Help please. Big gig, lost pickup!!!!!

[Maxcat]

Hi all. I need some help. I have recently been offered my first Upright gig on the 4th Feb which miraculously enough is with a well known "name" in the music world. Unfortunately the Bass Max pickup that I ordered from JP Guitars hasnt turned up. Jon at JP posted the pickup (his last one)on the 18th by Royal Mail 1st class recorded which I naively chose thinking that over 2 weeks would be enough time. Ive been in the States till today so can only chase up the mail on Monday. If they have lost it I am well and truly scuppered as this opportunity will not come round again and it could lead to other things.

Cutting to the chase is there any kind soul in the South that would be willing to lend/hire me a wing insert pickup or easily fitted under bridge (Realist). Preferably Bass Max but any other easily fitted pickup would work. I know its a big ask but it would be very much appreciated.
I live in Reading and would be able to collect from a wide area if anyone could help. Hopefully the Bass Max will turn up next week but as its been 10 days already and I could have walked to Bristol and back to get it, I am not very confident.

Thanks for your time

Cheers

Don

[TheGreek]

Bl00dy couriers/Royal Mail - so frustrating...hope you're able to get the p/up in time...

[jakenewmanbass]

I wish I could help Don, I have an underwood on my regular gigging bass but it's in a van in Manchester and I won't see the guys before the 4th (I'm saying this cos I'm not far from Reading) I have a realist on my jazz bass but it's fitted so I can't really take that off. Hopefully someone with a spare will come along.

[Maxcat]

Thanks gents Im hoping someone has a spare I can use just in case.

[gilmour]

I'm in Reading and have a piezo pickup on my upright I haven't used for ages. message me if you're still in need.

[Gareth Hughes]

Bummer. I have an Apt-flex (very similar to the Realist) and a Schatten wing pickup (like the Bass Max). Won't need them over the next few weeks so I can stick them in the post tomorrow/Tuesday. PM me with details if that sounds like a plan.

[Maxcat]

Thank you both for your generosity. The people on basschat never fail to impress. PM sent to you both. Thankyou again

[Gareth Hughes]

And posted. Hope it doesn't bring any of my dodgy intonation along with it. Good luck with the gig!!!

Edited January 30, 2012 by Gareth Hughes

[obbm]

If anything goes wrong Don then I have one you can borrow.

[artisan]

you've just got to love this forum.

[Maxcat]

Thank you Dave. Im sorted now. Artisan you are so right. Cant imagine many places where people take the time and care to help like this. Truly amazing forum. Thanks to all

[Maxcat]

The Gig went really well. Thanks to all for the support. Re ordered the Bass Max from the states now so heres hoping.

Cheers again

Don