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  1. Burns-bass
    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.
  2. Burns-bass
    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.
  3. Burns-bass
    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.
  4. 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.
  5. Burns-bass
    If we expect musicians to be paid, designers should be too 🙂
  6. Burns-bass
    Totally agree!
  7. Burns-bass
    This is beautiful. What a shame about the sticker.
  8. Burns-bass
    Nice. I’ve asked Thomann too as I get VAT off.
  9. 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
  10. Burns-bass
    I’d also second this. I’ve recently bought an armful of PJB gear and it’s immense. The quality of reproduction is amazing. Even the 150 Flightcase isn’t loud enough for me, but it’s amazing at home and perfect for playing with acoustic instruments like a ukelele I’m sure.
  11. Burns-bass
    This looks beautiful. Can you let me know how wide the neck is? I’m hoping it’s narrow narrow narrow as I really like the look of this. Just made an enquiry to see if they’re still available.
  12. Burns-bass
    Sounds great! As someone who has worked the prog circuit for a few years you’ve really got this nailed on! Especially love the fretless vibe. Seems like you enjoyed it too. Something to enjoy!
  13. Burns-bass
    I had the same thing. Burglars came in and ignored two 70s Jazzes and a 60s one (candy apple red matching headstock), and a few 60s Fender guitars (Coronado and a 12 string acoustic) and instead they took the Xbox and an armful of DVDs.
  14. Burns-bass
    I'm sure someone will be along to explain how the variation in temperature can cause your neck to warp and the pickups to turn into cheese, but a few days should be fine (as long as it's not a double bass!).
  15. Burns-bass
    I think they make a huge amount of money on the Squiers. So many people start playing but give up, they’re probably selling squiers at a ration of 5 - 1 to US Strats.
  16. Burns-bass
    It made my wife leave the room so it still has a visceral impact!
  17. Burns-bass
    Bump - price drop to £650. Happy to look into shipping.
  18. Burns-bass
    Seriously, you can see his impact through pop music and beyond. Pino’s bass dominated the 80s airwaves and it was all inspired by Jaco. The sound of Graceland was Kumalo, a man who revered Jaco but took fretless licks mainstream in an album loved by millions. I could go on, but I’d get bored. Game changer? Yup.
  19. Burns-bass
    This is like going on a guitar forum and criticising Hendrix.
  20. Burns-bass
    I heard them every day from about 1992 to 1999, so I’ve done my time. It just never appealed to me at all. I even saw them once in the inner circle bit at Ealrs Court (very close!) and it just left me cold. Hey ho.
  21. Burns-bass
    Never been a fan of the Chilli Peppers, always seemed like macho American cow poop but this considered interview has changed my view on that a little bit. Book sounds interesting... https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/nov/04/flea-red-hot-chili-peppers-interview-memoir
  22. Burns-bass
    I’ve recently done this and agree that it’s a lot safer.
  23. Burns-bass
    I heard that story too.
  24. Burns-bass
    What a shame! They’re quite rare. I think he only makes a handful every year. If you don’t get on with the KK let me know.
  25. Burns-bass
    You don’t see these very often! This is a handmade ‘stick’ upright bass. Built by a truly lovely chap in Cornwall the Farwest EUB is beautifully constructed (full specs below) from premium components. This is a Redhead model and is in good condition, although it has been gigged. There is some wear on the side of the fingerboard and a few minor marks, but nothing major at all. There are two pickups that offer a decent approximation of an upright sound. The all important waist rest is a revelation and works beautifully, flexing as you get higher up the fingerboard. I bought this on eBay about 5 months ago. I swapped the strings and had the rest rebuilt by Farwest (receipt included). I’m selling because the MK bass you can see on the background of the picture suits me better and has a more authentic tone (at almost 4 time’s the price). Not all stick basses are made equal. For little more than the price of a Stagg you can have a boutique handmade bass. Im always interested in trades. I’m up for anything! Price is £675. This is about half the cost of the one for sale in London. Luthier’s specs: General features of FarWest upright electric bass _ Canadian rock Maple and Sapele construction _ Twin custom made under bridge piezo pickups _ Recessed flush angled ¼? jack socket _ Quality metal control knobs _ Stylish & smooth low gear elephant ear machine heads for accurate and stable tuning _ Three piece laminated neck for strength and stability _ Hand carved neck profiled for playing comfort _ Maple fingerboard with 120mm radius _ 1060*mm scale length (3/4 size) _ Maple bridge for excellent sound and frequency transmission _ Hand contored 5 piece body _ Sturdy light weight and adjustable end pin with rubber foot _ Fingerboard reference edge markers _ Detachable support rest _ Ebony nut _ Light 6.4kg weight _Includes soft padded case
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