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[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1394099308' post='2387833'] If it's buzzy all over the neck the saddles are probably a little too low for your playing style and raising them is simple (just do it say half a turn at a time until the fret buzz goes away). Checking intonation is again simple with a good tuner; tune the open string, then check the fretted note at the 12th, if the 12th is sharp the saddle needs to come back a little, if flat then the saddle needs to move forwards. I like to check the tuning higher up too until I have it pretty much perfect. And happy new bass day! [/quote] I know i should man up and do it but i can't bring myself to do it! I think i'll get this done by someone who knows what they're doing and keep practicing on my cheapo so that i'm confident to do it in the future!

[quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1394100625' post='2387854'] Nice little set up you have there, I reckon it'll sound immense. Congrats [/quote] Thanks, that's pretty much it for me now. I wanted a set-up that wasn't a complete pain to load back into the house at 2am on a sunday morning so bought the Barefaced, now with the versatility of the Bongo and the RH750 i think i've pretty much got everything i need soundwise.

Well after much searching i finally got the one i wanted, a a Bongo 4HS Stealth. I think it looks fantastic, i can't believe how much i've changed my opinion on these since hearing one. If someone would have told me 6 months ago that i'd buy one, i would have assumed they'd been smoking crack! Brilliant service from the store in Holland where i got it from, prompt replies to any enquiries and very helpful. I ordered it Tuesday lunchtime and it arrived at 8.30 this morning, brilliantly packed! Slight downside for me is it could do with a set up, the action is too low so a bit buzzy. I like it fairly low but i also like the ability to dig in and change the tone, it's just too low for that at the moment. Bit of a bugger as the tech i use can't have it in until next week and i'm gigging Saturday. I know some of you guys will tut at me and say it's really simple, but i've only just bought an old bass to practice set-ups etc on so have never really done it before, and seeing as this is all new and shiny (well all new and matte black!) i think i'll let someone who knows what they are doing sort it out. I'm just not confident in taking tools to my brand new bass just yet. Unless of course some friendly BC'er wants to earn himself some beer money, I've got some left in the pot as the price on this was unbelievably good! So, here it is, with its new partner in crime, i look at this bass and rig together and i'm one very happy man! [attachment=156931:007.JPG]

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1394006163' post='2386717'] Also, bear in mind that even if you did manage to find some way of getting around EBMMs no export rule you'd be screwed if you had any problems with the bass as it wouldn't be covered by any warranty. [/quote] The only way I could have done it would have been to get my sister in law to buy it while she was in the US and bring it home with her, that way BC wouldn't have broken any EBMM export restrictions.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1393928301' post='2385820'] About Bass Central: Location: 181 Oxford Road, Suite 107 Fern Park, Florida 32730 Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 7pm Saturday 11am - 5pm Closed Sunday Definitely going there during up and coming trip to FL. Will take pictures and post them Only 20 minutes from hotel [/quote] The guys there have been absoulutely brilliant tbh, obviously their hands are tied by Musicman on international orders but theyve been really helpful in trying to find a way around it. Unfortunately it doesn't look like i'll be able to order from them, as i just don't feel comfortable about it being delivered to a hotel in Vegas, but they have been great about the whole thing. Shall definitely be paying them a visit next time i'm in Florida.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1393889960' post='2385624'] Look out for a used one in the US. If there's a dealer with a used or ex-demo one then they can ship outside of US. [/quote] Yes he did say that a used or ex demo model wouldn't have the same restrictions, so that's another option. They do have quite a few used MM basses on their website, so maybe I'll just have to keep checking to see what they've got.

Thought we'd found a way around it as my sis in law is in the States on holiday in a few weeks, and the order has to be placed from within the US. Unfortunately they can't ship it outside the US so it would mean getting it shipped to the Las Vegas hotel where she'll be staying and her bringing it home. Not sure I like the idea of it being sent to a hotel tbh, so looks like if I want one right now I'll be paying full whack for it!

[quote name='sam-davies' timestamp='1393849080' post='2384920'] This is what I was sent by one of the guys there, August 2009. [/quote] Yep, just had email from them to confirm that they can't accept an order for a new Musicman bass from outside the US. But there may be a way around it yet!

I wasn't even aware that the Bass Centre were Musicman dealers.

[quote name='Mark Dyer' timestamp='1393856941' post='2385067'] I purchased my EB Bongo three years ago from The Bass Centre, had no problems with the order, in fact I could have chosen any bass/finish in the Bongo range, there was slightly longer wait time if it wasn't in stock but otherwise no issues. [/quote] The bass centre here in the UK or Bass Central in the US?

[quote name='sam-davies' timestamp='1393849026' post='2384917'] Ahh, sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Which one are you looking at? They may have changed their policy or make an exception. [/quote] It's a Bongo Stealth. The only other place I can find the exact one I want is Thomann, and even allowing $300 for shipping and 25-30% of the total for taxes etc the BC price still works out well over £300 cheaper. Oh bugger!!

[quote name='sam-davies' timestamp='1393848361' post='2384902'] I bought a Stingray 5 from them about 4 years ago. Musicman don't allow them to ship outside of the USA so had it shipped to my friend in California who I was visiting a few weeks later and took it home on the plane. They got it to him really quickly and saved on State tax. The exchange rate for the dollar is pretty good at the moment too. [/quote] Make that, this WAS looking very promising, it's a Musicman bass I'm looking at!

This is all sounding very positive (well maybe not for my wallet), looks like I better get some pics of the Streamer done, ready for it's impending departure. Must keep telling myself "if you buy the new one, the Streamer has to go"!

Did the delivery process go smoothly? How long did it take?

We were looking at going in September but ended up deciding on NY at xmas instead, my wallet definitely won't stretch to two USA trips and a £1500 bass this year!! Planning on going next year but I definitely can't wait that long, the GAS is already nearing epidemic levels!

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1393838029' post='2384733'] I have and they are great! The main guy is Beaver Felton - he was an excellent player and responsible for an influential series of instructional series of videos call Superchops. Unfortunately he was involved in a car accident and paralysed from the waist down many years ago. They don't always update their website when gear is sold so be sure to check what's in stock. Shipping will be between $125 and $250 and duties us Vat should be about 23% of the total including shipping. [/quote] Superchops for bass! Thanks Barrie, I've emailed them to check that the bass is still in stock and for an exact shipping quote. So I'll see what they come back with and have a think, I don't normally buy brand new basses if I can help it but as I'm getting zero joy in the used market this might be the only option. As I said I can get it from Thomann but it's almost £400 more.

Was just wondering if anyone here has ever bought a bass and had it shipped over from Bass Central in Florida? I'm GAS'ing for something badly, and as they hardly ever come up used, I think I may have to bite the bullet and buy a new one. Allowing for exchange rate, shipping and 25-30% of the total for customs/import taxes, the bass is still coming out at almost £400 less than buying it from Thomann. So, anyone dealt with these chaps before? Lee

I bought an RH750 this morning, picking it up Saturday. I like the sound and features of my RH450, I just miss a bit of top end sizzle, and I also like the fact the Spectracomp is in the top layer so no need go into shift mode to access it. I think once my ABM500 comes back from being serviced, the RH450, ABM and Sansamp can all be sold, the 750 should be adequate for all my needs.

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1393230101' post='2377471'] which leads us nicely on to this chap.... (so many superb examples to choose from but this is my favourite) [url="http://youtu.be/kFJSAfAMjLs"]http://youtu.be/kFJSAfAMjLs[/url] [/quote] Brilliant !!

Spector NS2000, if you can find one.