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Burns-bass

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  1. I worked as a music teacher at Access to Music and privately while following the dream. I never really wanted to do the session thing (not dedicated enough, lazy etc.) I used the time to develop my writing skills which is what I do for a living now. Can’t say that’s the dream either (not mine anyway) but it’s interesting and no two days are the same I suppose. I sometimes quite fancy a 3 year jazz degree but I haven’t got the cash to invest in it, or myself at the moment.
  2. Updated. Make me an offer as I want these gone as I need the space.
  3. Updated list. Make me an offer as these are just gathering dust (and my 18 month old daughter tried to eat one).
  4. Sorry guys, I haven't been to the DB part of the forum. Hope the deal works out and sorry it didn't fit Chris.
  5. Bump. Played this today and it’s lovey but three jazz basses is one too many.
  6. I know, I run a business (it’s less than that, it’s 16% give or take), but that’s much less than VAT at 20% of the total.
  7. You don’t charge VAT on second hand items as the tax has already been paid. Same deal with cars as instruments...
  8. The dent on the fretboard is very small and doesn’t affect it at all, but as I’ve explained to Andy in PM that if I know it’s there I have to mention it!
  9. If that were James Jamersons Bass there would be a lot of people banging on about how “the gunk makes the funk”.
  10. If it appears too good to be true, it often is. I thought refin too when I first saw it.
  11. Years and years of wear and tear! The woods changed colour, that’s all.
  12. How do you manage it? If I’m working on a tricky head for example I’ll break it down into 2 bar phrases. They’re not really that complex (just quick). I imagine internalising an entire score must be a huge challenge! Guess that’s why theatre guys are so respected.
  13. True! The best person for the job is Vince DiCola.
  14. As any Rocky fan knows it’s simpler and quicker to do it in a montage.
  15. Funnily enough I’ve just had someone tell me they now don’t want to buy an item after sending me a message this morning telling me they did. Guess that’s the way of the world nowadays. (if anyone wants a brand new PJB Bighead I’m selling one - apologies for the blatant plug...)
  16. The Adams’s family Musical has a complex bass score.
  17. I’ve had a lot of success offloading my gear mountain (well, scraps compared to you guys!). I’ve started prices that I thought were fair and in many cases lowered them. I’ve had a success selling on eBay but refusing to send. I’m like you Stu, once a deal has been done I’ll go through with it. I think people are used to distance buying regulations and the simplicity of returning items if they don’t like them. Personally, almost all the basses I’ve sold in the last 5 years have been in person which makes for a longer, but more satisfying transaction. Last bass I sold was a beat up old DB. Met a wonderful Basschatter and was fully prepared to load the old girl in the car if he wasn’t happy ( he was!). I even have him some duvets and ratchet straps to secure the bass which he insisted on paying for, but didn’t need to. I would say that at times I’ve not responded to PMs immediately. The reason is that I don’t always get notifications on my phone and hate typing on the tiny keyboard. Plus with a family and a business other things have a tendency to pop up! Hopefully things get better. If you’ve got a couple of Barefaced Cans for sale and are near Bristol I’d happily meet you 🙂
  18. This is a basically brand new PJB Bighead. I’ve used this a total of once. I now use my Markbass combo for silent practice duties so this is surplus to requirements. I have the box, all receipts and I can guarantee it’s as good as new. Looking for £125
  19. Here's the last of my great music clearout, a beautiful Mexican Jazz. These truly are excellent guitars and the equivalent of US jazz basses of a few years ago. This one is in original condition, I didn't change a thing. I've got all case candy with this and have strung it with Daddario super-light chromes. There's no hardcase but it comes with a Thomann soft case (if you want it). The bass is in great nick, the only issues are a slight dent at the bottom of the neck and a small mark on the back. The bass is priced for collection in Bristol but I can send it if you'd like me to. Was looking for £425. £399. I can include a hard case for an additional £40. (Horrid pink throw and unfolded washing not included).
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