warwickhunt

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1376749001' post='2178658'] Jimmy is an expert at building basses , not at public relations and making statements about unproven accusations . [/quote] You may have overlooked one or two other person's observations but to a few people it is about the multiplicity of the sad scenario; the quality of the instrument sold as well as his response on TB! Aside from anyone's personal stance on JC, as far as I am aware there were no 'unproven accusations'... or did I miss something?

Can you (would you) unbolt the neck from the body? If so you can easily slash the carriage costs, length of package being the killer when costing to the USA.

[quote name='cybertect' timestamp='1376637807' post='2177056'] Unless I'm much mistaken, won't eBay have problems with the seller stating he won't accept Paypal? [/quote] Yes. Regardless of whether he wants collection only, any seller has to accept paypal as a valid form of payment. You'd have to be a twazzer to pay by paypal and then go and collect but it has to be an option open to the buyer.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1376572449' post='2176237'] The others are far bigger, far heavier and do not sound as good (to my ears). [/quote] ...there in lies the rub! Many (inc' me) have tried other brands inc BF and come to the conclusion that X, Y or Z brand sounds better regardless of which is bigger/heavier/lighter/prettier/uglier. 'One man's meat...'

Link goes general search!

I'm going to rent out deck-chairs!

Hang on... just off to get the popcorn!

[quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1376494896' post='2174880'][font=Arial]If you're planning on popping along to the upcoming North east bass bash you're welcome to have a go with my barefaced midgets, there might be a super12 there as well if i can persuade it's owner to come along. Your very welcome to use your own head too. [/font] [/quote] I'll have the Berg AE212 as well which is 'similar' to the CN212.

Aria Sinsonidia - full scale bass, piezo sits nicely with acoustic type instruments and it fits away nicely so isn't a burden to transport/have on stage with multiple instruments.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1376472138' post='2174275'] I see this thread is heading the way of so many others. Some people just seem to want to see the worst in every situation and appear to want to revel in negative events. I think it's pretty obvious to everyone that there was an issue with an instrument and it was, not particularly amicably, resolved between the seller and buyer. No-one will ever know the exact sequence of events with any level of accuracy other than those two parties. Continuing to throw mud at either of them does no-one any favours and appears to be breeding ill-feeling and unnecessarily argumentative comments. I find myself spending less and less time here these days Maybe I'll spend the day playing a lovely Alleva Coppolo bass instead. . . [/quote] Oddly all I see is folk discussing an event! It happens all day, every day in our daily lives; we chat with friends/colleagues and discuss the weather, politics, etc. In fact I've spent time this morning chatting with friends about poor customer service on the High St. (purchase of a fridge-freezer & cooker to be precise) and there were varying viewpoints and experiences shared... it may or may not put my friends off shopping at this particular store but that wasn't the point, we were 'communicating' about experiences.

Just throwing it into the mix (as I have one for sale ) but you could consider a Dingwall Super Jazz. Has all the feel of a pukka early Fender, fabulous fit and finish of a handmade bass and the fanned fret system. [URL=http://s54.photobucket.com/user/warwickhunt/media/100_2405_zpsda20469e.jpg.html][IMG]http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g119/warwickhunt/100_2405_zpsda20469e.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Oh and please excuse the finger marks on the bass, I have slapped my wrist and duly given it a wipe/polish!

[quote name='Cyrene' timestamp='1376468140' post='2174199'] I recognise the seller. I was watching a few items he had over last six months or so. I think i might have even requested a postage quote! [/quote] Did he make as much effort on his previous sales?

September 8th it is!

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390642396255"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390642396255[/url] Never mind 'certain' boutique USA handmade basses not being suitably described, this is how it is done on ebay!

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1376427908' post='2173962'] With the benefit of hindsight , he should have managed the situation in exactly the manner you suggest . But that doesn't make him dishonest in his earlier representations to the customer . He may or not be crazy , but whether he is or not , it doesn't mean he cheated the customer out of his money. [/quote] 'Cheated' is a strong word but might he have kept the customers money after a legitimate complaint... we will never know!

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1376423522' post='2173852'] More than likely this is so in most instances. [/quote] Sad indeed!

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1376422620' post='2173833'] What I've said there is basically IF you aren't involved with the argument, but you want to put your opinion in, you opinion is quite strong and could affect someones credibility, and its not necessarily the place to do so because you are for example: A - No involved B - Associated with the manufacturer etc and therefore slightly biased ....then you shouldn't add anything to the thread without serious consideration. IF the OP has a serious griple, and the manufacturer comes along and they both just rant at each other, let them go ahead...its their business. Not ours to create more gossip. [/quote] Surely the point of airing your dirty laundry by posting on a public forum is an open invitation for others to comment/contribute/apply pressure and in some way anyone posting about issues that they have, would be soliciting support from others!

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1376421643' post='2173807'] This has happened in numerous threads over the years, and stating anyone would effectively start to 'stretch the truth' or make 'wild accusations' when the actual circumstances are only known by the two parties (and this is exactly what we have here) should just be kept out of it. [/quote] So you are saying that if a person (a member of an internet forum) finds themselves in dispute with person/business and they are getting nowhere, then they shouldn't air their grievance on an internet forum? Surely the circumstances of ANY dispute are known only to the parties involved... in that case nobody should have the right to chip in. Yes/No?

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1376420692' post='2173776'] Hence I think it should cool off because none of us ultimately know the facts and/or are involved. [/quote] ...but this is t'interweb, you're supposed to shout at your screen and lambast folks you know nowt about!

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1376420262' post='2173755'] ...I doubt the pitchforks would be out like this if it was a UK builder, UK amp manufacturer, or a UK store/business. [/quote] Really! My memory isn't what it was but I can recall several occasions in the recent past when members of this forum have pulled up UK builders/manufacturers/businesses and the same mentality was displayed; off-set by the moderate majority!

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1376410932' post='2173575'] That doesn't make it right , though . It just means it's an effective way of bullying . How long until someone without a legitimate grievance does the same thing out of spite or greed and gets a result again st some poor sod slaving away in a workshop hour after hour for less than minimum wage ? Would that be a victory for consumer rights ? It's the bass guitar equivalent of "vigilantes "lynching people who are accused of being sex offenders . Sooner rather than later innocent people become the victims . [/quote] From my experience of 'reasonable' forums like TB and BC, the truth eventually is outed and someone sprouting shyte about something and generally bullying someone else re. a sale/trade/transaction is shown for what they are. It has happened on more than one occasion where someone has stated that there is a problem with a product and by reasoned debate by the lynch mob as you call them, the truth has been reasoned. I in no way condone the idiots who may or may not have contacted JC re. that bass, that is reprehensible. However, there are plenty of level-headed people who contribute to such debates and that generally offsets the fools who dive in feet first.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1376410558' post='2173568'] Jimmy Coppollo is [u]supposed[/u] to be good at building basses... [/quote] ...nail/head/struck!