Which Bass on Chrisguitars...

jimi_t

Was going to go for the 2005 Schecter C-4 Bass ($375) but am wondering if say the Washburn USA XB-900 ($429) or the '92 Fender Standard Precision Bass ($299) or the Godin Freeway 4 ($375) or the Ibanez BTB400QM ($375) or the Hamer Slammer Cruise ($225)) or even the '78 Fender Musicmaster ($450) would be a better investment. Tis my first bass and I'd like it to be a good one - especially considering it'll be crossing the atlantic . Cast your votes!

Karl Hungus

I'd go for the Ibanez myself.

feylya

Schecter or BTB personally.

david

I'd get the Musicmaster purely because it looks deadly. But i'd say if you're looking for the best sounding and playing, then it'd probably be the BTB400QM

MagnumForce

The Schecter or the Ibanez get my vote

jimi_t

Funnily enough they've relisted the Ibanez for $350 on the main page in the last hour or so - a sign ? :rolleyes:

On looks alone the Schecter is definitely the one for me, the quilted top on the Ibanez looks awful imo but is probably the better sounding guitar. However, in the Washburn description "These listed for $1499 but this one is in very nice shape, no issues, and just $429. What a deal on a USA bass with this Duncan system. Includes Washburn case and paperwork." A GRAND less than retail? Is it a typo or what?

It wasn't me!

Quite possibly not. Chris has some of the best prices to be found anywhere.

68 lost souls

No most places on the net would sell for less then the RRP. That would sell Id estimate at 1200 os so in a good priced online store. Then half it for the usual second hand sells half price rule. That brings it down to 600. Its 200 cheaper then that so Id say good price.

jimi_t

It's not a bad looking guitar, and it's at least $800 above the RRP of the others PLUS a hardcase - a done deal methinks unless anyone can say anything against it? It's $429 so including shipping and customs what would the door-to-door price be in Euro?

MagnumForce

Cost me €62 in customs tax vat stuff to get my Kramer Vanguard sent over from Tennesse, and delivery was €90, It wasnt from ChrisGuitars though and i think it was express delivery of some sort cos it came two days after i ordered it.

But expect to pay more than the €62 that I paid cos it'll be heaver.

punchdrunk

musicmaster looks bleedin deadly!

ferdi

i'd deffo go for the musicmaster or precision bass.
the ibanez looks well tackey.

Patricide

id go for the ibnaez or the musicmaster cause i know theyl play great but if the quality of washburn basses is up there with washburn guitars id deffo go for that.

Zapp Brannigan

The Ibanez. I've played one before and they're sexy. I'm nearly tempted to get it myself....but I have no money and I have to do the Leaving next week
Drats.

jimi_t

Slurms wrote:

I'm nearly tempted to get it myself....but I have no money and I have to do the Leaving next week
Drats.

LOL at that - I'm in the exact same situation :rolleyes: That said, I will be putting down a deposit on one of them by this weekend

fish-head

Yeah I'd say the Musicmaster, it's got vibe leaking off it and I'm sure it sounds perfect. You'd be the coolest looking bassist in Dublin.
The rest are all a bit meh.

jimi_t

fish-head wrote:

You'd be the coolest looking bassist in Dublin.

Heh, I'll be that regardless of the Bass

fish-head wrote:

Yeah I'd say the Musicmaster, it's got vibe leaking off it and I'm sure it sounds perfect.

I'm not so sure - judging from the reviews on Harmony-Central it's a tad overpriced given the condition, it's a small scale and it's heavy as sin. You've just got a semi-permanent state of GAS for your "vintage rock" malarkey :rolleyes:

jimi_t

...How long does it take chris to get back to you? Sent 2 eMails since Wednesday

Zapp Brannigan

jimi_t wrote:

LOL at that - I'm in the exact same situation :rolleyes: That said, I will be putting down a deposit on one of them by this weekend

Oh, it's on!

Doctor J

jimi_t wrote:

...How long does it take chris to get back to you? Sent 2 eMails since Wednesday

He's pretty lousy at replying to emails. As he says himself, if you don't receive a reply within 24 hours send the mail again. I would suggest in your subject make it abundantly clear you're looking to spend money. Try calling him too.

jimi_t

(HOLD-James O IRE 6/3)



Interesting enough was the eMail I got back off chris himself

"I'm glad my reputation is spreading in your fine Republic. We've shipped so many guitars over there - I think that you're among our top 4 international destinations."

Including delivery, the price for the Washburn comes to $572 - what am I expecting to pay after I'm hit by customs?

Karl Hungus

Sweet stuff man. I think the good old Doc has spread Chris' name around so much, it'd have to have a huge impact on his sales.

Doctor J

jimi_t wrote:

Including delivery, the price for the Washburn comes to $572 - what am I expecting to pay after I'm hit by customs?

Check the resources sticky, there's an import duty calculator which is pretty spot on.

feylya

Seriously Doc, how much is he paying you?

Doctor J

Nothing so Ishibashi are getting trade from now on

feylya

I'm sure you're quite upset...