Marc S

Chances are, he's just trying to get the max price for the bass (aren't we all? lol) A few rogue sellers on ebay give it a bad name, overall most sellers are good, honest people That said, I'd still MUCH prefer to buy from a BC'er myself... This guy might be an OK seller - he may just be chancing his arm, with such a high price As others have said - put in a low bid a couple of minutes before bidding ends, and make it an odd amount (eg £210.47p) If it doesn't sell, chances are he'll re-list it. Although an ebay purchase / sale is a legally binding contract, I'm not sure ebay themselves are always the best for customer services I've watched items in the past, on ebay for days (sometimes weeks) - you place a bid, and within minutes (sometimes seconds), you've been outbid! That's definitely some kind of automated bidding software going on - I always walk away from that.... Best of luck anyhow, and let us know how you get on EDIT: Also meant to add - if it doesn't sell for a reserve price, and he doesn't tr-list Don't be tempted to make him an offer outside of ebay, as you have no protection You could ask him to list it again on a B.I.N. and get him to send the link to you immediately...

Have dabbled a bit with 5. But 4 is my main bass and preference. nothing against 5's or using a 5 when the original was on a 4 I still own a rather nice Yamaha 5, but it's just for noodling on occasionally I'm sure if I gigged it, I'd find myself accidentally playing the wrong string at some point (I will gig it one day) For me though, my left hand particularly feels more comfortable with 4 With 5's I tend to find either the strings are a tad closer together than I'm comfortable with, or else the neck is overly chunky Those are just my thoughts and opinions though. As I say, nothing against 5's Don't think I'd ever need a 6 though

[quote name='roceci' timestamp='1453672320' post='2961711'] How could anyone possibly leave when there's new gear going up every day in the marketplace?? [/quote] This +1 lol As twincam says though, playing an instrument for many is a lifetime commitment, profession or hobby and some just move on to other hobbies, or life's other commitments get in the way.... Even after years of playing, there's always something new to learn, or some new equipment which I'd like to hear about So I'm here to stay, as long as I'm playing bass However, I quite understand that others have to leave, or simply just don't bother to continue on the forum But new people joining & leaving, is what keeps a forum going

You're getting on well with this mate Have you put out a message, to see if another Basschat DB player lives nearby? Might be worth taking your bridge along, to compare shape and height, alongside another DB (or 2) ? Just a thought... Must be some other DB playing BC'ers on musical merseyside I've found most fellow Basschat members to be friendly helpful sorts especially the local guys & gals EDIT: Of course, any bass bridge you compare with may be set up differently But it may give you a ball-park idea. Again, you have gone for the adjustable bridge, which will help with "tweaks"

As others have said, take the refund. If the father wants his bass back, then so be it... The seller / shop on ebay are also trying to do the right thing, and the decent thing for yourself - i.e. the innocent customer But again, as others have said - let the Police know you are doing this Send it registered / insured. Get your refund, and buy another bass Out of interest, what bass is it? - Hope this is resolved, and hope you can get another bass that you're equally happy with

Have you looked at Mark's website, classicandcoolguitars ? I see there's a LImelight for sale at the moment http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/portfolio/limelight-custom-00161/ If I was just 20 miles away, I'd be popping around to take a look

Very intrigued. would like to think you could get this to sound very much like a P .... hmmm, wouldn't mind one of these, with a P/J pickup arrangement myself

Well, I've got to say Wonky2, that you seem to have done a really good job with that repair! Nice Re the bridge, again, take your time. After reading your questions about the thickness and taper of the bridge yesterday I went home and took a look at my DB and my EUB. And yes, they're quite wide. Wider perhaps than I'd have thought Of course, the sensible thing to do, would have been to measure them for you - but I got distracted, then off out to rehearsal.... Excuses, excuses.... lol One positive note, is that as you bought an adjustable bridge, you needn't worry too much about taking a little bit more off However, as long as you don't go too far! I've seen someone on a youtube video somewhere, and spoken to a luthier who both talked about making sure you take some wood off the feet of the bridge, as well as the top This was so you make sure of leaving plenty of wood, and hence strength, over the shaped "holes" in the bridge itself If you think about it - if you just shaved wood from the top surface of the bridge, you'd get closer & closer to those shaped holes (don't know what they're called!) and so there would be less strength in the wood above them. And DB strings are under quite some tension... Anyhow, keep at it, don't rush, and test the bridge, maybe with one string, as you go along I'm sure it'll take you a while, but doing it this way, and not going straight to a luthier - you will have learned a lot There's definitely something liberating about taking this approach over an instrument you got cheaply, rather than something you paid a small fortune for. I repaired / re-built a couple of old bass guitars recently which gave me confidence to build one to my own design (from stock parts, it must be said) Cheers now, and best of luck with finishing it

Not played a bravewood. But I've played 2 Limelights, and they were both lovely basses They were both great to play, and one of them was for sale. At the time, I really wanted it, but had to sell something else..... It's a huge regret, that I let it go - it sold very soon afterwards Mark will do a bass to your spec, and looking at his prices, I'd say you'll get what you want for £1k - or less Let us know what you decided - and post some piccies when you get it

[quote name='AustinArto' timestamp='1452818115' post='2953863'] I bought a double bass from gedomusik.de so I now call it überbassenbassen. Which isn't actual German but it makes me chuckle. [/quote] Uberbassenbassen - I like that lol

[quote name='Mikkoantt' timestamp='1451853271' post='2944102'] I have a Limelight Precision with jazz bass sadle widht in fiesta red. Amazing sounding and playing bass. [/quote] I played one exactly like that (it was for sale on here a while back, and I should have bought it!) It was a superb bass. Mark will build you one to this spec I have a 2000's US P, and while the neck is not Jazz width It is slightly narrower than most older US P's, and certainly not as deep, front to back The Squier Classic Vibe P in Fiesta red also has a very similar neck, and it's amazing quality Have seen these go for around £250 second hand, and they're worth every penny of that I'm amazed at just how much necks vary in dimension, within the same basic model / design Good luck with your search EDIT: Having seen FuNkShUi's post above I now realise it was that bass I had played

Hi ColinH, Can't help you with the bass, I'm afraid But I just wanted to say, sorry this happened to you. It may have been a long time ago - But I bet it still hurts or annoys you. And I wanted to wish you good luck in tracking it down. I can understand why you want to do this It might be a long shot, but I'd urge BC'ers to check the serial numbers if they have a Squier of that age Cheers now Marc