Newfoundfreedom

Yeah I thought the same looking at the pictures, although it hard to tell from that angle with the low quality photo. It would explain why the price is so low, comparatively at least, as there's pretty much no second hand market here so things retain their value. Thanks for the advice. I shall have to give it a good inspection.

Ah I never thought about it that way around. That might make sense as there's no logo or writing on the headstock either so maybe the whole thing has had a rub down at some point? Still, I quite like the debadged look. 😉 I'm sure all will become clear upon closer inspection.

Pretty good. As most strings are killed by sweat, oil, and dead skin getting into the coils of the string by your fretting hand. If you're playing with a pick then that's not really an issue anyway. I've had a set on my acoustic guitar (played only with a pick) for over 5 years and they're still good.

What's this thread about?

Indeed. It's utter drivel. But I have a deal with my wife. I go out on a Saturday night, get baked, and we watch it together when I get in. To be fair. It's not much different many a Saturday night in my yoof. Watching life sized cartoon characters through bleary eyes making illegible noises, whilst eating a kebab. It makes me feel young again.

Well I've bitten the bullet and I'm going to look at a 6er tomorrow. It's the LTD B206. I've been tempted by it for a while, but the buyer has just dropped the price by another £45, so now it's up for an extremely reasonable price (about £220 at current exchange rate.) All the reviews I've read are extremely positive. Plus this one seems to be pretty unique. It's the spalted maple version, but appears to have an extra vaneer on top which I've never seen on any other LTD. So fingers crossed. Tomorrow might be a NBD. 😁

Thanks Marc. The Peavey Grind is nice. I'll have to keep a closer eye on German eBay. 😋

That looks tidy! What's the scale length?

Thanks. They weren't even on my radar. I'll have a look.

I won't have to pay customs as I'm in the EU, not the UK. 😋 My budget is pretty much none existent, but £300 max, because that's the price I can get the Harley Benton which will take a lot of beating at the low end of the market.

Thanks. As I just posted above, I have a chance of an ESP locally at a good price. I'm torn between that and a new HB. I'm actually fine with, as prefer a narrower string spacing.

Thanks. I do have a couple of options. The BTB on here was tempting, but as I said, no shipping so it's a no go. There's a rather tidy ESP LTD on a local buy sell group which looks tidy at around £270 https://m.olx.bg/ad/bas-kitara-esp-ltd-b-206-sm-CID618-ID7EEHm.html But for not much more, I can get a brand new Harley Benton, which, brand snobbery aside, looks ridiculously good for the money. https://m.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_bz_6000_nt.htm?o=1&search=1579089734 I've been going backwards and forwards on these two for a week or so now, with the HB taking the lead because of the through neck, 18v pre amp and Thomanns outstanding warranty. I think in probably gonna have a punt when it's back in stock in a couple of weeks. The reviews are outstanding, with the only negative being the weight. But as I mostly play sitting down it shouldn't be that much of an issue.

Indeed, and very tempting it is too. As I commented on the thread. In fact I think I'd happily have a punt on it as the only problems seem to be minor electrical, which is an easy fix. Sadly no shipping offered so it's a no go.

The problem with 6 strings is, they're mostly at the boutique end of the market, and ridiculously expensive. There's very little second hand stuff at the budget end for people like me who just want to dip their toe into the water and try out a 6er.

Really? You don't say. 😂

7 string bass? Nah, those guys have just gone too far! 😂

Cheers. I'm actually waiting for this to come back in stock. A lot of bass for little money. https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_bz_6000_nt.htm

I'm actually currently in the market for 6 string, but they're all way too rich for my blood.

They all sounded like a farting bee on my phone.

Half the time I can't even remember what instrument I play.

Shouldn't this thread be called banned photo's. 😃

Also. I'm thinking the hedgehog is Rydian Roberts.