Eldon Tyrell

Thanks and good idea. Problem is, I am not really into neck shaving and refin. However, if someone knows someone who can do it, then it could be an option.

Thanks for asking, Paul. Well, looks like customs wondered whether or not the bass needed a CITES certificate. I was able to convince them that it did not need one. The bass is on the way to the local depot now and as soon as I have paid taxes and duties, it should get delivered. Probably on Wed or Thur. Then, after checking the neck shape, it will take me a few seconds to figure out whether I'll keep it or sell it here on via BD or BB. Nearly there (BTW, the bass arrived in the UK on the 7th!, that's THREE WEEKS AGO)!

Well, looks like you can do quite a lot with it. Maybe the one stop solution for gigging musicians? However, too much of an overkill for a bedroom player like me. Also too many buttons, switches, screens etc. So, I guess for me, the old school guy and hobbyist, I'll stick with ANALOG instead of ANAGRAM 😉

Cool stuff. When I first saw the bass, I mentioned the Stormtrooper vibes it was giving me. Well, looks I wasn't the only one 😉

Have a chat with @Sean who recently got two Spectors sent from Japan. You can see them here:

I would avoid the resellers on Ebay or Reverb. Check out digimart.net. Search there for the bass you are interested in and then go directly to the store that is selling it. Much cheaper than going via the resellers. For example, two years ago I got my Spector Ras Layer via Ishibashi and it went all smoothly. Other good shops/chains: Ikebe, Kurosawa and Gakkido. There will be many more but these are the ones I have interacted with. BTW, I recently found a cool Spector Euro on digimart and contacted the shop directly. I got it for £500 less than what the resellers wanted. Unfortunately, I am now waiting for it to be released from customs. It has been stuck in Coventry for almost 2 weeks. No idea why and no, I have not received a letter asking for VAT and duties yet. PF gave me an email address (the high value team as the bass cost more than £900) to write to but no reply either. I also contacted the shop in Japan and they confirmed that they filled in all the necessary forms and I am sure they know what they are doing. Very frustrating. It took the bass 4 days from Japan to arrive in the UK and now at least 14 days in Coventry. Total joke and very frustrating 😠 You may also want to ask Danny (Bass Japan Direct) to buy and ship the bass you are interested in (for a fee). I have done that for a Yamaha BB1200 he found for me as part of his bass hunter service. He even shot a video before shipping it. Cool stuff:

Congrats 👍 Although, you know, no photos, no bass 🙂

No idea what the issue is. Will be 2 weeks on Monday! Have not received a letter asking for VAT and duties yet. Already sent several emails to the email address I was given but no response. Very annoying!

So did you try out the Euro last weekend? How was it? My Euro from Japan is still stuck in customs in Coventry. A real PITA 😞

Speaking of Ashton-under-Lyne, these guys have a Tribute M-2000 in stock. The shop is legit and has sold one of my basses in the past. Smooth transaction, they even sent me some good packing material. The M-2000 is a more traditional model as it has a 3 band EQ and the MFD pickups are a bit underwound (but apparently still hot). Maybe something to look into too? https://www.sellusyourguitar.co.uk/product-page/g-l-tribute-m-2000-gloss-black-electric-bass-1

I recently looked into getting a G&L L2K (again). Apparently, they are the poor man's Wal and, as a big Tool fan, I really need one (as I cannot afford a Wal). Anyway, I came across these beauties (yes, I like red basses): https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/356755443903?itmmeta=01JRYXYQJQB3DPQAJGK1RVSWX6&hash=item53104810bf:g:D4gAAOSwwJVn5CbN Killer looking bass with some interesting history: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/anyone-know-any-info-on-this-g-l-l2000-bass.1596387/ The bass has been on ebay since March 26th. I guess the asking price is a bit on the high side. A price between £1000-£1200 is probably more realistic. Probably worth reaching out to the seller with a reasonable offer. This one I found in an online "bargin[sic} bin". Made in Korea Tribute model (so early 2000s). They normally get rave reviews. Great looking bass. Again, the asking price is probably a bit too high: https://www.m-guitars.co.uk/gl-bass-guitar-legacy-l2000-cherry-sunburst/5900 Well, I eventually decided to get a Spector Euro (again). I ordered it from Japan and it has been stuck in customs for 9 days now. Well, should have gotten one of the L2Ks instead, I guess.

The MP 40 is now available at Thomann ("Sweeter than chocolate Easter deals)" for £194 (inc. VAT, free shipping). Reduced from £279. Great price 👍 I just ordered one myself, should be here on 16th or 17th. https://www.thomann.co.uk/tech_21_sansamp_geddy_lee_mp40_limited.htm

Easter treat from Thomann. NS Dimension 4 for £1,222 (incl. VAT, free shipping). I am not into multiscales, but someone here may be: https://www.thomann.co.uk/spector_ns_dimension_ms_4_walnut.htm

Good thing is that you can try it out in person. For my most recent Spector purchase, I did not have that luxury. I saw a nice looking black cherry Euro on Reverb, sold, or better advertised, by one of these Japanese resellers. I used digimart to find the actual seller, contacted them directly and got a much better price. Now I am waiting for it to arrive (actually, I am waiting for Parcelfore to send me a letter to pay import taxes and duties. The bass is already in Coventry) and the big moment of truth - will I get along with the neck or will it be too chunky? My previous Spector that I bought from Japan also looked great, but had a chunky neck and I sold it here on BC. Well, the same fate may await the newcomer. Should find out this week, so wish me luck and/or keep an eye on the BC marketplace 😉