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06-16-2005, 08:27 AM
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Ideal Music | | Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City | | | Air Cargo
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Originally Posted by eroy Currently we use Pilot Air. Shipping is mostly by AIR CARGO now, rather than bumping around in a truck (Yellow was HORRID). Damages are almost unheard of now, costs are lower and delivery times are much faster. | I've been using Watkins and New Penn and haven't had a single incident (knock on wood) and I've sold lots of basses that are shipped all over the country but the rates are getting even higher then they already were due to the gas prices and I was wondering about alternatives. You guys use Air Cargo for domestic shipping ? How about for international ?
Steve at bassesonline.com / Ideal Music NYC
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06-16-2005, 07:04 PM
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Ideal Music | | Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City | | | Pilot
I've already called them ... thanks much
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06-24-2005, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by GutOil I asked Upton Bass if they would sell a EngelHardt ES1 with their setup and they would be happy to do so for about $1800. However, they also suggested their UB Laminated "Medio Fino" Model for $1500( http://uptonbass.com/catalog/product...44d625547b918d). I asked the country of origin and Upton's reply was that it is a trade secret but that it is European. Does this sound fishy to anyone? Does anyone have any experience with this bass or know its true origin?
Thanks. | Drove up to Mystic last Saturday to pick up my Medio Fino...the quality of the bass is well above my Engelhardt. Not to mention that they are some of the nicest guys you can do business with. Honest, hard working bunch up there. They really seemed to care about what "I" wanted, rather than just making a sale. For the price and setup, you really can't beat it.
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06-26-2005, 11:58 AM
|  | Oracle, Ancient Order of Rass Hattur | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Connecticut | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by rockness Drove up to Mystic last Saturday to pick up my Medio Fino...the quality of the bass is well above my Engelhardt. Not to mention that they are some of the nicest guys you can do business with. Honest, hard working bunch up there. They really seemed to care about what "I" wanted, rather than just making a sale. For the price and setup, you really can't beat it.
Now I gotta go practice | Hey congrats and welcome to the "Upton Owner's Club!" We are a very happy bunch. |
06-27-2005, 03:22 PM
| | AES Fine Instruments | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brewster, NY, USA | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by GutOil I asked the country of origin and Upton's reply was that it is a trade secret but that it is European. Does this sound fishy to anyone?
Thanks. | Actually, U.S. trade law requires country-of-origin labeling on all imported products sold here. |
06-28-2005, 08:58 AM
| | Oracle, Ancient Order of Rass Hattur | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Connecticut | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by arnoldschnitzer Actually, U.S. trade law requires country-of-origin labeling on all imported products sold here. | Be that as it may, there is nothing "fishy" about Upton or the basses. That's quite evident from the posts in this thread. I guess Gary will just have to whip up a bunch of "Made in Poland" stickers or whatever. I wonder if it's like mattresses such that you can't remove them! 
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06-28-2005, 09:35 AM
| | AES Fine Instruments | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brewster, NY, USA | | | Did I imply there is something fishy about Upton's basses? I have heard nothing but good things about these plywoods. |
06-28-2005, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by arnoldschnitzer Did I imply there is something fishy about Upton's basses? I have heard nothing but good things about these plywoods. | No Arnold, you did not necessarily imply that anything was fishy. Including the quote that you did, along with the information that the country of origin must be disclosed could be misconstrued by some that something might be amiss. I wanted to be explicit in stating that nothing could be further from the truth. Now that you have gone on record with a consistent claim all is well in Bassland.  |
06-28-2005, 03:31 PM
| | AES Fine Instruments | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brewster, NY, USA | | | There was no implication of "fishiness" on my part whatsoever. I only learned of the labeling regulations in the last year or so and was instructed to label country-of origin on instruments I was selling. I had hoped to pass on the info and save someone else (Upton) a potential problem. I also felt it was a bit unusual to refuse to identify the country in which those instruments are made. What could the downside possibly be to the seller? |
06-28-2005, 08:18 PM
| | Oracle, Ancient Order of Rass Hattur | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Connecticut | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by arnoldschnitzer There was no implication of "fishiness" on my part whatsoever. I only learned of the labeling regulations in the last year or so and was instructed to label country-of origin on instruments I was selling. I had hoped to pass on the info and save someone else (Upton) a potential problem. I also felt it was a bit unusual to refuse to identify the country in which those instruments are made. What could the downside possibly be to the seller? | Gee, I don't know what the downside would be. You'll have to ask Gary Upton. While you may not have meant to IMPLY "fishiness," I was trying to guard against an improper INFERENCE on the part of the reader. I explained that. So now we're all clear (again) regarding your intentions. This seems much ado about nothing and you're re-stirring an old pot. I think the thread dealt quite thoroughly with all of this. Hey, lighten up guy! |
06-29-2005, 06:41 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA | | | Upton Hawkes Bass
I am interested in the sublect bass. According to my research here and eslewhere the price, 5 year service, etc id tough to beat.
Does anyone own one of these beasties and what is your review of the instrument VS other laminates in the price range.
I am a 50 something bass playyer, electric to this point, but looking at my first upright.
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Pete |
07-03-2005, 02:26 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dallas, TX | | | Bass Arrived
My Laminate Medio Fino arrive last Thursday and I can't put it down! What a great bass. ...A significant upgrade from the Englehardt Swingmaster I tried out or German Knilling I was renting. Well worth the $1500. Right now I'm experimenting with the Revelotion Solo pickup. |
07-03-2005, 03:25 PM
| | Oracle, Ancient Order of Rass Hattur | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Connecticut | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by GutOil My Laminate Medio Fino arrive last Thursday and I can't put it down! What a great bass. ...A significant upgrade from the Englehardt Swingmaster I tried out or German Knilling I was renting. Well worth the $1500. Right now I'm experimenting with the Revelotion Solo pickup. | This is one time it's really fun to say, "I told you so!" |
07-03-2005, 03:30 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Franklin, TN | | | Congratulations! From the looks of the website, you got yours just in time...they've gone up $100. |
07-03-2005, 09:12 PM
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Endorsing: Ampeg | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Apopka, FL | | | And still very much worth it if you ask me. |
07-03-2005, 09:16 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Franklin, TN | | | I don't doubt that for a minute. Still seems like a good price for a nice bass. |  | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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