Anyone want to borrow a five string?

[waynepunkdude]

I have a not great five string laying around here I never use but I don't really want to get rid of it so I was thinking of making it into a BC five string tester.

For people who are not sure if they can get on with a fiver can borrow make there mind up over a few weeks then send it back or send it on to the next person.

What do we think?

[OutToPlayJazz]

That's a nice idea. Some Christmas sharing spirit

[Clarky]

Thats a mighty thoughtful offer Major General Awesome Punkdude

Not for me as I don't like 5-ers (used to have a Warwick Thumb 5 and only used the low B as a thumbrest!) but I bet there's a ton of BC'ers who would like to take you up on this

Nice one mate

[flychris]

Very nice !!!
(not for me, but for sure, could help a lot few peoples here...)

[jakenewmanbass]

I have one so don't need the offer, but a very generous offer it is good sir.
Jake

[Starvolt]

Haha, that sounds like a good plan.

Not played on a fiver before, so I suppose it would be intresting to see how it played.

Only thing is, I'm not sure what the 'rents would think of me suddenly acquiring another bass...

Ah well =]

[johnnylager]

f*** it, I'm in and what a generous offer, cheers mate. I'll be in touch when the dust settles after recent gear acquisition. She still doesn't believe me mate gave me his 'Ray to look after.

I'll also make sure yours comes back covered in Pompey stickers n'all mush.

[Starvolt]

Isn't there a book of some sorts doing the rounds in the recycling section?

Maybe make this the Basschat Communal Bass, and everyone who gets it can sign it or something?

Then again, I'm being fantastical (is that a word?) again....

[Dubs]

[quote name='johnnylager' post='354619' date='Dec 14 2008, 10:13 PM']I'll also make sure yours comes back covered in Pompey stickers n'all mush.[/quote]

...or not at all


It’s really generous of you to do this Wayne, nice one

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='354628' date='Dec 14 2008, 10:20 PM']...or not at all


It’s really generous of you to do this Wayne, nice one [/quote]


I rather not have it back than have a Pompey sticker on it

Right then rules.

1. You pay for postage to pick it up (if you can pick up yourself WIN), Then when someone else wants it they pay for it to be picked up.

2. You have to put a sticker on it before it leaves you then post on here what sticker you put on it.

Sound good?

[lozbass]

Sterling offer and clearly a gentleman of generous spirit and deed - more power to you sir!

[Dubs]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='354635' date='Dec 14 2008, 10:27 PM']Right then rules.

1. You pay for postage to pick it up (if you can pick up yourself WIN), Then when someone else wants it they pay for it to be picked up.

2. You have to put a sticker on it before it leaves you then post on here what sticker you put on it.

Sound good?[/quote]

Sounds good to me. When johnnylager gets it down on the south coast then I’ll borrow it off him for a week or so, but it’s getting a Pompey sticker

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='354642' date='Dec 14 2008, 10:35 PM']Sounds good to me. When johnnylager gets it down on the south coast then I’ll borrow it off him for a week or so, but it’s getting a Pompey sticker [/quote]


Bloody hell, I better put a Spurs one on before it leaves.

[silverfoxnik]

Excellent idea that could save people a lot of time & money buying a 5 string they're not really suited for.. How many times has that been given as a reason for a sale on here...

I see you wear that Santa hat for a reason

[Starvolt]

Wicked. I know what I'm putting on it.


Would a list or schedule be a good idea? So we know who's got the bass and when?

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='Starvolt' post='354668' date='Dec 14 2008, 11:11 PM']Wicked. I know what I'm putting on it.


Would a list or schedule be a good idea? So we know who's got the bass and when?[/quote]


Yeah, how long do we think is fair to keep it, 2 weeks? a month?

[EssentialTension]

This is very cool, Wayne. Well done. But I don't like fivers. So that's why I'm out.

[beerdragon]

I have been meaning to a five stringer some time or other. thats a really neat idea. i'll have a go when its available. cheers.

[waynepunkdude]

Good times.

Right then who wants it first?

First one to ask gets it.

[MacDaddy]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='354643' date='Dec 14 2008, 10:37 PM']Bloody hell, I better put a Spurs one on before it leaves.[/quote]
I don't want to borrow it, but I have a Leeds Utd sticker to go on it!

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='MacDaddy' post='354730' date='Dec 15 2008, 12:30 AM']I don't want to borrow it, but I have a Leeds Utd sticker to go on it! [/quote]


If you put a Leeds sticker on it will it automatically tune itself down 2 steps and start playing badly?

[beerdragon]

I dont know if anyone has pm'd you. i will have it first if i'm the first to ask, i guess .
what about postage?

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='beerdragon' post='354788' date='Dec 15 2008, 09:01 AM']I dont know if anyone has pm'd you. i will have it first if i'm the first to ask, i guess .
what about postage?[/quote]


The rules are the person pays for pick up, so everyone who gets it only pays one postage.

Interparcel will do it for £6.99 + VAT, I will be at home on Thursday all day so it could be picked up then, if thats OK?

[budget bassist]

That's a pretty cool idea, already got a 5 string, but a nice idea

[Clarky]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='354762' date='Dec 15 2008, 06:38 AM']If you put a Leeds sticker on it will it automatically tune itself down 2 steps and start playing badly?[/quote]
I feel like borrowing it purely to put an Arsenal sticker on it

Thought: If a Spurs fan plays a bass with an Arsenal sticker on it will the universe implode?

Edited December 15, 2008 by Clarky