karlfer Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 Hello Mr. Manning. You say London, your avatar says Portsmouth. Is a case, gigbag included? Would you courier at buyers cost? Presume that says Made In Japan on headstock? The answers may help you sell. Nice to see a Miller at a sensible price. GLWTS
Conan Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1389869197' post='2338788'] Nice to see a Miller at a sensible price. [/quote] Sensible?! That's a serious bargain, that is! Lovely basses these. Even though they tend to be a bit on the heavy side, they balance very well indeed.
karlfer Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1389885065' post='2339119'] Sensible?! That's a serious bargain, that is! Lovely basses these. Even though they tend to be a bit on the heavy side, they balance very well indeed. [/quote] Nope, in my opinion it's a sensible price. Because of exchange rates/increased vat etc, the price on the new Japanese ones went through the roof about 3 years ago (in Britain anyway). I have a feeling that is why these and the Geddy had production moved to Mexico. The Mexican ones I have tried have been just as good as the Japanese, and generally a touch lighter. People who had 5/6 year old ones Japanese ones that cost about £550new were punting them out at £700/£800 second hand, stating they were over £1000 new. They bloody well weren't when they bought them as 2 minutes on Google would show. Then they were wondering why they weren't selling them. This is IMO a fair and sensible price for both buyer and seller. Cracking bass, good price, somebody get in quick.
Conan Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1389896193' post='2339305'] The Mexican ones I have tried have been just as good as the Japanese, and generally a touch lighter. This is IMO a fair and sensible price for both buyer and seller. Cracking bass, good price, somebody get in quick. [/quote] Maybe, but there is no doubt that the Jap versions are still more highly regarded and sought after. Perhaps in a few years the MIM ones will catch up... And second-hand value doesn't necessarily reflect what the bass cost new - especially if they are unusual and sought-after (which, to an extent, the MMs are). Anyway, the market will stand what the market will stand!
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