mcnach Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 [quote name='SH73' timestamp='1433670030' post='2792878'] How would you point out a minor misalignment to the shop.They may turn around and say they would fix it for me so I may not be saving unless I order from Thomanm. [/quote] and if they fix it... then it's ok, no? If they fix it for you, it's fixed! They could have done it before you saw the bass in the first place and you'll be happy. There is nothing magical about who does it. My point is... it's really a non-issue! But *perhaps* you can use it to haggle a bit "hmmm, but look at this, the bridge/neck seems out of wack... I might have to take it to a specialist to check it out" blah blah blah... sometimes shops knock off a % off the price for pointing out things like that, if they don't want to bother with it. But, really, it's a non-issue, easily fixable in just about the time it'll take you to change strings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) [quote name='SH73' timestamp='1433670678' post='2792886'] vDo you mean this one? [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_50s_precision_bass_mn_fr.htm?sid=bb572062ec2e8097dfe8e9b7be372519"]http://www.thomann.d...fe8e9b7be372519[/url] £653; SH £799 [/quote] That's the one. Although I thought the SH was around £900 so the price difference is not as big as I thought. I have one of the Classic 50s myself (shown on my avatar, I just replaced the pickguard as I don't like the anodised gold ones), it's one of the best Precisions I ever tried. The black one is very sexy too The neck on these basses is really nice, you should have a go and see what you think. They're wide and not as shallow as others, but not as chunky as say a 51-style Precision. It's a wonderful profile -for me, of course you may not agree, neck profile business is down to personal taste. Edited June 7, 2015 by mcnach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 This looks pretty good for doing a SH impersonation http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Japan-57-reissue-Precision-Bass-PB57-Dirk-Blue-Finish-Made-in-Japan-/311376380885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item487f7a83d5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1433690295' post='2793115'] This looks pretty good for doing a SH impersonation [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Japan-57-reissue-Precision-Bass-PB57-Dirk-Blue-Finish-Made-in-Japan-/311376380885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item487f7a83d5"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item487f7a83d5[/url] [/quote] yum! the Japanese 57RIs are lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1433690295' post='2793115'] This looks pretty good for doing a SH impersonation http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Japan-57-reissue-Precision-Bass-PB57-Dirk-Blue-Finish-Made-in-Japan-/311376380885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item487f7a83d5 [/quote]I have seen this one before but not sure about the reliability of item being genuine,actually sent to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1433678841' post='2793002'] That's the one. Although I thought the SH was around £900 so the price difference is not as big as I thought. I have one of the Classic 50s myself (shown on my avatar, I just replaced the pickguard as I don't like the anodised gold ones), it's one of the best Precisions I ever tried. The black one is very sexy too The neck on these basses is really nice, you should have a go and see what you think. They're wide and not as shallow as others, but not as chunky as say a 51-style Precision. It's a wonderful profile -for me, of course you may not agree, neck profile business is down to personal taste. [/quote] I do like this bass but not keen on red. I own a Squier telecaster in black and white looks nice,not sure about the bass though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 This is the price calculated for the Fender on e bay Product description: Bass Guitars Product category: Bass Guitar (Upgrade account to get HS code) Product value: £372.63 Country of manufacture: Japan 3 The cost of shipping and insurance of importing Edit Shipping costs: US$16.40 Insurance costs: US$0.00 Calculation results Edit Total customs value (CIF): £383.37 This is the amount that customs values your import at - Duty: £14.18 - VAT: £79.51 Total import duty & taxes due: £93.69 This is the amount that needs to be paid to customs Total landed cost: £477.06 This is the total cost of importing, including product, shipping, insurance and import duty & taxes at exchange rate of 1 GBP = 1.53 USD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kempy535 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) [quote name='SH73' timestamp='1433705395' post='2793284'] I have seen this one before but not sure about the reliability of item being genuine,actually sent to me. [/quote] I'd have no issue ordering from that guy. His advert is done better than 90% of the ones in basschat. Neck stamps look correct for that model. Great feedback as well. Also have a look at these guys I have seem them offer a steve harris before, I have order maybe 6 or 7 bass guitars through them now. First class service every time. [url="http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/e/eubox.php?word=2&key=Fender+Japan&equal1=&value5=&select5=down&sort=&print=40&T=gazo"]Ishibashi[/url] Edited June 8, 2015 by Kempy535 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1433639326' post='2792756'] Oh, absolutely! But, if I want something that's hard to find, I'm willing to compromise a bit when I do find it. The fix is not much harder than changing the strings. Would you pass on a bass you really wanted because the action wasn't set to your liking? Of course, you can use it as a bargaining point and might save some £££ [/quote] I would like to point out that having visited GG the other day, the bass now looks fine. The only problem was I walked out with a Nate Mendel P bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 [quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1433793384' post='2794068'] I would like to point out that having visited GG the other day, the bass now looks fine. The only problem was I walked out with a Nate Mendel P bass! [/quote] Did you play SH bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 [quote name='Kempy535' timestamp='1433745408' post='2793461'] I'd have no issue ordering from that guy. His advert is done better than 90% of the ones in basschat. Neck stamps look correct for that model. Great feedback as well. Also have a look at these guys I have seem them offer a steve harris before, I have order maybe 6 or 7 bass guitars through them now. First class service every time. [url="http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/e/eubox.php?word=2&key=Fender+Japan&equal1=&value5=&select5=down&sort=&print=40&T=gazo"]Ishibashi[/url] [/quote] The guy on the e bay does not seem to be Ishibashi. I have problem viewing Ishibashi as it doe not translate to English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 [quote name='SH73' timestamp='1433841106' post='2794368'] Did you play SH bass? [/quote] Nah. The neck is too wide for me and I hate those rotosound strings that Steve uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 I used them once but after only few days they lost brightness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Man's strings on a man's neck. (the strings are too heavy for me lol. I'm going to put rounds on it 45-105) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 If the SH Rotos weren't as stiff I'd use them more. The gauge was fine. My SH P is strung with D'Addario rounds, the balanced tension ones with a 120 E string... It sounds awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I find it really odd they would drop the old one and make the only instrument available the one with the West Ham badge, it is as if they have no idea how militant most English people are over football! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 [quote name='throwoff' timestamp='1433930101' post='2795101'] I find it really odd they would drop the old one and make the only instrument available the one with the West Ham badge, it is as if they have no idea how militant most English people are over football! [/quote] I think it's great that they have done it in WHUFC colours. It does make it more like SH's bass. Yes, unfortunately the slightly half witted football nutters may not like it but that's their problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 [quote name='throwoff' timestamp='1433930101' post='2795101'] I find it really odd they would drop the old one and make the only instrument available the one with the West Ham badge, it is as if they have no idea how militant most English people are over football! [/quote] it is odd indeed. The old one looks just beautiful. People really are militant over foitbal. Found tge cress a bit chavy looking. Suppose without WH cress it would not be SH sig model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Bring back royal blue SH bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Bring back royal blue SH bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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