triplebass

ongoing discussion here:

well, still a slight difference in my eyes between MM doing his tricks on people and people buying second hand stuff from private sellers and not loving TheMan for getting his share every time the Holy Grail changes hands... back to taming my GAS...

but they’d have to prove i paid more than i’m stating, right? or are they going to check an average used or new price ATM? i mean if somebody wants to sell me a Fodera for 300, that’s their right, isn’t it? or lend it to me? do the authorities have the right to control bank or paypal transfers? what about noname basses built from different parts, how are they going to determine the value? actually now i remember getting 2 sets of doublebass strings as a gift from the company in Switzerland and customs checked prices online and charged vat and duty. i had them sent back and brought in by a friend who picked them up locally. the guy at customs got angry when i refused to pay tax and duty, asked what’s so special about me that i get strings as a gift and was wondering why he doesn’t get any gifts :)) told me even all gifts should be taxed, birthday, christmas, valentine’s.. priceless.. anyway, i know there’s not going to be many ways about it, will have to get GAS treatment locally..

maybe this was already discussed or is out there somewhere, i didn’t read through all the links, i apologize... but what if i was to pay for a bass through bank transfer or paypal and have it sent as a gift? or just borrowing or exchanging for a while amongst colleagues? what about luthierie work abroad? does the paperwork/form include such an option? it’s not like we have contracts or invoices (in my case at least), or is that mandatory?

well, it is really hard to decide, but shuker seems to be under pressure more than others...

scuse me...

MM special 5, Shuker Singlecut 5 and Fender fretless 78 P, all bought here, they fit the “best buy”. worst was a disappointment in form of a bass book that turned out to be not so full of valuable information. 15% original material and 85% transposed stuff and tablatures.

Just received a package from Owen, absolutely hassle free (the postal services managed to set a new record, but that's another story), most trustworthy gent, deal with confidence. Thanks again, the strap is super soft and warm, not to mention that it's the best substitute for a pet ever!

Just received a stacked J drop-in-kit and a P kit with toneswitch from John, looks great, can’t wait to install and enjoy! Muito obrigado!

Just received a package from Dave @EssentialTension, absolutely smooth transaction, deal with confidence aka highly recommended!

Just received a P from mr.M, great communication, he handled the couriers situation (who managed yet again to add to their reputation) beautifully, packed the bass safely, a generally effortless experience aka deal with confidence, highly recommended, a pleasure and all that jazz.. Thanks again Mart!

touchdown in Brussels, great stuff, thanks again!

Just received a bombproof-packed package from Mick, everything smooth/easy/effortless/no hassle/no worries/highly recommended in other words deal with confidence! Thanks again Mick!

just received a package from Frank, safely packed, great communication, no worries here, great seller, deal with confidence. Thanks again Frank!

just received a bass from Nick, packed as a tank, great communication, highly recommended! gracias señor!

FJB 78 we all love them, after all it’s top quality brand :))