but I'm a but rusty. Correct me where I'm wrong above. I think it may have been different if you'd asked them in person to extend those 14 day terms to you based on your unique issues and the understanding that the item would be kept in as-new condition until you were certain you wanted it. A mini rental, if you will

based on a quick reading , youre talking about the difference between distance selling and shop purchase. Sales in person (the latter) are based upon an ability to examine the goods, ask questions and then accept or reject the offer sell based on that opportunity. You can always walk away from the shop. Some shops will allow you to return goods, but thats just goodwill. The former allows cancellation as you dont get the chance to inspect [b]before [/b]you pay. I [b]believe [/b]that this also applies to purchases based on a phone description as well as electronic purchases from a business as they are similar. You didnt buy a specific item in advance (they had two, and you didnt pay up front) and you did get a chance to try it and to inspect. You made your special requirements known and they seem to have gone [i]some [/i]way towards accommodating you. I dont think you have a legal case, but they should probably help you out based on good will.