karlfer

My intent was never to diss the shop, I was disappointed at my research and the fact that I had put what I thought was an adequate budget, in cash, in my pocket. Gary was a great gut to deal with, but I fully understand the need to keep the P+L on the straight and narrow. Mainly because I got a bit excited and didn't read the web site properly. They still have the bass, which no doubt they will get their £969 for sooner or later. Just in terms of work involved, money tied up in stock (that must be a real horror in guitar shops), probably credit card charge, perhaps £900 in the bank there and then might not have been such a bad idea. Especially with no part-ex to work through, no ordering/receiving/admin, as it was in stock Never mind. I will spend my money elsewhere, they will sell the bass, nobody was injured.

I know the sort of mark up many businesses put on their cost, but I am not going down that line! I had noticed Promenade Music in Morecambe,50 miles away, had a bass I wanted desperately. On their web site I saw the price as £988, so off I trundles with £900 of folding stuff in my pocket. That's what you are gonna get boys, I will be resolute. Get's there after 1.5 hours (God bless the M6), plays it, wants to marry it. Speaks to Garry (great bloke), wanting deal. £900 in foldy stuff in my pocket. Ticket price in store is £969. Unfortunatelysays Garry, that is discounted (already £266 off) so can't go any lower. Bugger. Wish I had put another £70 in my pocket, and had read the web site properly. Too embarrased to do another 100 mile round trip and certainly won't order over internet. Shame mind. Wonder how many businesses would say no to £900 on a Saturday afternoon, handed over, no other labour /admin costs. Karl.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='724297' date='Jan 25 2010, 05:20 PM']£10,000 = [/quote] I want my 50p change.

Erm oops. I thought I'd started a thread for Mark last Saturday. (23rd Jan 2010) I did read the " search for a name before you start a thread" bit, but I obviously didn't search properly. Just shows care in the community needs work! Anyway, my transaction with Mark was excellent. Top guy, many thanks, Karl.

Top guy Mark. Had the sense to wait until he could try out before he bought. (5 hour round trip, but needed to be done as my dream bass is your nightmare? How do you explain "feel") When he was happy dealing was top notch. Totally recommended, a real nice guy, enjoy it Mark. All the best mate, Karl.

The Birdie Song. We will hunt you down................

[quote name='Clarky' post='718688' date='Jan 20 2010, 08:05 AM']Agreed. Anyone that is pointed out errors in an eBay listing yet does not update the details is not trustworthy IMHO. I am still after a 70s Jazz but this definitely ain't the one![/quote] It's a shame my jazz was not sunburst/rosewood board or you might have been tempted. It's been on hold for nearly a fortnight, but you will find the one you want Clarky, it's just the waiting for it to show itself. Good luck, we're all rootin'for ya. Karl.

[quote name='Clarky' post='718476' date='Jan 19 2010, 09:51 PM']Re-listed but at least he's dropped the "Limited edition" tag. Still keeping the text saying its original parts though .... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Electric-Guitar-1973-1974-Collectable_W0QQitemZ150406416978QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2304ebca52"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Ele...=item2304ebca52[/url][/quote] Am I missing something? All mods carried out before '74, but isn't he intimating that his father bought it from new? Therefore isn't his father the only owner? Medication Nursey please. One to be avoided by any punter in my opinion, FWIW. Karl.

[quote name='Dr.Dave' post='716451' date='Jan 18 2010, 11:49 AM']I suppose not everyone has an eye for photography or maybe not a great camera. I take your point but all that's required of an ad for a bass at this price is an idea. If anyone spends 2.5 large on a bass on the strength of a pic , however good , they're nuts. Personally all I need is an idea of what I'll be going in person to check out before I part with a penny.[/quote] So true. When I tried to sell my 74/74 Jazz here,I wanted any prospective buyer to invest a day of their time to play and get a feel for it. If I was investing £1500 in a bass I am bloody sure I would make the journey. I would also respectfully walk away if it wasn't the bass for me. Mine was stripped at some time70's/80's but is more original than that one!

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='714238' date='Jan 15 2010, 07:41 PM']Worthy we are not.[/quote] Yeah, I forgot. (jealous, naaar) +1

Never stopped listening. Gary Thain was up there with Chris Squires as my inspiration. Saw them loads of times as a young teen, remember Ken Hensley, at Newcastle City Hall, starting Rainbow Demon with a sandwich sticking out of his gob. Same gig, Dave Byron said "here's the first song written by the Beatles". Boxy started a nice little picked intro, Mr Byron started singing Oooh ga ga, Myself and 3999 others pi**ed ourselves laughing. Time machine please.

Doh! Git. (no offense)

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='704391' date='Jan 7 2010, 04:31 PM']Looks like fender are trying to rip off Lakland now [/quote] +1

I saw this one, and as they would say in Glasgow, Aye, right. Karl.

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='708123' date='Jan 10 2010, 08:22 PM']That's very cool looking Karlfer[/quote] It's now also very sold and sadly it wasn't to me. Karl.

Hi guys, this is the little beauty from Leeds. I mailed Will, the seller last night but unfortunately didn't get a reply until this afternoon. Too late for a trip over the Pennines today. It's different but very nice. Checked the headstock shape against photos of the Kasuga I had in very early 80's, and the shape is exactly the same. Re-introducing Obi-Jon-Kinobi. Over to you Jon. Oh, this was still for sale about 3pm.