Sharkfinger Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) Took delivery of a brand spankin' new SR700-CN last week. As soon as I took it out of the box, I was amazed by the quality and workmanship and as for looks it's absolutely stunning. However, at 8lb 7oz it's the same weight as the G&L tribute I sold to buy it! That's the trouble with distance buying, innit? Deciding to give it a fair crack of the whip, I've practice with it standing up at home and although because of the shape it hangs a bit better, after a for a couple of hours the pain in my neck came back. It sounds incredible and plays like a dream. Unfortunately, it's now been over a week since I bought it so I can't send it back for a full refund so I guess I'll just have to take a hit on it and mark it up to experience. Will not keep it on here indefinitely, as I'm sure this would go pretty quick on eBay as it's in factory fresh condition, with only a couple of hours use. The cheapest you'll find it on-line is about £560, so will offer it out at £460 + del (O.V.N.O.). Here's a stock picture and the Ibanez blurb till I take some pics tomorrow. Neck Material: 5pc Jatoba/ Bubinga Neck Type: SR4 Body: Mahogany body/ Figured Maple top Frets: Medium frets Fingerboard: Rosewood Inlay: Abalone oval inlay Bridge: Accu-Cast B20 bridge NeckPU: Bartolini® MK1-4-F BridgePU: Bartolini® MK1-4-R EQ: EQB-IIIS HW Color: Cosmo Black Edited February 16, 2011 by Sharkfinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuee Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Mate, what a shame. I could've sworn the Distance Selling regs used to allow 14 days to return stuff :/ Have you tried a [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Comfort_Strapps.html"]Comfort Strapp[/url] with it? They can make such a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfinger Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 [quote name='Stuee' post='1122473' date='Feb 10 2011, 11:55 AM']Mate, what a shame. I could've sworn the Distance Selling regs used to allow 14 days to return stuff :/ Have you tried a [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Comfort_Strapps.html"]Comfort Strapp[/url] with it? They can make such a difference.[/quote] Nope, in this case it was 7 days. It was 14 in the past but most companies seem to have switched over to 7. Got caught out with a mobile phone recently, too. I've tried that strap (and just about every other one), yes. It's sitting at the bottom of my gig bag. This [url="http://neotechstraps.com/straps/super-strap.html"]Neotech[/url] is the best strap I've tried by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuee Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 [quote name='Sharkfinger' post='1122557' date='Feb 10 2011, 01:14 PM']Nope, in this case it was 7 days. It was 14 in the past but most companies seem to have switched over to 7. Got caught out with a mobile phone recently, too. I've tried that strap (and just about every other one), yes. It's sitting at the bottom of my gig bag. This [url="http://neotechstraps.com/straps/super-strap.html"]Neotech[/url] is the best strap I've tried by far.[/quote] I did say, "used to". And it's not up to the companies, these are statutory rights, so the law must have changed I guess. What length is your Comfort Strapp? Wanna sell it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfinger Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Stuee' post='1122589' date='Feb 10 2011, 01:35 PM']I did say, "used to". And it's not up to the companies, these are statutory rights, so the law must have changed I guess. What length is your Comfort Strapp? Wanna sell it?[/quote] Wouldn't get enough to make it worthwhile and I like to have a spare for just about everything. Extract from [url="http://www.onlineshoppingrights.co.uk/understanding-your-basic-statutory-rights.html"]http://www.onlineshoppingrights.co.uk/unde...ory-rights.html[/url] [quote][size=2][b]Distance Selling[/b][/size] When making purchases via distance selling methods, consumers are also covered by the [b]Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000[/b]. The Distance Selling Regulations bring a European Directive into UK Law. It is always worth checking whether the supplier you are purchasing from is based within the UK or EU so that you know whether your UK consumer rights will apply. Distance Selling refers to purchases made when the consumer isn't physically present to complete the contract - for instance by mail order, digital television, email or via the Internet. These regulations ensure that consumers have access to written prior information (such as final costs, contact details of the supplier, delivery arrangements and cancellation policies) before making a final purchase. Under these regulations consumers also have what is commonly referred to as a [b]7 day cooling-off period[/b]. During this time consumers may examine the goods as they would in a shop, change their mind and cancel the contract. The supplier is then expected to make a full refund within 30 days of the delivery of goods or start of the provision of the service.[/quote] I guess some companies did or still do offer an extended cooling off period longer than the minimum but looks like the legal minimum is 7 days. Edited February 11, 2011 by Sharkfinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfinger Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Now on [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130486188532"]eBay[/url]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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