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Could have used ewe to get a more woolly sound... 🤐

The phrase that springs to mind is: "Why can't you just take 'no' for an answer?!" - only in this case it's a double-no!!

I just LOVE a good serial! Can't wait for the next episode 😊

I have owned 5 Maru's and they are generally great basses. My advice is: if you and your friend have played each other's basses and both of you are happy, then why not? Maybe also check out the market value of both and one of you pays something if there's a difference. However, I think the Fender will probably depreciate in value less than the Maru' over time.

Lovely bass that, Silvia - enjoy! (I think you already are 🙂)

Pleased for you Stew! Look forward to seeing and hearing it at the re-scheduled S-W Bash!

AFAIK what's dangerous is any machined particulate that's small enough to breathe in - provided you don't eat it of course 🙂

I loved my SWB-1 - except for the neck-dive. I think the body of the latest ones from India is heavier, so maybe that helps with the balance.

… or maybe 'senial' - mixture of senility and denial ☺️ Ringo still seems in pretty good shape.

Macca should have stopped a while back, it's getting embarrassing. It's not like he needs the money!

Interesting that you didn't cut all the ones Ringo takes lead vocal on. Back in the day, my mum used to think he had the best voice - which is probably what put me off.

Drop-dead-gorgeous! There's a lot of lovely basses out there but IMHO Mr Cringean can bring wood to life better than anybody.

I did actually manage to gig it before the world shut down. Much admired by my bandmates!

For me at home it's always this little beauty - ACG Border Reiver. Light as a feather, plays like a dream, big sound and no awkward headstock to bang into stuff 🙂 Short scale too! http://

You've hit the nail on the head there. The seller is the one who's 'making an offer'.

Are you suggesting that I increase my collection of Andy Rogers Swifts to 3? That's almost a flock of these rare birds!

Your yew guitar looks amazing - want some!

Another Stevie W / Jamerson one for me: I Was Made To Love Her.

There isn't really a right or a wrong way to do this. It all comes down to both buyer and seller agreeing the terms of the transaction in the first place and then being decent enough to fulfil their responsibilities, e.g. item as described, proper packing, adequate insurance, chasing delivery company.

This is a complex issue - mainly because forum sales between private individuals usually involve the buyer paying in advance. In the business-to-business world, the INCOTERMS of a sale that includes insured delivery are referred to as CIF (Cost Insurance Freight). This works because the risk remains with the seller up to the moment when the goods are successfully delivered - and seller knows that his customer won't pay until the goods are received as described and undamaged. With forum 'CIF' sales, although the risk theoretically does not pass to the buyer until the item is delivered in good condition, in practice the seller has no incentive (except his/her good conscience) to help the buyer if something goes wrong in transit - and, having already paid, the buyer has no leverage other than a) appealing to the seller's better nature (!?) or b) resorting to some kind of legal action. Obviously, as most of us know from experience, Basschat buyers and sellers are mostly decent folk - but not always, as I found out once to my cost. My preferred model, whether buying or selling, is for the buyer to arrange and pay for delivery. If I'm selling, the risk passes to the buyer when the item is collected from me; if I'm buying, I retain maximum control by choosing my preferred delivery company and being the customer they must answer to. I say 'maximum' as opposed to 'total' control because, of course, it all falls down if the seller hasn't packed the item properly.

Just realised I didn't really finalise things on the money side. The hall have agreed to hang on to the money and re-book (alternative would have been a refund less cancellation charge). I have kept a list of those kind folks who paid up front and am happy to refund anybody who wants their money back - just shoot me a PM. If you don't, then you've paid for October 🙂

Interesting! Surely the flaws you describe must be the kiss of death at the Stradi price-range.