TheButler Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 (edited) Hi, As i am sure you know TBC offer perhaps unparalled value for money. The build and finish quality is that of something you'd expect on a £1000+ bass. There is so much to say about the bass, everything really is top quality. The electronics (namely the pre amp) can be improved on, some people even choose to make these basses passive. It is 22 frets Pau Ferro fretboard 3 piece quarter sawn hard rock maple neck 'midnight blue' (black) wood pickgaurd Chambered swamp ash body, bookmatched top 2 custom wound Jazz pups 3 Band EQ Vol/bass/mid/treb/blend pots These basses are no longer produced as far as i believe. TBC are moving all production to the USA now. This was one of the basses that was built by a TBC owned factory in China, that was manned by people employed by TBC. The only sign of use is on the pickgaurd, a scratch, it isn't very deep but just slightly in the varnish. I would probably be looking at £250 for this, this is a good bit less that what it cost me to get into the UK; with VAT, import tax, shipping costs and handling charges. Thanks for looking, Jamie Edited May 18, 2008 by TheButler
TPJ Posted June 20, 2007 Posted June 20, 2007 How'd you get this into the UK. They didn't post internationally. I was looking at the single MM pup model but couldn't figure out how to get it here. Cheers, Tom
TheButler Posted August 4, 2007 Author Posted August 4, 2007 I bought the bass from a guy in Seattle who was prepared to ship it to me He bought 10 of them from TBC apprently. This was un-used by him. I believe as soon as he bought them he sold the majority. This offer is still open btw
Bassassin Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Not sure how I missed this back in June, and surprised it's still here, there was a droolfest of a thread about TBC on the old Bassworld board a couple of years back. That's quite lovely for £250 & worth bearing in mind that if they'd ever imported these into the UK, they'd probably cost about twice that amount. Jon.
TheButler Posted August 5, 2007 Author Posted August 5, 2007 [quote name='Bassassin' post='41465' date='Aug 5 2007, 01:16 AM']That's quite lovely for £250 & worth bearing in mind that if they'd ever imported these into the UK, they'd probably cost about twice that amount. Jon.[/quote] Your making me think i should perhaps hold on to it
Bassassin Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 [quote name='TheButler' post='41466' date='Aug 5 2007, 01:41 AM']Your making me think i should perhaps hold on to it [/quote] You're making me wish I was in a position to buy it! J.
TheButler Posted October 17, 2007 Author Posted October 17, 2007 I am still looking to sell this. Since originally posting the advert i have got a 6 string so I don't have as strong an interest in the TBC now. I will maybe accpet trades or part-exchanges but ideally i am looking for £250
charic Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) How much does this cost as new out of interest? What kind of styles of music does it suit? Can this be used for metal? I could do with a decent backup bass and this looks the nuts! Oh yeah and what details can you possibly give me on the neck? Is it like a warwick? A jazz? A P? ETC Edited October 17, 2007 by charic
TheButler Posted October 17, 2007 Author Posted October 17, 2007 [quote name='charic' post='75503' date='Oct 17 2007, 11:38 AM']How much does this cost as new out of interest? What kind of styles of music does it suit? Can this be used for metal? I could do with a decent backup bass and this looks the nuts! Oh yeah and what details can you possibly give me on the neck? Is it like a warwick? A jazz? A P? ETC[/quote] I bought this brand new, from a second party as the company don't ship to the UK. This is one of a handful that are in the UK. I've yet to see another on basschat! TBC are now producing their basses in the US, the guy is literally only making one of each model every month. They are priced at $400 now brand new, so including shipping to the UK and VAT/customs charges i think you could get a brand new one for about £350 direct from the US, i think he even ships to the UK now. The chinese made ones are exactly the same as the american ones, he will use the same parts and everything, the only difference now will be it is assembled by a couple of American blokes rather than a dozen Chinese folk. I guess i would have to compare the 2 basses side by side to be able to give an accurate comparison of the two tho' I myself use the bass for metal, i have recorded all of my bands tunes on it: www.myspace.com/sternchase The neck is a very similar profile to that of a Jazz bass, might be a wee tad thinner... Hope that helps.
charic Posted October 19, 2007 Posted October 19, 2007 Unfortunately i dont get on with jazz basses mate
TheButler Posted October 20, 2007 Author Posted October 20, 2007 No worries, there is sure to be someone out there that will have this!
TheButler Posted November 12, 2007 Author Posted November 12, 2007 Unfortunately the 2 people that were interested in this have both bought other basses now. I can't condemn them tho' as I have done the same thing myself I am still looking for £220 posted. That is posted via CityLink couriers next day. It really is a great bass this folks i just need to money
TPJ Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 Hi again, Does this bass have have an active passive switch or is it active all the time. I'm sooo getting lured in. Cheers,
TheButler Posted November 22, 2007 Author Posted November 22, 2007 I will take trades on it for a set of average Studio monitors or WHY Still looking for £220 posted.
synaesthesia Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 [quote name='TheButler' post='75517' date='Oct 17 2007, 11:13 AM']I bought this brand new, from a second party as the company don't ship to the UK.[/quote] yes they do ship to the UK. [url="http://www.thebasscompany.com/shippinginfo.html"]http://www.thebasscompany.com/shippinginfo.html[/url]
TheButler Posted November 23, 2007 Author Posted November 23, 2007 Yeh, he is shipping to the UK now he is back in California When i bought this bass (when they made them in China) they didn't ship to the UK.
synaesthesia Posted November 23, 2007 Posted November 23, 2007 [quote name='TheButler' post='93538' date='Nov 23 2007, 09:20 PM']Yeh, he is shipping to the UK now he is back in California When i bought this bass (when they made them in China) they didn't ship to the UK.[/quote] They are based in Missouri.
TheButler Posted November 23, 2007 Author Posted November 23, 2007 [quote name='synaesthesia' post='93550' date='Nov 23 2007, 09:58 PM']They are based in Missouri.[/quote] California/Missouri same difference
TheButler Posted November 28, 2007 Author Posted November 28, 2007 I am still looking for £200 on this OR trades for a good graphics card!
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