JohnR

I was just browsing Thomann and put a Fender Jazz into my basket only to receive a message that Fender won't allow them to ship to the UK.

Loved it.

This is an amazing series.

It was the heavy duty option I'm afraid. But remember I had the six string so the four string could be different.

I installed a set of the same Bartolini pickups used in the MTD USA basses. The bridge was a drop in replacement but the neck was too big for the cavity and I had to do a bit of woodwork to make it fit.

I have the six string version and the neck is the best I have ever played. I did replace the preamp with a Mike Pope and the pickups with Bartolinis which made a massive difference.

It's only a bit of fun. This will restore the balance of the universe.

I'd have bought it right now if they offered delivery.

Lovely choice of basses. Can you tell me where you got the flight case?

Stringsdirect. - Amazing customer service. I bought a Gruv Gear Duostrap from them which arrived yesterday with a fault on one of the fixtures. I emailed them last night asking if they could post the part or arrange a replacement. I got a reply this morning saying they have despatched a replacement strap to me immediately to minimise my time without it and providing freepost details for returning the faulty one. This is how you win and keep customers. John

If it makes you happy then do it. There's nothing wrong with indulging yourself if you have the spare funds.

I recently bought a preamp directly from their US site. They could not have been more helpful, pickups arrives fast, and only a small duty surcharge to pay. They even built a left-handed version for me at no extra charge.

I recently bought a bass from Canada. It arrived in just under two weeks but would have been quicker without the impact of Covid. Upon import they asses the value of the bass, this can be the full retail value at worst case, add on the cost of shipping, add on import duty and then tax on the grand total. It is a lottery I think. In the interest of transparence I paid £1,400 for my bass, express shipping using UPS was $300 CAD, and the total import charges were £277 which I think was reasonable.

No. Not a new little black dress. 😀 New left-handed bass day. This beauty was delivered this afternoon. It came from its original owner in Montreal and has returned home to Scotland where it was built. I haven't had much time to play it yet but, based on a quick play, it gets close to the sound of my old Wal but also gets close to the Alembic sound. I have an exciting weekend ahead.

Indeed I did. It is currently held up in the UPS facility in Donington. I am bracing myself for the duty and VAT charges.

Graham bought a left handed bass from me and it was a completely painless sale. Paid instantly and communicated well. He should get a medal for breaking the Basschat record for the length of time taken for a left handed bass to be sold. Thanks

I always visit them when I am in the city centre. Some lovely CS Fenders.

Just checking in to say hi and let you know that the Wal eventually sold and is now with its new owner in the US. Meanwhile, I have been very fortunate and bought a pre-owned ACG which arrives this week. I will post photos when it arrives. John

I always loved this album.

This is the best bass-related thread I have ever read. Congratulations.

What a dreadful video. He made his bed years ago.