carlsim

I bought one of these from eBay - as a basic DI box and a bit of a preamp it's amazing!! And only £40!! I'm not big on effects but for a basic preamp, got to be a bargain. I put together a 9v battery box as well to run it from batteries.... shame it can't run from batteries internally... Still... a great buy for me!

I know this has been discussed many times on many posts, I was looking at a bass on this forum in the EU and wondered about current charges for importing? I was hoping someone could shed some exact light? Shipping charge + VAT on the item + courier admin fees? Is that correct? On a bass worth £250 - any ideas how much? Just wondering from someone who might have previous up to date experience? There are many posts from early this year which have scathing comments but I know things have settled down now... Any thoughts lovely BC'ers?

I played one of these recently that I was looking to buy used (it was listed on here), a sire PJ config (can't remember the model number) and it did feel really nice... Not sticky at all. I have a v7 gen 2 and would love a fretless to match... However I really want a unlined one... Sire dont do those at the mo, but I am gonna wait as there has been discussion...

I wonder if the the JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst one is also heavy? It states same wood for body and neck but they do seem to be far more widespread in use and very little references to weight... @kodiakblairdid anyone comment on these ones? Its looks the same apart the JB75 has a black pickguard... I'm sure there will be minor differences perhaps, not that it would bother me much... It's a shame they don't do the kit bass with a fretless neck...

I think I will... I might even keep a project diary to inspire others!

I did consider this but I wanted the 70s sunburst with black pickguard anyway... plus there is the hassle of painting and defretting the neck... I wonder if there is variation in weight... other reviews on the Thomann site mention weight as well but I think that if I gig it, it would just be for the occasional song rather than a whole gig... Thanks for the advice though, it's a shame they don't do it the kit with a fretless neck... i think if they did, I would jump on that!

Yep... that's what I am hoping for. Hopefully someone will have one and wouldn't mind doing a quick check!!

I know this may seem to be a bit naughty, and I just wanted a bit of advice... I have always loved the mid 70s jazz look, primarily the headstock and a beaten up body with darkened laquer on the neck. Mmmmm... anyhoo.... I only really play 5 string so 4s never get used (trust me - I have had my share...) Anyway, I would like a fretless (which also wouldn't get much use) so I thought about getting a cheap fretless and dressing it up to look like a mid 70s beaten up jazz... I have recently bought 2 Harley Benton acoustic guitars for other gigs I do and with a bit of fettling, was astounded at the price point for the quality of guitar that you get! They will never win awards, but I recently changed my £500 freshman acoustic for a £70 HB one and I would put them side by side any day... That aside... I was looking at this: https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_jb_75fl_sb_vintage_series.htm Basically, strip it apart, road worn paint job ( I have a good plan on how to achieve this...) and I wanted to reshape the headstock to make it look like a fender and stick a cheeky 70s decal on it with some aged lacquer that I already have. Nobody would ever be fooled but I don't want to spend £2k+ to get a bass I would hardly ever use professionally... this would be a good compromise and a fun project to boot! So.... does anyone have on of these? Would a fender template like the ones here: http://www.tdpri.com/forum/attachments/bass-place/66934d1292895136-p-bass-headstock-template-bass-heads-1-pdf lay over the HB one so it could be reshaped or am I p***ing in the wind here? I was gonna take a punt anyway but thought I would ask before I did... Anyone else done this kind of thing?

👍 Good stuff. I hope it serves you well as a spare for a spare! 😁

Rui bought my Bacchus recently, very easy transaction and recommended all round. No issues at all posting to Portugal via UPS.