Eldon Tyrell

Wow. This looks killer. For a bass like this, BC should introduce a "Mega Like" button 😍

I don't need any sympathy. I just wanted to know, in a thread discussing "Thomann prices", how much the custom duty and handling fee would be for a potential purchase. BTW, the bass I am interested is not available anywhere else as it is a discontinued colour.

Yes, a lot of hassle and I also still don't know how much custom duty I will have to pay for a £1700 bass bought from Thomann. Anyone?

WWII? Spitefires? Well, maybe not a good idea to bring that up in a thread discussing the "German" retailer Thomann 😉

Reducing competition - That's correct for our local retailers as they may lose strong competitors from abroad (e.g. Thomann) and could use that for increasing prices. However, I thought that for Thomann to stay competitive and attractive to us here, they would need to lower their prices for UK customers to compensate for the costs (both monetary and non-monetary) we are incurring when ordering from them. That would obviously negatively impact their profits but still be necessary to avoid losing some share of a big market (I obviously don't know how much Thomann is selling to us but I can imagine that it is a lot). However, our retailers probably also sell a lot to the EU (esp. Andertons?) and will face the same issues keeping EU customers happy. Hmm, well, I guess, as always, we probably won't see any price reductions but only increases 😒

To bring it all back to Thomann: Maybe one positive outcome will be that Thomann will have to lower their prices to undercut local competitors (Andertons, PMT, GG, Gear4music etc.). Ordering from the EU is obviously becoming a hassle and only by having much better prices (after adding VAT, customs and handling fee), customers may still decide to order from them. Well, that's my hope at least 😉

No idea, I was only referring to your quote and saying that private sales are not non-commercial transactions as money is involved. Non-commercial transactions between private individuals (as in your quote) are referring to gift-giving.

Private sales are commercial activities (goods and money change hands). Non-commercial transactions do not involve financial transactions (e.g., gifts). So, if you want to give your bass away for free, then please let me know 😉

Sorry if this has already been answered here or somewhere else: I am interested in a bass that Thomann is selling and that is not available here in the UK. I can see that they have reduced their prices (taken out VAT, I guess the German one) as we now have to pay our 20% VAT here. I know that I also have to pay custom duty. How much is that? Is there a table that shows the exact amount? Is the handling fee the same for all couriers? Would be nice to know before I order how much I actually end up paying. Thanks in advance and Happy New Year!

I was interested in the black one and did some digging. Most feedback I found is positive. For example: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LSURVEYOR87B--esp-ltd-surveyor-87-black I also found this detailed review on a German website. There are some sound files on the second page (2/3). ESP LTD Surveyor ’87 Test :: Bonedo Main issue that got mentioned: heavy weight. My main issue is the name: "surveyor". I know it is silly but I cannot see myself buying a bass with such a name. Sad but true 😞

Not sure about the name though. Dimension? Really? Sounds rather familiar 😉

Guess they must have just taken it down. I was able to see the new basses just a few min ago. I had already read about them some time ago (they already got featured in the Spector's owner's manual: p. 3: https://www.spectorbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Spector-2020-Manual.pdf).

Cheers. Good to see that Korg is trying out new stuff. The looks are not for me but I like the new Spector logo inlay (12th fret)

1. Spector Custom Forte 4 in black with EMG PJx and Haz 9V 2. EBMM Stingray Classic in natural with maple fingerboard (if I ever find one) 3. EBMM Stingray Special 4 HH in Ghost Pepper or Burnt Amber or another colour (depends on whether or not some new finishes get showcased at the virtual Winter NAMM in 3 weeks) or in natural with black hardware (kind of a Timmy C sig bass, I hope for it every year, let's see, maybe 2021 is finally the year ; -) 4. Maybe a Fender 70th Anniversary P Bass (in case there is one and it is any good) 5. Tech 21 YYZ pedal

A black Spector. Cool stuff. I have one on order too. Had to get one after I saw Mike Starr playing one in this video. Let's see if you will also jump around like him on stage (see e.g. 1:21 in the video) 😎

Me too. Black and red, my fav colours!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone 🙂

That's why I love BC. You always learn something new. I always thought the cookie monster was male, now I find out "he" is actually a "her", a granny and working for Thomann. Guess the pension (s)he is receiving from the Sesame Street show is not enough and that's why (s)he has to work for a music retailer. Sad world 😞

Nice one, I guess they have never heard the proverb "You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar". 😒

No, it is one of the official 7 finishes for the new P and one of the 8 colours for the new J. So, it will be offered at least until the next series in 2/3 years, maybe called "Pro III" (Fender could it then call the Pro Trilogy) or, after Pro, Performer, and Player, a new series called "Prestige" or "Progress" or "Perfection" or "Punch" or "Pure" or "Payday"..... 😁

Suzi rocks. I met her once at a LBGS. She was super nice. Still have the LBGS mug with her signature. Have to watch her documentary during the Xmas break.

Fake news 😁

The one on the right reminded me more of my Lakland Skyline 4401. Never liked the look of the lower horn. Not as bad as the one on the Bongo though 😎