fleabag Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Currently in PM's with a bass seller here, and his bass, packaged , weighs 77kg. I said you mean 7.7kg ?? He insisted its 77kg. So the packaging weighs in the region of 73kg, give or take. I'm going to have to decline. My TE combo weighs half that and i can barely lift it Edited January 28, 2022 by fleabag 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 is it good for (heavy) metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 It would be ace of spades for heavy metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 That's just plain wrong. Unless it's being shipped in a lead sarcophagus maybe? You know, to keep all the 5G out, really messes with a bass's mojo... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Maybe they're trying to move to your area on the cheap. 🙂 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Its alright. He saw 168 lbs on his scales and then converted online to KG's. I think he missed the decimal point , 16.8 lbs. It must be an old fashioned weighing machine if it doesnt show KG's Phew etc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Just now, Steve Browning said: Maybe they're trying to move to your area on the cheap. 🙂 Maybe the bass is inside a sofa 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 20 minutes ago, lemmywinks said: man @Owen sees that and it will all get expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 32 minutes ago, fleabag said: Currently in PM's with a bass seller here, and his bass, packaged , weighs 77kg. I said you mean 7.7kg ?? He insisted its 77kg. So the packaging weighs in the region of 73kg, give or take. I'm going to have to decline. My TE combo weighs half that and i can barely lift it Must be special a 6 string Warwick constructed out of bubinga infused with concrete. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 9 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: man @Owen sees that and it will all get expensive I would be all over that like a bad rash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Is it a WeSTONE? I'll get my coat..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 41 minutes ago, fleabag said: Its alright. He saw 168 lbs on his scales and then converted online to KG's. I think he missed the decimal point , 16.8 lbs. It must be an old fashioned weighing machine if it doesnt show KG's Phew etc 16.8lbs? Must be a late 70s Precision then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Nah, its monster double packed. Packing weighs more than the bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Just now, fleabag said: Nah, its monster double packed. Packing weighs more than the bass I wasn't being entirely serious. 🙂 It's amazing how much weight packaging can add if it's done properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Indeedy I've just sold a bass, my Aria PRO ll SB 900 , which weighed 10lbs +, and the whole packed weight was 111 kg I mean 11 kg 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Glad you got it sorted @fleabag. Nowhere near the weight you were originally told, but I’m just about to ship a bass that is over 40lb without any packing added yet….and it’s going overseas. I’m glad I’m not paying for the shipping 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Glad you got it sorted @fleabag. Nowhere near the weight you were originally told, but I’m just about to ship a bass that is over 40lb without any packing added yet….and it’s going overseas. I’m glad I’m not paying for the shipping 😂 Is that the Alembic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Glad you got it sorted @fleabag. Nowhere near the weight you were originally told, but I’m just about to ship a bass that is over 40lb without any packing added yet….and it’s going overseas. I’m glad I’m not paying for the shipping 😂 Blimey H - 40lbs ? Without packaging ? What kind of strap did that need ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, RhysP said: Is that the Alembic? 11 minutes ago, fleabag said: Blimey H - 40lbs ? Without packaging ? What kind of strap did that need ? Yes, it’s the Alembic. Going to an excellent home in the USA. I probably should have clarified that weight is the bass in it’s case, but nothing else. Those Spyder cases are unbelievably solid. I’m sure if you had a good few of them you could make a decent fallout shelter 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 20 hours ago, lemmywinks said: That's great! I could ship my whole collection in that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 18 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Yes, it’s the Alembic. Going to an excellent home in the USA. I probably should have clarified that weight is the bass in it’s case, but nothing else. Those Spyder cases are unbelievably solid. I’m sure if you had a good few of them you could make a decent fallout shelter 😂 I figured that the Alembic in it's case with the power supply & stuff (if this model has one, that is) would be pretty weighty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 30 minutes ago, LeftyJ said: That's great! I could ship my whole collection in that You have to transport the amp for it as well remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) 28 minutes ago, lemmywinks said: You have to transport the amp for it as well remember. Soundguy (yelling): "Turn it down!" Me: "I can't!" Soundguy: "Why not?" Me: "I can't reach the knob..." There's a matching guitar amp too! Meet the Crate BV600H: Edited January 29, 2022 by LeftyJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 1 hour ago, RhysP said: I figured that the Alembic in it's case with the power supply & stuff (if this model has one, that is) would be pretty weighty. Just the bass and case. No power supply with the Spyder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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