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[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1248944' date='May 29 2011, 09:48 AM']I feel sorry for those that have a 450 and are now looking to sell to upgrade. They will be lucky to get £400 for them. But then again the used Market will place it's own price on one used.[/quote] I guess this sort of stuff happens all the time as models get upgraded or taken out of production but I have to admit that this particular example really is a huge price reduction. Of course these big US discounts don't always help us much over here but the TC heads are power switching so they work just fine in the UK

Two quick points from me: I've used a TC RH head purchased in the US and it was absolutely fine over here, no problems with power whatsoever. Prices on RH450's are way down in the States now - you can pick up a new one for $569 if you shop around. The heavy discounters don't have the RH750 yet but I'd guess they will come in closer to $800 than $1,000.

Looks like the imminent arrival of the RH750 is pushing new prices on the RH450 right down. US dealers now selling these for just $569. That's about £360 plus shipping at maybe £35-£40 and even with full import duties you're only looking at around the £475 mark! Seems like a great time to buy one of these

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1247809' date='May 28 2011, 12:55 AM']Tell us more please.[/quote] Yeah, why mixed? I've tried one of these and loved it. Found it a bit tough on my right hand technique as I've not played an upright before. Sounded great through a nice amp set up

Don't be too excited by the 'limited edition' tag - they seem bring one of these out every year. It's a limited colour run but, as far as I know, it's just a stock bass apart from that. Used Rays regularly sell for around the start price (some even less) on this.

[quote name='Green Alsatian' post='1248366' date='May 28 2011, 03:59 PM']I read in an interview with Norman some time ago that he used his 70s Precision Bass (which he modded with a J-pickup after New Boots and Panties) to record the earlier Blockheads albums. EDIT - found it. [url="http://www.globalbass.com/archives/june2001/watt-roy.htm"]http://www.globalbass.com/archives/june2001/watt-roy.htm[/url][/quote] Good memory (and detective work!)

[quote name='Johnnysonic' post='1247993' date='May 28 2011, 10:26 AM']Plus 1 on the decal not being right for a '62. That type of logo, with the separate 'offset contour body' part, dates from mid '64, and I have never seen the two parts of the logo placed so close together. Sorry to be so anal, but this raises some serious doubts about the bass. Johnny[/quote] Is there a definitive guide to these headstock logos? I found an article that seemed to suggest the logo was the same from '62 through to some point in '65 when the bound neck models were introduced?

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1248145' date='May 28 2011, 12:30 PM']I think the originality/validity of the bass will affect its value far more than whether the venerable NW owned/played it. So if Barrie's estimate of £10-£15k is right, that's going to be pretty pricey for what could potentially be a bit of a hybrid as opposed to an all original. [/quote] The price is how much they are asking for it rather than an estimate of what I thought it would sell for. I think the general implication is that offers need to start at a minimum of £10K and that, unsurprisingly, £15K would snag it immediately

Based on having sold a lot of stuff here in the past (and on TalkBass in the States) I'd definitely say that individual listings are the way to go. Provide as much detail as you can about each bass and some really good quality pictures. Ideally you want to upload the pictures to an external site so that you can link to these here and they'll be shown full size instead of little thumbnails. There are many advantages to individual listings - not least is the simple task of admin; with separate listings for each bass you can amend any details simply and quickly and the thread remains focussed on one bass. Mixed bass listings almost always get messy after a few days if there's a lot of interest. The only real downsides is that it's a bit more work setting each one up, checking listing positions etc. Could consider 'releasing' each bass on a staggered basis so you don't flood the listings too much and it won't be as hard to keep track of each one Advantages of Ebay are that it opens up your potential market to a lot more people and, especially, European buyers who are often able to pay more because of the strength of the Euro vs the £.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1248001' date='May 28 2011, 10:34 AM'][/quote] Ooh, this one is nice, cool to still have those mutes in place, I'd really like to try some of these out

Could it be a later neck on an older body?

[quote name='silddx' post='1247746' date='May 27 2011, 11:43 PM']I was just about to recommend Sims. Good aren't they![/quote] I keep chasing after this one - it's on a US Lakland JO

[quote name='bythesea' post='1247430' date='May 27 2011, 06:21 PM']Bit late here Barrie - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=135012"]link[/url]. Also explains why he is selling it.[/quote] Just goes to show the power of imagery - previous thread got 12 posts and this one is now double that number Must admit that I only found out about this yesterday when I got Andy's email

SimS Custom do some very good work - here's one owned by a BC member: Other examples here: [url="http://www.simscustom.com/html/00sprayshop_artwork.htm"]http://www.simscustom.com/html/00sprayshop_artwork.htm[/url]

Estimated price is anywhere between £10K & £15K - wide range but obviously that's going to depend on offers.

[quote name='Highfox' post='1247147' date='May 27 2011, 02:33 PM']Makes me kinda sad to see he's selling it if I'm honest Wonder why? Can't be skint can he?[/quote] I'd heard he was just using his Bass Collection 'Blockhead' Signature basses these days so maybe that's why? It doesn't seem to be showing on the Bass Centre site any more but if you search for something like 'Bass Collection Blockhead' and then go to the 'cached' page rather than the main link you can see it's a direct copy of this original '62. It was selling for about £2K I think

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1247045' date='May 27 2011, 01:32 PM']Isn't Herbie Flower's Jazz a '59?[/quote] Cool - apparently he bought it on October 12 1959, just 11 days after my birthday. [url="http://curtisnovak.com/vintage/JazzBass59/"]http://curtisnovak.com/vintage/JazzBass59/[/url] Now, how do I get hold of it. . .

Check this out: Slightly odd angle for this one, lol Loads more pics here: [url="http://www.andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=165"]http://www.andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=165[/url]

I don't think the YOB bass I would want exists - I miss out by 6 months on a late '59 Jazz as they were first introduced in March '60 Although I don't know when the very first ones were actually built - I guess some may have been started in '59. . .

[quote name='muttley' post='1246902' date='May 27 2011, 12:07 PM']Don't forget our 20% VAT as well. To properly compare UK to US prices you should deduct the VAT. After all, VAT is charged by the Gubbishment, not the retailer. Also, prices displayed in US shops/websites [u]do not[/u] include any kind of sales tax.[/quote] Good point - most US states charge between 5 & 11% on top of their advertised prices for local residents (Except Delaware & New Hampshire I think which used to be zero rated states).