Buddster Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 I tried it. I liked it. I still couldn't afford it 😔 It was very playable, thanks for the pleasure of letting me play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Buddster said: I tried it. I liked it. I still couldn't afford it 😔 It was very playable, thanks for the pleasure of letting me play it. You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddster Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 I have a little story to tell, if you'll let me. When this was first posted for sale here, like all the comments, I just thought it was a gorgeous bass, but never attainable. Fast forward to the Bristol Guitar Show and Robin did indeed bring this along (with other beautiful guitars he'd made) to his stand. He was generous enough to let people have a play. And sure enough it was just lovely. However, at the time I didn't realise it was the same bass, and misread the thinking it was £2000. Now, normally this wouldn't even be a consideration for purchase, but my mother has just passed away and there was a small amount of money left. And so, thinking it was £2000 and there was just enough justification to buy it, headed back to Robins stand to show my brother, card in hand ready to retry and purchase. Only to reread the ticket at the correct price. Oh bugger. That was too much and the dream was cut short. So close. Fade to black. I thought, I'd just compare the one here for sale to the one at the guitar show, and low and behold, it was the same one! I hadn't realised. I forwarded a link to my brother (who understands these things) just to say I'd already coveted this bass. Fade up to a few hours ago. We have few things to sort out regards my mums passing, so a trip over to my brothers was arranged. Little did i know that this was a cover story, and as i walked into the lounge, there on the table was the bass. Also standing there was Robin who had personality driven down (and also to see the look on my face no doubt!). My brother had contacted him and arranged for him to bring it over. He'd also made up the difference from what I was prepared to pay from his share of mums money. Can't tell you how stunned I was. It's as sexy as it looks in the photos. Robin has done a great setup on it and it plays and sounds fantastic. Sorry for the long post, but I had to share the story. I'm still a little stunned tbh. And thank you again Robin. It was a pleasure to meet you and thank you so much for driving it over. I'm bloody chuffed! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Tremendous story, brother and seller. Well done all involved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted April 23, 2023 Author Share Posted April 23, 2023 Thank you @Buddster. It was great to see you and you’re family. I’m so pleased the bass has got a lovely home. Hope you have fun with it 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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