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[quote name='Beedster' post='1047518' date='Dec 4 2010, 04:35 PM']Quite, doesn't make one side right and the other wrong though, just differing views on the same scenario. I think it's a good thing that the forum tends to police itself. You don't. My view is that the self policing of the 'imaginary and biased code' has kept BC a pretty safe and friendly place to trade bass gear over the years. You perhaps disagree, but I'd argue that no self policing would make it either overly tiresome & complex to buy and sell on here as sellers would be replying to PMs all day long, or the mods would have a whole lot more work to do. There would also no doubt be a lot of 'steer clear of that bass because....' PMs behind closed doors of which the seller would be unaware, which could open up all sorts of problems. All the seller had to do in the above situation, as many have done before, is to have responded factually as he now has in the post after yours. However, he didn't do this at the time, he just upped sticks, leaving a few people thinking that perhaps their initial suspicions were in fact justified? Worth bearing in mind that with the exception of Platypus' post, which was hardly a witch hunt, the other posts were all made or edited after the seller had withdrawn the bass.

Anyway, the seller has responded, he's sold the bass, so all's sorted. Always good to discuss these things

Cheers

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Fair enough. Perhaps it is a British thing I can't really come to grips with. I do think one can have a community that looks after its own and does not have any crass vigilante undertones (in fact, I am part of a couple), though.

I'd go with no. 2 or 4.

Very cool ideas, too. I am really looking forward to hearing some sound clips of that.

[quote name='Beedster' post='1047367' date='Dec 4 2010, 02:53 PM']No witch hunt, the question was fairly asked, and rather than respond in a professional manner the seller jumped ship. The other comments you're likely referring to came after the fact.

As to whose business it is, if I were considering buying an expensive bass I'd consider it my business, and I'd be pleased that such questions were asked (and ideally responded to) in public. It's one of the reasons I'd far rather buy here than on ebay. There's nothing wrong with buying low and selling high of course, as long as it wasn't bought low for a reason that isn't being disclosed to a potential buyer at the higher price.

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[quote name='tazza1' post='1047396' date='Dec 4 2010, 03:11 PM']Doesn't look like a witch hunt to me - someone merely pointed out that the bass had been bought just a few days previously & at a price a lot less than was being asked here - statement of fact. I don't have a problem with people buying & selling on for a profit (although a $700 profit may be pushing it) but what I do feel goes against the grain a bit is someone joining a forum just to sell a bass (& quite obviously in the hope that other people had not seen his purchase - if that's not the case he would have sold it on on Talkbass). Birdy & Burbinga5 were just stating their opinion - whether you agree with that or not it certainly doesn't make it a witch hunt. Obviously this is just my opinion. [/quote]
Surely, our interpretation skills must be remarkably different. Where you see innocent and fair remarks, I see the apparently acceptable tendency here to police and enforce an imaginary and biased code of honour. How can it be acceptable to make these veiled attempts to shame people in such an open fashion? You have a problem with the seller, PM him.

And I strongly disagree with that feeling that it is your business. The fact that he might be selling damaged goods is another scenario, obviously, but that was not the issue raised. How is it, for your interaction with the seller, relevant the fact that he acquired the bass for a penny, a pound or a thousand pounds? It is not, and it seems to me nothing short than arrogant to assume otherwise.

In any case, yes, this is not the best example of the witch hunts sometimes appear around these parts. I am just tired of seeing that and this one just particularly bothered me. Perhaps it is that time of the month.

So witch hunts are OK here, then? It really baffles me how it is some one else's business how much people buy the stuff for and how much they ask for it.

Holy cow. People bid on this thing up to £275 but it didn't sell - reserve was higher than that! Wow. Jus wow.

So now[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fretless-Bass-/270671157018?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3f0542171a&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101"] it's back[/url]. And the reserve is lower, too.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-surf-style-bass-guitar-/260698509698?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cb2d79182&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101"]Vintage surf style bass guitar[/url] (Retrovibe)

It's one of the weirdest titles I've seen in a while. Some people are just creative in strange ways.

Money - Pink Floyd (don't think it's been mentioned)

If you like black on black, and I don't mean to confuse you, I'd go for the Sandberg currently on the for sale section. Fits right in yout budget, and I'm actually trying to find reasons not to take the plunge myself.

Mind you, I'm not sure if that's exactly what you're looking for in terms of tone, but given how far back the pickups are I bet it nails that 70's jazz tone in single coil mode. And then you can just flick the switch back and have a much meaner sound.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1035467' date='Nov 24 2010, 07:17 PM']Have you had a shot of a Shuker yet? If not, then do so before buying. It might be what your looking for or it might be a pain in the butt to play.

I'd go for a Fender.



[b] See what I did there? Try everything before you buy in this price region IMO.[/b][/quote]
Always the best advice.

you're making me sit on my hands...it just looks great. have a bump nonetheless

Which model is that keyboard?

Also, it might help to say where the items can be collected

Good looking creatures.

Any chance of one with a mint green pickguard? That is a combination I'd really like to see.

Just bought a (very well packaged) precision from Nick. Smooth transaction. Nice fella, too.

Would definitely deal again!

Why would anyone publicly admit to having kept [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fretless-Bass-/270664922104?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3f04e2f3f8#ht_500wt_898"]this monstruosity[/url] for 20 years?

[quote name='toneknob' post='1027730' date='Nov 18 2010, 11:01 AM']Aria's are great. I still use my purple-sparkly MAB-40 that I got nearly 20 years ago. There's a fretless version on eBay...

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aria-Pro-4-string-fretless-Electric-bass-guitar-/110611710625"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aria-Pro-4-string-fr...r-/110611710625[/url]

99p![/quote]
I really want that one, but Exeter is in the other end of the country. Oh wel...

[quote name='parker_muse' post='1017078' date='Nov 9 2010, 12:22 AM']You just changed your location! Cheeky![/quote]
Yup. Otherwise it'd just be silly (I thought I'd changed the location already).

Anyway, have another free bump. Hopefully it will get snatched soon.

[quote name='parker_muse' post='1017061' date='Nov 8 2010, 11:56 PM']Up north to portugal :L[/quote]
That'd be interesting. Up north in Leeds, though, that's more like it.

I'm not usually a fan of the fancy wood look, but that one actually looks good. Still fancy, but not over the top. Interesting bass.

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='1017019' date='Nov 8 2010, 11:06 PM']I can't believe this is still here [/quote]
Yes, it does seem strange.

You seem to be far away from everyone If you're planning a trip up north, though, I'll take it off your hands.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' post='1015890' date='Nov 8 2010, 12:03 AM']When you factor in around a further 20% for VAT and import duty etc, they lose their appeal somewhat....[/quote]
True. I was lucky to buy them when the EUR-USD exchange rate was at record highs. Not sure if it'll come out as cheap now.

I bought a couple of basses from them a couple of years ago and had them delivered to Portugal no problem. They were very helpful at every stage. That was especially useful when FedEX cocked up and had the basses spend a holiday in France, as they decided to ship a replacement free of charge.

Actually, if you're planning on placing an order, let me know. I'm close (Leeds) and it'd be good to split shipping costs and what not.

Offers, anyone? Just trying to get them moving.

Bump.

I'm moving soon, and these 2 books aren't moving with me

Bass Fitness - An Exercising Handbook - Josquin des Prés
Fingerboard Harmony for Bass - Gary Willis

Both books are in great condition (they're actually like new, pretty much unread) and popular titles, so no intro needed, I believe. I'd be looking for about €7.5 shipped for the first one and €10 shipped for the second one. Maybe €15 shipped for both. I'll entertain offers, though.

Items are currently located near Porto, Portugal.

EDIT: Forgot to add - I'll take paypal or bank transfer as payment. Not too fussed about currency (pounds are OK).

man, I really need to learn this bassline. any tips? the chucking thing seems a bit confusing..

[quote name='Gloria stits' post='143463' date='Feb 19 2008, 11:18 PM']I've only ever seen two Sandbergs and I own one. Both were spot on so I don't quite get the inconsistancy in quality control. In doing some research on Bass talk, the yanks absolutely rave about them. Read a number of threads and not yet found anything regarding any issues with the quality of build. Where as on Basschat there's been a few negatives?

Couldn't resist adding a little picy of mine.

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purdy! are you sure you don't want to start a porn thread?