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  1. Kev
    ^^^ That looks much better with those knobs, seem to match the tuners quite nicely too!
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    Yeah Strandberg was a bad example, I guess I meant from a price perspective. But yes, I totally agree that there is no chance in hell you can justify buying a Strandberg over the Nordstrand loaded Ibby's at least.
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    The Strandberg basses I referenced start at £2,750 I believe, fully built and assembled in the Far East. Spector have just released a new multiscale bass as well, and I believe they are also £2k and built in...the Far East. I don't get it either. I bought a Dingwall NG-2 when they were first released and it cost me £1,150 from Bass Direct. At the time, it felt like it was good for the money, but it still had a feeling of a cheaper bass, which was off putting when I put out 4 figures for it. The fact they are double that now, when the Canadian built models have had nowhere near the same level of increase, is staggering. For example, I think a fairly base level Afterburner was around £2650 when I bought my NG-2. and they're around £3250 now. We're talking 6 or 7 years, so that seems fair. The Strandberg, well its just daft. I've played a couple, and they were both rubbish. Sharp metal edges, poor routing quality, only good thing about them was the neck, and that's basically what you're paying for.
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    That is a ridiculous price increase. However, I think brands like Ernie Ball, Rickenbacker etc are looking at brands like Dingwall and Strandberg and seeing them selling basses between £2k and £3k for instruments built in the Far East, and thinking that their US instrument could and should sell for a lot more...
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    Yeah was about to say he does say the neck isn't original. I mean, £260 is crazy, but I can't imagine anyone looking for a "Lawsuit" bass will go for this. And it weighs 15.5lb, which may make it the heaviest bass I've ever heard of! Although the 14.5lb Warwick bass made of solid ebony held that record, so I seriously doubt this bass weighs heavier than that, given its construction. Cant be over 5KG or so.
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    I didn't actually mind her playing, I was more irked that it didn't seem to really correlate with the drum beat in any way other than tempo. I like how Ibanez are mixing things up, but I really wish they'd develop their made in Japan premium range more, get a real top end bass out to compete with the likes of Strandberg/Dingwall etc.
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    For sales under £135, the shop can charge the UK VAT. If they choose to do that, there will be 0 costs/no handling fee when importing. Thomann are collecting VAT for orders under £135, so there should never be any charge at all if you order from them. So it hasn't slipped through the net, its just worked, albeit quicker than mine!
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    Interesting, my order on 11th is still in Germany, and has not cleared the border yet if the tracking is accurate. Another order with Musik-Productiv was dispatched on 8th, and cleared customs in Germany on Monday, but is yet to arrive. Based on advice from both companies, I'm not expecting any import charges; Thomann order was under £135, and Musik-Productive are using UPS as a customs broker on a DDP service, so all their prices include all tax and customs fees. We shall see, but certainly curious as to the speed of your Thomann delivery compared to mine??
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    No product? All 2,000 preorders and initial dealer orders are fully built, they have dozens out for final software testing before shipping end of next month. I think it’s actually a pretty good idea to release this in advance, given how complex and new it is.
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    Pretty well balanced! Most of the neck dive issues you hear about with Thumb basses relate to the BO models in my experience. This is my 4th NT and they’ve all balanced nicely 🙂. Definitely try before you buy though, Thumbs tend to me marmite basses to some. I love them 😍
  11. Kev
    Amazing pedal, I likened the original to a boost pedal that sounds like a B3K without any actual distortion with the character cranked. The new version does this too, plus a whole lot more with the extensive mid controls and treble/bass. I used the Character set to about 11 o clock, It just makes everything sound better with it on, be it clean, distortion etc. Wonderful little unit and a perfectly capable stripped down master preamp. Features Clean Harmonic-Excitation Preamp Boost control - +/- 20 dB cut/boost 3 band Active EQ with Parametric Mid Character control - allows blending in the perfect amount of the tone-shaping circuitry Made in Finland Powered by regular 9V PSU (9V DC, centre -, 2,1 mm, ~30 mA current draw) It's only three months old and (as you can imagine!) it hasn't been gigged, or even stepped on with a shoe. Bar a bit of dual lock on the bottom, in As New condition with box etc. Price includes UK shipped. Sorry, Brexit means no EU shipping right now! More photos on request (yes, that actually is a photo of it, I spend more time editing images for instagram than I do playing it seems.....)
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    Best to double check the bass and mids too... Lovely bass!
  13. Kev
    The Darkglass Ultra pedals have incredible clean sections, and a lot of people use them as a master preamp for just that. It does entirely depend on what music you’re making really. If I used clean bass in my particular metal band, I would be completely lost in the mix behind two 7 string guitars and a heavy synth track. The drive gives the bass the oomf to cut through the mix in a way that it needs to, whilst continuing to provide the low end anchor for the tracks. The Darkglass X Ultra excels at this task, I’ve never heard a low end like it!
  14. Kev
    Have to say, I don't remember seeing a neck fitting so bad that there is a gap at the bottom, as well as the side. Wow.
  15. Kev
    Don't get Prize Draw confused with a Raffle; Raffles are lawful when the beneficiary of the lottery is a charity, which in this case it is 100%. I don't think you need a license either, unless it reaches a Threshold, which is definitely some way above what Chris will get here. Have full faith that Alpher will know exactly what they are doing
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    Amazing thing for Chris and Alex to do, and the mini-Makos are lovely little basses as well!
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    Hi Guys

    Kev replied to Mada Music's topic in Introductions

    Welcome! Looks like you have a trio of keepers there!
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    It appears Thomann adding UK VAT to any order up to £135 in line with the new rules, after which they are selling ex-vat. Interesting contrast with Musik Productiv. I have orders in with both, so we shall see what happens!
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    Ah man, that’s gorgeous as well, what a shame. Very unique though, so it’s going to stand out like a sore thumb, do all you can to make it too hot to move! Hopefully in terms of cost you’re okay there and the luthier sent it fully insured? Either way, if you did commission the build, you haven’t received it so ultimately it’s going to be the seller that loses out financially if it’s gone.
  21. Kev
    Voodoo Lab Digital Pedal Power supply. Excellent high quality power supply, with 6 outputs across 4 isolated sections as follows:- 1 x 400ma isolated ouput 1 x 400ma isolated ouput 1 x 9v + 12v Twin outputs 400ma total 1 x 9v + 12v Twin outputs 400ma total Huge amount of juice for the money. Comes with all its cables and original box. Power Supply unit itself has dual lock attached and a bit of residue at the bottom, bit scruffy underneath but in great condition and functions as-new. Pic below for reference. These retail for £140 or so but for a quick sale I'm just after £75 for this. It's this one: https://www.gak.co.uk/en/voodoo-labs-pedal-power-digital-pedal-board-power-supply/98543?gclid=Cj0KCQiArvX_BRCyARIsAKsnTxOSmuo6yMjGwwjLH8qJRQwsM_FLR5nMabgWJ2F5vBE3UaYfQjKhVKgaAvAnEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Will ship by 48h courier.
  22. Kev
    Okay, so I took the plunge and ordered with Musik-Productive, with prices listed as including Tax and Custom Fees. Confirmation email received, and itemised on it is a separate figure (within the total) for “Import Duties”. So, it looks like they’re right, and they’re using UPS as a customs broker? Proof is in the pudding (whether I get a bill from UPS or not), we’ll see!
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    Can not, or should not? Not the same in these circumstances I shouldn’t think, if the right paperwork isn’t prepared.
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    You misunderstood, I meant when you bought it was irrelevant to whether or not your paid VAT again or not. Could have backordered in November and it still would have cost you more if it hit the border after 1/1. It must have come up for a lot of people, unless they were just sending ones back that were marked as EU , as they wouldn’t have the right papers.
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