import duties

Hey guys. I’m really interested in a bass that’s currently located in Belgium. I live in the US. I’ve never ordered a bass from Europe, but I’m aware there are extra taxes/duties you have to pay. This bass isn’t cheap, it’s just over 7 grand. If the tax is too high, I might not be able to swing...

I have a few questions for those who own or have owned a Sugi Bass. Also, any additional information is welcome. What’s the neck like? How does it compare to a Fender (P-Bass and Jazz Bass), Music Man (USA StingRay and USA Sterling), or Ibanez bass neck? Would you say it’s one of the most...

Hey all, There's a european luthier with a bass in stock that is perfect for me so I'm about to pull the trigger... pre shipping, the bass is €2890 or just about $3000 USD and change. No CITES issues -- walnut body, maple fingerboard, nothing rosewood/endangered. What can I expect from...

While I have shipped many basses out of the country, I have never made a purchase out of the US. I’m looking at a really nice one located in Spain listed at $1,500. From my research I am finding the import duties are 2.9% plus my state sales tax of 6.625%. Is there any more to it? Are there...

Got a question for y'all: I'm thinking of ordering a hipshot bass extender for a 2012 American standard Jazz bass from bestbassgear online and would like some feedback about them from anyone who's used them: 1. BT8 is the correct model I believe. Anybody confirm? (I will with photos anyway...