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Can we now start an appeal for an official Fender offering with a grey headstock? Smoking, absolutely smoking - I do love the Jags.

The natural recourse would be to turn up at the next gig decked in corpse paint, like some kind of Celtic Frost tribute act. Simply claim you thought they'd asked for you to look [i]interesting[/i] - hey presto!

[quote]It's been said before on this thread & I'll say it again. Squier Classic Vibe Jazz. Nuff said![/quote] +1!!!

Bits of that video are on Youtube, if anyone's interested in seeing [i]just how wasted they actually are![/i] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZILSRswCNdE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZILSRswCNdE[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-ImKQ53C-I"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-ImKQ53C-I[/url]

I remember seeing this one a while back. Does it still count if you're fighting your soundman? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKNBwMEtP4o"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKNBwMEtP4o[/url]

Woop! Well, I'm delighted to hear that. Of course, now Jamie's a redeemed character, I think people would be happy enough to offer advice if he is having difficulties.

Pics or it never happened - you know the rules! Mmm... fretless Keeley Hawes...

I was simply pointing out options, Kets, so far as I knew them - I'm not pretending to mind-read the buyer, as to his intentions or otherwise On the question of intent, might this not then fall under the definition of [i]recklessness[/i]? I know this much from my time in the insurance business. Ok, so you didn't want to cause harm; but you knew you would; so hey. Guess than it would be question of whether he genuinely intended to pay, or not? That perhaps rings a little more true - but, again, without the power of mind-reading (and a good nights sleep, I'm going fuzzy at the edges) i'm happy to leave it I hope the OP does take up our suggestions of some civil action, if this chap doesn't get in touch. I'd love to think it was simply an accident of circumstances, but the attempted re-sell doesn't bode well. The amount might not be huge, but the principle is realling niggling - just who the f*** does this kind of thing? Too late for my brain to work on any level, so time for me to duck!

@Thepurplebob - oops, yeah - I see that you mention deception. I still think he might have a case; if not to do more than prod the 'buyer' with. If this chap convinced the OP that he was intending to pay, as a basis for securing the property, it would be reasonable to assume he deceived the OP - from what little I know. I agree that the civil matter would be the easiest to pursue. But the OP has options, I think

Some bed-time reading on deception offences: [url="http://www.claimerfraud.co.uk/deception.ppt"]http://www.claimerfraud.co.uk/deception.ppt[/url] [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deception_(criminal)#Obtaining_property_by_a_deception"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deception_(cr..._by_a_deception[/url] [url="http://www.experiencefestival.com/deception_offences_-_obtaining_property_by_a_deception"]http://www.experiencefestival.com/deceptio..._by_a_deception[/url] Just a quick start - sorry, I haven't had the time to look much further. I'm going for a booze with one of our corporate lawyers tomorrow, they might know something more. Not their field, mind. Come to think of it, I was bantering with EdwardMarlowe on that Emin thread in 'Off Topic' - he's a legal academic. Must be worth a punt (if he's not already commented, sorry Ed!) surely?

My legal understanding is limited, but are the deception offences not seperate to the theft offences for just this purpose? Whilst this isn't theft, this individual has obtained property by deception - with the appropriate causality (i.e. send the bass, I'm making the payment now) - so how is this not a legal matter? I think the police have it all wrong, in this instance. In any case, it doesn't sound as if they've had sufficient information to rule out a deception offence. I would pursue the legal route [i]instantly[/i], both with a means to exploring the possibility of this being a genuine deception offence; and of securing the return of the property alongside appropriate redress. Appropriate redress should include an element of recompense for stress and inconvenience. I helped a friend pursue a claim, which proved most satisfying. The repercussions go well beyond the simple recovery of the matter at hand - you're well into the realms of possibility for CCJs, and all other kinds of hang-ups. That would make it suitably hard to secure future employment; accomodation; credit. Sounds like silly-billy could do with reminding of that. If times are hard now, they can suddenly get a lot harder.

Damn, now that is nice! I think, if you can picture the Worther's Original ads in your head whilst looking at this, that it's fate. Smooth, creamy and uncommonly good.

Back it goes! I think there's a fairly intuitive understanding of what the term "new" means, in this context - and this doesn't sound like it!

It was really a fantastic example. I get nervous holding nice things - I am aware that, stripped of suit and tie, I revert to being some kind of neanderthal. Whilst I love my basses, they are very definitely players, not trophies. Anything that can't cope with soaking a pint up isn't going to work. It was shiny, new, and felt good. A little hard sell would have killed me.

No - not this time. Sadly, I work in the same team as Mrs Gus - it would prove very difficult to sneak it into the office, and back home to the games room, without somehow alerting her. She is, after all, a devious beast! Bloody tempted though. That was very nice.

It's the Keeley Hawes bit, right?

I managed to beat an escape from the office for a rare stroll along the river... only I managed to find myself drawn to Banks music, for a quick browse. I'm pretty glad I did. As per usual, I received the typical patter - how's the day; business good; is that yet another tie; cold out - and the lad got to chatting about what he'd had in on the last delivery. MIM Ps, MIM Js... including a stunner in white. Tempted? No thanks. I can't imagine myself playing Anthrax covers in my games room on that thing. It'd be like like marrying Keeley Hawes. It'd be great, she's beautiful... but, sooner or later, she's going to find out I'm an idiot. Not getting good vibes on that, laughs the lad, but we did get some Vibes in - cue another stunner in white, with a tort plate. Well, I had time to kill, so time was killed. I was very impressed, all told. I don't know what I was expecting. I've seen some great comments on here about these, versus previous Squier and Fender efforts - sound and tone, both great; look and feel, great; price, great! I'd almost prepared my defence for bringing it home. "Well, Mrs Gus, it's just like marrying Keeley Hawes... and then she found out I was an idiot; so anyway, this was a bargain." Glad I took that lunch break now!

Top work matey! How does it play?

According to the above it's the patent number, not the serial - as they only began using that in 1990, which would understandably, not allow for an 87. I don't know

I think when I'm older, more girzzled, and dripping with boutique hardware, then I will reconsider slap. Not before, though. It's a technique, and one I believe I've only half-mastered. It's very rarely used in the music I play and listen to, which has been a real disincentive to perfecting it. Great for the odd show-off, but not something I think I could compete on. Maybe one day, though. Hopefully!

Ooh, Modulus! How long has this been saught after?

For those seeking to kill some of the suspense, the manufacturer of Gaffer Tape would appear to be Le Mark Self-Adhesive Ltd - a member of the Le Mark group. No sodding idea on their market status.

I like this - some suspense whilst I try and scoff lunch at my desk!