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    *RESOLVED* What should i do?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Many thanks for the time and info guys. If you search Cort on the gumtree listing you can still see "2x 5 string basses" listed, think that little picture is the one i took!


    His guitarist said he had just moved into a flat on southside as well

    Just to say thanks for all the digging around and advice, it's much appreciated. I do;t want any BCers getting into any trouble over a thief and £173, it's not worth an assault charge. However i am going to follow this up, the small claims looks like a great option and not costly (which i assume he'd be liable for anyway)

    Cheers again
    Steve

    *RESOLVED* What should i do?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Yeah i think CAB would be a good idea, cheers bud

    It was a Cort Curbow 5 string, this one:
    [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=56487&hl=cort"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=56487&hl=cort[/url]

    It's pretty distinctive but i think he'll have sold it by now.
    He mentioned in a thread that he was buying second hand stock from the forum to sell when his imaginery bass shop got off the ground. As he had no money (he was relying on the public coffers from a regeneration cheque) to buy the required amounts of new stock this was his idea

    The strange thing is that i was in contact with him for a while, he answered his phone and chatted about gigs and stuff. He was just like the typical forumite and never seemed likely to do a runner.

    That's what put me at ease about it, i still never believed he intended to not pay, i think he found himself in a position where he couldn't afford to pay his debts so chose to run away rather than face his problems

    W@nker

    *RESOLVED* What should i do?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='fatback' post='619553' date='Oct 7 2009, 01:33 PM']I think I remember that taking a small claims action in Scotland is pretty cheap, and costs can be added to what the loser will pay. Sounds like you have good evidence.

    [url="http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/scotland/your_rights/legal_system_scotland/small_claims_in_the_sheriff_court_scotland.htm"]http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/scotland/you...rt_scotland.htm[/url]

    fatback[/quote]

    Cheers dude. I'll give that some thought when i'm home from work.

    It's not that i need the money, i just hate it when theiving scum get away with things and the authorities shrug their shoulders. I remember when the whole Warwick Vampyre saga went to the police they actually paid the guy a visit and let him know it had got serious. Glasgow police just aren't interested!

    *RESOLVED* What should i do?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by wateroftyne

    A while ago i sold a bass to a forum member called jamiejames. The bank transfer was agreed and i arranged for the bass to be shipped on the same day, bass was collected but no money turned up

    To cut a long story short, the guy has basically turned his phone off and is refusing to pay for it. I have a ton of information on him with pictures linking him to this site and the band he plays with, including all his messages and the feedback he left me. I have an address, phone number, facebook, band site, youtube page, details of band members with available phone numbers. Also i have details of other projects he has been involved with such as films and agencies, all of which will have contact details

    I rang the police today, they are round the corner from his address yet i was told it is not a police matter. Despite having written confirmation of the sale and the fact he has received the bass, it is not a theft as foolishly i sent the bass without reveiveng payment first. NOT A THEFT!

    My only option is to pursue private legal action (over a £173 loss) or make a trip down to Glasgow.

    I suppose i am just gutted at the police being, yet again, totally useless when they are needed. The least i expected was for them to pay him a visit so he knows he is having his collar felt. I have done all the work for them and have loads of information on the guy, if i was in Glasgow i could easily track him down, let alone if i was a copper round the corner!

    Whaddyd reckon?

    PS no "should have known better" / "chalk it up as experience" replies please, i know this is partly down to my naiveity and don't need patronising. I'd like some constructive advice



    If anyone knows of his whereabouts, please get in touch via pm

    The guy is called Jamie (James Bryce i think)

    He lives/lived on Queens Drive, Glasgow

    He plays with the T Rex tribute band "Hot Love" around the Glasgow area
    Check out:
    [url="http://www.midge-hotlove.co.uk/id4.html"]http://www.midge-hotlove.co.uk/id4.html[/url]
    [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQsmadOwBLM&layer_token=1359e00d0c51074e"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQsmadOwBLM...359e00d0c51074e[/url]
    He's the guy in the tartan pants

    He has been in a few small Scottish films such as "Dark Nature"

    He was setting up a bass shop in Glasgow called the Bass Space

    His facebook is also under jamiejames, his shop has a facebook site called bassspace


    EDIT for manners!

    Black Jazzray

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

    Posted

    [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Status-Necked-Custom-Jazz-Ray-Bass-Nordstrand-p-ups_W0QQitemZ130334806628QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item1e588f5264&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Status-Necked-Custom...id=p3286.c0.m14[/url]


    I really like this, the stealthiest bass i've seen in ages!

    Very well specc'd too

    Recommend me a rig for less than £200

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted · Edited by lemmywinks

    Btw if you message that eBay seller he may post them. As they're not too big you might be able to stick them in one box depending on weight

    Interparcel will ship boxes for around £8.

    Tell him you can book it in online to be collected from him, all he has to do is pack it. You can email him the labels to print at his end. I've done this a few times with collection only listings

    Recommend me a rig for less than £200

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Most gigs you'll be going throught he PA and just using your amp as backline, still with a loud drummer you'd need something decent unless there's good monitors

    I started gigging with a Trace Elliot Commando 100w combo and tbh it was too quiet. Have a look at Peavey combos as i've always found those to be plenty loud enough, if it has an output for an extension cab you can get much more out of it with a borrowed cab (or PA bass bin/full range cab)

    You can get a stupidly good gigging rig for around £300 nowadays on the second hand market, especially as small lightweight rigs have devalued the Peavey/Carlsbro type stuff.

    Also bear in mind that the extra £50-£100 is future-proofing yourself a bit. I ended up upgrading pretty quickly when it would have been cheaper just to take the hit in the first place.

    Recommend me a rig for less than £200

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted · Edited by lemmywinks

    If you could stretch to a little more Marcus Bell is selling a nice Ashdown rig on this forum

    [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=58089&st=20"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=58089&st=20[/url]


    That's a snip at £250 if you can pick it up

    Warwick Swap

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='Machines' post='616406' date='Oct 4 2009, 12:16 PM']This trade comes with no strings attached.[/quote]


    I've just had to suffer an evening of my Dad's jokes, not one was as bad as that! :)

    Fake Stingray Warning.

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

    Posted

    [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='615041' date='Oct 2 2009, 05:58 PM']I think we have seen that one before.[/quote]


    Aye it was flagged up on eBay i think

    This one?
    [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=33981&hl=musicman"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=musicman[/url]

    Link is dead now as it was a while ago, pretty sure this bass has been here before

    whats worng with my bass??

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='pal1972' post='615240' date='Oct 2 2009, 09:16 PM']i've dropped it to £400, but still no-one, i could go further but then i'm at a loss with anything i want tobuy - catch22!!! TBH though, i have seen and played a few us ones that really were poorer quality than this one!! i guess Skoda syndrome comes into it - built as highly as vw but its the badge that puts people off!!![/quote]


    Don't expect a sale straight away! I stuck a nice bass on here for £65 the other week and it still took a day or two

    Leave it a week or two, chances are only a small percentage of BCers will have seen the ad, let lone considered buying it. Stuff takes a while to sell, give it a bump every week and keep an eye on the wanted section and also on trades

    Big up Ashdown!

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Always nice to hear good customer service.

    Wren and Cuff are also ace, sent me a part from accross the pond free of charge even though i bought the pedal second hand, very dedicated and pleasant bunch of guys

    whats worng with my bass??

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I had a look at that before, nice bass! Maybe a little overpriced, however basschat prices tend to be quite a bit cheaper than the going rate.

    My Warmoth fretless has been up for sale for months and months, that's a premium wood Jazz with top quality components and a great build with a good case for £370. It'll go, just gotta wait until someone wants it!

    One thing that irks me is that i initially refused a great trade for a bass which later sold for over £500. Live and learn i guess!


    Also bear in mind that it's not everyone's idea of a Fender Jazz, the more typical styles are always more popular and tend to go pretty quickly

    Pre-gig rituals

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Moos3h' post='613739' date='Oct 1 2009, 12:25 PM']Always try and have a poo.

    Seriously, nothing [b]impacts[/b] on your performance more than wanting to crimp one out two minutes into Set 1, Song 1.[/quote]


    Good choice of words!

    +1 though, i always try to fire one out before the gig

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