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[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1328529754' post='1528443'] Personally, I've never bought anything from him. having said that, I would have no problem whatsoever in buying from him. The important thing is to know what you are buying, and if you are unsure about any aspect, then ask the questions, and look at the pictures, if, following that process, there are still things you are unsure about, then make your offer/bid accordingly. Having read the thread on the link you quoted, it appears to be divided between those that understand the vintage market and process, and those that don't. Predominantly, the issue seems to be regarding the definition of 'original'. Personally I would define 'original', as how it left the factory. If a certain component has been replaced with an original, then I prefer it to be called a period correct replacement, which wouldnt overly put me off a purchase. This is not everyone else's interpretation though.As an example, If you had a 1962 Fender Jazz with no case, then purchased an original white tolex case for it, would you describe it as "Comes with non-original 1962 white tolex case"? No, it would be described, without controversy, as "Comes with original white tolex case". If you need more info about every component then ask, if you dont trust the reply, and then have doubts, then leave it alone. Quite simply, do you research, understand your game, and pay/bid what its worth to you, having gone through (With an item of this value/rarity), what should be a very rigorous component by component check. I think he has had some fab items over the years, which has resulted in people questioning it. I notice nobody questions the sellers who strip apart perfectly good instruments to make more money selling components. That should be a criminal offence, isnt there a vintage guitar equivelant of the NCPCB?? [/quote] That's all fair enough, but he's charging top-dollar for a bass described as 'original vintage'. It may be, but the example above, and others I've read about too many times before, have tarnished him in my mind. That's not even his after-sales service - I'm aware of a UK-based buyer of one of his basses who got stung. Mind you, it's all a moot point as I'll never have the money to afford this stuff.

[quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1328520313' post='1528252'] Who is this infamous seller? [/quote] Here's a bit of background. There's more from other sources if you Google him... [url="http://www.tdpri.com/forum/telecaster-discussion-forum/41792-amazing-antics-www-vintage-sales-com.html"]http://www.tdpri.com/forum/telecaster-discussion-forum/41792-amazing-antics-www-vintage-sales-com.html[/url]

Even if I had a spare £12K rattling around in my pockets, I'd think twice before handing any over to that seller.

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1328448222' post='1527048'] I've got a friend who is a sound engineer and she's doing the sound for an Eric Clapton tribute band next weekend. She's offered to get me in for free. Having just googled the band in question, they're so mediocre, I don't think I'll bother. [/quote] Are they from my neck'o'the woods, by any chance?

[quote name='MSL' timestamp='1328378351' post='1526238'] Hi WoT, A couple of questions if that's ok? Did the flats require a big change to the truss rod? I put a set of LaBella Deep Talking on my Jazz, got scared by how much the neck bowed and took them off shortly after fitting! Do you still have a wide variation in tones available compared to before fitting flats? I like the tone you have in the vid. deep growling 'E' and yes, I liked the vid, nice one. Regards Mark [/quote] Hello Mark! I'm flattered, but it's not me in the vid. I just stumbled across it. FWIW, I use La Bella flats on my 70s J, and once the truss is tweaked a little to compensate if necessary, it's fine.

Oh - OK. I actually prefer it to most improvisations I hear on youtube. ha ha.

[quote name='blackmn90' timestamp='1328363491' post='1526002'] thing is i don't get with the millions of bass vids on youtube that people put up is they just seem to be playing as many licks as they have at their disposal. Why can't people just come up with a melody and make a song out of it, then put that up instead? The bass sounds very nice though the guys got great technique. [/quote] As the title of his YouTube clip says, it's just an improv...

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1328362709' post='1525987'] WoT wheres the vid of your new bass? [/quote] I've given up. They all sound like a right load of b*llocks compared to the likes of the above... Lovely, lovely bass though. I'm playing it as I type, and I'll be gigging it tonight. Beautiful.

I like this a lot... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlC6zZvXMnE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlC6zZvXMnE[/url]

Zoiks... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACTDquZ7PD4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACTDquZ7PD4[/url]

Just sold something to Jerry - a pleasure doing business. Thanks!

I'm having a joyous time at the moment with some Laklands, that I bought direct from Lakland for about £22 posted. Lovely sound & feel... not far from my La Bella FLs but with more 'note' to them (and cheaper!). Mind you, it'll be a while before they're totally broken in.

Lovely stuff....

I love the way this chap winds some people up.

I threw up on some punters during a gig in North Shields once. Thankfully, they were very understanding.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1327615764' post='1514414'] 5 hours there, 5 hours back...day off work, cost of fuel, cost of staying over, currently have no car as saving for a much better one thus using the joys of the bus/train. [/quote] If that's what it takes... Specifically what don't you like about this one?

FWIW, the old/current head & combo aren't in the 2012 catalogue... just the new stuff.

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1327491217' post='1512086'] I thought I'd been reading they were GHS strings? [/quote] Whoops.. you're right. It's been a long day...! I'll correct my post.

FWIW, I've just bought a set of 4-string Lakland Joe Osborne flats direct from Lakland, for just over £20 posted. They arrived within 5 days. They're re-branded GHS strings, apparently very similar to their Precision flats. They seem very nice, too.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1327426806' post='1511061'] I think the 106 on the website is a mistake. The packet I had said 105. In fact even the picture of the packet on the website says 105. [/quote] My packaging says 106...