Recent content by Mark_L

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    Peavey International series 4 string bass

    Anyone familiar with this Milestone II? I’m having trouble finding info on these. Thanks.
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    experiences basssouthwest anyone?

    Message me and I’ll be happy to tell you.
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    Club Alleva-Coppolo (Part 21)

    Save us from BSW? Did he rip you off too?
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    Club Alleva-Coppolo (Part 21)

    But, yeah. It’s the same guy. Lou LAURENTI
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    SOLD Bergantino B|Amp MKII 800-Watt Programmable Bass Head

    Because he’s Louis Laurenti, the owner of Bass Southwest. He’s had so many lawsuits and complaints about him that he’s hiding behind other business names. All the pictures he uses are the same ones form the Bass Southwest website. He’s a crook. Avoid him at all costs.
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    Club Alleva-Coppolo (Part 21)

    The same bass is for sale on the Bass Southwest website. BSW is in California. Lou Laurenti, the claimed owner, does not have a storefront. He runs it out of his apartment. Fodera Buckeye Imperial Yin Yang 5
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    experiences basssouthwest anyone?

    He’s had a lot of legal troubles.
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    Double Bass Walter Woods? Or not...

    I’ve dealt with Lou Laurenti at BASS SOUTHWEST. He sold me a $4200 Surine Quest that he represented as new. The bass arrived with a finish flaw. When I confronted him he denied that it had any flaws. So I contacted Surine and Pat Wilkins the finisher and they confirmed that the bass was indeed...
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    Bank / Wire to buy a bass from Ken smith normal?

    I’ve dealt with Lou Laurenti at BASS SOUTHWEST. He sold me a $4200 Surine Quest that he represented as new. The bass arrived with a finish flaw. When I confronted him he denied that it had any flaws. So I contacted Surine and Pat Wilkins the finisher and they confirmed that the bass was indeed...
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    Bank / Wire to buy a bass from Ken smith normal?

    I’ve dealt with Lou Laurenti at BASS SOUTHWEST. He sold me a $4200 Surine Quest that he represented as new. The bass arrived with a finish flaw. When I confronted him he denied that it had any flaws. So I contacted Surine and Pat Wilkins the finisher and they confirmed that the bass was indeed...
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    Club Alleva-Coppolo (Part 21)

    Avoid BSW at all costs. Lou Laurenti is a dishonest seller. He sold me a $4200 Surine Quest that he represented as new. The bass arrived with a finish flaw. When I confronted him he denied that it had any flaws. So I contacted Surine and Pat Wilkins the finisher and they confirmed that the bass...
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    experiences basssouthwest anyone?

    Oh sure. I’ve dealt with Lou Laurenti at BASS SOUTHWEST. He sold me a $4200 Surine Quest that he represented as new. The bass arrived with a finish flaw. When I confronted him he denied that it had any flaws. So I contacted Surine and Pat Wilkins the finisher and they confirmed that the bass was...
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    Dean Club!!!

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    Dean Club!!!

    I’m looking to trade my maple Paramount neck for a rosewood. I’ve changed my hardware to black, so I would keep my black tuners. Neck is in excellent condition.