Big_Stu Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I thought I'd seen every type that John Birch had done but on Ebay just now there's a short scale 8 string of a certain style who's name shall not leave my lips........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) [size=6]You mean this thing that looks a bit like a [b]Rickenbacker[/b]?? [/size] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/John-Birch-8-String-Bass-Custom-Vintage-UK-/142541593671?hash=item2130241c47:g:HT4AAOSwAj5Z27vB"]http://www.ebay.co.u...T4AAOSwAj5Z27vB[/url] Edit: Actually a bargain if got for anywhere near the starting price. Edited October 21, 2017 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 And it is for sale from Ash --- a very well respected Basschatter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 [quote name='2x18' timestamp='1508608617' post='3393333'] And it is for sale from Ash --- a very well respected Basschatter! [/quote] He is indeed. I hadn't noticed that. Phew, luckily I was positive about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) I've had a couple of things off Ash and I'd have that JB if I had some spare cash! (Including a scruffy Shaftesbury bass project of a shape not too dissimilar to that, but only has 4 strings...) Edited October 21, 2017 by prowla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Yes it is mine and it didn’t sell - I had interest but from overseas and some very low ball offers too so I’ll probably hang on to it as it’s something I doubt I’ll see again. I would’ve listed it on here first but thought I’d best not due to being similar to the unmentionable. A stateside JB collector wanted to bid but I don’t like sending things overseas when using eBay and also their global shipping option is a complete con! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1508682918' post='3393730'] ...their global shipping option is a complete con! [/quote] Interesting, in what way Ash? For the seller or buyer? I usually shy away from sending outside UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 For the buyer - the customs charges are paid but there’s a handling fee by the broker, it tends to cost about twice as much as normal customs charges would be however they do go through quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1508688770' post='3393812'] For the buyer - the customs charges are paid but there’s a handling fee by the broker, it tends to cost about twice as much as normal customs charges would be however they do go through quicker. [/quote] OK, thanks for the reply. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1508688770' post='3393812'] For the buyer - the customs charges are paid but there's a handling fee by the broker, it tends to cost about twice as much as normal customs charges would be however they do go through quicker. [/quote] They also have a maximum shipping size hidden away in the small print of their T&Cs. Many bass guitars in a hard case will exceed this. Beware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Edwyn Collins' less successful follow-up single? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) [quote name='ash' timestamp='1508682918' post='3393730'] Yes it is mine and it didn't sell - I had interest but from overseas and some very low ball offers too so I'll probably hang on to it as it's something I doubt I'll see again. I would've listed it on here first but thought I'd best not due to being similar to the unmentionable. A stateside JB collector wanted to bid but I don't like sending things overseas when using eBay and also their global shipping option is a complete con! [/quote] If it was Greg he's a good guy - though he will try to "negotiate" hard, you just have to stick to your guns. He also has a UK agent who would deal person to person. If it wasn't Greg - forget everything I just said . Edited October 23, 2017 by Big_Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1508607562' post='3393322'] [size=6]You mean this thing that looks a bit like a [b]Rickenbacker[/b]?? [/size][/quote] [size=5][b]Ssssssh!! Riiiiight!!![/b][/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Yes it was someone called Greg and I’m afraid my answer to his offer was rather curt. I often wonder if people automatically assume you are desperate for cash when you try to sell on eBay? Anyway the offer was dismissed I think he has bought one from me before but through John Carling and that was for a lot more money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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