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Still saying 6th of May here...might have just got in on the last batch. Weird way to run things though...

Our fabulous friends on the continent (i.e. Euro eBay). Long may that bass vector remain open

Just picked up an extremely fine '87 MIJ BB3000A. These basses are really, really good!

I had this happen sending a very precious transitional Steinberger XL2 to Sweden. The courier misread the house number on the package and handed it over to a different address at the other end of the same road. It was all OK in the end but there was a fair bit of nail biting involved. Hope it all sorts out...

Indeed, yes, no Rush. Although it's a real Countdown to that moment when I Turn The Pages. In the End, I hope my order didn't fall Between the Wheels and that I have to buy it on Kindle; I've never been a Digital Man.

Hmm, no email for me this morning but it does still say due 6th May so I'm probably going to miss out too? Ordered in December...

Sold my tonestyler to Jo. Was a pleasure Highly recommended 👍

Sold Tony a bassmute. Hearty thumbs up. Pleasure to deal with 👍

Can thoroughly recommend Josh. Bought an absolutely fantastic Yamaha off him; comms great, accurate description, well packed bass. All in all a great seller.

I had a gorgeous 78 4001 that was lovely to play. It suffered from a mild lack of beef in the low end which was shame. Had another V63 that was a lot thumpier (esp with flats) but the neck was never happy. I really like Rics but have yet to find the right one. The thing I found about them was that they make you play in a very different way. It's the subtly shorter scale length and the narrow/parallel feel to the neck which is so unusual. Someday I want to bring the right late 70s or early 80s jetglo 4001 into the fold or even a later V63. Also, always played mine with a pick. They're just utterly cool instruments in my book.

I've owned Nash and Bravewood relics. There was a time (2006/7) when a Nash was a good deal in that it was an assembly of good quality parts put together by someone who knew what they were doing with a vibey nitro job and tarnishing etc But they are very much parts instruments (I had a J bass and a Telecaster). I would never consider paying the prices being asked for them new (or second hand nowadays) based on my past experience. They're fine for what they are but nothing special. Bravewoods are in another class altogether. Stunning instruments in my experience. Totally different from the Nash instruments. Would like to try a Limelight someday as they look like excellent value.