BassBunny Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1438938250' post='2838752'] I don't think we're ever going to find out why these instruments are described as 'dekos'. [/quote] Well there was bound to be one.... Having extolled the virtues of my 5 string koostik and the fact several of my bass playing buddies couldn't find a thing wrong with it, our vocalist ordered a 4 string for a present for our female vox. This is what turned up........ A REAL DEKO. [attachment=198093:Harley Broken.jpg] Not a particularly good pic as taken with an iPhone and not sure if it just a laquer crack or the actual body. I'll get to see it in the flesh tomorrow. So don't assume that every one of them will be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) They're not all perfect. My acoustic has some finish flaws. Peering at your photo, I think it is just a lacquer crack. If it is deeper, and you've just received it, don't forget that you can return it if you want. On the other hand, there's this video: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQw3BRQnLPU[/media] Edited August 7, 2015 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1438962240' post='2839039'] They're not all perfect. My acoustic has some finish flaws. Peering at your photo, I think it is just a lacquer crack. If it is deeper, and you've just received it, don't forget that you can return it if you want. [/quote] I'll get a good look tomorrow and as it isn't mine it's up to the singist to decide. If it is only cracked lacquer, for £40 I'd keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 Some acoustics just went up. E.g. http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_cg200ce_bk_deko.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 More dekos. Including a black left handed acoustic bass. http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_b_30bk_lh_deko.htm More expensive than the RH version. Seems a bit unfair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Don't know if this has been mentioned but the mobile version has a filter for "only in stock "dekos. Brings it into line with the desktop version,I never understand why Thomann still list sold out models,they do the same on the " blow out " pages. " Here's what you could have got " is no help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Ha, my will power grows stronger! Just saw the £19 P bass and thought "ooh, a black P body for my project" Got all the way to the confirm order page and decided to empty the basket instead! I don't need one just yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Some new dekos, I am told by my program. I'm not sure which ones, but there is a progressive bass and some acoustics of various types. http://www.thomann.de/gb/decorative_guitars_and_basses.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andytre Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 https://m.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_jb_75_sb_vintage_serie_deko.htm?o=4&ref=mal_a_4&search=1439312033 Jazz bass popped up on mobile site, I got one of these and it was good apart from a dead spot on the neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 [quote name='Andytre' timestamp='1439316803' post='2841878'] [url="https://m.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_jb_75_sb_vintage_serie_deko.htm?o=4&ref=mal_a_4&search=1439312033"]https://m.thomann.de...arch=1439312033[/url] Jazz bass popped up on mobile site, I got one of these and it was good apart from a dead spot on the neck [/quote] Still there on main site, rosewood or maple. Also bass uke. Progressives bass gone after almost 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 ooo nice jazz, I'll have one of those... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1439371432' post='2842166'] ooo nice jazz, I'll have one of those... [/quote] Tried ordering one late last night and just got a rejection email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 [quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1439372140' post='2842173'] Tried ordering one late last night and just got a rejection email. [/quote] oh bugger.... Which one? I just ordered the maple neck version and I have an order confirmation but not a shipping confirmation so I'll miss out as well then I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1439372533' post='2842180'] oh bugger.... Which one? I just ordered the maple neck version and I have an order confirmation but not a shipping confirmation so I'll miss out as well then I guess. [/quote] I didn't see a maple one last night, just rosewood one. So you might be lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1439374449' post='2842203'] I didn't see a maple one last night, just rosewood one. So you might be lucky. [/quote] I don't think the order confirmation means anything, I believe it's the shipping confirmation that counts so I'll hold out for that... Besides I have no idea why I bought it, so no disaster if I don't get it Edited August 12, 2015 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 [quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1439374449' post='2842203'] I didn't see a maple one last night, just rosewood one. So you might be lucky. [/quote] Maple is 'on request' That's how I got my progressive, confirmed next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) [quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1439369331' post='2842152'] Still there on main site, rosewood or maple. Also bass uke. Progressives bass gone after almost 2 weeks. [/quote] After you posted I noticed that my program wasn't running. I started it up and there are LOADS of dekos. EDIT: Jazz basses are still on main list even though they are sold out. Ukulele bass is 'on request'. Some acoustic guitars too. Still some acoustic basses. Edited August 12, 2015 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Jazz basses show as "available" and "on request" on the main deko page but "sold out" when you actually click on them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I do not want a fretless Ukele Bass...... do not want a fretless Ukele Bass...... do not want a fretless Ukele Bass...... do not want a fretless Ukele Bass...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1439380690' post='2842285'] I do not want a fretless Ukele Bass...... do not want a fretless Ukele Bass...... do not want a fretless Ukele Bass...... do not want a fretless Ukele Bass...... [/quote] I think you're lying....I think you're lying....I think you're lying....I think you're lying.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Woohoo... maple neck jazz has been shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andytre Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Woo! i popped a maple neck on my deko jazz as the rosewood one had dead spots and i love it, cheapest bass i own and normally the one i pick up for mucking about at home! I also manged to convince myself i didnt need a progressive deko for a project as iv got far too many basses and guitars now, so glad they've finally gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 [quote name='Jonnyboy Rotten' timestamp='1439381719' post='2842297'] I think you're lying....I think you're lying....I think you're lying....I think you're lying.... [/quote] I'm actually in the midst of converting a Progressive 5 String to Fretless, so can't really justify two Fretless Basses...can I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristianJuschkat Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 [quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1439372140' post='2842173'] Tried ordering one late last night and just got a rejection email. [/quote] Sorry, it was me Woke up at night, needed to go to the bathroom, took my smartphone with me - because for longer sitting reasons.... and the Jazz was available, half sleeping bought it... still half sleeping - terrible night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1439385562' post='2842357'] I'm actually in the midst of converting a Progressive 5 String to Fretless, so can't really justify two Fretless Basses...can I? [/quote] Probably yes - if it was two fretless bass guitars then fair enough. But this is fretless bass Uke! Very different from the bass guitar in every way other than the tuning of the strings! Edit - ...and for deko prices it would be rude not to! Edited August 12, 2015 by Jonnyboy Rotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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