moooper

Thanks to everyone's efforts. I really enjoyed it, some really great moments and good atmosphere.

I have a bass that was owned by Andrew Levy (Brand New Heavies) there is footage of it on Top of the Pops, in music videos probably more stuff I haven't found. It came with a bunch of provenance i.e. DAT taps of rehearsals, set lists, photos, the flight case really shows its been all over the world with stickers and flight numbers etc. Its a lovely bass and I didn't pay over the odds for it. I think its nice to have an instrument with history that really has been there and done it. In regards to value? Provenance can add huge value but not always monetary.

Yes getting hold of one or trying one out. Thanks for the info on the tks. It's clear that 12 inch speakers are a recent improvement although in 25 years I've never played a cab with them. I'm not a big gear guy I really don't like music shops so tend to be fairly ignorant of new advances. But lightweight is one thing I really need to do.

Yeah TKS look good trying one might be a problem.

It's an idea but they are not easy to come by anymore and I suspect they would be pretty expensive

I know this is hard question to answer but any ideas would give me a good start. I have an Eden 410XST and I really like the sound but the weight is really excessive and its not going to work much longer. I'm really open to any ideas to replace but keep the same kind of sound I.e. Great low B handling punch and thick low end and off course loud. I'm using a Genzler Magellan 800 currently. Cheers

I have the Genzler. It really is stunning little thing I can't rate it enough. Gotta be my favourite amp I've ever had and I've had a fair few over the years.

That's great wish I'd known about that

Yes they are a broker but you do everything through them it's maddening that they have no email or phone contact. Also I did have insurance they just don't want to pay out.

Parcel Monkey

Update: Sent two letters they ignored the first one second they responded to and said the same as before wasn't packaged properly etc. I was advised by citizens advice to use an alternative dispute resolution service. If they don't do anything its off to small claims court.

It was for the open university, the female bass player was Yolanda Charles I have it on VHS somewhere lol.

01. Hamster - 02. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Hayman 4040, Schecter Diamond P5, Ampeg V4BH amp & 115 Classic cab 03. TheGreek - not sure what I'm bringing yet... 04. Happy Jack - I'll be there with a love that will see you through 05. JapanAxe - probably everything in my signature. HERBIE FLOWERS - woot woot! 06. Macdaddy. 07. obbm 08. Billy Apple. Spectors, Marshall valves and EAD 09. Nancy Johnson; Thunderbirds/Whatever amps I'm running. 10. TrevorR - Wal MK 1 Custom, Wal Pro IIE (well, I had to...!), Ariapro2 SB700, Markbass LM2 and Traveler 2x10 and 1x15 11. Bluejay - cameras, video equipment; no basses, unless someone asks to see a specific model. I will also be there as BGM's reporter 12. NickD - Maruszczyck Elwood L5A, TE Series 6 1x15 Combo, Zoom B3. 13. Rumblefish - Rumblefish Bass,Fender Roadworn Jazz, Acoustic 370 amp,Acoustic 1x15 cab.Copy of Herbie Flowers single. 14. Bottle - the usual: Ibanez bass, 1x12 Cab, 1x10 Combo, Pedals 15. alexclaber - Barefaced things and a RIM Custom 5 and maybe an old Warwick Streamer 16. Ordep - Fbass, Zon, amp, pedals etc 17. moooper-Warwicks,Sei Flamboyant 6,Genzler Amp,Eden maybe 18. 19. 20.

The Wal is back up on eBay!! This just feels dodgy

[quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1460715102' post='3028058'] Be persistent, name them and point them to this thread. All their initial responses will be standard issue, just to put you off and make you give up. The damage to your goods is significant, and that means serious neglect on their part. As a community there must be a lot of money spent here sending stuff around the country/world, so we need to know which couriers to avoid (I know its a long list!) No bubble wrap in existence would have saved your cab... [/quote] Thanks, yeah I spoke to CItizens Advice they said send a letter recorded. Saying the service was not done with reasonable care and I am entitled to seek damages. I need to state a deadline as well. I completely agree it could have been packed with double the amount of bubble wrap and cardboard and it still would have been damaged. I have also told them this process is being watched on a very large musician forum and members are very interested how they deal with this. They ignored that last statements by the way.

Was the cab purchased from a company or an individual ? Individual How did you pay for it ? Paypal/Credit card The guy I bought it from didn't wanna send it but we came to an arrangement and I sorted it all. I don't wanna take the guy to task over this, I trust the guy it was fine when it left him. The fact is this thing survived years of gigging etc but less than 24hrs with the couriers = huge damage. I'm not having it from the couriers. I paid them for a service (insured) they broke it and now changing the goal posts to suit them.

Basically they are saying yeah we probably broke it but you should have packed according to the abuse we were gonna give it. It was packed with a huge amount of bubble wrap a thick padded cover (very nice one) and double layer cardboard. I'm dealing with it as I organised and paid for it to be picked up

Company is Parcel Monkey The greatest care is taken when parcels are handled by hand during the sorting processes. However, whilst �Handle With Care� labeling would ensure careful manual handling, this would not affect the mechanised sorting processes. Being a reseller passing thousands of parcels each week to the designated couriers, our partners have to use mechanised sorting systems. Therefore, goods despatched on our services have to be packaged correctly in order to withstand the rigors of our mechanical sorting processes. Please be assured that the vast number of parcels despatched on our services are delivered without incident and that the occurrence of damage is rare. Kindly note we made you aware that all items must be correctly packaged before transit, that is sufficient amount of bubble wraps must be used to wrap the item. We then advise customers to use additional cushioning materials to ensure all edges are covered as well then use a strong cardboard box as the outer packaging. Taking into consideration all of the above I regret I cannot change the status of your claim. I recognise this is not the response you were hoping for and I am sorry I cannot offer a more favourable reply. Once again please accept my apologies for the inconvenience and concern which this matter has clearly generated.

Reply from courier. So it beings, here we go on this huge stupid game. [color=#3A0256]After further assessment of the above reference claim, we regret to inform you that your claim was not successful for compensation.[/color] [color=#3A0256]The packaging used in support of consignment XXXXXXXXX was found to be in sufficient. Item of such nature should be fully wrapped with large bubble wraps, cushioned with foams, polystyrene and boxed in a strong cardboard box. Since the item was not adequately packed unfortunately we had to reject your claim.[/color] [color=#3A0256]Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.[/color]

I had one and I replaced the original speaker with a Kappa Pro was a big improvement. Might be an idea

Bit of a trip for me but I will try to make it

We had a lovely time. Even came away with a Bass which is a bonus!!! Hope too see you again in September. Thanks Nik