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[quote name='clauster' timestamp='1325873372' post='1489261'] Great choice WoT! SiverFoxNik's RB V's are among the best sounding basses I've heard and imagine the IV must be similar [/quote] no completely different instruments really

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1325448861' post='1483297'] Yes they are: [url="http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-duty-and-tax-calculation/"]http://www.dutycalcu...ax-calculation/[/url] In fact, any insurance costs over and above shipping costs are also subject to the duty and tax. [/quote] [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1325448591' post='1483293'] They are... [/quote] [url="http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageTravel_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000014&propertyType=document#P25_2199"]http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageTravel_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000014&propertyType=document#P25_2199[/url]

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1325447687' post='1483283'] Add the price you pay for the item and the price of shipping. You'll pay approximately 25% of that total as tax. For example: £500 (bass) + £100 (shipping) = £600 total value. 25% x £600 = £150 tax So, total cost to you = £750 [/quote] vat/duty are not charged on the shipping cost so in youre examples its 25% on £500 not £600

[quote name='SisterAbdullahX' timestamp='1325445516' post='1483247'] Hi y'all, and Happy New Year!! Anybody have any experience of buying a used bass from the US? Have my eye on something and was wondering if I would have to pay import tax/vat on it and also what it would cost to have it sent over and finally who is the most reliable carrier? Cheers! [/quote] go 4 it i have bought a couple of used basses from usa never had a problem recently i have used USPS, they can ship for around $110 once in this country they have a tie up with parcelforce and your bass will be deilivered by them before delivery parcelforce will invoice you for the duty/vat - about 22-25% - plus admin fee of some £10 once you have paid the invoice they will deliver your bass hope this helps

[quote name='alanbass1' timestamp='1325418875' post='1482877'] +1 - the last £14 is not worth the hassle IMHO [/quote] my thoughts also

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[quote name='Jigster' timestamp='1325289098' post='1481932'] I've bought from Andy and altho he's my only experience of a vintage dealer, so no comparisons, I found him great, up front, knew his stuff and felt that his stuff is priced realistically and honestly. You can go to his place also and try out. [/quote] +1 for andy baxter - realistic prices for a dealer and good service/support [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1325286421' post='1481901'] £2000 is definitely realistic for a private sale. Yep, there's diamonds and dogs in that era and the ratio of dogs to diamonds increases from about '74 onwards. Make sure you try before you buy.. most 34" basses (not just Fenders) are susceptible to the dead spot, but IME it has to be pretty severe to be noticable whilst gigging or recording. Don't get too hung up looking for a Sadowsky-like neck pocket - you could be looking for a while. Just make sure it feels stable. Check for fretwear - the frets on bound necks can be replaced, but it's time-consuming and expensive. And, be aware of the weight if it's something that bothers you. Some 70s Jazzes are heavier than a bus. (Incidentally, as for Fender vs. Boutique, to be blunt.. you won't have much of a problem with resale if you go Fender. If you buy a new boutique bass, make sure you're prepared and able to take a hit when you sell it.) [/quote] the neck cavity problems are mainly concerned with the later jazzes especialy when they went over to the 3 bolt design

[quote name='evilLordJuju' timestamp='1325298875' post='1481996'] . Don't confuse the Epiphones with the Gibsons, they have nothing in common except shape and colour. [/quote] This is so true I've just got a beater 74 ebo and it is a much, much better and different instrument from my korean eb3 - the difference is extreme If you want to beef up an eb3, bassdoc is selling a gibson ebo pup for £90 elsewhere on this forum. I am really a fender man and do on balance prefer fender basses, but in terms of short scale basses, i prefer this beater ebo to the fender equivalent short scalers the msuatng and musicmaster.