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I've got 3 payments left on the Dingwall and 7 on the amp if I remember correctly.

It's up for review in March by the Government so I would hazard a guess it will get scrapped.

It's such a great idea and has helped me to get items I'd normally spend months saving up for.

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ThomBassmonkey Rising Star

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[quote name='dbass' post='1066568' date='Dec 22 2010, 11:00 AM']Thom - When Mark leaves you on your own in the shop it equals play as many basses as you can time ;-)

Although you do feel like not wanting to touch anything in case you drop it >.<[/quote]

It's not so much that I'm likely to drop it (I have the same chance of dropping stuff if I ask first), I just know from my own experience in shops that people go in and go "ooh, that's pretty, I fancy a go on that" with no intentions of buying and it really winds me up (especially when they start dropping them). I'm sure that's something that Mark (and anyone else that works in instrument shops) has to deal with, you just have to grin and bear it though because sometimes even the most unlikely person can pull out a wad of cash (or at least come back with their parents' and their card :) ). Considering that (especially in a small shop) you're basically asking someone if you can have a play on instruments they own, it's polite to ask before you start noodling.

Anyway, there's no hard feelings, I understand that this kinda thing can happen every so often and when so many people have had good dealings with Mark it sounds like it was just unlucky, it just left a bit of a bitter taste at the time after such a long drive. I'm sure if I ever go down again, I'll get better service (and a cuppa :) ).

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I'm really happy with the advice and service I've received from Mark. He is passionate about his gear and if he does try to push you towards something it's purely because he knows it'll give you what you're after. 95% of the time this will be fine but sometimes you may find it's frustrating to be ushered away from the kit you have in mind as what you really want. I'm sure his intention is all good though. I've had Mesa gear before and it was great. I now use Berg stuff and IMO it's considerably "greater".

Don't forget he is trying to offer a much better range of gear than the usual music shop that makes most of it's money selling cheap guitars, amps, recorders, music stands etc etc. If he was selling all the same stuff regular shops were he would probably shift enough gear to be able to employ a bunch of spotty teenagers to serve you. That however is not the case. He's focusing on the kit that gives us the best sound and reliability which is a bit more specialist.....and at a very competetive price. In order to do this I'm sure certain compromises need to be made to make it a viable business. Therefore he may need to deal with phone customers for mail order sales at the same time as leaving you to noodle on a bass by yourself. The location is handy for the M40 but not as handy as being on your local high st. Again this will be a move to lower overheads. I personally would rather travel a bit and noodle a while than have to pay more for the kit in order for Mark to be able to afford another employee and a high st store. If his business is to expand (which I hope it does) he will need to become very stretched before moving to the next stage. That's just the way life is in a small business.

Just my opinion tho. I don't know the ins and outs of the OP's phone call so can't comment. I just appreciate what Mark is trying to do and will certainly buy from him in future

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[quote name='dbass' post='1066599' date='Dec 22 2010, 11:26 AM']I've got 3 payments left on the Dingwall and 7 on the amp if I remember correctly.

It's up for review in March by the Government so I would hazard a guess it will get scrapped.

It's such a great idea and has helped me to get items I'd normally spend months saving up for.[/quote]

Dan

The scheme is being changed - as of April/May 2011 the scheme will only be available for 16 - 26 year olds.

So you old gits need to get a shake on if you want to use it!

Mark

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[quote name='poptart' post='1066658' date='Dec 22 2010, 12:18 PM']Dan

The scheme is being changed - as of April/May 2011 the scheme will only be available for 16 - 26 year olds.

So you old gits need to get a shake on if you want to use it!

Mark[/quote]


Bugger!

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[quote name='poptart' post='1066658' date='Dec 22 2010, 12:18 PM']Dan

The scheme is being changed - as of April/May 2011 the scheme will only be available for 16 - 26 year olds.

So you old gits need to get a shake on if you want to use it!

Mark[/quote]

The ageist so and sos!

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[quote name='poptart' post='1066658' date='Dec 22 2010, 12:18 PM']Dan

The scheme is being changed - as of April/May 2011 the scheme will only be available for 16 - 26 year olds.

So you old gits need to get a shake on if you want to use it!

Mark[/quote]
I'm 47 so perhaps you will give me a 50% discount on the fretless Wal instead? :)

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[quote name='poptart' post='1066658' date='Dec 22 2010, 12:18 PM']....The scheme is being changed - as of April/May 2011 the scheme will only be available for 16 - 26 year olds. So you old gits need to get a shake on if you want to use it!....[/quote]
FFS!! More age discrimination!!

OK, Mark, you'd better get some Rob Allen basses (Koa, 5 string, fretted) in pretty quick!

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[quote name='cetera' post='1066688' date='Dec 22 2010, 12:35 PM']Hmmmm.... NV610 or NV215..... choices choices. I've got till April to decide... :)[/quote]


Hmm

That will be 610 vs 412.

610 for the SVT810 vibe - punchier, tighter
412 for that Bassman vibe - smoother, deeper

Mark

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[quote name='poptart' post='1066863' date='Dec 22 2010, 03:18 PM']Hmm

That will be 610 vs 412.

610 for the SVT810 vibe - punchier, tighter
412 for that Bassman vibe - smoother, deeper

Mark[/quote]

Oops! Yep, that's what I meant! :)
Sounds like the 610 is the puppy then.... hmmmm....

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[quote name='poptart' post='1066013' date='Dec 21 2010, 06:44 PM']...............you know that is not a bad idea................I will looking for someone soon.............. :)[/quote]


I thought I'd already auditioned for that job a few weeks ago - helping sell berg cabs to the guy who wanted another brand!

I'm still waiting for the other guy to come and hear my Roscoe played live - he hasn't made it to a gig yet! Did you sell his Lakland?

Hi Mark, Merry Xmas and hope to have the pickups soon

Cheers

Martin W

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[quote name='cetera' post='1066925' date='Dec 22 2010, 04:13 PM']Well we got it right with the Genz Benz Neox212T before so I trust you with the Berg! :)[/quote]

This is a very different cab to the Neox212T, I love the 212T, one of favourite cabs of all time (although the new Berg 212 is taking it on) the NV610 is a monster, if you like the mid growl and SVT tone then this cab is the biz!

Mark

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[quote name='martinbass7750' post='1066923' date='Dec 22 2010, 04:12 PM']I thought I'd already auditioned for that job a few weeks ago - helping sell berg cabs to the guy who wanted another brand!

I'm still waiting for the other guy to come and hear my Roscoe played live - he hasn't made it to a gig yet! Did you sell his Lakland?

Hi Mark, Merry Xmas and hope to have the pickups soon

Cheers

Martin W[/quote]

Martin

You are an honorary member of staff, you know that ;-) My Lakland is still undecided.........

Mark

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Ha ha - I felt old on my birthday in November and I feel REALLY old now!!

Can see some shopping coming on in the new year.

[quote name='poptart' post='1066658' date='Dec 22 2010, 12:18 PM']Dan

The scheme is being changed - as of April/May 2011 the scheme will only be available for 16 - 26 year olds.

So you old gits need to get a shake on if you want to use it!

Mark[/quote]

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