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  1. Machines
    It'll sound worse than it looks too.
  2. Machines
    I popped in at lunch time today to check out some 8 string guitars (don't ask). The bass stuff is decent, but seems a bit of LOTS of a few brands, although not rubbish ones (Fender/Sandberg/Musicman/Ibanez & R*ckenbacker).
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    I think I would never sell a bass for less than i'd be willing to pay for it myself, and often that price is what I in fact what I did pay. I'd rather keep it and let it collect dust than let someone have a better deal than I did. I'm pretty resigned to keeping my Warwick now though, it's a great bass and sounds immense, if it was a 5 string i'd probably never have put it up. Trading it in for something else isn't a real option, I think PMT Birmingham quoted me £250 on it ! Oh how I laughed.
  4. Machines
    Pessimistic bump.
  5. Machines
    I'm confused here. Any bass will work. Except a Hofner.
  6. Machines
    [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1448015484' post='2912247'] ebay? [/quote] Not free.
  7. Machines
    A fair point, but where are people selling them instead ? There isn't much on Gumtree either.
  8. Machines
    I've got a Warwick up for sale at the moment, and am amazed I haven't even had a sniff. Not even a PM with a lowball offer ! (Anyone who wishes to please go ahead, it will make me feel popular). It seems people are either skint, or don't care any more and are happy with what they have. The trend for very expensive instruments in the sale forum is also certainly increasing. I'd love to know some metrics around success rates of sales based on price brackets.
  9. Machines
    Why not a 44-02 ? It will do the Jazz bass sound and you won't lose anything the 55-02 did.
  10. Machines
    Bump.
  11. Machines
    On behalf of blind 5 year olds, I find this post offensive.
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    Bump.
  13. Machines
    Bump, the price is not firm - just a ball park. Still looking for trade offers - try me.
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    Bump
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    Bump
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    I'm seeing them on the 16th.
  17. Machines
    [quote name='D'AddarioUK' timestamp='1446800752' post='2902389'] Hi Machines, We will often attend shows with the intention of showcasing a particular concept or set of products, this means that we rarely bring a wide range of stock and tend to focus on a handful of products. As for pricing we're primarily a distributor, we can't price things too keenly at shows, retailers will usually offer the best value to consumers. Thanks, [/quote] I think this is short sighted - offering strings at cost of course won't get you very far in the short term, but could result in more long term customers who have not tried your products before. Me ? I'm just after a discount
  18. Machines
    A 5/6 string bass is the same as a 4 string, with 1 or 2 extra strings. The 4 in the middle will sound the same.
  19. Machines
    I like the strings, but at a guitar show in Birmingham they were charging more than I can get them for on your well known strings suppliers websites. In fact this year I don't think they had ANY bass strings.
  20. Machines
    If you just want the sound, a G&L JB2 is a good move. If you want the same look, my vote is Lakland 44-60 or DJ4..
  21. Machines
    Bump.
  22. Machines
    Lovely, it's given me some ideas for my swamp ash Corvette.
  23. Machines
    Warwick Corvette Pro Series (2014) in Antique Tobacco. Swamp Ash body, Ovangkol neck and Wenge fretboard with bronze frets (new German Pro Series doesn't have these any more !). Weight - 8lbs (3.6KG). Active MEC pickups and 2 band EQ. This instrument is great condition with a very little wear. I've had a German Corvette before and these Korean ones are every bit as good. I am convinced they are identical in terms of parts and the only difference physically is the stamp of where it was made. I checkedon eBay before posting this and a similar instrument and one sold for £510. Originally bought from BassDirect earlier this year. I am looking for trades mostly but a straight sale is not opposed. I would prefer collection but can post if required at buyers expense or a local delivery within the Birmingham area. Please PM me with any trade offers - but looking for basses a similar price point. Photo below is of this instrument.
  24. Machines
    They're good, but I can't ever like that headstock.
  25. Machines
    Basschat is not representative of the average bassists' equipment. I bet the top selling bass in the country is a Squier Precision (or others around £300), but you see mostly thousand pounds plus things for sale here. Perhaps people realising they don't need such exquisite ostentatious belongings to play roots down the pub?
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