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  1. Burns-bass
    Brilliant. Glad it went to a good home. I had a good chat to Mr Oakey about the one I sold. He loves them apparently.
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    Burns-bass replied to claude's topic in Basses For Sale

    I’m not sure this is a 62 RI model. I think it’s a Japanese standard jazz bass. Very nice guitars!
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    Of course! These modern Fenders are absolutely beautifully made. Not like some of the nonsense they were building years ago. As someone who only bought and played vintage basses (and was undoubtedly a huge snob about the whole thing) I’m convinced today’s Fenders are some of the best guitars they’ve ever built. (And I’m not just saying that because I bought one!)
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    I played one of these today and fell in love. So much so that I bought it. I’ve got to say the guys in PMT really are good nowadays. I had a long chat, no pressure to buy and the fella could do enough for me Personally I think a tort guard on it would completely ruin the look, but appreciate I may be in the minority!
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    I have on some these stowed away (too valuable with my kids running around). Reckon it’ll be a better investment than my pension. Good luck with the sale.
  6. Burns-bass
    Bump with a price drop. Added Wilkinson Strat Pickups too...
  7. Burns-bass
    Quite. Apologies for bringing levity to a thread.
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    The Eminence is a thing of beauty! Still enjoy the image of you putting it in that beautiful car 🙂
  9. Burns-bass
    If we followed that mantra subscription based forums like Basschat would be dead...
  10. Burns-bass
    I’m looking for an FSR Jazz bass in shell pink with a Rosewood neck. If anyone sees one of these bad boys reduced on Black Friday, let me know!
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    Hey. How you liking the Eminence? Theyre difficult to compare but I would say that the Mk more accurately represents a DB. Better neck, full size bridge and a thicker soundboard. The Eminence is beautifully made and the acoustic nature of it more accurately represents the sound of a DB I reckon (but not by much!). Where the MK wins is the body shape that’s really very close to a proper DB, certainly more so than the Eminence and the SLB which is why I prefer it. It’s less portable than the Eminence however and obviously the neck can’t be removed for transport. It’s all personal preference of course, and the Eminence is a beautifully made instrument that is used by a whole host of professionals - they must know something! If you’re ever in Bristol let me know and you can come and give it a play.
  12. Burns-bass
    I sold a former version of this (single pickup) for £120. Was brilliant but not what I needed.
  13. Burns-bass
    I've used these. Yes, they're pretty odd places (the one in Bristol is full of kids) but at £4p/h during the day it's hard to argue with the value.
  14. Burns-bass
    A band like this is never going to win on originality, but there’s one question you have to ask: Will the music get people dancing? The answer is yes. Thats a good enough metric for me.
  15. Burns-bass
    Take it to a local professional. If it's a Hawkes bass then it could have significant value, even after you spend money on restoration. The chances are, if the guy was a professional, the bass could have some value but the only person who would know is a pro!
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    Makes total sense. Sorry if my reply came across as condescending, I didn’t mean it too. I don’t know the specifics here. I’ve had a few disagreements with people who want me to shop items I wasn’t prepared to and that’s clouded my view.
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    The problem here appears that the buyer booked a courier based on your guess of what the parcel size would be. You can’t blame the seller for including sufficient padding and protection! I imagine he or she could have provided this, but by then the courier was booked... Having shipped a cab before I used about 3 inches of padding all round it to ensure it was protected. This made it bigger and more expensive so send, but it got there and was totally fine, so me and the buyer were both happy.
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    This used to be mine and I can vouch that it's in virtually new condition. I used this once on an indoor jazz session (not a gig) and the rest of the time stayed in the house in the cover. It's a beautiful amp that sounds amazing, particularly for double bass, EUB etc.
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    I think It’s a little off that the seller is confident enough to pack an item with the belief that it’ll be protected in transit, yet be unwilling to then send it. If it’s damaged in transit as a result of poor packing the liability would still be theirs. Personally, I avoid these adverts as soon as I see them. I’ve been buying, selling and sending basses for years but nowadays I think the sheer volume of items being sent and the cost-cutting nature of the industry means they’re more at-risk than ever, and so I avoid it wherever possible. The last bass I sent had the neck removed, which was much easier to send and secure too.
  20. Burns-bass
    That’s a real shame about the nut. It looks as if the original nut fitted has been removed (badly). It should be a simple fix for a good luthier. I have one of the jazz models and it’s wonderful.
  21. Burns-bass
    If we expect musicians to be paid, designers should be too 🙂
  22. Burns-bass
    Totally agree!
  23. Burns-bass
    This is beautiful. What a shame about the sticker.
  24. Burns-bass
    Nice. I’ve asked Thomann too as I get VAT off.
  25. Burns-bass
    I've had two of these. The last one I sold to Phil Oakey of the Human League who used it for a tour. In fact, I think I sent his signed letter to someone on here. I sold that one for £750 about 10 years ago. This is a steal for what is likely to be a proper collectible of the future. I'd love to have another at some point in the future. Good luck with the sale, I'm sure someone will love this
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