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    [quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1486503667' post='3232394'] Further to my earlier post, the fundamental problem with event ticket selling is that original promoters dont let the market set the price - they sell them at a fixed price (generally below their true value) and then various middle men come in and pocket the difference. The obvious solution is for the event promoters to hold an auction for tickets in the first place, this way the promoters and the act themselves get the benefit of the true market value of the tickets rather than middle men. [/quote] im not sure that is a solution as the touts will just by the tickets via the auctions instead.
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    Its a bass guitar, no need to be too prcecious about what kind of cloth you clean it with. As Grangur says, damp microfibre cloth(any old one will do - i use the same one I use to wipe down my kitchen worktops with), with a dab of fairy liquid. Be prepared to be disgusted by how much grime comes off! You will need to do it several times before you get the fretboard properl clean and obviously just use a different part of the cloth each time. If the fretboard isnt lacquered then using ultrafine steelwool will shift the dirt much much easier and faster. Be aware though you will need to cover the body of the bass so none of the steelwool gets in to the electronics or pups. Using the steelwool also has the advantage that you can polish the frets at the same time. Afterwards, vacuum up the steelwool dust, wipe down with a damp cloth, dry the fretboard and then apply Danish oil.
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    [quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1486458705' post='3231860'] Signed. Still need 70k more signatures to get it debated though... [/quote] dude it was at 2K yesterday or day before and now it is 32K. Deadline is 10th of May so looks like we will get there easy! Positive thinking!
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    Why don't you just get the existing bass player to spend his time learning the new material! How does anyone know he isn't able play it? Seems an arse about tit way to handle the whole thing IMHO
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    Signed. 15K sigs already!
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    [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1486321194' post='3230892'] 4 hrs use in 10 years. Must be a gem. [/quote] Thought that may be due to the terrible action...?
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    So I fitted an Aguilar OBP3 to my Status Series 1 which has the Status Hyperactive pups. It is a beast and adds a useful mid cut/boost and active/passive switching which the Status pre didnt have. One slight problem is that in passive mode, with the pups blended fully, there is a noticeable drop in volume. This is not present in active mode so nothing to do with phase AFAIK. If I solo a pup in passive volume is spot on to the active volume. The blend/balance pot is 250K. Is this normal or is this an issue that can be addressed? Any ideas please?
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    Well the body is a jazz body apparently. Very misleading title though. Reckon it would sound pretty decent. Those pups look the biz!
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    [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1486286280' post='3230503'] So you've never sold using PayPal and have a buyer claim it never arrived? PayPal simply refund back to the buyer out of your PayPal account. So you're down a bass and no cash. If you've already withdrawn the funds it gets billed to your bank account details or credit card. [/quote] Again, spot on mate. People seem not to realise if you are selling that the PayPal gift option is your best friend. Obviously its a different story when buying and paying by PayPal gift. You would want to do your research on the seller before parting with your hard earned. This is where the feedback section of this forum is so beneficial. A bit of commonsense also goes a long way as does picking up the phone and speaking with seller. If theres any doubt then walk away.
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    [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1486247279' post='3230396'] Am I missing something here? As I see it, ice you're buying you should only ever use PayPal ice you use the facility of telling them that you're buying goods. That way, as a buyer you are protected. If you're a seller, as our OP is, the risk with the PayPal service is when the buyer gets the bass, then tells PayPal it never arrived. PayPal then refund the money and our man looses. So, this is why we tell him to insist on the Gift method. Then the buyer doesn't have the opportunity to fleece him. Please can someone be so kind as to tell me what I'm missing? [/quote] 100% correct. Which is exactly why I have been saying for the OP, or any seller, that it's ok to accept PayPal gift payment.
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    [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1486243955' post='3230367'] Point made. You wont have a leg to stand on in any court if you call money exchanged in a sale a gift. Sorry I had to spell it out again. Now it's your turn to calm down I think. [/quote] Umm the OP is SELLING the bass so he doesnt need to worry about it. Sorry that needs to be spelt out to you.
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    [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1486243275' post='3230358'] Whoosh. [/quote] Come on then, I'm still waiting for your point... if you know it all then do tell
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    [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1486242221' post='3230350'] Hmmm http://basschat.co.uk/topic/252025-paypal-gift-payments/ [/quote] The OP is selling, therefore there is no risk to him.
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    Calm down buddy. Yes it's a sale and the PayPal gift option is just one way to transfer funds. Absolutely nothing to do with being clever and NO PayPal payment option has anything to do with HMRC. What was you point again?
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    [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1485808546' post='3226919'] Don't think he can claim back a Paypal Gift can he? I don't like the under-declaring the value though. That way there would be no insurance. If you're talking about your Status Grafite, that's serious money to a person on Thai wages. Smells funny. [/quote] Lots of people live in Thailand mate, some of whom are very wealthy - just like most other countries! I sold a pair of high end speaker cables to bloke in Thailand years ago, paid via bank transfer, no issues at all. The value of these cables would be more than most of secondhand Status's! Dont know why people are saying not to accept paypal gift. It cannot be reversed which is why it is free to use - no transaction insurance to pay for!
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    Ashdown 10" Driver(2 available) extremely lightly used. I bought these as replacements because I thought there was a problem with the drivers in my cab, turns out there wasnt anything wrong with the drivers and it was the head! So these have been installed but have had all of 10 minutes use. I dont know the exact details(other than their impedance which is a nominal 8Ohms but both measure at 7.1Ohms) but I believe they are rated to 80 watts. £25.00 each + £5.00 delivery mainland UK. £45 delivered for the pair to mainland UK [url="https://postimg.org/image/abmghf5j1/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/jpnsngwcd/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/lvi3hyzst/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/i336fz9od/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/x94mt6abh/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/m5pm1bef1/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/8h50lxt4t/"][/url]
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    [quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1486115318' post='3229300'] Invisible man gloves are available on ebay. [/quote] can you send me a link please, I cant seem to find em....
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    [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1486067251' post='3229038'] Ok then, so what tonegloves are best for metal? [/quote] Umm chainmaille or studded-leather durr!!!
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    [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1486041739' post='3228699'] Here's Scott Devine's gloves story: [url="http://www.scottsbasslessons.com/odds-and-sods/the-gloves"]http://www.scottsbas...sods/the-gloves[/url] [/quote] Am I invisible or summat?
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    [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1486035152' post='3228629'] I was bidding on this but was outbid with minutes to go while out with the dog. If I found out who I'm going to burn their house down!! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Bass-Guitar-Neck-And-Body-Project-/282339111627"]http://www.ebay.co.u...t-/282339111627[/url] [/quote] they did you a favour mate. good luck to them trying to find a heart-shaped neck plate!
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    [quote name='jonunders' timestamp='1486041459' post='3228694'] Hi I have noted that some bass players like to play wearing gloves. Why is this? What advantages, if any, are there and if so what are they made from, would fibres catch in the strings. Jono [/quote] If you are referring to Scott Devine from Scott's Bass Lessons, he wears them due to a medical condition called Focal Dystonia - the gloves stop his fingers from trembling. Cant comment any other players.
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    [quote name='anzoid' timestamp='1485781614' post='3226595'] Thanks guys, confirmed my gut feeling and that I sent the right response. If I hear back with anything else I'll just say "thanks, but not interested" and post anything ridiculous that gets said [/quote] the other thing to consider is that if you have underclared the value then if it gets lost or damaged you wont be able to claim the proper value of the instrument insurance wise.
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    Please do update. I swapped out the pre on my Status Series 1 for an Aguilar OBP3 with active/passive switching and switchable mid point too. Sounds incredible and passive is lovely, so is having a mid control too!
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    bump and another price drop! Now £645 shipped internationally - or £595 for UK!
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    G'day mate! Welcome to basschat. Whereabouts in Aus are you? I spent 20 years in rural Vic and Melb - great part of the world!
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