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Its ugly enough to be used as a halloween mask, no doubt. Though it probably plays real nice Where do people pick their prices from - i'm guessing thin air ? Think the seller might need a quick rubdown with Sensible Monthly

I'd like to see the end of the irriitating and minor epidemic of ' feeler ' sales. Surely, its for sale or it isn't. If it is, say its ' For Sale ' If it isn't , dont list it What is a feeler anyway ? Is it a way of saying ' i'm only selling if i get the right price ' In which case, its moot. Since the price anyone wants is listed with the item in question, and they'll either get that price or they won't

Mr flex is a scholar. Sent money for an item and it was in the post and at my door by the next day. Trooper !! Cheers Pete

I had the Deep Impact many many moons ago - personally i found it to be a pile of poo, and sold it. Its no more worth £600/700 than a 60's Fender J bass is worth £XXXXXX Its just the fever kids start when some face starts using a pedal, and they all drive the price up to disproportionate levels, way above sensible. The price, now, is what fascinates the unwary + the lack of them for sale, thinking this must be the dogs nuts. It isnt The only reason i'd buy one now was if i saw one for sale for peanuts and would simply sell it on to a mug with too much money, so i could buy something useful

Well it turned out to be a minter , with quite a nice tone. Could be that the pups were changed, but there's no telling. Sounds fine anyways - its shop condition, not a blemish. Happy bunny [IMG]http://i44.tinypic.com/zxw9bd.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/x51ct5.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i40.tinypic.com/207n51x.jpg[/IMG]

I guess anyone could say they've upgraded their pups for Nordys. The only vague ID could be the black & white pup wires, but then the original pups could have had the same for all i know. I just googled and found this thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/156074-retrovibe-aero-1-and-sold/"]http://basschat.co.u...ero-1-and-sold/[/url] and according to Tom, the originals are fine, so it probably doesnt matter

Thanks Mac - a pic would be handy. I would need to take the covers off, even if Nordy was stamped on them.

Does anyone know how to visually ID a set of Nordstrands ( a P & J ) I've found a Retrovibe Aero 1 ( or is it 2 ) bass which the owner says was ugraded with a P & J set of Nordy's but since he didnt do this himself, he doesnt know which they are. He has no problem with me going to see the bass, no obligation AFAIK, there's the standard NJ/NP4 set , the SV4 set and the SE4 set ... is that correct ? But do they look just like any other J & P pups ? I mean, how can you tell that someone has really fitted a set of these Nordys ?

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This is about as bad as it gets. You can see our singer in the check shirt is about 2ft from the wall opposite the band. Further along the wall is the bar. Go figure. What kind of brain decided to book a band and stick us in that position ? Somewhere, there's a village missing an idiot The mind boggles On top of that, we had a heckler for most of the night, who even had the gall to go up to our rhythm guitarist - while he was mid song ! - and whisper in his ear that he was sh*t. He was also shouting from the bar where he was drinking with his mates, who looked somewhat embarrassed, and weren't joining in. Our drummer - take a look at him - went over to him during the break and spoke to him in his ear. The heckling stopped, but we were contemplating letting the drummer re-arrange the guy's face later after the gig, but thought better of it. [IMG]http://i44.tinypic.com/wk1k52.jpg[/IMG]

Just avoid anything sent by UPS. Believe me

[quote name='4000' timestamp='1380746352' post='2230083'] Miserable? We lived for 3 months in a paper bag in a septic tank....:-) [/quote] Luxury

Thumbs up for HK Audio. Hired a kit for an airline pilot's bash at a swishy hotel, and they were awesome. We used our own amps and desk

Likewise, posting about any good service, from anybody, would be just as relevant

Leaving threads about bad workmanship, pathetic time delays ( read TB's SGD threads - they're mind boggling ) and other shenanningans is only right. This is meant to be a community, and communities generally like to look after each other. By all means remove trolling posts and openly slanderous ( or is it libel - i get the 2 mixed up ) but in the main, genuine grievances should stay as a warning to the community. As per mr Wave's thread. So i guess internet feedback specifically posted on close communities is a good thing, and long may it continue. As long as what anybody posts is true, and can be proved if being legally questioned, then there is no issue, legally or morally Bad workmanship or business practices should be highlighted in every walk of life, whether it be basses, carpenters, builders, plumbers et al

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1380627983' post='2228002'] Is that the penny dropping? [/quote] [quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1380628341' post='2228009'] My first custom built basses ever, I searched on here and there was nothing to suggest any major problems with time keeping at Lettsbass in peoples reviews beforehand. So there seemed to be no problems, it's just unfortunate I am one who seems to have been taken advantage of. Hence why this thread exists because I never had the advantage of reading up on possible negatives before putting in an order (If they existed). Maybe you could "Drop" the condescending attitude and baiting behavior? Which of course you'll deny and possibly say "I was only trying to help, what a terrible thing for a moderator to say". Reading between the lines it seems like you are saying I am a fool for thinking the best of people. Thanks for that, it's really appreciated. Maybe I am a fool for doing that, but I don't need you implying that. Of course, you would deny that as well. Well all these posts are in a personal capacity anyway. [/quote] THAT ^ So, is the penny dropping ?

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1380553411' post='2226977'] Reasons I've never gone custom: 5 - I'm never sure if I'll 'get on' with the builder. Not that I'm an arsehole or anything but because of stories like this. [/quote] And thats peoples points here, that put up or shut up is dumb. How the hell does anyone know what a builder is like, if disgruntled customers didnt post their experiences? If you go to a custom luthier for the first time, you take him on face value, or you look for reports on his work ethic from others that have experienced that builder. Its not acceptable - not in the least. I certainly wouldnt order any bass from those named and shamed here, and thats thanks to the people who expose their shoddy work ethic.

Pass me a sick bag

Where's the horse and stetson ?

Ah the good ole days of fusion / jazz rock Anyone notice the weeeeeeeeeeeird and wonderful North drums Cobham had as part of his kit ?

Amen May as well be debating who likes the colour blue and who likes the colour red. Its personal - there's no real answer accept whatever tickles yer buns

[quote name='bluejail' timestamp='1380320260' post='2223925'] Probably Columbus made by Matsumoku in 70's [/quote] Columbus were made by both Matsumoko and Tombo, both Japanese of course. The weird oblong enclosed tuners were very Columbus, but then other old basses from that era could well have used those, but your best guess of Columbus is probably right The woods look poor enough to be a Columbus, which weren't the best quality, unlike Guyatone or Tokai of the same era, which were much better built