Recent content by gabezylo

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    For Sale Mesa Boogie Mesa Boogie Buster Bass 200

    For sale here is an excellent condition Mesa Boogie Buster Bass 200 head which has been rehoused in a beautiful custom cabinet by a professional Toronto craftsman. This is your chance to own a rare vintage bass amp crafted during Mesa's golden age, enclosed in a one of a kind cabinet! Perfect...
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    Fake Nordstrand bass

    That's what I'm saying. These Chinese factories can't capitalize on the Nordstrand name because I just don't see that many players buying a $300 fake Nordy. You're not going to get the sound/pickups that its famous for, so what is the point? It might be lacking in business integrity, but that's...
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    Fake Nordstrand bass

    Here's Kenny James reviewing an AliExpress bass + a little bit about Nordstrand basses. At the end of the day, Carey's market consists of individuals who can appreciate the difference between a $6000 bass vs. a $300 copy made in China. AliExpress really isn't making a dent in his potential sales.
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    Low End Jazz Megathread Part 2

    About to get mine in the mail today!! Been a long summer but Brian has been a pleasure dealing with.
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    Cracked bass neck

    Thanks for your help. Yeah I'll probably take it somewhere reputable soon and see what they have to say. About to get a LEJ in the mail so..
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    Cracked bass neck

    The actual service date was actual back in April, just realized for some reason I thought it was after that (just checked. My service ticket. What makes you think it's the truss rod?
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    Cracked bass neck

    Right now, my neck is stable. Had a service a few months ago. But yes, the truss rod is at the head.
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    Cracked bass neck

    Hey all, Just noticed this small crack under my headstock. If I leave it, will there be any negative effects on my bass later on? How would I go about fixing this if it is necessary? Thanks, picture below.
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    Bass Import Fees For International Shipping

    Thanks guys, appreciate all the responses! I'll figure out what to do, maybe even keep the bass there. The wide world of logistics and shipping...
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    Bass Import Fees For International Shipping

    Hello All, Recently I have beens saving up to buy a new bass guitar from a luthier in the United States. I live in Canada, and he said international shipping would not be a problem. I also have an address in the United States where I could pick up the bass, but shipping to Canada is slightly...
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    SOLD Nordy vJ5 Modern, Brazilian Rosewood, Oly white, Fat Stacks...

    What year was the nordy built? Beautiful bass.
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    Strings!!!

    are the boomers roundwound?