last-ninja

Hi folks, I'm overseas in New Zealand and have been looking at getting a new bass from the UK or USA, but because of the CITES changes, I'm not entirely certain of the extent to which the UK is taking in terms of customs processing etc. I know this is a bigger issue in USA, and they are already starting to crack down on private sellers etc, but I'm not sure if this is as heavy outside of America. I'd love to get my hands on something with a nice rosewood board, but I'm thinking, for safety sake, I'm probably better off cutting my losses and going for something with maple (like maybe a sweet f bass) Trouble is, I'm still note sure if CITES is enforced there too. I know maple or ash etc, do not fall under the convention, but are you required to have certification for ALL instruments now? I only ask, because I have a feeling customs might start generalising for the sake of paperwork or because they can't recognise a wood species. I hope it's not the case, while it's important to lessen the impact we have on the planet in terms of deforestation, I'm not too fond of getting dragged back into the dark ages of instrument buying, where some smaller countries were limited by supply etc. Anyone have any advice?

Hey all, I'm in the market for a new bass and was a looking for something a little 'different' than the usual fender/musicman fare.. I had my eye on a very nice stone washed warwick corvette, until a buddy of mine suggested I take a look at the W&T basses, as he has a zoid and swears by them. I had a look on the website, and was quite taken by the curves of the chronos, I'm not normally a single cut guy, but these look pretty pecial. I've found a nice 'hardly used' one on offer overseas, but needed a bit more advice, so I figure given the italian parentage, at least someone on here has owned or played one. Anyone have the pro's or con's? Simon