mrn1989 Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1432916593' post='2786216'] Got an indication of delivery date bud? Si [/quote] All I know is it's left China they estimate 2 weeks Quote
Annoying Twit Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Now that people have mentioned the bridge not being bang on centre of the through neck, I had a closer look at my Harley Benton 7 string. Its bridge isn't bang on either. On the treble side, the bridge extends to the outside of the outermost nato strip, but on the bass side, it only reaches maybe 1/3 across the matching narrow nato strip. I never even noticed this before, but have to say that I'm not that worried. Edited June 12, 2015 by Annoying Twit Quote
CamdenRob Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1434092355' post='2796522'] Now that people have mentioned the bridge not being bang on centre of the through neck, I had a closer look at my Harley Benton 7 string. Its bridge isn't bang on either. On the treble side, the bridge extends to the outside of the outermost nato strip, but on the bass side, it only reaches maybe 1/3 across the matching narrow nato strip. I never even noticed this before, but have to say that I'm not that worried. [/quote] If you've never noticed it chances are no-one else has I would much rather they mounted the bridge slightly off centre than mounted it in the centre and it ending up out of alignment with the neck... Edited June 12, 2015 by CamdenRob Quote
allighatt0r Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 How did the customisation process work out then? Did they contact you after you placed the order, or did you email them? Aliexpress is always interesting, the strange and interesting knock-offs can be pretty tempting!!! Quote
allighatt0r Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 I rest my case.... http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Custom-Firebird-Shaped-8-Strings-Electric-Bass-Purple-Finish-Ebony-Fingerboard-Neck-thru-Body-consctruction/32363388956.html?spm=2114.32010308.4.46.8vgAJS Quote
paul h Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Looks great to me! Think I might just have a wonder over to AliExpress for a bit Quote
mrn1989 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Posted June 17, 2015 It should be here Friday, Im only getting charges £31 import tax and vat so thats a bonus Quote
yorks5stringer Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 [quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1434095989' post='2796553'] I rest my case.... [url="http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Custom-Firebird-Shaped-8-Strings-Electric-Bass-Purple-Finish-Ebony-Fingerboard-Neck-thru-Body-consctruction/32363388956.html?spm=2114.32010308.4.46.8vgAJS"]http://www.aliexpres...308.4.46.8vgAJS[/url] [/quote] Seller has a sense of humour too....! Quote
allighatt0r Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1434579632' post='2801012'] Seller has a sense of humour too....! [/quote] Then you can get the items after hearing knock on your door. **feel free to me if you have any questions** Quote
dougieb Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 I have got a couple of 'Chibson' Les Paul's and I can assure you that they are not sh*t. You get what you pay for. They are very well made and finished off, the main areas to be ready to address are the electrics. The pups may be of Epiphone standard if you are lucky and they put 250k pots in them. A friend of mine who is a luthier was well impressed and said the wood was mahogany and it was a proper maple cap, not photo film or whatever. I also got the Chinese to chamber the guitars to drop the weight as I have Osteoporosis, which they did. I got them as projects and rewired them and put good pups (Iron Gear) in them and they play and sound great. I know they are not basses but I have attached a couple of photos to let you see what they look like. I also have no intention of passing them off, I have the real thing and when standing side by side anyone with half a brain can see the differences. Cheers Quote
yorks5stringer Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 [quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1434614460' post='2801129'] Then you can get the items after hearing knock on your door. **feel free to me if you have any questions** [/quote] It was more the name of the seller: Les_Paul Quote
Annoying Twit Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 [quote name='dougieb' timestamp='1434629996' post='2801332'] I have got a couple of 'Chibson' Les Paul's and I can assure you that they are not sh*t. You get what you pay for. They are very well made and finished off, the main areas to be ready to address are the electrics. The pups may be of Epiphone standard if you are lucky and they put 250k pots in them. A friend of mine who is a luthier was well impressed and said the wood was mahogany and it was a proper maple cap, not photo film or whatever. I also got the Chinese to chamber the guitars to drop the weight as I have Osteoporosis, which they did. I got them as projects and rewired them and put good pups (Iron Gear) in them and they play and sound great. I know they are not basses but I have attached a couple of photos to let you see what they look like. I also have no intention of passing them off, I have the real thing and when standing side by side anyone with half a brain can see the differences. Cheers [/quote] How would you compare the quality of the Chibsons to the quality of Les Paul copies that would cost about the landed cost of a Chibson? Something like a Michael Kelly Patriot, Vintage V100, Revelation RLP, Chinese Tokai or a PRS SE Standard? I've seen reviews of Chibsons that suggest that they are in the ballpark of cheaper Les Paul copies such as the upper end (for Harley Benton) Harley Bentons. What would you say? Quote
dougieb Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 I have found the quality to be very good in respect to the construction and quality of build. The Chinese are getting very good at this, also I think they concentrate on the build quality as they know we are going to yank the electrics. I think the ones I have a superior to the guitars you mentioned, but only after I redid the electrics and pups on them, that is my own subjective opinion obviously. Quote
eude Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Wow, they've gone for it on this one, they've even got the headstock pretty much right >> http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Active-Pickups-Custom-JUGG-Butterfly-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Rare-Guitar-Natural-Finish-Alder-Body-Maple-Rosewood/1006237_32348128205.html Eude Quote
Annoying Twit Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1434646350' post='2801511'] Wow, they've gone for it on this one, they've even got the headstock pretty much right >> [url="http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Active-Pickups-Custom-JUGG-Butterfly-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Rare-Guitar-Natural-Finish-Alder-Body-Maple-Rosewood/1006237_32348128205.html"]http://www.aliexpres...2348128205.html[/url] Eude [/quote] It is sometimes said that they will use photos of the genuine item on Ali Express, but what is received is different. I'm sure I remember someone on a forum discovering that photos of a guitar that he owned were being used on Ali Express. Quote
Hellzero Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Here is my advise, if you want to buy something over there, buy from someone with 100% positive feedback... When searching, do check the "Top-Rated" item. And always ask for real pictures of what you desire, in one word : chat !!! The pictures used by all sellers are the same as everything comes from the same factory : [url="http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-New-Factory-custom-shop-Fodera-bass-guitar-Fodera-Butteryfly-Deluxe-Electric-bass-guitar/32354997060.html"]http://www.aliexpres...2354997060.html[/url] I'll wonder if mm1989 has received its "Fodera" ? Tony. Quote
mrn1989 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 [quote name='Hellzero' timestamp='1434700881' post='2801898'] I'll wonder if mm1989 has received its "Fodera" ? Tony. [/quote] I certainly have, video will be coming this weekend. Quote
Geek99 Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Is it my imagination or are they a bit light on fender clones? Quote
Annoying Twit Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 [quote name='mrn1989' timestamp='1434703378' post='2801939'] I certainly have, video will be coming this weekend. [/quote] Could you please just give us a short paragraph summary of what it's like. As may be obvious from some of my posts, I'm a bit cynical about some of the 'chibson', 'chickenbacker' stuff. However, from the photos your bass looks pretty damn good and I was wondering what it plays and sounds like. Quote
Annoying Twit Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Where is the video and/or review? The suspense is killing me! Quote
Geek99 Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Anyone bought one if these ? http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32337239337.html Looks like an American standard clone with blocks and binding Quote
Annoying Twit Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 I've been looking through Aliexpress for basses. I must admit that the Fodera copy that is the subject of this thread looks a lot better than the other Choderas I've seen. There's a black one that looks horrid, IMHO. Quote
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