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A few scuffs, missing headstock binding (about an inch), and neck crack on rear around 5th fret. It was fairly jagged but the neck was still stable under quite a lot of tension, so I've filled and sanded it and it's barely noticeable now. A few weeks ago I sold my Dingwall NG3 as 2 Dingwalls was too much money sat around, I won't pretend this is on the same league, but it does scratch the same itch the NG3 did tonally. Here's how it came, the missing binding is painted black and not obvious anymore.

I'm out, managed a whole week more than last year. This cost me £80 as Gear4Music B-stock, it's now repaired and am quite happy with it, looks way better than the website pics. https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/RedSub-Coliseum-Fanned-Fret-5-String-Bass-Blue-Burl-Burst/31J3?_gl=1*j1qqvl*_ga*MTQyMjAyMDYwMi4xNjc5MDU3MjIy*_up*MQ..

Yes, and also no. I use this and it works a treat.

Aaaaaaand another one. eBay again, same stupid money (just over £100). Cracked neck on this one (by 5th fret) but surprisingly stable, minor binding damage on headstock and a small crack in finish on body by 24th fret. Everything else is fine and after a considerable setup, it plays quite nicely. I have raised an RMA for the finish crack as this wasn't advertised, but depending on if they offer a discount I may keep it. In all honesty it is a serviceable backup for my D-Roc 5. n.b. Please ignore the potato-cat at the top left, she is sitting on the radiator. e.

Wow, can't believe how cheap they used to be. Sounds like that was a 100% cosmetic b-stock and there's nothing wrong with it really, that logo looks fine from the pic.

The websites are not hosted in the shops, 90% of the commission sales i've had there are online. I would bet they have more web visitors than the Bass Gallery has foot traffic.

I've used BassDirect (a dozen plus times) and BassBros a couple. BassDirect wait 7 days after it is delivered to the buyer before releasing your money or a day or 2 if bought in the shop, BassBros i've found quicker generally on releasing after postage. Whilst you may get a lower commission rate elsewhere, you may also wait a lot longer for it to sell, or it doesn't at all and you have to drop the price negating the saving. What you have to sell would direct me where to go, if there 5 other basses much like yours somewhere it may take longer than it being the only one of it's type.

Yep, the new pedal did it not the way it was financed. I'm on 6 weeks which i think is a record for me for at least 3 years.

To be fair, the bass was £89.

I don't think i've posted my BBG here yet. Sniped on eBay around November for absolutely stupid money, since upgraded with Seymour Duncan SPB-3s which were mispriced (sorry PMT). Stock is was fine, but the pickups were lacking a bit of heft and I struggled with the lack of bottom end compared to my other basses. This BBG has cost me under £175 including adding the pickups. It plays like butter, sounds amazing - it is my go to 4 string.

I'll save you the £8. It's a shadow of the former store. Stock is boring, expensive and uninspiring for a bassist. Fender/Squier/Jackson Ibanez Yamaha Sandberg Musicman/Sterling That's it.

Reflection.

Probably : Dingwall D-Roc 5 Dingwall NG-3 Warwick Gnome 280w + Ashdown RM210

Unashamed duo shot. Recorded with the NG last week, sounded IMMENSE.

I have made a purchase but think it's permissible. I've bought a 3/4 Ibanez Mikro for my lad's birthday next month, he doesn't play yet but has shown enough of an interest so far and I found this cheap enough for it to be worth a shot.

Part of the allure of vintage instruments in my mind is that they DON'T look new. I want to see a bit of wear and tear, patina and a story behind it. Being sat in a case for 45+ years (maple neck looks like it's seen zero UV) just makes it look like a newish P bass that's really bloody expensive.

I bought one of these new for £199 from Dawsons Manchester (probably served by @AndyTravis) in 2005. Unlined was a bad choice for me as a new player but it played well enough. Found a pic:

My current situation is everything I have is bloody good. I don't even know what i'd WANT to have that could add to the repertoire in a practical manner, but that doesn't mean I can resist a bargain to tinker with and flip. Temptation has been low in the last few weeks, but that may be more indicative of a quiet market post Xmas. I still check the usual places a few times a day however.