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Here's the U.S. prices. Not sure how up to date this is but I guess there'll be shipping and export/import duties built into the prices. Probably cheaper direct from Germany. http://www.basslabusa.com/products/basslab/price.html

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1488216522' post='3246894'] Now I've got gas for something I didn't even know existed 2 minutes ago. Edit: I can't find any info on pricing but I'm guessing we're talking Ritter money? [/quote] Not quite Ritter prices but a couple of grand upwards. In a couple of years of looking I've found 5 used ones for sale, 2 x 6s, a jazz type 5 and 2 x 4s like this. One of the 6ers was in bass direct, that had a tag of £1500. It was the more unconventional looking L-Bow and had a Roland Midi pickup, so really not badly priced. There was a North American distributor that had prices a while back. I'll look it up.

I've been looking at Basslab instruments for a while now. http://basslab.de They build using their own recipe "tuneable composite" materials layered over a form which is later removed, leaving a hollow body (and neck!). They use automotive paint and lacquers even on fretless basses, where the fretboard is also often painted.

[quote name='Bridgehouse' timestamp='1488123282' post='3246037'] Cat. Pigeons. Lots of feathers. Played about 15 Jazz's today. Couple of old ones. A few 70s ones. A number of new ones and some alternates (Sandberg, Lakland etc..) Didn't like the thin neck on any of them. Sigh. Just didn't feel right. Played a '58 Precision briefly and a '64 Precision. Felt like home and they were both bloody beautiful to play. Ugh. Talk about a let down [/quote] Oh no! But also, great! You're beginning to find what you like. Now the fun begins........ The annoying thing (if you're like many of us) you might love the [i] next [/i] jazz you pick up

The guy I sold my gold top to a couple of years ago was Roses fan too. In Manchester. Enjoyed owning it. Nice looking thing.

While perusing CallowHill Basses site, looking into a bass I came across a rather relevant statement regarding custom orders. The whole site is interesting and the builder is very matter of fact. Here he's explaining how a custom order from Tim Lefevbre happened. It's worthy of a complete read IMO. It's here http://www.callowhillbass.com/lafave " [i] The initial request was that it be a vintage ’51 that cuts more, and maybe fiesta red or something. That was it. That’s all that was asked for. On its own, that request doesn’t really warrant any attention and it certainly doesn’t require a new model. Buy a cheap ’51 reissue and stick a pickup in it that has a little extra midrange character. Problem solved. I should point out that THAT is actually how all of the top level professional’s order stuff from me. “Uh, I want a five string and uh – I don’t know, maybe blue? Just make it cool.” There are no laundry lists of garbage with agonizing details about nut material and exact pickup placements and magnets. I swear half the guys who order like that just want content to cut and paste for when they sell it at a loss on TB a few days after they get it. [/i] "

Thanks guys. It's probably not worth the effort to get it. I kind of expected the answer but thought I'd throw it out there anyway. I have a fretless prose bass that's lovely to play and sounds great with elixirs on. I might look into that Callowhill as a bit or research.

Would that work on a bass? I've only ever played one short scale and didn't get on with it really. However I've come across a peculiar 30" bass that I'm quite taken by and wonder if it's possible that it could work with a low B. If I could I'd try it but it's in mainland Europe so I'd be buying it blind. Experience and opinions welcome good people!

I just noticed on the front page of the ad (on 2nd hand/used) page it does state LEDs, but not in the description when you open that page.

Seems a bit overpriced to me, but I'm a tight northerner Nice Thumb, and yes looks likely to have had LEDs at some point. Worth a phone to check as the descriptions are often just lifted off the net for their ads. 'Wick withdrawal Kev?

As a child of the 70's, this has a lot to answer for and I still love it! http://youtu.be/IC7l3V1nhWc

[quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1487797965' post='3243090'] These BaCH basses are beginning to become a family thing. My brother, another bass player, has ordered the five string in the style of a 51 precision in black and white. [/quote] Quite tempted by one of these too. I await the details once it's landed. Hope it's a good un!

Paging Camden Rob.

The colour eh. Isn't sonic blue a good ole Fender colour? If your happy place is with the Yamaha I'd be inclined to stick with it. If you don't mind being told what to play then use something else. Although that could open the door to other pointless requests in future .....

Regarding the PayPal thing, as I understand it... If the buyer pays using the no fees gift option, they cannot make a chargeback. If that's any help. I'm also very wary of using couriers having witnessed several delivery drivers empty their vans on the pavement when looking for a parcel and then throwing everything back when they've found it. Hope the local buyer works out!

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1476780182' post='3157090'] [URL=http://s8.photobucket.com/user/peredur/media/Lush_zpsbjhcxxwo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/peredur/Lush_zpsbjhcxxwo.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Lock the thread, there is nothing more to say. If the owner of that ever happens to bump into this thread then please get in touch because I want to buy this bass. [/quote] I'm also smitten by the Deep 5! I found a used one a couple of years ago for peanuts but the pawn shop (!) wouldn't ship it. I was very tempted to get on a plane to go over for it.

Have a listen to Pertybass on YouTube. Although he's fitted a tone styler to his, that starbass sounds great and the mod really seems to give a wide range of sounds. http://youtu.be/hIg4QbSjigs

Is it the PT 4? http://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mike_Lull_PT4_Mahogany.html

Italian luthiers Wood & Tronics have gone a step further and mechanised a sliding version too recently. Looks much neater all housed in a ramp style cover.

Yup looks like a single cut star bass. I've seen that demo before and was underwhelmed and confused. I like and rate Guy Pratt and Warwicks in general but the two didn't come together in the demo.

Mine currently has some old and very worn nylon tapes which I think are la bellas. A definite improvement over the round wounds it came with and the bronze 'made for acoustic' I tried. I personally couldn't get on with finger noise and scratchyness of rounds.

Oh I don't know, Rob Allen, Rick Turner, Bolin and a few others have all done ok with piezos.

You have the patience of a saint!