binky_bass

Don't forget you have to pay VAT on the shipping too! Adds a nice little extra kick in the teeth to the whole equation.

Any idea of the intended location?

Myself and @Hellzero used to buy/trade/swap basses quite frequently, probably 20+ 'transactions' prior to Brexit. Post Brexit we've not done any deals for obvious 'prohibitive cost' reasons. It's a real shame as the very specific kind of bass I like is a rare beast and when buying from Europe was an option it meant that the open-to-me market was of course so much bigger with so much more choice. Now, it's a VERY rare day indeed I see anything (UK Based) in the for sale section that interests me and I've completely written off buying anything from Europe due to tax and various other needless complications. Sad times, but hey... 'the people' got what they wanted right? 🤔

Excellent shirt... where did you get it from? I want one!

I think I found that one on Gumtree probably about 4 years ago. I've never seen another one for sale before or after in the years I've been on the hunt for these anniversary editions. Salmon, Cranes, Wild Flower and Pegasus are the hardest ones to find, the ones I own are the only ones I've seen in years and years. Good luck on the hunt!

There's a few builders over the years that have seemingly great products but seem to fall completely over when it comes to customer service and delivering on promises, or even just communicating regularly! A few of us here fell foul of a builder, Letts not name names, and it all got very bitter. Luckily after sending a letter before action most of us got made whole. I sincerely hope you do get your money back!

Bought my 4th item from Alan! Yet again a great person to deal with, exceptionally honest about condition, always very happy when something I want/fancy is being sold by Alan, I know I'll get a nice and easy transaction! Russ.

Another terrible website... I set the filter to 'stock' only to weed out the 'sold', and set the 'No. Of Strings' to 6 and 7. The return was 9 bass, 5 of which had 'sold' written above them... what's the point in setting a filter to weed out sold units if still over 50% of the returns are sold!

This was recorded nearly 10 years ago, but it's gives you an idea of how I tend to play him. (Back when I was 110lbs heavier!)

Yup, 34" scale. Tuning is F#, B, E, A, D, G, C, F, A#, D# I do play a good amount of tap style, but he does plays great (if not a bit heavy) with a 'regular' playing style.

🤣 That would likely be my guitarist! Such immature people those 'tarists!

Binky is the realisation of my absolute dream signature bass... it has my initials inlayed on the truss cover and my name in abalone on the 4th fret. He's an beast, but I love him! 10 string Queen Bee Bass with customised lower horn 17mm spacing Buckeye burl top Matching headstock cap Camphor burl back Hipshot Ultralite tuners with 'Bunny buttons' Bird's-eye maple fret board American rock maple and purpleheart neck Ash body Custom bird's-eye maple/buckeye burl/abalone knobs 'Binky' truss rod cover 1ft Binky abalone/MOP inlay 24 frets Custom Nordstrand pickups Custom 18v 'Bee-Pre' pre-amp Hipshot individual bridge pieces

Try going from a 10 string to a 4 string! I have 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 string basses as well as 6, 7 and 12 string guitars... Purely to help with effortless switching of course, it's a sacrifice, but I was willing to make it. 😆