Lee-Man 75 Posted July 16 Just going to leave this here: 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mykesbass 887 Posted July 16 24 minutes ago, Lee-Man said: Just going to leave this here: Some nice, usable tones there. REALLY DON'T NEED ONE! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skej21 141 Posted July 16 (edited) Interesting that it’s $799 (£636) shipped in the US but £850 special offer, normally £899 in the UK. Normally a premium added on for imports but this is basically just what you would pay if you were getting it here yourself! Edited July 16 by skej21 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mykesbass 887 Posted July 16 23 minutes ago, skej21 said: Interesting that it’s $799 (£636) shipped in the US but £850 special offer, normally £899 in the UK. Normally a premium added on for imports but this is basically just what you would pay if you were getting it here yourself! Yes, did think pricing seemed a bit off, but didn't go back and check or crunch the numbers. That's pretty steep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee-Man 75 Posted July 16 (edited) Courier cost, handling fee, vat and import duty and your looking at The RRP in the UK. Also not sure $799 would be + local sales tax. Edited July 16 by Lee-Man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mykesbass 887 Posted July 16 6 minutes ago, Lee-Man said: Courier cost, handling fee, vat and import duty and your looking at The RRP in the UK. Also not sure $799 would be + local sales tax. Actually, thinking about it a bit more, if Nordstrand are only selling direct in the US (i.e. no retailer/distributor cut) then they may not have a huge margin to cut the price on exports, and Bass Direct do need to make some money, so may be a fair deal after all. Still doesn't detract from it being the first bass I have gassed after since getting my Shuker in 2012 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee-Man 75 Posted July 16 Just now, Mykesbass said: Actually, thinking about it a bit more, if Nordstrand are only selling direct in the US (i.e. no retailer/distributor cut) then they may not have a huge margin to cut the price on exports, and Bass Direct do need to make some money, so may be a fair deal after all. Still doesn't detract from it being the first bass I have gassed after since getting my Shuker in 2012 Agreed, add in sales or goods act/warrantee in the UK the I think the BD price is about right. I imported some basses back when it was over two dollars to the pound. That was was some GAS fulfilled 😂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skej21 141 Posted July 17 (edited) 11 hours ago, Lee-Man said: Agreed, add in sales or goods act/warrantee in the UK the I think the BD price is about right. This is the point i was making Based on the direct US price of $799, you'd expect the RRP to be £1000-1150 to cover everyone's margin and costs etc. Really impressed that it is so reasonable, landed in the UK! Edited July 17 by skej21 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CameronJ 1,545 Posted July 17 That video sounded bloody lovely Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acidbass 201 Posted July 18 Disappointed that Mark isn't including the Nordy Mute with his Acinoynx basses. One comes free with every instrument of the initial Nordstrand batch. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skej21 141 Posted July 18 7 hours ago, acidbass said: Disappointed that Mark isn't including the Nordy Mute with his Acinoynx basses. One comes free with every instrument of the initial Nordstrand batch. Maybe mark didn’t get any of the first 300 that included the mute? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CameronJ 1,545 Posted July 19 It’s also quite possible that the mutes only apply to basses bought direct from Nordstrand. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yorks5stringer 1,653 Posted August 18 Here's one being played in anger by Tim Lefebrve who some will know of with latter day Bowie etc..... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skej21 141 Posted August 18 2 hours ago, yorks5stringer said: Here's one being played in anger by Tim Lefebrve who some will know of with latter day Bowie etc..... Great player, great bass, great music! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawriemacmillan 39 Posted September 18 (edited) Mine arrived last weekend, with a Nordy Mute. I'm 6'4 and have a preference for large bodied wide neck basses, but plugging this in is pretty inspiring. The push button tone controls and pickup selector switches are a lot of fun, and for a super light passive shortscale bass, the 'series' mode is like adding a sub speaker Edited September 18 by lawriemacmillan 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
such 18 Posted September 19 On 18/08/2020 at 18:48, yorks5stringer said: Here's one being played in anger by Tim Lefebrve who some will know of with latter day Bowie etc..... Elon Musk did a great job on percussion! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sibob 1,246 Posted September 23 I was having a severe GAS attack for one of these the other night! I think I’m over it.....I think. They’re crap right? 😅 Si 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealting 846 Posted September 23 50 minutes ago, Sibob said: They’re crap right? 😅 Carey doesn’t know how to do crap 😂 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Brooks 27 Posted October 22 Just about to post up the following video review which might interest some of you. All the best, Mike 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealting 846 Posted October 24 @Mike Brooks YOU’RE NOT HELPING, BROOKSY 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spoombung 32 Posted November 17 On 19/09/2020 at 00:17, lawriemacmillan said: Mine arrived last weekend, with a Nordy Mute. I'm 6'4 and have a preference for large bodied wide neck basses, but plugging this in is pretty inspiring. The push button tone controls and pickup selector switches are a lot of fun, and for a super light passive shortscale bass, the 'series' mode is like adding a sub speaker Crikey, that beautiful. Oh god, I want one now.... 😕 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spoombung 32 Posted November 20 Is there anywhere in London I could try this bass? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eldon Tyrell 243 Posted November 20 Here's a Bass Whisperer review. Sounds good to me. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mykesbass 887 Posted November 20 1 hour ago, Spoombung said: Is there anywhere in London I could try this bass? Pretty sure Bass Direct have UK exclusive. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
